Palladian Bridge in Prior Park, Bath

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Palladian Bridge in Prior Park, Bath

There are four almost identical surviving Palladian bridges of this size, designed by the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio (1508–1580). Three in England and one in Russia. The Palladian Bridge at Prior Park in Bath was built in 1755 for Ralph Allen, and copied from the one at Wilton House near Salisbury (built 1735-37). This was the last of three of its kind built in England. Grade 1 Listed since 1950. Explored!

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03 Aug 2016

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'Red Falcon' ferry in Southampton Water

One of three similar Red Funnel passenger & vehicular ferries frequently plying their trade between Southampton and East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. On the skyline is the former chapel of the Royal Victoria Hospital at Netley. Netley Hospital was Britain's largest military hospital and when built it was the longest building in the world. Today, only the hospital chapel remains of the main building, which was demolished in 1966 and the site is now open as the Royal Victoria Country Park. Better detail when viewed large. Explored!

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03 Aug 2016

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5 & 3

In Southampton Water. Five are the 13 storey 1960s Weston Tower blocks (Hampton, Havre, Oslo, Copenhagen and Rotterdam), along Weston Shore. Three are the Svitzer tugs against their home jetty.

29 Sep 2016

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Just a bridge at night

I am a long way short of mastering hand-held night photography. But I gave it a go.... Slightly better on black

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09 Oct 2016

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Looks more like spring than autumn

View across the Mill Avon at Tewkesbury towards the mill cottages which are now well over 500 years old. I bet this scene looks really beautiful in the spring! Explored!

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23 Oct 2016

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Seasonal changes biginning

The view looking across the lake from the south side at Painshill Park, in Surrey. It would be folly to think the Gothic Abbey ruins are real, although they were erected in 1772 and are listed Grade II.

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23 Oct 2016

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Woollett Bridge, Painshill Park

This footbridge on the south side of Painshill lake goes across to Grotto Island on the right. It is not the original which was constructed in the 1840s. This is a reconstruction, built off site in 2012. It is a replica of one known from a 1760s engraving by William Woollett, the only remains of which were the brick abutments. Painshill Park Trust maintains the park. It is a registered charity which was formed to restore the 18th century landscape and they have done an exemplary job.

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23 Oct 2016

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View from the Turkish Tent

Looking east along the valley at Painshill Park, at Cobham in Surrey, Above the Five Arch Bridge in the centre is the Grotto and at the top of the lake is the Gothic Temple. The latter two both being follies. Painshill was created by the Hon. Charles Hamilton between 1738 and 1773. Hamilton was a painter, plantsman and a brilliantly imaginative designer. He wanted to create a romantic landscape to stimulate the senses and emotions of visitors.

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29 Sep 2016

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London Gateway

....a relatively new container port on the north bank of the River Thames in east Thurrock, Essex ~ some 30 miles from the centre of London. It completed its first full year of use in 2014.
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