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View from Acropolis of Athens Greece

Acropolis of Athens Greece.The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Acropolis of Athens Greece.The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Walnut seeds explores the wonderful world of agriculture

Walnut seeds explores the wonderful world of agriculture

Thanksgiving 2

An image of various autumn vegetables and a red leaf signifying Thanksgiving season. An image of various autumn vegetables and a red leaf signifying Thanksgiving season.

Fisgard lighthouse near Victoria , Vancouver Islan

Fort Rodd Hill NHS commemorates the national significance of the Victoria-Esquimalt coast artillery fortress in the defence of Victoria and the naval base at Esquimalt harbour, as part of the larger defence strategy of the British Empire and Canada, 1878 to 1956. Fort Rodd Hill NHS commemorates the national significance of the Victoria-Esquimalt coast artillery fortress in the defence of Victoria and the naval base at Esquimalt harbour, as part of the larger defence strategy of the British Empire and Canada, 1878 to 1956.

Wawel Hill Wawel Castel Krakow

Wawel is an outcrop on the left bank of the Vistula River in KrakÃƒÂ³w, Poland. This is a place of great significance for the Polish people. The Royal Castle with an armoury and the Cathedral are situated on the hill. Polish Royalty and many distinguished Poles are interred in the Wawel Cathedral. Royal coronations took place there also. Wawel is an outcrop on the left bank of the Vistula River in KrakÃƒÂ³w, Poland. This is a place of great significance for the Polish people. The Royal Castle with an armoury and the Cathedral are situated on the hill. Polish Royalty and many distinguished Poles are interred in the Wawel Cathedral. Royal coronations took place there also.

Grey cat looking with scorn

Grey cat looking with scorn. See my other works in portfolio.

Canadian Thanksgiving 6

An image of a mini-pumpkins and squash with a Canadian maple leaf with a black backdrop to signify Canadian Thanksgiving in October. An image of a mini-pumpkins and squash with a Canadian maple leaf with a black backdrop to signify Canadian Thanksgiving in October.

Szechenyi Chain Bridge and Buda Castle at night

SzÃ©chenyi lÃ¡nchÃd or Szechenyi Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Budapest, and was opened in 1849. The bridge had an enormous significance in the country's economics and life. Its decorations made of cast iron, and its construction, radiating calm dignity and balance, raised it among the most beautiful industrial monuments in Europe. It became a symbol of advancement, national awakening, and the linkage between East and West.
Buda Castle is the historical castle of the Hungarian kings in Budapest, Hungary, first completed in 1265. In the past, it was also called Royal Palace. Buda Castle was built on the southern tip of Castle Hill, next to the old Castle District, which is famous for its medieval, Baroque and 19th century houses and public buildings. It is linked to Adam Clark Square and the Szechenyi Chain Bridge. SzÃ©chenyi lÃ¡nchÃd or Szechenyi Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Budapest, and was opened in 1849. The bridge had an enormous significance in the country's economics and life. Its decorations made of cast iron, and its construction, radiating calm dignity and balance, raised it among the most beautiful industrial monuments in Europe. It became a symbol of advancement, national awakening, and the linkage between East and West.
Buda Castle is the historical castle of the Hungarian kings in Budapest, Hungary, first completed in 1265. In the past, it was also called Royal Palace. Buda Castle was built on the southern tip of Castle Hill, next to the old Castle District, which is famous for its medieval, Baroque and 19th century houses and public buildings. It is linked to Adam Clark Square and the Szechenyi Chain Bridge.

The Acropolis of Lindos

The Acropolis of Lindos - the second largest in Greece and significance - is the main attraction of Lindos. Here at last was the seat of the Knights of the Order of St. John (St. John of Jerusalem, or the so-called Hospitallers). In addition, in the southern part of the Acropolis to the present day remains of a small ancient temple of Athena Lindie - revered by the Greeks shrine.

Wawel Hill Wawel Castel Krakow

Wawel is an outcrop on the left bank of the Vistula River in KrakÃ³w, Poland. This is a place of great significance for the Polish people. The Royal Castle with an armoury and the Cathedral are situated on the hill. Polish Royalty and many distinguished Poles are interred in the Wawel Cathedral. Royal coronations took place there also. Wawel is an outcrop on the left bank of the Vistula River in KrakÃ³w, Poland. This is a place of great significance for the Polish people. The Royal Castle with an armoury and the Cathedral are situated on the hill. Polish Royalty and many distinguished Poles are interred in the Wawel Cathedral. Royal coronations took place there also.

A view of walnut seeds a journey in cultivation and nutrition

A view of walnut seeds a journey in cultivation and nutrition

Tower Clock in Tokyo

Tower Clock and blue sky in Tokyo. Tower Clock and blue sky in Tokyo

Wawel Hill Wawel Castel Krakow

Wawel is an outcrop on the left bank of the Vistula River in KrakÃ³w, Poland. This is a place of great significance for the Polish people. The Royal Castle with an armoury and the Cathedral are situated on the hill. Polish Royalty and many distinguished Poles are interred in the Wawel Cathedral. Royal coronations took place there also. Wawel is an outcrop on the left bank of the Vistula River in KrakÃ³w, Poland. This is a place of great significance for the Polish people. The Royal Castle with an armoury and the Cathedral are situated on the hill. Polish Royalty and many distinguished Poles are interred in the Wawel Cathedral. Royal coronations took place there also.

HRH Prince Albert visits South Shields

This photograph shows the future King George VI visiting the shipyard of John Readhead & Sons Ltd, South Shields, 16 April 1920

Reference: 1061/1209/2

On 22 November Prince William will be visiting Sunderland and South Tyneside to take part in a number of youth development events. During the visit he will also officially open Haven Point, the new leisure centre in South Shields.

To celebrate this Tyne & Wear Archives has produced a short flickr set remembering past royal visits to the regionâ€™s shipyards. Most of the visits featured here took place during difficult times and they gave a real boost to public spirits in the face of two World Wars.

A short blog relating to these images can be read here .

These images are part of the Tyne & Wear Archives Shipyard Collection. In July 2013 the outstanding historical significance of the Collection was recognised by UNESCO through its inscription to the UK Memory of the World Register.

(Copyright) We're happy for you to share these digital images within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk. This photograph shows the future King George VI visiting the shipyard of John Readhead & Sons Ltd, South Shields, 16 April 1920

Reference: 1061/1209/2

On 22 November Prince William will be visiting Sunderland and South Tyneside to take part in a number of youth development events. During the visit he will also officially open Haven Point, the new leisure centre in South Shields.

To celebrate this Tyne & Wear Archives has produced a short flickr set remembering past royal visits to the regionâ€™s shipyards. Most of the visits featured here took place during difficult times and they gave a real boost to public spirits in the face of two World Wars.

A short blog relating to these images can be read here .

These images are part of the Tyne & Wear Archives Shipyard Collection. In July 2013 the outstanding historical significance of the Collection was recognised by UNESCO through its inscription to the UK Memory of the World Register.

(Copyright) We're happy for you to share these digital images within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk

King George VI at the shipyard of Hawthorn Leslie

This is a photograph of King George VI meeting some of the oldest serving employees at the shipyard of Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn, 7 April 1943.

Reference: 2931

On 22 November Prince William will be visiting Sunderland and South Tyneside to take part in a number of youth development events. During the visit he will also officially open Haven Point, the new leisure centre in South Shields.

To celebrate this Tyne & Wear Archives has produced a short flickr set remembering past royal visits to the regionâ€™s shipyards. Most of the visits featured here took place during difficult times and they gave a real boost to public spirits in the face of two World Wars.

A short blog relating to these images can be read here .

These images are part of the Tyne & Wear Archives Shipyard Collection. In July 2013 the outstanding historical significance of the Collection was recognised by UNESCO through its inscription to the UK Memory of the World Register.

(Copyright) We're happy for you to share these digital images within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk. This is a photograph of King George VI meeting some of the oldest serving employees at the shipyard of Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn, 7 April 1943.

Reference: 2931

On 22 November Prince William will be visiting Sunderland and South Tyneside to take part in a number of youth development events. During the visit he will also officially open Haven Point, the new leisure centre in South Shields.

To celebrate this Tyne & Wear Archives has produced a short flickr set remembering past royal visits to the regionâ€™s shipyards. Most of the visits featured here took place during difficult times and they gave a real boost to public spirits in the face of two World Wars.

A short blog relating to these images can be read here .

These images are part of the Tyne & Wear Archives Shipyard Collection. In July 2013 the outstanding historical significance of the Collection was recognised by UNESCO through its inscription to the UK Memory of the World Register.

(Copyright) We're happy for you to share these digital images within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk

Walnut seeds unveiled exploring the fascinating world of walnut agriculture

Walnut seeds unveiled exploring the fascinating world of walnut agriculture

Painted Hills

The Painted Hills National Monument has vibrant red hills in Eastern Oregon with fossil beds and historic significance.

Pillar of Szechenyi Chain Bridge

SzÃ©chenyi lÃ¡nchÃd or Szechenyi Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Budapest, and was opened in 1849. The bridge had an enormous significance in the country's economics and life. Its decorations made of cast iron, and its construction, radiating calm dignity and balance, raised it among the most beautiful industrial monuments in Europe. It became a symbol of advancement, national awakening, and the linkage between East and West. SzÃ©chenyi lÃ¡nchÃd or Szechenyi Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Budapest, and was opened in 1849. The bridge had an enormous significance in the country's economics and life. Its decorations made of cast iron, and its construction, radiating calm dignity and balance, raised it among the most beautiful industrial monuments in Europe. It became a symbol of advancement, national awakening, and the linkage between East and West.

Londons Big Ben

Londons Big Ben form bridge with passing lights

Stone carving

Shuanmazhuang of stone is unique in north Chinas civil stone works of art, in the Weibei Plateau in Shaanxi Province on the distribution of particularly intensive Chengcheng County. Often planted in the farm legislation on both sides of the door to residential construction, not only to become residents of the organic composition of house construction, and in front of the lions and the like. Decorate the rich to show off both the role of architecture, at the same time good fortune was also given the significance of the town house, people call it rural Chinese table. Shuanmazhuang of stone is unique in north Chinas civil stone works of art, in the Weibei Plateau in Shaanxi Province on the distribution of particularly intensive Chengcheng County. Often planted in the farm legislation on both sides of the door to residential construction, not only to become residents of the organic composition of house construction, and in front of the lions and the like. Decorate the rich to show off both the role of architecture, at the same time good fortune was also given the significance of the town house, people call it rural Chinese table.

Phallic Clapper

Phallic shaped clapper of bell as part of an object used in religious worship in an Indian temple. Phallic shaped clapper of bell as part of an object used in religious worship in an Indian temple

Wal-day toast Guanzhai

Wal-day toast Guanzhai provisional Kosovo River, stone and wood structure, as five three eaves, square - sided single building. Ride west to east, rectangular. An area of Ã¢â‚¬â€¹Ã¢â‚¬â€¹79.5 square meters, a height of 22.5 meters, the Department of Chinese and Tibetan style building unity, there are Buddhist frescoes, but was destroyed ten years of turmoil, now the only remaining debris. After close to a building next to the towers, flat rectangular, the overall income from the bottom up, was conical, height 19 m. Hope the river by building towers and is surrounded on new houses, surrounded by fertile fields outside A hundred years ago was the heyday of fertile day toast Guanzhai, is the only ancient towers, the buildings, monuments and ancient battlefield scars have gradually changes Tibetan houses and so on. Big Guanzhai Guanzhai points east and west of the small estate house, two camp is located about l km. January 1989, and after toast Guanzhai Old Watchtower building was officially named the national provincial units. Restore and create fertile days toast Guanzhai castle ruins, turning the floor, recalling history, heritage toast culture, create attractive quality tourist villages towns and far-reaching significance. Wal-day town charm has been included in Aba 100 towns

John Readhead & Sons Ltd, South Shields

This is a Photograph of King George VI walking through the shipyard of John Readhead & Sons Ltd, South Shields, flanked on either side by soldiers and workers, 7 April 1943.

Reference: 1061/1209/3

On 22 November Prince William will be visiting Sunderland and South Tyneside to take part in a number of youth development events. During the visit he will also officially open Haven Point, the new leisure centre in South Shields.

To celebrate this Tyne & Wear Archives has produced a short flickr set remembering past royal visits to the regionâ€™s shipyards. Most of the visits featured here took place during difficult times and they gave a real boost to public spirits in the face of two World Wars.

A short blog relating to these images can be read here .

These images are part of the Tyne & Wear Archives Shipyard Collection. In July 2013 the outstanding historical significance of the Collection was recognised by UNESCO through its inscription to the UK Memory of the World Register.

(Copyright) We're happy for you to share these digital images within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk. This is a Photograph of King George VI walking through the shipyard of John Readhead & Sons Ltd, South Shields, flanked on either side by soldiers and workers, 7 April 1943.

Reference: 1061/1209/3

On 22 November Prince William will be visiting Sunderland and South Tyneside to take part in a number of youth development events. During the visit he will also officially open Haven Point, the new leisure centre in South Shields.

To celebrate this Tyne & Wear Archives has produced a short flickr set remembering past royal visits to the regionâ€™s shipyards. Most of the visits featured here took place during difficult times and they gave a real boost to public spirits in the face of two World Wars.

A short blog relating to these images can be read here .

These images are part of the Tyne & Wear Archives Shipyard Collection. In July 2013 the outstanding historical significance of the Collection was recognised by UNESCO through its inscription to the UK Memory of the World Register.

(Copyright) We're happy for you to share these digital images within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk

Wawel Hill Wawel Castel Krakow

Wawel is an outcrop on the left bank of the Vistula River in KrakÃ³w, Poland. This is a place of great significance for the Polish people. The Royal Castle with an armoury and the Cathedral are situated on the hill. Polish Royalty and many distinguished Poles are interred in the Wawel Cathedral. Royal coronations took place there also. Wawel is an outcrop on the left bank of the Vistula River in KrakÃ³w, Poland. This is a place of great significance for the Polish people. The Royal Castle with an armoury and the Cathedral are situated on the hill. Polish Royalty and many distinguished Poles are interred in the Wawel Cathedral. Royal coronations took place there also.

Morning Skye

Took this photo @ sunrise in autumn.
My dog was 2 months old, focusing on the light outline was what I did to give it a sharper significance. Took this photo @ sunrise in autumn.
My dog was 2 months old, focusing on the light outline was what I did to give it a sharper significance.

Pillar of Szechenyi Chain Bridge

SzÃ©chenyi lÃ¡nchÃd or Szechenyi Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Budapest, and was opened in 1849. The bridge had an enormous significance in the country's economics and life. Its decorations made of cast iron, and its construction, radiating calm dignity and balance, raised it among the most beautiful industrial monuments in Europe. It became a symbol of advancement, national awakening, and the linkage between East and West. SzÃ©chenyi lÃ¡nchÃd or Szechenyi Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Budapest, and was opened in 1849. The bridge had an enormous significance in the country's economics and life. Its decorations made of cast iron, and its construction, radiating calm dignity and balance, raised it among the most beautiful industrial monuments in Europe. It became a symbol of advancement, national awakening, and the linkage between East and West.

Cannon Balltree

Cannon Balltree Flower taken with macro lense

World of walnut seeds to grow walnuts

World of walnut seeds to grow walnuts

Canadian Thanksgiving 2

An image of a mini-pumpkins and squash with a Canadian maple leaf with a black backdrop to signify Canadian Thanksgiving in October. An image of a mini-pumpkins and squash with a Canadian maple leaf with a black backdrop to signify Canadian Thanksgiving in October.

Historic St. Mark's Church - Port Hope, Ontario

St. Mark's Anglican Church in Port Hope Ontario is one of the oldest frame churches in the province, built in 1822 and designated as having historical significance. The Queen and Prince Philip attended service here in 1959. St. Mark's Anglican Church in Port Hope Ontario is one of the oldest frame churches in the province, built in 1822 and designated as having historical significance. The Queen and Prince Philip attended service here in 1959.

Water lily

In the Shanghai area of a very common aquatic plants, carve out a very beautiful flower, with representatives of the significance of Buddhism. In the Shanghai area of a very common aquatic plants, carve out a very beautiful flower, with representatives of the significance of Buddhism

The Stupa of Bodnath, Nepal

Bodnath was probably built in the 14th century. Many interesting legends are told about its roots and holy significance. After the arrival of thousands of Tibetans following the 1959 Chinese invasion, the temple has become one of the most important centers of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. Bodnath was probably built in the 14th century. Many interesting legends are told about its roots and holy significance. After the arrival of thousands of Tibetans following the 1959 Chinese invasion, the temple has become one of the most important centers of Tibetan Buddhism in the world.

Szechenyi Chain Bridge and Buda Castle at night

SzÃ©chenyi lÃ¡nchÃd or Szechenyi Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Budapest, and was opened in 1849. The bridge had an enormous significance in the country's economics and life. Its decorations made of cast iron, and its construction, radiating calm dignity and balance, raised it among the most beautiful industrial monuments in Europe. It became a symbol of advancement, national awakening, and the linkage between East and West.
Buda Castle is the historical castle of the Hungarian kings in Budapest, Hungary, first completed in 1265. In the past, it was also called Royal Palace. Buda Castle was built on the southern tip of Castle Hill, next to the old Castle District, which is famous for its medieval, Baroque and 19th century houses and public buildings. It is linked to Adam Clark Square and the Szechenyi Chain Bridge. SzÃ©chenyi lÃ¡nchÃd or Szechenyi Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Budapest, and was opened in 1849. The bridge had an enormous significance in the country's economics and life. Its decorations made of cast iron, and its construction, radiating calm dignity and balance, raised it among the most beautiful industrial monuments in Europe. It became a symbol of advancement, national awakening, and the linkage between East and West.
Buda Castle is the historical castle of the Hungarian kings in Budapest, Hungary, first completed in 1265. In the past, it was also called Royal Palace. Buda Castle was built on the southern tip of Castle Hill, next to the old Castle District, which is famous for its medieval, Baroque and 19th century houses and public buildings. It is linked to Adam Clark Square and the Szechenyi Chain Bridge.

Stone carving

Shuanmazhuang of stone is unique in north Chinas civil stone works of art, in the Weibei Plateau in Shaanxi Province on the distribution of particularly intensive Chengcheng County. Often planted in the farm legislation on both sides of the door to residential construction, not only to become residents of the organic composition of house construction, and in front of the lions and the like. Decorate the rich to show off both the role of architecture, at the same time good fortune was also given the significance of the town house, people call it rural Chinese table. Shuanmazhuang of stone is unique in north Chinas civil stone works of art, in the Weibei Plateau in Shaanxi Province on the distribution of particularly intensive Chengcheng County. Often planted in the farm legislation on both sides of the door to residential construction, not only to become residents of the organic composition of house construction, and in front of the lions and the like. Decorate the rich to show off both the role of architecture, at the same time good fortune was also given the significance of the town house, people call it rural Chinese table.

Horoscope

Design with the twelve horoscope symbols

Wal-day toast Guanzhai

Wal-day toast Guanzhai provisional Kosovo River, stone and wood structure, as five three eaves, square - sided single building. Ride west to east, rectangular. An area of â€‹â€‹79.5 square meters, a height of 22.5 meters, the Department of Chinese and Tibetan style building unity, there are Buddhist frescoes, but was destroyed ten years of turmoil, now the only remaining debris. After close to a building next to the towers, flat rectangular, the overall income from the bottom up, was conical, height 19 m. Hope the river by building towers and is surrounded on new houses, surrounded by fertile fields outside A hundred years ago was the heyday of fertile day toast Guanzhai, is the only ancient towers, the buildings, monuments and ancient battlefield scars have gradually changes Tibetan houses and so on. Big Guanzhai Guanzhai points east and west of the small estate house, two camp is located about l km. January 1989, and after toast Guanzhai Old Watchtower building was officially named the national provincial units. Restore and create fertile days toast Guanzhai castle ruins, turning the floor, recalling history, heritage toast culture, create attractive quality tourist villages towns and far-reaching significance. Wal-day town charm has been included in Aba 100 towns

Stone carving

Shuanmazhuang of stone is unique in north Chinas civil stone works of art, in the Weibei Plateau in Shaanxi Province on the distribution of particularly intensive Chengcheng County. Often planted in the farm legislation on both sides of the door to residential construction, not only to become residents of the organic composition of house construction, and in front of the lions and the like. Decorate the rich to show off both the role of architecture, at the same time good fortune was also given the significance of the town house, people call it rural Chinese table. Shuanmazhuang of stone is unique in north Chinas civil stone works of art, in the Weibei Plateau in Shaanxi Province on the distribution of particularly intensive Chengcheng County. Often planted in the farm legislation on both sides of the door to residential construction, not only to become residents of the organic composition of house construction, and in front of the lions and the like. Decorate the rich to show off both the role of architecture, at the same time good fortune was also given the significance of the town house, people call it rural Chinese table.

Wawel Hill Wawel Castel Krakow

Wawel is an outcrop on the left bank of the Vistula River in KrakÃ³w, Poland. This is a place of great significance for the Polish people. The Royal Castle with an armoury and the Cathedral are situated on the hill. Polish Royalty and many distinguished Poles are interred in the Wawel Cathedral. Royal coronations took place there also. Wawel is an outcrop on the left bank of the Vistula River in KrakÃ³w, Poland. This is a place of great significance for the Polish people. The Royal Castle with an armoury and the Cathedral are situated on the hill. Polish Royalty and many distinguished Poles are interred in the Wawel Cathedral. Royal coronations took place there also.

SzÃ©chenyi Chain Bridge

At the time of its construction, it counted as a wonder of the world. It had an enormous significance in the country's economics and life. Its decorations made of cast iron, and its construction, radiating calm dignity and balance, raised it among the most beautiful industrial monuments in Europe. It became a symbol of advancement, national awakening, and the linkage between East and West. At the time of its construction, it counted as a wonder of the world. It had an enormous significance in the country's economics and life. Its decorations made of cast iron, and its construction, radiating calm dignity and balance, raised it among the most beautiful industrial monuments in Europe. It became a symbol of advancement, national awakening, and the linkage between East and West.

Wawel Castle, Krakow

Wawel is an architectural complex on the left bank of the Vistula River in KrakÃ³w, Poland. This is a place of great significance for the Polish people. The Royal Castle with an armoury and the Cathedral are situated on the hill. Boleslaw I the Brave and Mieszko II chose Wawel as one of their residences. At that time Wawel became one of the Polish main centres of Christianity. Since the reign of Casimir the Restorer Wawel became the leading political and administrative centre for the Polish State. Wawel is an architectural complex on the left bank of the Vistula River in KrakÃ³w, Poland. This is a place of great significance for the Polish people. The Royal Castle with an armoury and the Cathedral are situated on the hill. Boleslaw I the Brave and Mieszko II chose Wawel as one of their residences. At that time Wawel became one of the Polish main centres of Christianity. Since the reign of Casimir the Restorer Wawel became the leading political and administrative centre for the Polish State.

Acropolis of Athens Greece

Acropolis of Athens Greece.The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Pummelo in spectacles

Yellow pummelo with spectacles.
It's like VIP or bureaucrat. Yellow pummelo with spectacles.
It's like VIP or bureaucrat.

Museum Vienna

The Art History Museum Vienna - The Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna - The newly constructed museum building in the Vienna RingstraÃŸe was ceremoniously opened in 1891. For the first time, most of the imperial Habsburg collections were housed under one roof, the monumental building itself being conceived as a memorial to Habsburg patronage. The architects Gottfried Semper (1803-1879) and Karl von Hasenauer (1833-1894) designed the building in the style of the Italian Renaissance, establishing in the spirit of Historicism a link with an epoch of especial significance for the arts and sciences.

Decorative Bells

Tiny bells adorning the wooden door of an Indian temple seen from bottom up with shallow depth of field. Tiny bells adorning the wooden door of an Indian temple seen from bottom up with shallow depth of field

The Acropolis of Athens , Greece

The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The word acropolis is from the Greek words á¼„ÎºÏÎ¿Î½ and Ï€ÏŒÎ»Î¹Ï‚ . Although the term acropolis is generic and there are many other acropoleis in Greece, the significance of the Acropolis of Athens is such that it is commonly known as `The Acropolis` without qualification. During ancient times it was known also more properly as Cecropia, after the legendary serpent-man, Cecrops, the first Athenian king. The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The word acropolis is from the Greek words á¼„ÎºÏÎ¿Î½ and Ï€ÏŒÎ»Î¹Ï‚ . Although the term acropolis is generic and there are many other acropoleis in Greece, the significance of the Acropolis of Athens is such that it is commonly known as `The Acropolis` without qualification. During ancient times it was known also more properly as Cecropia, after the legendary serpent-man, Cecrops, the first Athenian king.

Welcome to their Majesties

This is a photograph of Shipyard workers standing beside a sign reading 'Welcome to their Majesties' and welcoming King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to the shipyard of John Readhead & Sons Ltd, South Shields, 7 April 1943

Reference: 1061/1209/4

On 22 November Prince William will be visiting Sunderland and South Tyneside to take part in a number of youth development events. During the visit he will also officially open Haven Point, the new leisure centre in South Shields.

To celebrate this Tyne & Wear Archives has produced a short flickr set remembering past royal visits to the regionâ€™s shipyards. Most of the visits featured here took place during difficult times and they gave a real boost to public spirits in the face of two World Wars.

A short blog relating to these images can be read here .

These images are part of the Tyne & Wear Archives Shipyard Collection. In July 2013 the outstanding historical significance of the Collection was recognised by UNESCO through its inscription to the UK Memory of the World Register.

(Copyright) We're happy for you to share these digital images within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk

Stone carving

Shuanmazhuang of stone is unique in north Chinas civil stone works of art, in the Weibei Plateau in Shaanxi Province on the distribution of particularly intensive Chengcheng County. Often planted in the farm legislation on both sides of the door to residential construction, not only to become residents of the organic composition of house construction, and in front of the lions and the like. Decorate the rich to show off both the role of architecture, at the same time good fortune was also given the significance of the town house, people call it rural Chinese table. Shuanmazhuang of stone is unique in north Chinas civil stone works of art, in the Weibei Plateau in Shaanxi Province on the distribution of particularly intensive Chengcheng County. Often planted in the farm legislation on both sides of the door to residential construction, not only to become residents of the organic composition of house construction, and in front of the lions and the like. Decorate the rich to show off both the role of architecture, at the same time good fortune was also given the significance of the town house, people call it rural Chinese table.

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