When I was researching the history of the land my house is built on I opened up so much information. During WW1 the land was used for a temporary Army Camp. Many new soldiers were from Wales – 20 miles away – who spoke no English !
Hagia Sophia was the Cathedral of Constantinople (now Istanbul) when it was built in the year 537 AD. In 1453 it was changed from being a Church to a Mosque. Today this building is a Museum and worship is strictly prohibited. Turkey is where the West…
Today is the first day of Spring 2014 in England. Everywhere in the World gets an equal 12 hours daylight and the Sun rises north of the equator for the first time this year. The Northern Hemisphere starts warming for summer. This photo is the Field…
Looks like yesterdays picture was harder than expected ! Try and name this amazing example of Cuban restoration :
This one should be a more difficult quest to all the eagle eyed transport historians. This really is a Taxi. As a tourist you’d never use it. But the Hotels use it to bring the workers in from the nearest town. I know it looks like a cattle truck…
Whitby Abbey, in England, was founded in the year 657. Abandoned in 867 after a Viking attack. It was rebuilt in 1220 in its current Gothic style. Then in 1540 it was attacked by soldiers from the army of Henry VIII (8th).
This Railroad was saved from demolition in 1985 by enthusiasts and is now the most successful Tourist Railroad in the US. The Steam Train takes you for a ride through Lancaster PA. Amish country and you can see the farmers working the land with horse…
Here is a Punishment that’s continued throughout history. This example of Parish Stocks are from the 1700’s. Located in Thornton. Outside the Nags Head Pub. A few miles north of Liverpool UK. Pity its not used today for some bankers…
More French people live in London than in Bordeaux, Nantes or Strasbourg and some now regard it as France’s sixth biggest city in terms of population.
Here’s a car that really turned Cuban heads. But what is it ?
When I was researching the history of the land my house is built on I opened up so much information. During WW1 the land was used for a temporary Army Camp. Many new soldiers were from Wales – 20 miles away – who spoke no English !
Hagia Sophia was the Cathedral of Constantinople (now Istanbul) when it was built in the year 537 AD. In 1453 it was changed from being a Church to a Mosque. Today this building is a Museum and worship is strictly prohibited. Turkey is where the West…
Today is the first day of Spring 2014 in England. Everywhere in the World gets an equal 12 hours daylight and the Sun rises north of the equator for the first time this year. The Northern Hemisphere starts warming for summer. This photo is the Field…
Looks like yesterdays picture was harder than expected ! Try and name this amazing example of Cuban restoration :
This one should be a more difficult quest to all the eagle eyed transport historians. This really is a Taxi. As a tourist you’d never use it. But the Hotels use it to bring the workers in from the nearest town. I know it looks like a cattle truck…
Whitby Abbey, in England, was founded in the year 657. Abandoned in 867 after a Viking attack. It was rebuilt in 1220 in its current Gothic style. Then in 1540 it was attacked by soldiers from the army of Henry VIII (8th).
This Railroad was saved from demolition in 1985 by enthusiasts and is now the most successful Tourist Railroad in the US. The Steam Train takes you for a ride through Lancaster PA. Amish country and you can see the farmers working the land with horse…
Here is a Punishment that’s continued throughout history. This example of Parish Stocks are from the 1700’s. Located in Thornton. Outside the Nags Head Pub. A few miles north of Liverpool UK. Pity its not used today for some bankers…
More French people live in London than in Bordeaux, Nantes or Strasbourg and some now regard it as France’s sixth biggest city in terms of population.
