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Broadway is a large village and civil parish within the Cotswolds, located in the county of Worcestershire, England. It is situated in the far southeast of Worcestershire and very close to the Gloucestershire border, midway between the towns of Evesham and Moreton-in-Marsh. It is sometimes referred to as the "Jewel of the Cotswolds".
Broadway village lies beneath Fish Hill on the western Cotswold escarpment. The "broad way" is the wide grass-fringed main street, centred on the Green, which is lined with red chestnut trees and honey-coloured Cotswold limestone buildings, many dating from the 16th century. It is known for its association with the Arts and Crafts movement, and is situated in an area of outstanding scenery and conservation. The wide High Street is lined with a wide variety of shops and cafes, many housed in listed buildings.
Broadway Tower is a folly on Broadway Hill, near the village of Broadway, in the English county of Worcestershire at the second-highest point of the Cotswolds (after Cleeve Hill).Broadway Tower's base is 1,024 feet (312 metres) above sea level. The tower itself stands 65 feet (20 metres) high.
Broadway Tower is a folly on Broadway Hill, near the village of Broadway, in the English county of Worcestershire at the second-highest point of the Cotswolds (after Cleeve Hill).Broadway Tower's base is 1,024 feet (312 metres) above sea level. The tower itself stands 65 feet (20 metres) high.
Broadway Tower is a "folly" on Broadway Hill, near the large village of Broadway, in the English county of Worcestershire and was constructed at the second-highest point of the Cotswolds. In architecture, a "folly" is a building constructed primarily for decoration, but suggesting through its appearance some other purpose. The tower itself stands 65 feet (20 metres) high.
This "Saxon" tower was the brainchild of Capability Brown and designed by James Wyatt in 1794 in the form of a castle, and built for Lady Coventry in 1798–1799. (Wiki)
The Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, a multi-use facility Designed by Bermello Ajamil. The 52,000-square foot cruise ship terminal is a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certified building. Construction cost $21.1 million USD.
Broadway in the Cotswolds is an ancient settlement whose origins are uncertain. There is evidence of activity in the area as far back as Mesolithic times.
Broadway tower sits on top of a Cotswold escarpment near Chipping Campden, Worcestershire.
Another idea of 18th century landscape designer “Capability Brown” and with the help of the renowned architect James Wyatt it was completed in 1798 for George William 6th Earl of Coventry.
Standing 65ft tall, from the top of the tower on a clear day 16 counties can be seen.
One of the famous intersections in San Francisco and a great place to do a little people watching. Not coincidentally, I found some people to watch, and a few buildings as well.
San Francisco CA
Broadway Tower was built in 1798 as a Gothic folly to add romance and interest to the landscape for the 6th Earl of Coventry. The 18th century was the age of building and landscaping to create picturesque and fanciful views. Follies were purpose-built "ruins" or mock mediaeval castles.
The Richard Rodgers Theatre is a Broadway theater located at 226 West 46th Street,between Broadway and 8th Avenue, in New York City.The theatre was built by Irwin Chanin in 1925 and was originally called Chanin's 46th Street Theatre.Chanin almost immediately leased it to the Shuberts,who bought the building outright in 1931 and renamed it the 46th Street Theatre.In 1945,the theatre was taken over by Robert W. Dowling.In 1960,it was purchased by the producer Lester Osterman,who sold it to producers Stephen R. Friedman and Irwin Meyer in 1978.In 1981, the Nederlander Organization purchased and renoved the venue and in 1990 renamed the house to honor the composer Richard Rodgers.
It took ages to get an image without any people in it. There could be a ghost or two in the windows!
Broadway Tower is a folly on Broadway Hill, near the large village of Broadway, in the English county of Worcestershire, at the second-highest point of the Cotswolds (after Cleeve Hill). Broadway Tower's base is 1,024 feet (312 metres) above sea level. The tower itself stands 65 feet (20 metres) high.
The "Saxon" tower was the brainchild of Capability Brown and designed by James Wyatt in 1794 in the form of a castle, and built for Lady Coventry in 1798–99.