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The seafront at Plymouth only has the tiniest of beaches but it has a wonderful view of Plymouth Sound and Drake's Island. There are terraced gardens here, a wonderful art deco swimming pool and several cafes, while the Hoe, part of which is seen on the right, overlooks the area.
The Hoe is dominated by an 18th century lighthouse which was designed by the celebrated civil engineer John Smeaton, and which formerly guarded the Eddystone Rocks, some 14 miles off the coast. A major step forward in lighthouse design, Smeaton's structure was in use from 1759 to 1877, Initially lit by 24 large candles. These were replaced by oil lamps and reflectors in 1810.
By 1877 the rock on which the lighthouse stood had started to crack and it became unstable. Large waves caused the lighthouse to sway from side to side. The top part of the tower was dismantled in 1882 and rebuilt on Plymouth Hoe in Plymouth, Devon, where it stands today. Known as Smeaton's Tower, the former Eddystone lighthouse has now become the symbol of Plymouth.
Brighton England on a very overcast day in March. Photo taken with my Canon Camera showing the seafront area of the city. This is the shop serving the Fishing museum on Brighton seafront. I have tried to make it look arty as Brighton is a very arty city. Brighton is only 50 miles East of me.
Brighton is a seaside resort in the unitary authority area and city of Brighton and Hove, in East Sussex, England, 47 miles (76 km) south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" was documented in the Domesday Book (1086). The town's importance grew in the Middle Ages as the Old Town developed, but it languished in the early modern period, affected by foreign attacks, storms, a suffering economy and a declining population. Brighton began to attract more visitors following improved road transport to London and becoming a boarding point for boats travelling to France. The town also developed in popularity as a health resort for sea bathing as a purported cure for illnesses.
In the Georgian era, Brighton developed as a highly fashionable seaside resort, encouraged by the patronage of the Prince Regent, later King George IV, who spent much time in the town and constructed the Royal Pavilion in the Regency era. Brighton continued to grow as a major centre of tourism following the arrival of the railways in 1841, becoming a popular destination for day-trippers from London. Many of the major attractions were built in the Victorian era, including the Grand Hotel, the Hilton Brighton Metropole, the Palace Pier and the West Pier. The town continued to grow into the 20th century, expanding to incorporate more areas into the town's boundaries before joining Hove to form the unitary authority of Brighton and Hove in 1997, which was granted city status in 2000. Today, Brighton and Hove district has a resident population of about 283,870 and the wider Brighton and Hove conurbation has a population of 474,485 (2011 census).
Brighton's location has made it a popular destination for tourists, renowned for its diverse communities, shopping areas, large and vibrant cultural, music and arts scene, and its large LGBT population, leading to its recognition as the "unofficial gay capital of the UK". As of the 2021 census, 10.7% of the population of Brighton and Hove over the age of 18 identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual, the highest percentage in the entire UK. Brighton has been called the UK's "hippest city", as well as "the happiest place to live in the UK
A study in pastel colours at Aldeburgh seafront.
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Probably a bit of a picture postcard shot but I liked the contrast of the white buildings with the shingle beach.
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A panorama of the seafront in Douglas. There are some hotels here but most of the buildings have been converted into flats or apartments. When I took this the tide was in so you can't see much beach, but if you look closely in the middle section its just visible. On the righthand headland is part of Onchan which was a village but now is virtually merged with Douglas.
Was nice to finally get out and capture a few images last week.
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Another looking back widescreen shot from our walk! In theory I could throw them all at you in one go but I thought it was nicer to have a view each day (particularly as we haven't been on any trips lately!!) The way the fence bends always catches my eye.