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Hexham Abbey is dedicated to St Andrew. Originally built in AD 674, the Abbey was built up during the 12th Century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th Century. Since the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1537, the Abbey has been the parish church of Hexham. In 2014 the Abbey regained ownership of its former monastic buildings, which had been used as Hexham magistrates' court, and subsequently developed them into a permanent Exhibition and Visitor centre, telling the story of the Abbey's history. Onsite there is also a Refectory Café and gift shop, catering to over 100,000 visitors each year.
There has been a church on the site for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria made a grant of lands to St Wilfrid, Bishop of York c.674. Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, which was constructed almost entirely of material salvaged from nearby Roman ruins, the Saxon crypt still remains; as does a frith stool, a 7th/8th century cathedra or throne. For a little while around that time it was the seat of a bishopric.
In the year 875 Halfdene (Halfdan Ragnarsson) the Dane ravaged the whole of Tyneside and Hexham Church was plundered and burnt to the ground.
About 1050 one Eilaf was put in charge of Hexham, although as treasurer of Durham, he probably never came there. Eilaf was instructed to rebuild Hexham Church which then lay in utter ruin. His son Eilaf II completed the work, probably building in the Norman style.
In Norman times Wilfrid's abbey was replaced by an Augustinian priory. The current church largely dates from c.1170–1250, built in the Early English style of architecture. The choir, north and south transepts and the cloisters, where canons studied and meditated, date from this period.
The east end was rebuilt in 1860. The Abbey was largely rebuilt during the incumbency of Canon Edwin Sidney Savage who came to Hexham in 1898 and remained until 1919. This mammoth project involved re-building the nave, whose walls incorporate some of the earlier church and the restoration of the choir. The nave was re-consecrated on 8 August 1908.
In 1996 an additional chapel was created at the east end of the north choir aisle. Named St Wilfrid's Chapel, it offers a place for prayer or quiet reflection.
Dedicated to building a community of ESG and impact investors, held its second USA conference on 29 and 30 May in New York.
The event, hosted by Credit Suisse, succeeded in bringing together a diverse, international crowd of asset owners and managers, service providers and social entrepreneurs, covering all current aspects in the impact investing space. Speakers and attendees encouraged a lively, inspirational discussion - and connected the dots between their businesses.
Dedicated to my sister Ann's grand-son - Brandon. Blessings to him and his family! Thanks for visiting.
LEGOLAND Windsor a theme park dedicated to children aged 3-12 years old and of course big kid adults.
An inspirational land where the kids are the hero and adults relive their childhood.
The fun never stops and imagination knows no bounds, a family attraction like no other.
Set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland, LEGOLAND Windsor is a unique family theme park with over 55 interactive rides, live shows, building workshops, driving schools and attractions.
It's amazing what can be built with LEGO bricks - nearly 55 million of them!
From comical camels to fearsome fire-breathing dragons, world landmarks to musical pirates, young and old alike will be fascinated by the incredible LEGO models throughout the park.
Fun Facts about LEGOLAND Windsor
There are 34 LEGO pieces in an average Miniland figure.
The largest model in Miniland is the Canary Wharf Tower which is 5.2 metres tall and took 3 model makers 850 hours to complete using 200,000 LEGO Bricks!
The smallest models are the pigeons in Trafalgar Square which contain 5 LEGO bricks each
So what’s New in 2011
Atlantis Submarine Voyage - Now Open!
Take a deep breath and submerge yourself in an underwater adventure.
Plunge into the depths with this world-first LEGO® submarine ride and immerse yourself in a magical underwater adventure.
My laptop suddenly died yesterday afternoon, quite unexpectedly. I mourn its disappearance from my life today after 4 years together, after it's been with me through thick and thin, moved to Norway with me the first time, travelled back to Croatia and then again to Norway, many times. Seems like our last flight was its last. Data on the hard drive is saved, thanks to my IT expert husband!
This photo was taken in February, back home in Croatia.
PERSEPOLIS. A MUST SEE film.
It still resounds inside.
Persépolis é um filme a ver. Porque é baseado numa história real. Porque nos mostra humanos em desenhos animados (não levem crianças). Porque nos mostra a realidade do "eixo do mal".
O Ipsilon desta semana dedicou-lhe 8(!) páginas que merecem ser lidas. Só estreou em duas salas de Lisboa. Percebo porquê, mas é triste...
Antes de mais guerras impingidas, é um filme urgente.
Anton Avancena with Dr. Athena Magdamit and the rest of the healthcare staff of the municipal health office in Lezo, Aklan Province in the Philippines.
About Willamette Sailing Club
Willamette Sailing Club is located on the banks of the Willamette River, approximately 5 minutes South of downtown Portland. It is the only small boat sailing club in Portland, and is dedicated to dinghy (non-keelboats under 20 feet) sailing and racing.
The club has over 300 members, and hosts numerous activities throughout the year. The WSC membership is comprised of a wide range of sailing enthusiasts. We have many members who primarily are interested in racing (from US Olympic team members to their first year racing a sailboat), members that just want a place to keep and launch their boat for day sailing, and some who just want a place to store their boat and enjoy the social aspects of the club. Whatever your sailing interest, WSC is a great club. The club hosts weekly races from February to November, holds racing clinics, organizes social events, sponsors several regattas each year, and provides a great opportunity to keep a boat on the river to enjoy evening and weekend sailing. The family environment at WSC creates a great atmosphere for family fun!
Olympia refers to the ancient Greek sanctuary where the original Olympic Games were held, the modern town in Greece near this site.
The ancient site was a major religious center dedicated to Zeus, hosting the games from 776 BC to 393 AD.
I stayed one night , Friday September 12, 2025
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD (Aug. 26, 2015) -- RDECOM bids farewell to Major Alejandro T. Gentry and Captain Brandon T. Olson in a ceremony hosted by Major General John F. Wharton at RDECOM headquarters. Both men received the Meritorious Service Medal for performance and dedicated service to RDECOM.
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Our dedicated modern slavery and organised immigration team are investigating organised criminal networks based in Manchester, suspected to be involved in smuggling people into the UK, and this morning (10/06/2025) they have conducted a series of 15 warrants, with support from officers across the force and partners from Immigration Enforcement.
A number of the locations targeted were local businesses including a travel agent, money exchange business, mini-mart, and takeaway. Warrants were also executed at residential addresses.
We arrested eight men and two women – aged between 19 and 52 - on suspicion of conspiracy to facilitate a breach of immigration law by assisting illegal entry into the UK, conspiracy to money launder, and participating in the activities of an organised crime group.
A significant quantity of cash, documents, and electronic devices were seized and will be examined as part of our investigation.
All of the suspects are believed to be linked, utilising their business means and services to plan and assist the illegal entry of migrants into the UK through falsifying travel documents and putting travel plans in place for them. They remain in police custody for questioning.
This investigation is supported by our partners in HRMC, the Home Office’s Immigration Criminal and Financial Investigation (CFI) teams, and Trading Standards.
Today’s action was executed by officers from across the force, including our district Challenger teams. Programme Challenger is Greater Manchester’s partnership response to serious and organised crime.
Detective Chief Superintendent John Griffith, our Head of Intelligence, said: “Today’s activity forms part of a complex investigation which commenced after an individual was stopped at Manchester Airport late last year.
“We’re gathering more intelligence into organised immigration crime than ever before, and while this crime type tends to be hidden from society, our investigations are unravelling how criminal networks are operating in plain sight through high street businesses.
"In Manchester we are committed to a whole system approach in addressing organised immigration crime, working alongside our partners we are dismantling the infrastructures that supports illegal entry into the UK. All regions are affected by organised immigration crime, this is not solely a maritime issue, and it is important we respond collectively, recognising the public’s concern regarding UK border security and illegal entry.
"Through collective partnership intensification we can impact the ‘grey’ economy which underpins and facilitates this criminal activity, identify criminal facilitators of this crime and improve public confidence.
“These criminals are exploiting the world’s most vulnerable individuals, putting them at risk of exploitation once they arrive in the UK, charging large sums of money for their illegal services, and undermining our immigration system.
“This criminality is not permitted in Greater Manchester, and we are taking action at the earliest opportunity to identify, trace, and bring suspects into custody while providing safeguarding measures as and when required.
“We have also trained many of our frontline officers on identifying signs of immigration crime and providing an initial response.
“Recognising these signs can help protect those at risk and disrupt criminal activities.
“We encourage anyone with concerns about businesses in their communities appearing to be lucrative without any footfall, or anyone who has information about someone planning to illegally enter the UK to report it to police on 101 or through our online services.
“Always dial 999 in an emergency. Reports can be made anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Any concerns about individuals who may be victims of exploitation or Modern Slavery can be reported online at Modern Slavery Helpline or by ringing the Modern Slavery and Exploitation helpline on 08000 121 700."
Immigration Enforcement Criminal and Financial Investigations lead, Mark Stephens said: “We work with the police to take down the organised criminal gangs who operate on our streets, disguising their criminality through businesses and exploiting vulnerable people.
“This is a complex investigation led by Greater Manchester Police, which has taken another gang off our streets.
“Being able to support Greater Manchester Police to help keep our streets safe and borders protected is so important, making sure people who undermine our immigration laws face justice.”
An excursion to the south of the island of Mauritius ...
From Wikipedia -
Ganga Talao (Hindi: गङ तलओ; also known as Grand Bassin) is a crater lake situated in a secluded mountain area in the district of Savanne, deep in the heart of Mauritius. It is about 1800 feet above sea level. The first group of pilgrims who went to Ganga Talao were from the village of Triolet and it was led by Pandit Giri Gossayne from Terre Rouge in 1898.
It is considered the most sacred Hindu place in Mauritius.
There is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and other Gods including Lord Hanuman, Goddess Lakshmi, and others along the Grand Bassin. During Shivaratri, many pilgrims in Mauritius walk bare feet from their homes to the lake.
After the old building yesterday, here I put up a photo of the Main administrative building of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur... My parting shot, dedicated totally to the Institute!