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My grandfather served in the 331st Aerial Photo Lab and was stationed at the Pantanella Air Base near Gioia, Italy during World War II. He left behind boxes of photos like these, and now I'm trying to fill in the details. If you have any information about the people in these photos, the locations of battles, or any other stories to share, please leave a comment.
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Using all available light, T395, T364 and XR554 wait in the loop with 9082 SSR wagon transfer from Bendigo to Tottenham Yard at Castlemaine.
A window view from Chatsworth House.
Sculptures for Beyond Limits.
Private garden in front.
Emperor Fountain and Canal Pond.
The emperor fountain can reach a height of 90 metres. Powered by pressure of the water dropping 122 metres, through a 40 centimetre iron pipe, from a man-made lake.
The 1st Duke of Devonshire's Canal Pond already held the highest fountain in the country (28 metres) when Paxton began to engineer the Emperor Fountain for the 6th Duke in 1843. Named in honour of Tsar Nicholas I (a friend of the 6th Duke, but he never visited Chatsworth).
The Emperor Fountain is Grade II listed.
The Emperor Fountain, Chatsworth
PARISH OF CHATSWORTH CHATSWORTH GARDENS
SK 2669
6/58
The Emperor Fountain
GV II
Fountain and pair of sculptures. 1843-4 by Paxton and Holmes,
for the Sixth Duke of Devonshire. Sandstone and ashlar. The
fountain is situated at the north end of the Canal Pond dug in
1703. The metal jet is surrounded by irregularly placed
boulders. To the north are two sandstone sculptures of
reclining figures. The fountain can throw a jet to a height of
290 feet, and was built to honour the projected visit to
Chatsworth of Tzar Nicholas of Russia. The Gardens and Park are
included on the Gardens Register at Grade I. Sources:
G F Chadwick , The Works of Joseph Paxton, Architectural Press
1961.
Listing NGR: SK2602269842
This text is a legacy record and has not been updated since the building was originally listed. Details of the building may have changed in the intervening time. You should not rely on this listing as an accurate description of the building.
Source: English Heritage
Listed building text is © Crown Copyright. Reproduced under licence.
The Seahorse Fountain (Grade II listed)
The Seahorse Fountain, Chatsworth
PARISH OF CHATSWORTH CHATSWORTH GARDENS
SK 2669
6/59
The Seahorse Fountain
GV II
Fountain. c1690 by Cibber. Stone. Set in the middle of a
circular pond. A central sculpture surrounded by five jets of
water, within a square with sculptures of four seahorses at the
corners. The Gardens and Park are included on the Gardens
Register at Grade I.
Listing NGR: SK2602069968
Around the Seahorse Fountain is Tao hua Yuan: A Lost Village Utopia by Xu Bing.
Beyond Limits sculptures in view near the Canal Pond:
Maro by Christopher Le Brun
Slant by Philip King (the red double W).
Hoop-La by Alice Aycock.
Part of Beyond Limits.
Exhibition runs from 8th September to 26th October 2014.
Located a short distance from the city limits of Orangeburg, this old weathered structure once served as a hub of recreational and agricultural activity for the surrounding community. Located on property belonging to the Lee family, this land served as their farm which was productive in growing cotton, corn, sugarcane, grapes, pecans, as well as raising livestock. Family lore suggests that General Sherman used this property as a stopping point to camp on his march from Atlanta to Savannah, then to Columbia. A scuppernong (or muscadine) winery was active here, even during times of Prohibition.
The house was constructed between 1912-1920 and consists of around 6,800 square feet with an interesting layout. Downstairs, you enter into a small room which opens onto a massive central hallway bordered by rooms on either side. Each room has a screen door on it and all of the rooms connect on one side, but not the other. A small stairway exists in another room near the main entrance and opens onto a massive 3,400 square foot ballroom complete with dressing rooms, what looks to have been a bar or refreshments area and a stage for bands to perform.
An advertisement placed in The Times and Democrat on July 24, 1928 announces the grand opening of Pine Forest Lake on the following day. The pond adjoining the home, now covered in vegetation, was once a popular place for swimming, fishing, and boating. A large outdoor pavilion provided shelter and an area to picnic for the various potluck meals, barbecues, family gatherings, and social events. The pavilion was mentioned to be decorated differently for each holiday in keeping with the theme of the occasion. There was a white sandy beach which once surrounded the pond, which was known more widely as Lee’s Pond. Numerous newspaper advertisements announce events that were held here such as dances held by the Orangeburg Bachelors Club, Fourth of July celebrations, wedding receptions, and family gatherings, sometimes hosting more than 200 people at a time. Local judges, sheriff and mayor were large presences here for the events.
On the opening night celebration, Blue Steele, who was billed as the “King of Rhythm” and his Victor Recording Orchestra were the main entertainment. They played a combination of jazz and swing music. Numerous other popular bands of the time also performed here.
Two parlors on the main floor were said to be set aside for the use of card games. After sundown, patrons would make their way upstairs for dancing, refreshments, and music. There are stories of the Tuskegee Airmen being in attendance at events here. There are also rumors that this place also once served as a brothel, it is considered hearsay but many local residents have attested to it. I have personally found no information on that but that is not entirely surprising. The swimming hole as a public attraction existed at least until the 1960s but possibly further, hopefully someone can shed more light on that who perhaps visited themselves.
Today, the property still remains in the Lee family but is set to be auctioned off at the end of this month. I obtained permission from the realtor to access the property to take a look around before it sold.
...of the telephoto zoom lens.
It happened to still be mounted to the camera body and I was curious what I could squeeze out of it, handheld.
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR Lens
DSC_0742-E-C-S
Pushing the limits of architecture and my £50 camp snap Camera.
The Lutyens Crypt in Liverpool is a famed architectural landmark located beneath the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. Originally conceived in the 1930s as the foundation for what would have been the world’s second-largest church, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the cathedral project was halted mid-way due to World War II and post-war financial constraints. Today, the crypt stands as the sole surviving fragment of Lutyens’ grand design and is widely celebrated as “Liverpool’s third cathedral”.
The crypt is known for its magnificent, deep purple brickwork—about six million bricks—and imposing Cornish granite dressings. Inside, visitors find vaulted passageways, atmospheric chapels, a concert hall, and the Treasury, harboring a dazzling collection of sacred vessels, vestments, and religious iconography. It has hosted religious ceremonies, concerts, exhibitions, and even university exams.
Major refurbishments in recent years have preserved its historical and architectural integrity, and it is also available as a unique venue for private events.
Lutyens’ original cathedral design included a dome larger than St. Peter’s Basilica, but only the crypt reached completion before building ceased in 1941.
This crypt is now both an architectural gem and a testament to Liverpool’s ambitious 20th-century ecclesiastical heritage.In summary, the Lutyens Crypt is a unique Liverpool landmark—an echo of unrealized grandeur, maintaining its status as a place of beauty, spiritual reflection, and historical importance.
Munich (German: München) [1] is the capital city of Bavaria. Within the city limits, Munich has a population of more than 1.3 million, making it the third most populous city in Germany. The Munich metropolitan region including cities like Augsburg or Ingolstadt had a population of more than 5.6 million in 2008.
Munich, located at the river Isar in the south of Bavaria, is famous for its beautiful architecture, fine culture, and the annual Oktoberfest beer celebration. Munich's cultural scene is second to none in Germany, with the museums even considered by some to outrank Berlin in quality. Many travelers to Munich are absolutely stunned by the quality of the architecture. Although it was heavily damaged by allied bombing during World War II, many of its historic buildings have been rebuilt and the city center appears mostly as it did in the late 1800s including its largest church, the Frauenkirche, and the famous city hall (Neues Rathaus).
Munich is also a major international center of business, engineering and research exemplified by the presence of two research universities, several multinational companies and worldclass technology and science museums like the Deutsches Museum, BMW Museum and Siemens Forum.
The Viktualienmarkt is a daily food market and a square in the center of Munich, Germany.
The Viktualienmarkt developed from an original farmers' market to a popular market for gourmets. In an area covering 22,000 m2 (240,000 sq ft), 140 stalls and shops offer flowers, exotic fruit, game, poultry, spices, cheese, fish, juices and so on.
Most stalls and shops are open during the official opening hours (Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.); but the Biergarten doesn't open until 9 a.m. Many stalls close at 6 p.m., before the standard closing time. There are special opening hours for flower shops, bakeries and restaurants.
Washington, D.C. – With the latest showdown over the government shutdown and debt limit finally over and the next budget fight beginning, a coalition of healthcare, community, faith-based, and labor activists call on Congress members Wednesday, October 30 to shift the tone from austerity budget cuts to expanding revenues with a small tax on Wall Street speculation that can bring hundreds of billions of dollars into the budget to help rebuild our economy.
The Robin Hood Tax campaign, endorsed by more than 160 local and national organizations, precede the lobby effort with a march to the Capitol, and a briefing for members of Congress and the media. World renown economist Jeffrey Sachs and Anni Podimata, political leader from Greece, vice president of the European Parliament, where 11 nations are implementing a Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) to spur European economies, will be featured speakers at the briefing.