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Taken just after sunset at Gloucester Docks, England. A blog post about the evening can be found here... emmameekphotography.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/an-evening-at-...
Have a look at the mosaics along Westgate Street on the floor and see if you can work out what they mean, there are hints at the past trades, and the meaning behind some of the street names.
The cathedral city of the Cotswolds, Gloucester has its roots stretching back to Roman times and has continued to be an important English city, boasting over 2,000 years of history. The country's most inland port, the city has seen unprecedented regeneration in the last decade, most visibly at the city's historic docks.
Gloucester was founded by the Romans and became an important city and colony in AD 97 under Emperor Nerva as Colonia Glevum Nervensis.
It was granted its first charter in 1155 by Henry II. In 1216 Henry III, aged only ten years, was crowned with a gilded iron ring in the Chapter House of Gloucester Cathedral. Gloucester's significance in the Middle Ages is underlined by the fact that it had a number of monastic establishments, including St Peter's Abbey founded in 679 (later Gloucester Cathedral), the nearby St Oswald's Priory, Gloucester founded in the 880s or 890s, and Llanthony Secunda Priory, founded 1136. The town is also the site of the Siege of Gloucester in 1643, during which the city held out against Royalist forces in the First English Civil War.
A major attraction of the city is Gloucester Cathedral, which is the burial place of King Edward II and Walter de Lacy, and features in scenes from the Harry Potter films. Other features of interest include the museum and school of art and science, the former county jail (on the site of a Saxon and Norman castle), the Shire Hall (now headquarters of the County Council) and the Whitefield memorial church. A park in the south of the city contains a spa, a chalybeate spring having been discovered in 1814.
Economically, the city is dominated by the service industries, and has strong financial, research, distribution and light industrial sectors. Historically it was prominent in the aerospace industry.
In 1926 the Gloucestershire Aircraft Company at Brockworth changed its name to the Gloster Aircraft Company because international customers claimed that the name "Gloucestershire" was too difficult to spell. A sculpture in the city centre celebrates Gloucester's aviation history and its involvement in the jet engine.
One of the gateways on the approach to Gloucester Cathedral, England.
The historic Cathedral was where Henry III was crowned, Edward II was buried and where pilgrims have flocked for centuries.
Harry Potter fans will get a kick out of Gloucester cathedral as the stunning cloisters doubled up as Hogwarts in two of the films.
Was in the area and stopped by Gloucester Cathedral, was blown away by the architecture and masonry work, well worth a visit if you're in the area :)
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very overcast today, but hope to go for short walk with camera. Flat hunting with Max is exhausting, especially mentally . . . catching up is a slow desultory process. Sorry. I'm sure my energy will return soon and I'll pick up speed!
Two well presented locos at Gloucester Horton Road shed on 13 September 1979, 46018 and overshadowed by the 'Peak', 25058. The 'Sulzer Type 2' was built at B.R. Derby Works and entered service in June 1963 as D5208. It was withdrawn from Crewe on 3rd February 1987 and on the 16th July 1987 it was towed, along with 25042, 25285 and 25910, from Crewe to Vic Berry's scrapyard at Leicester and was duly broken up during December 1988. 46018 was also built at Derby Works, and entered service in February 1962 as D155. It was withdrawn from service in December 1983 and disposed of at BREL Swindon Works in April 1985.
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Gloucester Docks and Quays are the most inland docks in England. They are part of a network of canals and rivers in the west of England - with the main ship canal opened in 1827.
I've gone for a vintage, b&w look for these photos.
More photos of the shopping streets in Gloucester. A closer look at the clock.
Based in the historic city of Gloucester, G A Baker & Son offers a wide range of new, pre-owned and antique jewellery.
The Mann family has been retailing on the Cross in Gloucestershire since 1741. For over 250 years and 8 generations the family supplied jewellery and time pieces to the county and in 1901 became watchmakers to the Admiralty. In 1862, the then owner, William Mann was appointed Sheriff of the city of Gloucester and to this day the eldest son of each generation becomes a freeman of the city when he reaches 21 years of age.
The original premises were demolished in 1950 to allow for the widening of the streets through the city centre. New premises were built at 3 Eastgate Street, just yards from the Cross and 1985 the family business relocated just around the corner into the iconic GA Baker building in Southgate Street from where Miles Mann now runs the company" (From the Baker website)
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Gloucester Day is a recently reinstated annual day of celebration of the City of Gloucester's history and culture.
The day was first held in the modern era on 5 September 2009[1] but originally dates from the lifting of the Siege of Gloucester in 1643, during which the city held out against Royalist forces during the First English Civil War. The lifting of the siege was celebrated annually in the city for centuries afterwards but died out in the nineteenth century.
The first of the modern celebrations was organised by the Town Crier Alan Myatt
47733 'Eastern Star' stands at the head of the 17.06 Gloucester - Victoria 'Gloucester Old Spot' steam charter.
This was booked for 35028 'Clan Line', but sadly the Merchant only got as far as Kensington Olympia on the outward journey before failing.
'Eastern Star' answered the call!
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This Starbucks is right across the street from Gloucester Tube Station. I know some people don't like HDR, but pulling the colors and reflections out of this photo is magical for me.
The remains of what had been an impressive depot served as a stabling and fuelling point, before falling out of use and into overgrown dereliction..
The landmark gas holder has since gone, as have most examples.
Preserved Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company 'Class 100' DMU on the West Somerset Railway, in May 1991, with car 56097 nearest the camera..
Like many older DMUs in preservation, these units suffered from corrosion problems and asbestos contamination, and some were later scrapped..
This unit - cars 56097 and 51118 - has survived, and is currently (2016) being completely rebuilt and restored by the Llangollen Railcar Group, at the Midland Railway, Butterley.
Original slide - photographer unknown
"Since 1817, the Gloucester Harbor serpent was claimed to have been seen by hundreds of New England residents, including the crews of four whaling boats that reportedly sought out the serpent in the harbor."
pencil, watercolors and digital
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Painted as part of the first Gloucester paint jam. Painted on the side of the H2O bar which is cheaper than Wetherspoons and has a permanent crew of drinkers. Big thank you to Beastie for arranging everything along with Mhairi and Nick for operating the lift. Shout out to Shab and Lokey and all other artists in attendance.
Many thanks to SBPhotograffi for this photo.
Gloucester Quays - part of the city’s historic docks area - can trace its roots back to the 1800s and was once the hub of the UK’s most inland shipping port. Today pleasure boats have replaced the ships and barges and the docks are a lively visitor attraction with year round events and family entertainment – from outdoor theatre to weekend food markets.
As an ancient port, and later when port status was granted by Elizabeth I in 1580, shipping to and from Gloucester had to navigate the treacherous tidal River Severn. The Docks and associated canal to Sharpness, completed in 1827, changed that and enabled significant growth in trade with all continents. Cargoes of grain and timber dominated, though goods including wines and spirits and oranges and lemons were brought by large sea going ships. Salt from Worcestershire was the main return cargo.