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Early Christmas morning leaves the usually packed Piccadilly Circus strangely deserted.
Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster, built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with the major shopping street of Piccadilly. In this context, a circus, from the Latin word meaning "circle", is a round open space at a street junction.
Nottingham Contemporary. Centre for Contemporary Art Nottingham (CCAN).
Architects: Caruso St John Architects. Year: 2009.
Location/Ubicación: Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, Saint Anne Sandy Point Parish, Saint Kitts, Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park
UNESCO Sito del Patrimonio Mundial: Parque Nacional de la Fortaleza de Brimstone Hill
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Crawford Market is one of South Mumbai's most famous landmarks. It is named after Arthur Crawford, the first Municipal Commissioner of the city. The building, completed in 1869, was donated to the city by Cowasji Jehangir. The market is situated opposite the Mumbai Police headquarters, just north of Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station. The market houses a wholesale fruit, vegetable and poultry market.
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Castle Ashby House aerial image - Northamptonshire. Built around 1574 to 1600. Owned by the Marquess of Northampton. Landscaped by Capability Brown. #CastleAshby #aerial #image #Northamptonshire #aerialphotography
Oriental Building is very famous build architecture of Southern Bombay. It was build in 1885. In 1893 Oriental Life Assurance Company owned the building and hence it is named as Oriental Building. It is also famous for its unique style and its Gothic architecture. Designed by Frederick William Stevens (1847-1900), remodeled for the Oriental Life Assurance company from the previous building on this site (the Cathedral High School), 1893-96. Grey stone facings with white stone dressings, and red roof tiles. The building is situated opposite to the flora fountain and at the end of Dadabhai Navaroji Chowk. The architecture of the building stands out because of its pillars and carving. This is Architect Frederick William Stevens much-admired works.
utilising a subtle mix of traditional and contemporary materials and forms, the material palette aims to blend the old and new, to create an light, spacious enjoyable family room.
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This church is built on a dead volcano and was opened during the British India period November 5, 1830.
Located on The Green in Hunstanton, Norfolk, the Town Hall stands as a testament to Victorian architecture. Designed by George Skipper and completed in 1896, this Grade II listed building showcases the Jacobethan style, featuring distinctive carrstone construction and ornate detailing. Originally serving as the town’s civic centre, it now houses the Town Council’s meeting chamber and has been repurposed to include an art gallery, celebrating local artists.
St. Mary's Church is the oldest Anglican church in Pune and was built in 1825.
The mortal remains of Sir Robert Grant, the renowned writer of religious lyrics and an erstwhile Governor of Mumbai, is placed under the floors of the church. It still uses pipe organs of about 130 years old.
Rajabai Tower at Mumbai University compound in Night. Lights on the tower was changing in diffrent colors. It was very dramatic colors. I liked it.
The Cambridge Bridge of Sighs connects two of the famous campus buildings in the town of Cambridge. The Cambridge Bridge of Sighs inherited it's Venetian style nickname as it is the final bridge to cross before the students write their exams.
The town of Cambridge is home to one of the world's most famous university - Cambridge University. The university has hosted some of the world's greatest minds, Isaac Newton, Stephan Fry and even Ali G. The town owes much of it's charm and beauty to the town planning and architecture, of which, famed English architect, Christopher Wren is responsible for a significant amount.
Early Christmas morning leaves the usually packed Piccadilly Circus strangely deserted.
Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster, built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with the major shopping street of Piccadilly. In this context, a circus, from the Latin word meaning "circle", is a round open space at a street junction.
The Rajabai Clock Tower is a clock tower in South Mumbai, India. It is located in the confines of the Fort campus of the University of Mumbai. The tower stands at a height of 85 m (280 ft).
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My intentions were to capture the famous landmark in a way it hasn't been captured before. Good or not, here it is.
residential gardenroom - interior
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Central Model School was established in 1883 as middle school in the building of Anarkali Girls High School, opposite the Punjab University senate hall. The middle school was upgraded to high level in 1888 and shifted to a portion of Central Training College. The space in the training college being insufficient, the school was shifted to the present building in 1891 near District Courts Lahore.
Junior classes were abolished in 1920 by Mr. H.T. Nolton, the headmaster but were restored in 1940 by the first Muslim headmaster of the school Mr. M.A. Makhdumi.
Central Model School served as a laboratory school for the Central Training College from 1891 to 1991.
The school was granted autonomous status in 1990, with its own board of governors.
Location/Ubicación: Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, Saint Anne Sandy Point Parish, Saint Kitts, Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park
UNESCO Sito del Patrimonio Mundial: Parque Nacional de la Fortaleza de Brimstone Hill
More Information/Mas información: whc.unesco.org/en/list/910/
Flora along a rivers edge frames one of the many famous campus's around the town of Cambridge.
The town of Cambridge is home to one of the world's most famous university - Cambridge University. The university has hosted some of the world's greatest minds, Isaac Newton, Stephan Fry and even Ali G. The town owes much of it's charm and beauty to the town planning and architecture, of which, famed English architect, Christopher Wren is responsible for a significant amount.
A dramatic nighttime view of the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool, captured from a low angle through the silhouettes of bare tree branches, emphasizing its historic architecture and glowing clock face
plenty of air...............................................................
glasgow riverside museum, by zaha hadid
Thanks to Archidose for making this image #506
Central Model School was established in 1883 as middle school in the building of Anarkali Girls High School, opposite the Punjab University senate hall. The middle school was upgraded to high level in 1888 and shifted to a portion of Central Training College. The space in the training college being insufficient, the school was shifted to the present building in 1891 near District Courts Lahore.
Junior classes were abolished in 1920 by Mr. H.T. Nolton, the headmaster but were restored in 1940 by the first Muslim headmaster of the school Mr. M.A. Makhdumi.
Central Model School served as a laboratory school for the Central Training College from 1891 to 1991.
The school was granted autonomous status in 1990, with its own board of governors.