Archive for the tag 'Vacation'
Filed under Crookham 2011, Gardens, Holidays
Paxton – Garden Views
10 Comments CherryPie on Aug 31st 2011
Filed under Crookham 2011, Heritage, Holidays
Paxton – The Ice House
14 Comments CherryPie on Aug 31st 2011
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First Glimpse…
… of Paxton House.
8 Comments CherryPie on Aug 29th 2011
Filed under Crookham 2011, Holidays, Science & Nature
What is It?
7 Comments CherryPie on Aug 27th 2011
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The Union Chain Bridge
This was the first major bridge of its kind to be designed for vehicles. It is also the oldest surviving iron suspension bridge in Europe. When the bridge was built in 1820 it was the longest iron suspension bridge in the world.
Prior to the building of the bridge, those wishing to cross the River [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Aug 25th 2011
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Cragside – The Slave Girl
This bronze statue entitled ‘The Slave Girl’ is displayed on the main staircase in the house at Cragside. It was modelled by the London sculptor John Bell and acquired by Lord Armstrong in around 1870.
The American Civil War and the publication of Uncle Tom’s Cabin had sharpened awareness of the plight of slaves. [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Aug 23rd 2011
