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Sunday, 19 January 2014

SCARBOROUGH ( part two ).

A few more photo`s of the beautiful seaside resort of Scarborough.

View of part of the very busy harbour with the lighthouse in the background.

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Scarborough`s Sea life Sanctuary (the white pyramid shapes ).

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Italian Gardens.

The Italian gardens are one of Scarborough`s hidden treasures. The gardens are tucked away and hidden from the Esplanade, although they are signposted. They were designed in the early 20th century, by Harry.W.Smith, the noted landscape designer. The sheltered Italian Gardens feature formal planting, seating and a fishpond overseen by the Roman God, Mercury, The Winged Messenger.

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A view looking towards Scarborough from the sea.

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Chinese waterfall in Peasholm Park.

Peasholm Park is an oriental themed municipal park located in Scarborough. It opened in 1912 and became a favourite venue for Galas, Displays and Exhibitions.

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St Mary`s Church.

St Mary`s Church is situated adjacent to the Castle on the headland which separates the North Bay and the South Bay in Scarborough. It`s pleasant churchyard is famous as being the location of Anne Bronte`s grave.

Anne Bronte`s headstone.

Anne Bronte`s grave although over eighty miles from the traditional Bronte country of the west Pennines, the Yorkshire Coast resort of Scarborough is famous as being the final resting place of Anne Bronte, who died here in 1848.

Anne Bronte was one of three sisters who produced such classics as Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and the Tenant of Wildfell Hall. Her other sisters were Charlotte and Emily.

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Wednesday, 8 January 2014

SCARBOROUGH.

Scarborough is a town on the North sea coast of North Yorkshire, England. The town lies between 10 - 230 feet above sea level, rising steeply northward and westward from the harbour onto limestone cliffs. Around the harbour is the oldest part of the town and is protected by a rocky headland. Scarborough is the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire Coast. Scarborough is the top tourist destination on the East Coast of England and is often referred to as Brighton of the North.

Looking over Scarborough from Oliver`s Mount.

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Scarborough Harbour in the middle distance and Scarborough Castle in the far distance.

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The Grand Hotel is to the top right of this photo. Just to the left of the hotel, near centre is the Central Tramway.

Central Tramway :---- The track is 71 metres long on a 1 in 2 gradient. The track is standard gauge ( 48 1/2in ). The Funicular is operated by two cars.

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One corner of the Limestone Cliffs on top of which is Scarborough Castle.

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View overlooking Scarborough from one of it`s cliff tops.

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In the far central distance is Oliver`s Mount.

Oliver`s Mount :---- is an area of high ground overlooking Scarborough, a Tribute Monument to the war dead is to be found here. Oliver`s Mount is primarily known for it`s Motorcycle Races and also Car Rallies and Hill Climb events. There is a cafe there as well and there is nothing more pleasant on a nice day to drink your coffee or tea while looking at the beautiful views over Scarborough.

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Sunday, 22 December 2013

RANDOM PHOTOGRAPHS # 5.

A few more photographs for you to look at.

Rose ( name unknown ).

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Dahlia.

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Damselfly.

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Looe in Cornwall, UK.

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Otter.

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Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, UK.

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Sealion.

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Sunday, 8 December 2013

YORK CASTLE MUSEUM.

York Castle Museum is a museum located in York, North Yorkshire, England, on the site of York Castle, originally built by William the Conqueror in 1068. The museum itself was founded by Dr John. L. Kirk in 1938, and is housed in prison buildings which were built on the site of the castle in the 18th century, the Debtors prison ( built in 1701 - 05 using stone from the ruins of the castle ) and the Female prison ( built 1780 - 1785 ). The main street in the museum is called Kirkgate and is a recreated Victorian street named after the museums founder. This was redeveloped and expanded in 2012.

Horse drawn carriage on Kirkgate.

A general view of the street.

George Britton Family Grocers shop.

Gentleman's outfitters shop.

This is how you dried your washing in Victorian England by hanging them across the street

Victorian Saddlers shop.

Entrance to the Victorian Police Station.

A night time view of the General Store.Would not want to be out at night in those days.

Inside a Victorian Chemist shop.

A view looking from the back of a Victorian Classroom.

A Victorian Living Room.

This is were you would end up if you were a criminal, a Victorian prison cell.

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Friday, 8 November 2013

STANDEDGE TUNNEL (Marsden side ).

The Standedge tunnels are four parallel tunnels beneath the Pennines in northern England. There are three railway tunnels and one canal tunnel, located at the traditional Standedge crossing point between Marsden and Diggle, on the edge of West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. The canal tunnel, which forms part of the Huddersfield narrow canal, is the longest and oldest of the tunnels and holds the record as the longest and highest canal tunnel in the United Kingdom, stretching 3.25 miles through the Pennines from Marsden to Diggle. Of the three railway tunnels only one tunnel which was built in 1894 is currently used for rail traffic. The canal was closed in 1943 but was re-opened in May 2001. You can go on boat trips into this tunnel from the Marsden end of the tunnel. There is also a visitors centre as well. The nearby tunnel end cottages which formerly housed canal maintenance workers, now houses a cafe and booking office for the 30 minute boat trips into the tunnel.

Tunnel end cottages now the booking office and cafe.

Closer view.

The tunnel entrance in the background with a boat and its tug boat (blue one ) which pulls or pushes the barge through the tunnel.

The tunnel entrance with a train coming through the railway tunnel. You can also see the lights from one of the barges coming out of the canal tunnel.

Closer view of both tunnels.

The entrance.

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THE EXHIBITION CENTRE.

The Standedge tunnel visitor centre is located in a former warehouse. The centre contains exhibits on the history of the tunnels, the canals recent restoration and the Huddersfield narrow canal.