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As a town, Morecambe only really existed from the middle of the 19th century, when the railway arrived. The town initially was centred around the Promenade Station, and then spread out from there. The clock on the seafront is a prominent landmark, and dates from the early 1900s. I see from an old print that the clock was almost opposite one of the town's two old piers. Both have now gone, leaving the Stone Jetty (which originally carried trains to meet the Irish Sea ferries) as effectively the town's only pier.
Turkey
You can take a boat tour of Istanbul Strait (Bosphorus) for only US$ 4. It takes about 1,5 hours. There are magnificent houses to see, people fishing, swimming, playing. Boat clubs, restaurants.
This was not on my agenda tonight, watching the weather best part of the afternoon, it was not looking good, nice to get out though and have some practice
Aberystwyth's seafront is renowned for its charming rows of brightly coloured, terraced Georgian and Victorian buildings that create a picturesque, postcard-worthy backdrop to the promenade. This vibrant architecture is a key feature of the town's character and a popular subject for photos.
Key Characteristics
Style and Era: The buildings are primarily elegant examples of 19th-century Georgian and Victorian architecture, converted over time into hotels, apartments, and houses. They feature classic architectural details like bow windows and ornate ironwork balconies.
Colour Palette: While the specific shades vary from house to house, the overall effect is a cheerful, "cheerfully clashing" mix of pastel and vibrant colours, including blues, pinks, yellows, and greens. This deliberate painting scheme gives the seafront a distinct and lively "holiday vibe".
Location: These colourful rows stretch along the curving promenade, particularly prominent along North Beach and South Marine Terrace, set against the backdrop of the hills and the sea.
Visual Impact: The colourful facades, especially when illuminated by the sun or framed by one of Aberystwyth's famous sunsets, contribute significantly to the town's appeal as a classic and charming Welsh seaside resort.
I can't believe I cycled home from work through this into blinding blizzard-like winds and snow.
I had to stop here to shelter behind a wall because the snow actually hurt. Then I realised it was dry enough to get my camera out.
The blurry, "drawing like" quality of the picture is partly because it was snowing heavily, partly because it was blowing a gale, and partly because I'm using a cheap £100 compact - my only camera.
A frosty xmas view of the seafront fences & benches is linked here. www.flickr.com/photos/brightondj/8303830680/in/photostream/