http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2015/01/24/the-close-of-day-by-harold-wyllie/ Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life… Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:33:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2015/01/24/the-close-of-day-by-harold-wyllie/comment-page-1/#comment-39616 CherryPie Mon, 26 Jan 2015 20:23:48 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=14940#comment-39616 I have never quite made it there when I have been in Greenwich. It is on my list of things to do. I have never quite made it there when I have been in Greenwich. It is on my list of things to do.

]]> http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2015/01/24/the-close-of-day-by-harold-wyllie/comment-page-1/#comment-39608 London Caller Mon, 26 Jan 2015 10:29:21 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=14940#comment-39608 Have you been to the Queen's House in Greenwich? You can find lots of naval related paintings there. But the most beautiful thing is probably their Tulip Staircase. Google it. ;) Have you been to the Queen’s House in Greenwich?
You can find lots of naval related paintings there.
But the most beautiful thing is probably their Tulip Staircase.
Google it.

]]> http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2015/01/24/the-close-of-day-by-harold-wyllie/comment-page-1/#comment-39601 CherryPie Sun, 25 Jan 2015 22:21:04 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=14940#comment-39601 If the ship was sailing for pleasure rather than in battle the thought might be slightly more appealing... If the ship was sailing for pleasure rather than in battle the thought might be slightly more appealing…

]]> http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2015/01/24/the-close-of-day-by-harold-wyllie/comment-page-1/#comment-39599 Astrid Sun, 25 Jan 2015 19:44:43 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=14940#comment-39599 Fabulous pictures of the Victory. A very proud ship and served in great sea battles. We Dutch and you English ( :) ) have fought many many battles at sea. I love the history and the many stories. I know you had a great time visiting the Victory. Can you imagine being on such a ship for months??? Fabulous pictures of the Victory. A very proud ship and served in great sea battles.
We Dutch and you English ( ) have fought many many battles at sea. I love the history and the many stories. I know you had a great time visiting the Victory. Can you imagine being on such a ship for months???

]]> http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2015/01/24/the-close-of-day-by-harold-wyllie/comment-page-1/#comment-39598 CherryPie Sun, 25 Jan 2015 15:57:23 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=14940#comment-39598 It is a fine painting :-) It is a fine painting

]]> http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2015/01/24/the-close-of-day-by-harold-wyllie/comment-page-1/#comment-39597 CherryPie Sun, 25 Jan 2015 15:56:53 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=14940#comment-39597 She is the world's oldest fully commisioned warship although due to her age and condition she is not likely to see much action. She is the world’s oldest fully commisioned warship although due to her age and condition she is not likely to see much action.

]]> http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2015/01/24/the-close-of-day-by-harold-wyllie/comment-page-1/#comment-39596 CherryPie Sun, 25 Jan 2015 15:53:02 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=14940#comment-39596 It is a great ship and the painting is a fitting tribute. It is a great ship and the painting is a fitting tribute.

]]> http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2015/01/24/the-close-of-day-by-harold-wyllie/comment-page-1/#comment-39593 Amfortas Sun, 25 Jan 2015 11:15:42 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=14940#comment-39593 A beautifully evocative painting and a Tribute. A beautifully evocative painting and a Tribute.

]]> http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2015/01/24/the-close-of-day-by-harold-wyllie/comment-page-1/#comment-39590 Alan Sun, 25 Jan 2015 08:17:30 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=14940#comment-39590 I've not been to see Victory since I was at school. I suppose the face that it is just down the road means that I can go at any time. I believe it is still considered to be in active service! I’ve not been to see Victory since I was at school. I suppose the face that it is just down the road means that I can go at any time. I believe it is still considered to be in active service!

]]> http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2015/01/24/the-close-of-day-by-harold-wyllie/comment-page-1/#comment-39582 ....peter:) Sun, 25 Jan 2015 02:02:18 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=14940#comment-39582 it is a wonderful image of a great ship in distracter Cherie... i love your description of events....peter:) it is a wonderful image of a great ship in distracter Cherie… i love your description of events….peter:)

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