Marochetti's heroic 1860 statue of Richard the Lionheart stands in the shadow of the Houses of Parliament. Richard reigned as king of England from 1189 until his death in 1199.
Friday 26 February 2010
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The roof of Lindisfarne Castle offers a fantastic view across the harbour to the ruins of the priory :-) -
The morning after we arrived in Llanrhaeadr ym Mochant I went exploring. I discovered this scene on a narrow lane leading to Pistyll Rhaead... -
I spotted this monster spider earlier today. There seems to everywhere this autumn, lurking just out of sight :-) -
Nightly Bile Beans keep you healthy, bright-eyed and slim. A sign painted on a wall in York for a business that has long since disappeared... -
I spotted another strange sign in Louth. This one was by Jackpot Pottery: “ ... You can cut through here onto a greenway. Go right onto th... -
It's a shame to see this former stately home now neglected, a crumbling ruin left to decay... :-( I wonder if anyone recognises the tower?
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Fantastic picture. I even learned something new today about Richard the Lionheart. Have a great weekend.
I love your photos they bring back many memories - when we lived in Switzerland for 4 yrs, we travelled a lot and saw many of these sights. Thanks for reminding me of their beauty!
Thanks for stopping by. I'm following you now and looking forward to more!
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One of these days I'll get to posting about Richard and my visit to Dover Castle!
These is another lovely photo and I love the details on the House of Parliament in the background.
Is that what is called gothic style?
Hi Emm. The building is gothic, but it's not the kind of building I'd think of as gothic. I guess I don't know much about architecture and read too many horror novels!
I don't know - I can imagine a gargoyle coming to life and sliding down that...
Love these photos of statues!
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