Which poem by Philip Larkin describes a train journey on a hot bank-holiday Saturday?

Poetry Analysis: Philip Larkin’s “Whitsun Weddings” | Rukhaya M.K Poetry Analysis: Philip Larkin’s “Whitsun Weddings” November 30, 2014 / rukhaya / 1 Comment “It would be not too much to claim that it is one of the best poems written so far in this century,” says Galvin Ewart of Philip Larkin’s “Whitsun Weddings.” The poem reminds us of W.H.Auden’s “The Night Mail” passing through many locations. Whitsun is the seventh day after marriage. In the 1950s, British tax law made the Whitsun weekend a financially advantageous time to be married. Larkin, therefore, commercializes marriage as an institution here, by adopting the specific title. Philip Larkin describes his stopping-train journey through East Yorkshire from Paragon Station, Kingston upon Hull to Kings Cross, London on a hot and humid Whitsun Saturday afternoon in the late 1950s. Larkin through his simple, yet elegant style divulges the details of a commonplace journey into a beautiful poem. The poem describes a train journey, and the poet occasionally stops at certain lines as though he is pausing at railway stations. Larkin’s intricate detailing of the scenes he sees, hold our attention right at the beginning: the backsides of houses with windows, fish-dock not seen, but felt through the senses, the confluence of two rivers that form the estuary of River Humber. The afternoon was a stiflingly humid one as the train shot past fields with grazing cattle, canal contaminated with industrial wastes, a glass house growing plants, the smell of the grass contrasted with the stale smell of the upholstery, dumped dismantled cars. etc. The poet contrasts natural scenic beauty with the ugliness of the pseudo-modern civilized world. The river’s level drifting breadth began, Where sky and Lincolnshire and water meet. Here the poet juxtaposes the earth, water and sky, and signal their meeting point-The author at the point, was himself above elemental thinking. Larkin, a librarian, immerses himself in reading as well. The poet focuses on the various bridal couples waving good bye to their friends and dodging fresh showers of confetti as they board the train. He does this with his “piquant mixture of lyricism and discontent.” The observant bachelor-poet comprehends their feelings which they are too pre-occupied to do. His curiosity is struck as he watches the various people before him. With his typical misogynistic stance, he describes the women around him as parodies of fashion and as moving jewelry shops. He claims that the ‘wedding days’ was coming to an end. The initial excitement would die out and lose colour gradually. In the beginning, he uses”I”,; later he uses “we’ signifying the movement of the individual to the universal. The poet juxtaposes his social isolation in the train, as well as in real life, with marriage-a social institution. He uses the term “happy funeral” to refer the institution of marriage signaling the end of freedom. He also terms it a “religious wounding.” A marriage is supposed to be a happy event and an occasion of jubilation. But to Larkin, it carries within it the seeds of discontent and despondency that are likely to sprout in the course of time. Larkin’s cynical and misogamist views regarding marriage are explicit here. Although he had a couple of affairs, Larkin dreaded marriage and family, and never married. “Two can live as stupidly as one,” he said. Being a bachelor poet, he notices the fathers first: fathers with broad belts under their suits and seamy foreheads; mothers loud and fat, an uncle shouting obscene language. From the descriptions, it is evident: Larkin’s concept of Marriage and Family gathers overtones of being ‘loud’ and bombastic and not subtle. Anthony Thwaite states  that rain emblematizes tragedy and failure in Larkin’s poetry. However, here it could alternatively be regarded as a happy one, since the falling rain make crops grow, just how marriages being celebrated now will lead to the bearing of children tomorrow. Again, rain is the traditional symbol of fertility. The phrase “like an arrow shower” may signify ‘Cupid’s arr


Who played Watson in Guy Ritchie’s 2009 film Sherlock Holmes?

Sherlock Holmes | Film review | Film | The Guardian Sherlock Holmes Saturday 26 December 2009 19.05 EST First published on Saturday 26 December 2009 19.05 EST Share on Messenger Close Everyone has their favourite Sherlock Holmes impersonator, as well as their favourite Holmes story, novel and film. For me the best Holmes is the one played on stage in 1974 by John Wood. But I admire Jeremy Brett's on TV and retain immense affection for Basil Rathbone, the first Sherlock I saw, partly because he looks like the Sidney Paget illustrations, and partly because he has the right combination of intelligence, wit, poise and world-weariness. I later came to wish that Rathbone had a better companion than Nigel Bruce's dithering, dim-witted Dr Watson. My favourite story is a toss-up between "The Red-Headed League" (which Woody Allen drew on for Small Time Crooks) and "The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton" (I once had the privilege of showing its Hampstead setting to blind Conan Doyle fan Jorge Luis Borges), and my favourite novel is The Sign of Four. My favourite adapted film is the 1939 Hound of the Baskervilles, my non-canonical one Billy Wilder's immaculate, elegiac The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes, which I would love to see restored to the three-hour-plus version that only its producers have seen. So where does Ritchie's film fit in? Well, it's written by two young screenwriters (Michael Robert Johnson and Anthony Peckham) who clearly know the stories, and it takes place in a realistic, handsomely designed Victorian London where Tower Bridge is still under construction. Jude Law is a suitably sober yet dashing Watson. Robert Downey Jr is an intelligent Holmes, though his diction (seemingly based on studying Anthony Hopkins and Patrick McGoohan) is strained and not always easy to follow, and he's invariably ill-shaven and as badly turned out as Raskolnikov. The one dislikable aspect of Billy Wilder's film – its crude jokes about a suspected homosexual liaison between Holmes and Watson – is here blown up into a tiresome running gag, in which the pair bicker like an old married couple, have lovers' tiffs and argue about who's wearing whose clothes. The invented story is another of those grand conspiracy thrillers, where an ancient secret society (the Masons in all but name) employs witchcraft and allies in high places in their attempt to take over the world, with the House of Lords their first target. The villain, Lord Blackwood (chillingly played by Mark Strong), is a cross between Hannibal Lecter, Count Dracula and a leading member of the Hellfire Club. Also involved are Holmes's old flame Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams) and, more remotely, his old enemy Professor Moriarty. A cross between a Dennis Wheatley black magic novel and The Da Vinci Code, it's more a brown study than A Study in Scarlet. There is also far too much violence (both slow-motion and speeded-up) and too many frenetic chases. Unendearing, then, but not unentertaining.


Which two islands are linked by the 33 and a half-mile-long Seikan rail tunnel?

Seikan Tunnel | tunnel, Japan | Britannica.com Seikan Tunnel Katsura Imperial Villa Seikan Tunnel, Japanese Seikan Tonneru, undersea tunnel linking Japan’s main island of Honshu with the northern neighbouring island of Hokkaido . The Seikan Tunnel is the second longest tunnel in the world, after the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland. It is 33.4 miles (53.8 km) long, 14.3 miles (23.3 km) of which lie under the Tsugaru Strait that separates Honshu from Hokkaido. The tunnel contains a rail line, and the building of the tunnel was sponsored by the Japanese National Railways . Construction of the tunnel began in 1964 and was completed in 1988. The digging employed as many as 3,000 workers at one time and took 34 lives in all because of cave-ins, flooding, and other mishaps. The Seikan Tunnel, connecting Honshu, the main island of Japan, with the island of Hokkaido. With a … Ariake Despite the tremendous engineering, construction, and financial efforts that it involved, the Seikan Tunnel is only of limited use, since air travel between Honshu and Hokkaido is quicker and is almost as cheap as rail travel through the tunnel itself. When the tunnel was first planned in the 1950s, ferries were the chief means of transport between the main island and Hokkaido, and the sinking of a ferry boat in the Tsugaru Strait during a typhoon in 1954 with a loss of more than 1,400 lives galvanized plans for the tunnel’s construction. Since then, air transport has become much more practicable, and the Seikan Tunnel seems fated to carry significantly fewer passengers between the two islands than aircraft do. The tunnel remains one of the most formidable engineering feats of the 20th century, however. Learn More in these related articles:


Which amendment to the Constitution mandated prohibition in the USA?

Prohibition - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Origins of Prohibition In the 1820s and ’30s, a wave of religious revivalism swept the United States, leading to increased calls for temperance, as well as other “perfectionist” movements such as the abolition of slavery. In 1838, the state of Massachusetts passed a temperance law banning the sale of spirits in less than 15-gallon quantities; though the law was repealed two years later, it set a precedent for such legislation. Maine passed the first state prohibition law in 1846, and a number of other states had followed suit by the time the Civil War began in 1861. Did You Know? In 1932, Franklin D. Roosevelt defeated the incumbent President Herbert Hoover, who once called Prohibition "the great social and economic experiment, noble in motive and far reaching in purpose." Some say FDR celebrated the repeal of Prohibition by enjoying a dirty martini, his preferred drink. By the turn of the century, temperance societies were a common fixture in communities across the United States. Women played a strong role in the temperance movement, as alcohol was seen as a destructive force in families and marriages. In 1906, a new wave of attacks began on the sale of liquor, led by the Anti-Saloon League (established in 1893) and driven by a reaction to urban growth, as well as the rise of evangelical Protestantism and its view of saloon culture as corrupt and ungodly. In addition, many factory owners supported prohibition in their desire to prevent accidents and increase the efficiency of their workers in an era of increased industrial production and extended working hours. Passage of the Prohibition Amendment In 1917, after the United States entered World War I , President Woodrow Wilson instituted a temporary wartime prohibition in order to save grain for producing food. That same year, Congress submitted the 18th Amendment, which banned the manufacture, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors, for state ratification. Though Congress had stipulated a seven-year time limit for the process, the amendment received the support of the necessary three-quarters of U.S. states in just 11 months. Ratified on January 29, 1919, the 18th Amendment went into effect a year later, by which time no fewer than 33 states had already enacted their own prohibition legislation. In October 1919, Congress passed the National Prohibition Act, which provided guidelines for the federal enforcement of Prohibition. Championed by Representative Andrew Volstead of Mississippi , the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, the legislation was more commonly known as the Volstead Act. Enforcement of Prohibition Both federal and local government struggled to enforce Prohibition over the course of the 1920s. Enforcement was initially assigned to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and was later transferred to the Justice Department. In general, Prohibition was enforced much more strongly in areas where the population was sympathetic to the legislation–mainly rural areas and small towns–and much more loosely in urban areas. Despite very early signs of success, including a decline in arrests for drunkenness and a reported 30 percent drop in alcohol consumption, those who wanted to keep drinking found ever-more inventive ways to do it. The illegal manufacturing and sale of liquor (known as “bootlegging”) went on throughout the decade, along with the operation of “speakeasies” (stores or nightclubs selling alcohol), the smuggling of alcohol across state lines and the informal production of liquor (“moonshine” or “bathtub gin”) in private homes. In addition, the Prohibition era encouraged the rise of criminal activity associated with bootlegging. The most notorious example was the Chicago gangster Al Capone , who earned a staggering $60 million annually from bootleg operations and speakeasies. Such illegal operations fueled a corresponding rise in gang violence, including the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in Chicago in 1929, in which several men dressed as policemen (and believed to be have associated with Capo


What was Queen Victoria’s first name at birth, in May 1819?

Queen Victoria - Biography - IMDb Queen Victoria Biography Showing all 46 items Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trade Mark  (2) | Trivia  (31) | Personal Quotes  (6) Overview (5) 5' (1.52 m) Mini Bio (1) Princess Alexandrina Victoria was born on May 24, 1819 to the Duke and Duchess of Kent. Victoria as she was called was the granddaughter of King George III. When she was less than a year old her father died leaving her mother broke and at the mercy of her brother Leopold, the King of Belgium. Victoria lead a sheltered life in Kensington Palace while growing up. She was not allowed to see anybody besides her mother, half-sister and brother, and the comptroller of the household and reputed lover of the Duchess of Kent, Sir John Conroy. When she was 17 she met for the first time her cousins Albert and Ernest (sons of her mother's brother Ernest) The meeting went well but nothing happened. Several months later Victoria's Uncle King William IV died and she became Queen at the age of 18. Three years later she and Albert met again and this time they fell in love. They got married on Feburary 10, 1840 and In November of that year they welcomed their first child named Victoria. In 1841 they had Albert Edward, who would be Prince of Wales and then Edward VII. Followed by Alice (b. 1843),Alfred (b. 1844), Helena (b. 1846), Louise (b. 1848) Arthur (b. 1850) and Leopold (b. 1853) and Beatrice (b. 1857.) In 1860, though something happened that brought Victoria's world to a stand-still. Her beloved husband died on December 14 after a short illness with Thyphoid. This did not hinder any plans though. Their oldest daughter had been married to the Prussian Prince Fritz for several years by then, but their daughter Alice and son Bertie were almost to be married at the time of their father's death. A few months later Alice married Prince Louis of Hess and several months after that Bertie married Prince Alexandra of Denmark. For the rest of her life Victoria missed Albert and insisted in a funereal like atmosphere in her household. The only thing that could lift her spirits where her 40 grandchildren. On that fateful December 14 of 1878 Victoria lost her daughter, Alice, and mourned her. After several months though she recovered enough to concoct an idea. She would have her son in law Louis marry her daughter Beatrice so that her several grandchildren could be near her. This did not happen though. On January 22, 1901 Victoria died in Osbourn House in the arms of her grandson Kaiser William II. Her children and grandchildren stretched all over the globe, reigning as sovereigns or consorts. From the UK, Germany, Romania, Russia, Greece, and Spain her children and grandchildren would change the face of the world. - IMDb Mini Biography By: anonymous Spouse (1) ( 10 February  1840      - 14 December  1861) (his death) (9 children) Trade Mark (2) Her phrase "We are not amused" Black Clothing Trivia (31) Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India. Was the longest reigning monarch in British history (64 years), until she was surpassed by her great-great-granddaughter Queen Elizabeth II on September 9, 2015. Mother of King Edward VII , Victoria, Princess Royal, Princess Alice of the United Kingdom, Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Princess Helena of the United Kingdom, Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany and Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom. Mother-in-law of Queen Alexandra . Great-great-grandmother of: Prince Philip , Edward Windsor , King Michael , George Earl of Harewood , King Peter II of Yugoslavia , Queen Elizabeth II , Princess Margaret , King Harald V , Juan Carlos de Borbón , Margrethe II , King Constantine II , Sofía de Grecia , Princess Irene of Greece , Prinsesse Benedikte , Duke of Gloucester , and Queen Anne-Marie . Kept a painting of Prince Albert in his coffin by her bedside. Until the age of three, she spoke German only, and, according to contemporary accounts, never fully master


By what name are the Society of London Theatre’s annual awards known?

London theatre, London show tickets, listings, news and features Watch now Subscribe to our YouTube channel for show trailers, interviews, backstage access, plus exclusive coverage from our big events, West End LIVE and the Olivier Awards with Mastercard. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In ut maximus urna. Cras euismod placerat suscipit. Proin risus odio, finibus sed dolor congue, lobortis suscipit ipsum. Fusce nulla nullam. Spotlight on


Which all-Pullman train ran between London and Brighton from 1931 to 1972?

Brighton Belle Brighton Belle The Brighton Belle passing Purley Oaks at speed in June 1964. The Brighton Belle was a named train which was operated by the Southern Railway and subsequently by British Rail from Victoria Station in London to Brighton , on the Sussex coast. Commissioned as the flagship of the Southern Railway’s mass electrification project, which commenced in January 1931, the world’s only electric all- Pullman service ran daily between London Victoria and Brighton from 1 January 1933 until 30 April 1972. Contents 7 External links History The London, Brighton and South Coast Railway (LB&SCR) began using Pullman cars in its express trains in 1875, and in December 1881 they introduced the first all-Pullman train in the UK. Known as the Pullman Limited, this ran between London Victoria and Brighton via Horsham and subsequently ordinary rolling stock was added to the service. In 1888 a second all-Pullman service was instituted, using cars lit by electricity and designed by William Stroudley . [1] The LB&SCR was the origin of the British umber and cream Pullman livery. In 1903 R. J. Billinton changed the colour of the ordinary LB&SCR coaches to umber brown with white or cream upper panels, and in 1906 this colour scheme was also adopted by the Pullman Car Co., with the name of the car in large gilt letters on the lower panel and flanked on each side by a coloured transfer of the Pullman Company’s crest. Another all-Pullman service was introduced in 1908 under the name of the Southern Belle. Contemporary advertising by the LB&SCR claimed that this was “… the most luxurious train in the world…”. In 1908 this could be experienced for a special London Victoria to Brighton day return fare of 12 shillings, a premium rate at a time when average earnings were around £1 a week (or 20 shillings). The Southern Belle was steam hauled until 1 January 1933, when electric units were introduced. Trial trains had commenced running between London and Brighton on 2 November 1932, using an experimental five-coach unit (No. 2001) and examples of the new rolling stock were exhibited at London Victoria and Brighton stations from 29 December 1932. [2] With the arrival of the mid-day Victoria to Brighton service at Brighton Station on 29 June 1934, the Mayor of Brighton, Margaret Hardy, [3] renamed the train the Brighton Belle, [4] and it retained this title until withdrawal. The service was scheduled to take 60 minutes for the 51-mile express journey. Three five-car all-Pullman electric multiple units designated 5-BEL were commissioned by the Southern Railway as the flagship of the world’s then-largest electrification project, which covered over 160 track miles. The 15 cars – built in 1932 by Metropolitan-Cammell at its Saltley works in Birmingham – were operated in trains comprising two units, the remaining unit normally held in reserve. The ‘spare’ multiple unit set was used for a Sunday Pullman service from Eastbourne , known as the Eastbourne Pullman for much of the 1950s, but this service was discontinued in 1957. During the Second World War the service was suspended after Unit 3052 was badly damaged by aerial bombing at London Victoria; all cars were placed in safe storage at Crystal Palace (High Level) station , but the service was progressively reinstated in 1946. The trains were refurbished and overhauled in 1955, but by 1972 the stock was old and rode poorly by contemporary standards. Despite protests, [5] the decision was taken not to replace the rolling stock and the service was withdrawn on 30 April 1972. Every car was preserved, in most cases to meet the ambitions of major breweries to ‘bolt on’ Pullman restaurants to pubs and hotels, although most were removed relatively quickly because of the high cost of maintenance and refurbishment. [6] A number were progressively acquired by the Venice Simplon Orient Express , while one still remains in use as B&B accommodation at the Little Mill Inn, Rowarth, Derbyshire. [7] Motor brake car 90 was used for passenger service on the Nene Valley Railway between 1980 and 1990, but was


The Palk strait separates which two countries?

Earth Snapshot • The Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar Between Sri Lanka and India January 9th, 2010 Category: Snapshots Sri Lanka - December 16th, 2009 The island of Sri Lanka is separated from the Indian subcontinent by two bodies of water: the Gulf of Mannar (below the islands near the bottom edge) and the Palk Strait (occupying the central part of the image). While most of the land in the image belongs to coastal Sri Lanka, India’s Rameswaram island can be seen at the bottom left. Upon opening the full image, the low headland of Point Calimere on India’s Coromandel Coast can also be seen in the upper left corner. The Gulf of Mannar, best observed upon opening the full image, is a large shallow bay that is an arm of the Laccadive Sea in the Indian Ocean. It lies between the southeastern tip of India and the west coast of Sri Lanka with widths between 160 and 200 km (100 to 125 mi). A chain of low islands and reefs known as Adam’s Bridge, also called Ramsethu, separates the Gulf of Mannar from the Palk Strait, which lies to the north between India and Sri Lanka.


What is the most populous city on the Japanese island of Hokkaido?

Overview of the Four Islands of Japan • Honshu Honshu is the largest island of Japan and it is where the majority of the country's cities are located ( maps ). The Tokyo Osaka-Kyoto area is the core Honshu and Japan and 25% of the island's population lives in the Tokyo region. Honshu has a total area of 88,017 square miles (227,962 sq km) and it is the world's seventh largest island. The island is 810 miles (1,300 km) long and it has a varied topography that includes many different mountain ranges, some of which are volcanic. The highest of these is the volcanic Mount Fuji at 12,388 feet (3,776 m). Like many areas of Japan, earthquakes are also common on Honshu. Honshu is divided into five regions and 34 prefectures . The regions are Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai and Chugoku. More » continue reading below our video 10 Facts About the Titanic That You Don't Know • Hokkaido Hokkaido is the second largest island of Japan with a total area of 32,221 square miles (83,453 sq km). The population of Hokkaido is 5,507,456 (October 2010 estimate) and the main city on the island is Sapporo, which is also the capital of Hokkaido Prefecture. Hokkaido is located to the north of Honshu and the two islands are separated by the Tsugaru Strait ( map ). The topography of Hokkaido consists of a mountainous volcanic plateau in its center that is surrounded by coastal plains. There are a number of active volcanoes on Hokkaido, the tallest of which is Asahidake at 7,510 feet (2,290 m). Since Hokkaido is located in northern Japan, it is known for its cold climate. Summers on the island are cool, while winters are snowy and icy. More » • Kyushu Kyushu is the third largest island of Japan and it is located to the south of Honshu ( map ). It has a total area of 13,761 square miles (35,640 sq km) and a 2006 population of 13,231,995 people. The largest city on Kyushu is Fukuoka and it is divided into seven prefectures. Kyushu's topography consists mainly of mountains and the most active volcano in Japan, Mt. Aso, is located on the island. In addition to Mt. Aso, there are also hot springs on Kyushu and the highest point on the island, Kuju-san at 5,866 feet (1,788 m) is also a volcano. Since it is in southern Japan, Kyushu has a subtropical climate and its inhabitants produce a variety of agricultural products. These include rice, tea, tobacco, sweet potatoes and soy. More » • Shikoku Shikoku is the smallest of Japan's main islands with a total area of 7,260 square miles (18,800 sq km). This area is made up of main island as well as the small islets surrounding it. It is located to the south of Honshu and to the east of Kyushu and has a population of 4,414,955 (2005 estimate) ( map ). The largest city of Shikoku is Matsuyama and the island is divided into four prefectures. Shikoku has a varied topography that consists of a mountainous south, while there are small lowland plains on the Pacific coast near Kochi. The highest point on Shikoku is Mount Ishizuchi at 6,503 feet (1,982 m). Like Kyushu, Shikoku has a subtropical climate and agriculture is practiced in its fertile coastal plains, while fruit is grown in the north. More »


Port Louis is the capital city of which island nation?

Port Louis, Mauritius' capital city, Indian Ocean Work and Volunteering in Africa - Finding a Job in Africa Updated February 16, 2016. Port Louis - bustling port, market town, horse racing capital, former home to the Dodo, and much more... see below for info. Basic Facts About Port Louis Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius , an island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar . Around 150,000 people live in the capital, a bustling port on the north-west coast of the island. Port Louis is one of Africa's busiest commercial ports, it's also a popular landing spot for cruise ships. It has a rich history, the harbor was in use by traders as early as the 1630's. The French made it the administrative capital as early as 1735 and used it as a provisions center for their ships sailing around the stormy Cape of Good Hope. Port Louis was named after the French King Louis the XV (1710-1774). Port Louis is truly a microcosm of the world today. It's population is total melting pot of cultures, languages, traditions and religions. The grandest architecture reflects its early colonial history which is now battling for sea views with sky-scrapers. The modern concept of a "waterfront mall" is alive and well in the form of Le Caudan. But the heart and soul of the place can be found in its bazaars (markets). This is where housewives and restaurant owners mingle in the early hours of the morning to buy their fresh produce for the day. Traffic is chaotic in the small capital, but you can easily escape the fumes and head into the Port Louis Moka Range that surrounds the port, or one of the numerous beaches ...   What to See in Port Louis Port Louis has many attractions including: Champs de Mars - A great Saturday out watching the horses race and mingling with the locals. Natural History Museum - Featuring the Dodo! Central Market - From fish to key chains , Farquahar Street is still the shopping heart of the city. Caudan Waterfront - Restaurants, bars and duty-free shops. Where to Stay If you're spending a few nights in Port Louis, check out: Le Labourdonnais , Le Suffren , and Villa Jorico .   Where to Eat Mauritian cuisine is absolutely delicious, especially if you like seafood and/or spicy, Indian cuisine. Try the snack food available at little stalls in the central market, Dhal Puris Stall is popular. For Chinese food, head to Chinatown and check out the First Restaurant . For views and international cuisine check out L'escale . Sources and More


When used as an artists’ pigment, the oxide of which metal is known as Chinese white?

Pigments through the Ages - History - Zinc white Technical details History of Zinc white: Zinc has been known as a mineral since antiquity when it was melted with copper to form brass. It was also known then, as it is today, as a medicinal ointment. Sources differ on who first isolated the element. Harley and Wehlte claim it was Henkel in 1421 who first produced metallic zinc. Gettens and Stout maintain it was the German chemist, Margraaf in 1746. Historians agree, however, that in 1782, zinc oxide was suggested as a white pigment. Guyton de Morveau at L'Académie de Dijon, France, reported on white pigments and the raw materials which might serve as white pigments, including zinc oxide in that year. He suggested zinc oxide as a substitute for white lead. Metallic zinc had originally come from China and the East Indies. When zinc ore was found in Europe, large-scale production of the extracted metallic zinc began. In 1794 and 1796 patents were issued for the manufacture of zinc oxide to the English colormaker John Atkinson of Harrington Near Liverpool. Zinc white was accepted as a watercolor by 1834 but it was some years later before its difficulties in oil were overcome. In 1834, Winsor and Newton, Limited, of London, introduced a particularly dense form of zinc oxide which was sold as Chinese white. It was different from former zinc white in that the zinc was heated at much higher temperatures than the late eighteenth century variety. The name 'Chinese white' is said to have come from the oriental porcelain that was very popular in Europe in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. George H. Backhoffner of London disputed Winsor and Newton's claim of their superior white watercolor in his book Chemistry as Applied to the Fine Arts, London, 1837. Backhoffner recommended Flemish white as superior (white lead). Winsor and Newton believed that although scientists would ignore Backhoffner, artists would not use the Chinese white because Backhoffner lectured widely in the Art Academies and his opinion would be well known to them. In 1837, Winsor and Newton published a response to Backhoffner in Remarks on White Pigments used by WaterColour Painters and distributed copies to the artists. They were successful in convincing artists of the superiority of Chinese white because the name is still synonymous today for all zinc white in watercolor. By 1844, a better zinc white for oil was developed by LeClaire in Paris. He ground the zinc oxide with poppy oil that had been made fast drying by boiling it with pyrolusite (MnO2). In 1845, he was producing the oil paint on a large scale. By 1850, zinc white was being manufactured throughout Europe. Zinc white was still a slow drying white requiring twenty-three parts of oil to one hundred parts of pigment whereas lead white requires fifteen parts of oil. Zinc is essentially permanent in sunlight although the yellowing in oil affects its brightness. It had advantages over white lead because it was not blackened by sulphur-bearing air or other pigments containing sulphur, as lead is. It is non-toxic and more economical than white lead. It is neiter as opaque nor heavy as lead white and it takes much longer to dry. Because zinc white is so "clean" it is very valuable for making tints with other colors. Tints made with zinc white show every nuance of a color's undertones to a degree greater than tints made with other whites, and the artist has time to complete his work before the paint dries. Despite its many advantages over lead white, zinc white oil color also has a drawback; it makes a rather brittle dry paint film when used unmixed with other colors. Zinc whites' lack of pliancy can cause cracks in paintings after only a few years if this color is used straight up to excess. For example, during the late 1890's and very early 1900's some artists used zinc white as a ground for their oil paintings. They wanted to utilize the brilliance of this color, but did not realize its long term disadvantage. After a period of years, all of these paintings developed cracks where older works painted on


What word links a walrus and a telecommunications pioneer?

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Edmund II, son of Æthelred the Unready, was known by what appellation?

Edmund Ironside Encyclopedia  >  History  >  Biographies  >  British and Irish History: Biographies Edmund Ironside Edmund Ironside, d. 1016, king of the English (1016), son of Æthelred the Unready. Contrary to the wishes of his father, he married (1015) the widow of Siferth, a Danish thane, and was accepted as ruler of the Five Boroughs of the Danelaw . When Canute invaded England in 1015, Emund led the fighting against him. However, the people apparently felt that he was a rebel against his father, for he found it hard to gain a following without his father's aid. At Æthelred's death (Apr., 1016) Edmund was proclaimed king in London, but most of the nobles gave their support to Canute. Edmund continued the struggle with great courage (which earned him the appellation Ironside) and considerable success until he was defeated in the disastrous battle of Assandun (Oct. 18, 1016). He and Canute agreed to partition the country, but Edmund died the following month. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.


Lawyer Miriam González Durántez is married to which prominent UK politician?

Miriam González Durántez: 'I'm like a tigress when it comes to my children' | Politics | The Guardian Miriam González Durántez Miriam González Durántez: 'I'm like a tigress when it comes to my children' She puts her job first, refuses to play the adoring wife and mentors thousands of schoolgirls. Is Miriam González Durántez the most likable woman in British politics? Miranda Sawyer meets Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg’s better half Miriam González Durántez: ‘What I am focusing on right now is how to protect my family during the election campaign.’ Photograph: Paul Stuart Miriam González Durántez: ‘What I am focusing on right now is how to protect my family during the election campaign.’ Photograph: Paul Stuart Miriam González Durántez Miriam González Durántez: 'I'm like a tigress when it comes to my children' She puts her job first, refuses to play the adoring wife and mentors thousands of schoolgirls. Is Miriam González Durántez the most likable woman in British politics? Miranda Sawyer meets Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg’s better half Saturday 21 March 2015 03.00 EDT Last modified on Tuesday 20 September 2016 06.01 EDT Share on Messenger Close Wednesday morning, 9.30am. I am at the London Aquatics Centre in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park , a building so vast and light, it makes my eyes hurt. In front of me is the swimming pool, a smooth, blue oblong, where Rebecca Adlington won a bronze medal for the 400m freestyle in 2012 and Ellie Simmonds won two golds . There is nobody in it. Several light years away is a diving pool; behind it, sunlight dazzles. Around the main pool are circular tables. At each table sit six or so schoolgirls aged 14 to 17, and one older woman. It’s like a municipal version of a Miami nightclub. At the far end, where the DJ should be, stands a woman in well-cut trousers and heels. This is Miriam González Durántez , international lawyer, lovely-haired wife of Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg and campaigner. At least, I think it’s her: the size of the centre makes it difficult to tell. González Durántez is making a short speech about her organisation, Inspiring Women , the reason we are all here. Unfortunately, the acoustics and her Spanish accent make it hard to understand much of what she’s saying. Inspiring Women is a simple idea: get professional women to talk for one hour to teenage girls about their jobs, so the teenagers hear for themselves about a variety of possible careers. That simplicity, however, comes heavily sprinkled in PR pizzazz. Thus the women will not be just talking, but “speed-mentoring”, meaning they’re each assigned a table where they chat to the girls (300 in total) for 15 minutes, then move on to talk to another group. They have been collected together in terms of their careers: all the women here except González Durántez have jobs in sport, hence our venue. Clare Balding is hosting alongside González Durántez; everything is being filmed by BT Sport; other Inspiring Women sports-speed-mentoring events are being held simultaneously across the country. All very exciting, but behind González Durántez and Balding, atop a diving board reached by what seem like the stairs from A Matter Of Life And Death , sits a whopping distraction: teeny tiny Tom Daley . Daley trains in the diving pool every day. Earlier, to oohs and aahs, we watched his dolly frame spin and twirl through the air, then splash into the water. I worry about the feminist implications of one man taking attention away from hundreds of high-achieving women, of Speedos trumping speed-mentoring. But perhaps I’m overanalysing. Someone rings a bell for the event to start and I walk over to González Durántez’s table. She is talking to a group from Caterham High. The girls all have questions, which they read out in turn. “How do you prepare for your job?” one girl asks, carefully. I’m not sure she knows what González Durántez’s job is. González Durántez doesn’t mind. She is welcoming, smiling throughout. She explains that she is a lawyer and says she ended up becoming one “by chance”. “It’s not whether you are smart,” she says, “it’s wh


Which legendary American folk singer died in January 2014 at the age of 94?

Legendary folk singer Pete Seeger dies at 94 - CNN.com Legendary folk singer Pete Seeger dies at 94 By Jethro Mullen, CNN Updated 8:54 AM ET, Tue January 28, 2014 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Photos: Folk legend Pete Seeger Folk legend Pete Seeger – Legendary folk singer and political activist Pete Seeger died of natural causes on January 27, his grandson told CNN. He was 94. Pictured, Seeger performs on stage in 1970. Hide Caption 1 of 12 Photos: Photos: Folk legend Pete Seeger Folk legend Pete Seeger – Seeger, center, performs with his group, the Weavers, at the Blue Angel nightclub in New York, circa 1948. Hide Caption 2 of 12 Photos: Photos: Folk legend Pete Seeger Folk legend Pete Seeger – Musician Alan Lomax, center, and Seeger sing and play instruments as they practice for a concert in 1959. Hide Caption 3 of 12 Photos: Photos: Folk legend Pete Seeger Folk legend Pete Seeger – Seeger, center, appears as a musical guest on the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour with Tom Smothers, left, and Dick Smothers in 1967. Hide Caption 4 of 12 Photos: Photos: Folk legend Pete Seeger Folk legend Pete Seeger – Seeger appears with Johnny Cash on "The Johnny Cash Show" in 1970. Hide Caption 5 of 12 Photos: Photos: Folk legend Pete Seeger Folk legend Pete Seeger – Seeger participates in a shoreside festival at the Hudson River in New York in 1978. Hide Caption 6 of 12 Photos: Photos: Folk legend Pete Seeger Folk legend Pete Seeger – Seeger, from left, Lee Hays, Ronnie Gilbert and Fred Hellerman rehearse for a reunion concert of the Weavers in 1980. Hide Caption Photos: Photos: Folk legend Pete Seeger Folk legend Pete Seeger – Seeger poses for a photograph in Beacon, New York, in 1995. Hide Caption 8 of 12 Photos: Photos: Folk legend Pete Seeger Folk legend Pete Seeger – Seeger participates in a protest march in New York City on the eve of the 2004 Republican National Convention. Hide Caption 9 of 12 Photos: Photos: Folk legend Pete Seeger Folk legend Pete Seeger – Seeger performs with Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, left, and Bruce Springsteen, right, at "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration At The Lincoln Memorial" in 2009. Hide Caption 10 of 12 Photos: Photos: Folk legend Pete Seeger Folk legend Pete Seeger – Seeger performs during the 2009 Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize special outdoor tribute at Hunts Point Riverside Park in New York City in 2009. Hide Caption 11 of 12 Photos: Photos: Folk legend Pete Seeger Folk legend Pete Seeger – Seeger sings with Occupy Wall Street protesters in October 2011 in New York City. Hide Caption Pete Seeger dies of natural causes in a New York hospital, his family says His career spanned more than 70 years, often courting controversy He is known for songs like "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" Pete Seeger, the man considered to be one of the pioneers of contemporary folk music who inspired legions of activist singer-songwriters, died Monday. He was 94. Seeger's best known songs include "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," "Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)" and "If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)." But his influence extended far beyond individual hits. His grandson Kitama Cahill Jackson told CNN that the singer died of natural causes at New York Presbyterian Hospital on Monday evening. JUST WATCHED Folk icon Pete Seeger dies at 94 01:35 Photos: Photos: People we lost in 2014 Photos: Photos: People we lost in 2014 People we lost in 2014 – Click through to see people who died in 2014. Hide Caption 1 of 127 Photos: Photos: People we lost in 2014 People we lost in 2014 – Edward Herrmann , the versatile, honey-voiced actor whose roles included patricians and politicians such as "Gilmore Girls" father Richard Gilmore, "The Practice" law professor Anderson Pearson and President Franklin D. Roosevelt, died on Wednesday, December 31. He was 71. Hide Caption 2 of 127 Photos: Photos: People we lost in 2014 People we lost in 2014 – Luise Rainer , who won back-to-back Oscars in the 1930s for "The Great Ziegfeld" and "The Good Earth


18 June will mark the 200th anniversary of which famous battle?

Royal Mail to issue Battle of Waterloo stamps for 200th anniversary | Daily Mail Online comments A new set of stamps showing key moments from Battle of Waterloo is being released to mark its 200th anniversary. The six stamps reproduce 19th century paintings of the battle where the French leader Napoleon was defeated by the Duke of Wellington in 1815. A miniature sheet is also being launched commemorating troops of the main nations involved, including the 92nd Gordon Highlanders and Light Infantry while mail will also be stamped with a special postmark to mark the famous battle's anniversary. The six stamps reproduce 19th century paintings of the battle where the French leader Napoleon was defeated by the Duke of Wellington in 1815 A miniature sheet is also being launched commemorating troops of the main nations involved, including the 92nd Gordon Highlanders and Light Infantry while mail will also be stamped with a special postmark to mark the famous battle's anniversary Royal Mail worked with historians on the stamp set, which features the large painting of the 'final attack' that hangs in Apsley House, London and was bought by Britain's military leader, the Duke of Wellington. Often described as the day that changed European history the Battle of Waterlo is arguably the most famous battle in the history of the British Army.  Napoleon's 70,000-strong army was led by his brother General Jerome Bonaparte and was faced by Wellington's 67,000-strong force with a further Prussian army of approximately 48,000 men. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share The battle took place on Sunday, June 18, 1815 and led to Napoleon's final defeat and the end of more than a quarter of a century of conflict. This week Prince Charles and the current Duke of Wellington today toured the Belgian battlefield at Waterloo where Napoleon Bonaparte's army was defeated to commemorate the battle. Evelyn Webb-Carter, chairman of charity Waterloo 200, said of the stamps: 'They are an excellent reminder of an important moment in European history. 'Waterloo heralded a significant period of peace in Europe when the nations we are familiar with today were established and flourished. It is a moment in history we do well to reflect on and these stamps will help us to do so.' Andrew Hammond, director of stamps and collectibles at Royal Mail said: 'Our new stamps mark one of the most famous battles in British history, which also brought an end to the Napoleonic Wars. 'We pay tribute to the troops who took part with stamps showing the key events on the day.'  Often described as the day that changed European history the Battle of Waterlo is arguably the most famous battle in the history of the British Army Royal Mail worked with historians on the stamp set, which features the large painting of the 'final attack' that hangs in Apsley House, London and was bought by Britain's military leader, the Duke of Wellington The battle took place on Sunday, June 18, 1815 and led to Napoleon's final defeat and the end of more than a quarter of a century of conflict Evelyn Webb-Carter, chairman of charity Waterloo 200, said of the stamps are an excellent reminder of an important moment in European history THE BATTLE WHICH CHANGED THE COURSE OF EUROPE'S DESTINY The Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815 stopped the advance of Napoleon across Europe and sent the great French emperor into exile for a second and final time. France's troops were defeated by a multi-national coalition, led by the British army under the command of the Duke of Wellington. The armies amassed near the town of Waterloo in modern-day Belgium, not far from the border with France, and it was the French who made the first move around 11am. The Duke of Wellington's success at the Battle of Waterloo (pictured) was preceded by an improbable victory breaking up Napoleon's brother Joseph Bonaparte's armies The two sides clashed for 10 hours, with the British fending off repeated attacks from the French, until Marshal Blücher arrived at the head of a Prussian army. This was the decisive intervention which finished


In the Christian festival of Christingle, which fruit is used to represent the world?

Christingle - Origins and Meaning Thurstable and Winstree Team Ministry serving the parishes of Tolleshunt Knights with Tiptree, Great Braxted, Copford, Easthorpe, Messing, Inworth, Layer de la Haye, Layer Breton with Birch, and Layer Marney The 'Layer' Parishes Layer de la Haye • Layer Breton with Birch • Layer Marney Christingle This is a joyful all-age service to delight children and 'grown ups'. The Meaning and Origins of Christingle Every year thousands of churches now hold special Christingle services or celebrations between Advent and Candlemas. Christingle, which means 'Christ Light', is a symbol of the Christian faith. During the service each child is presented with a Christingle - an orange decorated with a candle, red ribbon, fruit and sweets. The orange represents the world, the red ribbon around it the blood of Christ, the fruit symbolises God's creation and the candle Jesus, the Light of the World. The Christingle Story The custom of the Christingle began in the Moravian Church and was first used as part of a Christmas Children's Festival in the Marienborn Congregation in Germany on the 24th December 1747. No one knows for certain when the word "Christingle" was first used or from what it derived, but wherever the Moravians went in the great outreach of missionary evangelism in the 18th and 19th centuries they took with them the custom of the Christingle. The symbolism gradually developed and today in the Moravian Church in Britain, the Christingle consists of an orange representing the World, with the candle inserted in the centre and lit to represent Christ the Light of the World. The candle used to be held on a goose quill, part of which was split into fronds, on which were impaled nuts, fruits, raisins and sweets. These stood for the created order over which Christ is King, and for the fruits of the earth and the benefits that come to our lives through God's bounty and goodness. Today the fruit is usually slid onto cocktail sticks stuck into the orange, the wood still being part of God's created order. Sometimes red crepe paper is used to form a frill at the base of the candle which is a reminder of Christ's Passion, through which our redemption has come. A white frill often used denotes the purity of Christ's life as an example for us all. The Christingle Service is usually held on the Sunday before Christmas, and is a children's celebration in which we place the child in the midst of all we do, just as the Christ child is the centre of all our lives. At the climax of the service, each child receives a lighted Christingle and in the magical moment of the darkened Church, the visual symbol tells the truth of the Christmas story, - that in the darkness of the world there has shined a great light. In the darkness, with the lighted Christingle, the children often sing the Traditional Moravian Carol: Morning Star, O Cheering sight. One story told about the origins of Christingle is this: Many years ago, children were asked to take a gift to put beside the crib in church. One family had no money for gifts but were determined to take something. They found an orange which they felt would be okay, but were disappointed to find it was going mouldy at the top. However, they thought they would scoop out the bad bits and put a candle in the top and turn it into a lantern. Thinking that it looked a bit ordinary, one of the girls took a red ribbon from her hair and tied it around the middle. They had difficulty getting it to stay in place, so fastened it with four small sticks, on the ends of which they put a few raisins. They took their lantern to church and were afraid of the reactions of the other children. However, the priest acknowledged their gift and told the congregation how special it was for the following reasons: The orange is round like the world. The candle stands tall and straight and gives light in the dark like the love of God. The red ribbon goes all around the 'world' and is a symbol of the blood Jesus shed when he died for us. The four sticks point in all directions and symbolise North, South, Eas


Which vegetable is used to layer a traditional Greek moussaka?

Traditional Greek Moussaka recipe (Moussaka with Béchamel) - My Greek Dish Greek Roast Chicken recipe (Kotopoulo sto fourno)» Traditional Greek Moussaka recipe (Moussaka with Béchamel) Tweet Greek Moussaka recipe – A delicious taste of Greece This dish is a legend! Creamy, juicy and absolutely delicious.. Greek moussaka (mousaka) is one of the most popular dishes in Greece, served in almost every tavern and prepared in every household on special occasions and big family meals and for good reason! To prepare a traditional Greek Moussaka recipe, luscious layers of juicy minced beef (or lamb) are cooked in a tomato based sauce, layered with sweet eggplants and creamy béchamel sauce and baked together until golden perfection.. Simply irresistible! With this step-by-step traditional Greek Moussaka recipe you can easily recreate this traditional delight from scratch! So go ahead, indulge yourself to this little sin.. This easy to follow Greek moussaka recipe never fails to impress and is always a crowd pleaser. The essence of this traditional Greek moussaka recipe can be summarised in three key stages: preparing the meat filling, preparing the béchamel sauce and cooking the eggplants. Each stage will require dirtying some pans, but i think you will agree that the end result is well worth it! Greek Moussaka recipe – Prepare the meat sauce The traditional Greek moussaka recipe calls for either minced lamb or a mix of lamb and beef. But if you can’t handle its strong flavour and prefer a lighter version try substituting with good quality minced beed or veal. To prepare the meat sauce for this moussaka recipe, the ground beef is sautéed in olive oil, flavoured with onions and garlic and then simmered in red wine and tomato sauce. The aromatic herbs and spices used in the traditional moussaka recipe penetrate the meat and give a really characteristic taste and smell which permeates the house, once put in the oven! Let the sauce simmer for a while to allow the flavours to mingle. Are you a vegetarian? Not to worry, there is always a way to enjoy this delicious dish! Discover my latest delicious Vegetarian Greek Moussaka recipe with a delicious mushroom based sauce replacing the traditional mince. Greek Moussaka recipe – Prepare the Béchamel sauce The creamy béchamel sauce is the most essential part for a traditional Greek moussaka recipe and probably the trickiest part too. To achieve the perfect texture for your béchamel sauce, add the milk (preferably lukewarm) a little bit at a time whilst constantly stirring. The perfect béchamel sauce for your moussaka should be smooth and creamy. The key is to whisk the sauce constantly to allow each time the flour to absorb the milk, so that it doesn’t get lumpy. Cook the sauce over medium-low heat in order to prevent it from burning and sticking on the bottom of the pan, but be careful to cook it enough, until you can’t taste the flour and is thick enough. Greek Moussaka recipe – Prepare the vegetables The base for a traditional Greek moussaka is most commonly fried eggplants. Some moussaka recipes also use sliced potatoes, so if you like potatoes, try adding a layer of sliced potatoes as the first layer to this amazing dish for some extra comfort during the winter months. The traditional Greek moussaka recipe calls for fried eggplants (and potatoes), but for a lighter alternative, try drizzling the aubergines (and potatoes) with some olive oil and bake them for 20 minutes instead of frying them. Some eggplants may be bitter, so it is very important to remove the bitterness by seasoning with salt and letting them stand for half an hour in a collander. So go ahead, give this traditional Greek Moussaka recipe a try and amaze your friends and family with this extra tasty hearty dish! Oh and you can always read this delicious recipe in Greek here Παραδοσιακός Μουσακάς συνταγή (Μουσακάς με πατάτες και μελιτζάνες) . Base ingredients vegetable oil (for frying the eggplants) For the meat sauce 750g minced beef or lamb (26 ounces) 2 red onions (chopped) 2 cloves of garlic (chopped) 1 tin chopped toma


Who designed the modern glass pyramid that sits at the entrance to the Louvre in Paris?

Louvre Pyramid, Paris Louvre Pyramid 5 161 votes The Louvre Pyramid was built in the 1980s as the main entrance to the Louvre Museum . The modern glass structure, which forms a nice contrast with the historic facades of the Louvre, has become a landmark in its own right. Louvre Museum Expansion Louvre Pyramid The Louvre Pyramid was built as part of a project known as the 'Grand Louvre', first proposed in 1981 by the French president François Mitterrand, to expand and modernize the Louvre Museum . In the 1970s the centuries-old Louvre Palace struggled to cope with the rising number of visitors. The entrances were too small, each wing had a different entrance and the layout was so confusing that visitors struggled to find the entrance or the exit. Mitterrand suggested to expand the museum by relocating the Ministry of Finance - which had occupied the Richelieu wing of the Louvre since 1873 - to the Bercy neighborhood. Finally the Louvre Museum could occupy the whole U-shaped building. Subterranean entrance Hall Napoléon Miterrand rejected the idea of a competition for the Grand Louvre project, and appointed the Chinese-born American architect Ieoh Ming Pei to modernize the Louvre and integrate the different wings. Pei suggested excavating the Cour Napoléon - a central courtyard - and create a subterranean entrance hall - the Hall Napoléon - with access to the three different wings and space for shops, restaurants and other amenities. This would solve the accessibility problem of the Louvre Museum . The Pyramid Geometric Shape Pyramid Fountain For the entrance to the subterranean level, Pei wanted to avoid it looking like a mere subway station and he needed the right kind of building to draw visitors to the museum's entrance. A solid concrete structure - like his East Building of the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC - was out of the question, since this would clash with the classical facades of the Louvre palace. After studying the works of André Le Nôtre - France's great landscape designer - who strictly followed geometric patterns, Pei came up with the shape of a pyramid, which would form a beacon at the center of the courtyard. He opted for a glass cladding since this would be the least intrusive and it would also allow light to enter the foyer below. A Hostile Reception Louvre reflected in one of the pools As soon as word leaked that a modern pyramid would be built at the heart of the Louvre , most critics were quick to attack the audacious design. The plans also caused an outcry with Parisians, who had become weary of modern projects after the construction of the Montparnasse Tower and the bland towers of La Défense . Polls indicated a large majority of the French citizens opposed the structure. But soon after the official inauguration of the pyramid in March 1989, the opposition quickly subsided and the Louvre Pyramid became one of Paris's most beloved modern landmarks. The Design The pyramid at night Aerial view The pyramid is rather modest in size compared to the surrounding palace wings of the Louvre . It has a height of about 22 meters (72ft) and at its base measures just over 35 meters (116ft). It is flanked by three smaller pyramids and reflecting pools with modern fountains. Much effort was made to make the pyramid as transparent as possible. The 675 diamond-shaped and 118 triangular panes were specifically fabricated to make them completely clear. Attention was also paid to the 128 steel girders and 16 steel cables that hold the panes together. Technology from high tech yachts was used to make them as small and unobtrusive as possible. The Inverted Pyramid Inverted Pyramid In 1993 the underground area expanded with the opening of a modern shopping mall, the Carrousel du Louvre. It is anchored by an inverted glass pyramid, known as the Pyramide Inversée (Inverted Pyramid), which nicely complements the Louvre Pyramid. The pyramid was designed by the American architecture firm of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, who created a smaller version of Pei's pyramid, turned it upside down right and suspended it right


Whose greatest work was laying out the plan for the city of New Delhi, India?

The Viceroy's House (Rashtrapati Bhavan), by E. L. Lutyens: Part I The Viceroy's House (Rashtrapati Bhavan), by E. L. Lutyens: Part I Jacqueline Banerjee , Associate Editor, the Victorian Web Victorian Web Home —> Visual Arts —> Architecture —> Architecture in Colonial India —> E. L. Lutyens —> Next ] Photographs by the present author, except where otherwise stated. [You may use these images without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the photographer and (2) link your document to this URL in a web document or cite the Victorian Web in a print one. Click on the thumbnails for larger images.] Exterior Viceroy's House, now Rashtrapati Bhavan (Hindi for "President's House"), Raisina Hill, New Delhi, India; three-quarter view of the main east front. 1921-27 (Ching et al. 709), but its architect Edwin Landseer Lutyens (1869-1944) began designing it in 1912 ("Chronology"), and the Viceroy and Lady Irwin finally moved in on 23 December 1929 ("New Delhi"). This is far outside our website's chronological remit, yet the Viceroy's House was in many ways the high point of Lutyens' brilliant career as an architect, and the fulfilment of the long quest for a synthesis of Western and Eastern architectural styles, both of which had developed during the Victorian period. Controversy arises largely over its expression of imperial resolve, and this too was a culmination of changes in attitude that had evolved during the previous century. Painting in the vestibule of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, showing the whole main (east) front. Certain points are beyond contention. By far the most important residence that Lutyens ever designed, this is also the grandest of all the residences that the British built in India, a fitting successor to the original grand colonial palace of the Raj, Charles Wyatt's Raj Bhavan in Kolkata. Described as "the largest of all modern palaces, 600 feet long from end to end, 180 feet to the top of its central dome," Lutyens' new headquarters for a brand new capital had 340 rooms, covered four and a half acres and included twelve separate internal courtyards, making it "probably the last of the great royal palaces of history" (Morris 77). Rising above the executive and legislative offices of the state, and overlooking the city itself, this made a clear statement of British imperial intentions. The position of the site seems acceptable enough to some. One commentator writes, "whether accidentally or by design, Lutyens created the new capital in the exact shape of the traditional Vastu Purusha [the god of construction, whose supine form determines the best metaphysical plan of a building site], whose head is on Raisina Hill and whose feet rest at the Purana Quila [the oldest fort in Delhi]" (Buch 30). In fact, Lutyens' colleague Herbert Baker (1862-1946; later Sir Herbert Baker) explained later that the site was chosen after considerable deliberation, not precisely with this auspicious plan in mind, but taking into account the "road system based on two great roads" (Baker 776). However, to others the siting is "an act of imperial cartography" (Sharma 30), Raisina Hill being somewhat out on a limb, looking down from a height on, and separated from, the shambolic mass of the inhabitants of the older city. Central Vista (Rajpath). This two-mile long Central Vista links the Viceroy's Palace to the Memorial Arch . Around it were constructed the official buildings as well as the residences of Princely Rulers from the different Indian States. Photograph and caption: Medha Malik Kudaisya. [Note the dome of the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the middle distance.] In point of fact, Lutyens was upset to find that the steep rise towards it, between his colleague Sir Herbert Baker's Secretariat buildings, prevented it from being seen from a distance in almost any of its glory. Only the dome and its drum are visible from lower down the rise, something that Philip Davies considers "a conceptual error" (231). Lutyens' battle to put this right by excavating the hillside proved unavailing, and Davies asc


An architect and playwright, who designed Blenheim House in Oxfordshire, England?

Blenheim Palace | Historic Oxfordshire Guide HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS:   Birthplace of Winston Churchill Blenheim Palace entrance Summary One of the great treasure houses of England, Blenheim Palace was a gift from a grateful Queen Anne to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough for his victory at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. A descendant of the Duke was Winston Churchill, who was born in a small room near the grandiose main entry. An exhibit tells the story of Churchill's life and times. The interiors are truly magnificent: one of the most ebullient expressions of Baroque style in England. Designed by John Vanbrugh, and completed by Nicholas Hawksmoor, with grounds by Capability Brown. Take your time, there's a lot to take in. The House When John Churchill, leader of the English forces in the War of the Spanish Succession, triumphed over the French at Blenheim, in modern Austria, he might have suspected that Queen Anne would offer him some kind of reward. Surely he could not have foreseen just how generous the monarch would be. Churchill owed his good fortune to his wife Sarah, who was the queen's confident and best friend. Anne made Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough, and had Blenheim Palace built for him on the former royal manor of Woodstock. The monarch had Parliament grant £240,000 for the construction of Blenheim, a huge sum in those days. So influential was Marlborough, mainly through the considerable political machinations of his wife, that it was said he was effectively the ruler of the country. South range and Great Court The architect responsible for creating one of the finest stately homes of his or any other age was John Vanbrugh. It was a curious appointment, as Vanbrugh had limited architectural experience, but the results, though not to everyone's tastes, speak for themselves. The Duchess wanted Sir Christopher Wren to take charge of the project, but for once she did not get her way. The Duke chanced to meet young playwright John Vanbrugh at a playhouse, and, it is said, was so impressed that he offered him the commission on the spot. There is more to the tale than this, for Vanbrugh had already begun the extravagant Castle Howard in Yorkshire, in conjunction with architect Nicholas Hawksmoor. Churchill probably knew of the work at Castle Howard and desired something equally extravagant at Blenheim. HERITAGE HIGHLIGHT In the park at Blenheim is Fair Rosamund's Well, supposed site of a house built by Henry II for his mistress, Rosamund de Clifford. Several legends surround Rosamund. One claims that the king built his lover's bower at the centre of a maze, through which he alone knew the path. Another tale claims that Rosamund took her own life, but an alternative version tells that Henry's volatile queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, poisoned her rival for the king's affections. If that was the case, he got his wish, for Vanbrugh created a lavish building, supremely ornate and very military in bearing. The house was designed to be seen from afar, which may explain something of the immense size and bulk of the edifice, which seems quite overdone up close. Churchill's birthplace chamber Work did not progress smoothly, however. Political factions in Parliament complained over the cost of the palace and the flamboyance of the design. Sarah Churchill, peeved that her favourite, Wren, had been bypassed for the commission, criticized Vanbrugh's work at every opportunity. Finally she had Vanbrugh banned from the building site, though the architect snuck back in in secret to view progress. The work of completing Blenheim Palace was left to Nicholas Hawksmoor. When Blenheim was finally opened to the public in 1725 Vanbrugh and his wife attempted to view the palace but were refused entry. So controversial was Vanbrugh's design that, far from making his name, he received few other commissions as an architect. Long before that time Queen Anne had fallen out with Sarah Churchill, and refused further money to pay for the palace construction. The Duke and Duchess were exiled, only to return the day after Anne died in 1714. House o


What was the name of the prison setting for the TV comedy ‘Porridge’?

BBC - Comedy - Porridge Porridge Porridge The character of jailbird Norman Stanley Fletcher was originally conceived for a one-off comedy, Prisoner and Escort, forming one of Ronnie Barker's 1973 season of TV pilots, Seven of One. The BBC picked it up the next year for a full series, but neither they nor writers Dick Clement and Ian Le Frenais can have known quite what a phenomenon they'd created with the show they thought of calling Bird or Stir, before settling on another euphemism for life behind bars, Porridge. When the new show first aired in 1974 it was greeted with outrage in sections of the tabloid press, shocked at the notion of a comedy programme glorifying prison. Little time was needed, though, before any complaints were drowned out underneath a chorus of critical acclaim and public adoration for what remains one of the most classic British sitcoms ever produced. Fletcher himself is an old hand at 'doing time', and we meet him serving a five-year stretch at HMP Prison Slade for breaking and entering - each episode would begin with the booming voice of the judge (recorded by Barker) passing sentence and the stark slamming of prison doors. Fletcher expects to enjoy a single cell but he's forced to share with a first-time offender, a naïve, young Brummie called Lennie Godber (played by Richard Beckinsale). Fletcher reluctantly takes Godber under his wing and helps him to 'keep his nose clean' but together they always end up getting into trouble (often for reasons beyond their control), either with other inmates or the prison officers at Slade. While the richly comic dialogue between the two cell-mates was a joy to watch, Clement and Le Frenais' wonderful writing didn't stop there, and they populated HMP Slade with a host of memorably eccentric characters, from kindly but senile Blanco (played ingeniously by a young David Jason), disgraced dentist Harris and dim-witted Warren to the irascible Scot MacLaren, conman Ives and the prison Mr Big, Harry Grout. While Fletcher's knowledge and experience saw him regarded highly by most fellow inmates, it didn't stop him being used and blackmailed from time to time by Grout, who'd often force Fletch into tasks against his will. It was Fletcher's day-to-day job to juggle life on the landings with not getting caught by the wardens, which meant taking advantage of the kind-hearted and soft-natured Mr Barrowclough, and sidestepping the eagle eye of the harsh, suspicious Mr MacKay (portrayed with delicious menace by Fulton McKay). Episodes would usually involve Fletcher and Godber getting into trouble but somehow scoring a minor victory, usually against MacKay. The glee Barker injected into Fletcher's little triumphs was magical to watch. Porridge is probably the classic realisation of the sitcom method of putting characters in a situation where they're trapped with each other. In Fletcher's case it was with his cell-mate Godber, and the wonderful relationship between the pair in the scripts was elevated to pure gold by the sparkling chemistry between he two leads, Barker and Beckinsale. Writers Clement and Le Frenais were so successful that the show became essential viewing inside Britain's real jails, and prisoners claimed it was the most accurate portrayal of real prison life on TV. Its massive success spawned a superior spin-off movie and a Bafta-winning sitcom sequel Going Straight, set around Fletcher's life on release from Slade, before more episodes were curtailed by the untimely death of Richard Beckinsale in 1979. Porridge was a show never afraid to throw into the mix scenes of true drama, as Godber and sometimes even Fletcher occasionally struggled to cope with the grind of being stuck behind bars. The way in which such moments were woven into episodes, adding depth and realism to the series without ever diminishing the humour, is yet another reason why it remains unarguably one of the all-time classics.


What was the home state of character Tony Soprano in the TV series 'The Sopranos'?

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Which square on a UK Monopoly Board comes between Pall Mall and Whitehall?

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Who was revealed to be the fourth Russian spy in the Burgess, Philby and Maclean affair?

In 1979 who was revealed to be the fourth Russian spy in the Burgess, MacLean and Philby affair? Sign up View the step-by-step solution to: In 1979 who was revealed to be the fourth Russian spy in the Burgess, MacLean and Philby affair? This question was answered on May 17, 2016. View the Answer In 1979 who was revealed to be the fourth Russian spy in the Burgess, MacLean and Philby affair? LaurindaIman                                                   posted a question · May 17, 2016 at 6:00am Top Answer Here is a detailed explanation... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(29572195) ]} Chrisjoel answered the question · May 17, 2016 at 6:00am Other Answers {[ getNetScore(29572209) ]} profKEV answered the question · May 17, 2016 at 6:01am Anthony Frederick Blunt (26 September 1907 – 26 March 1983), known as Sir Anthony Blunt, KCVO, from 1956 to 1979, was a... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(29572269) ]} peterkivuva61 answered the question · May 17, 2016 at 6:05am Anthony Blunt In 1964, MI5 received information from the American Michael Whitney Straight pointing to Blunt's espionage; the... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(29572283) ]} Who was the first secretary of the Czechoslovak Communist Party at the time of the Russian invasion in 1968? Recently Asked Questions Need an European History tutor? mathtutor1983 4 European History experts found online! Average reply time is                       less than an hour Get Homework Help Why Join Course Hero? Course Hero has all the homework and study help you need to succeed! We’ve got course-specific notes, study guides, and practice tests along with expert tutors and customizable flashcards—available anywhere, anytime. - - Study Documents Find the best study resources around, tagged to your specific courses. Share your own to gain free Course Hero access or to earn money with our Marketplace. - Question & Answers Get one-on-one homework help from our expert tutors—available online 24/7. Ask your own questions or browse existing Q&A threads. Satisfaction guaranteed! - Flashcards Browse existing sets or create your own using our digital flashcard system. A simple yet effective studying tool to help you earn the grade that you want!


Who was the author of the 1992 novel ‘Jurassic Park’?

Amazon.com: Jurassic Park: A Novel (9780345538987): Michael Crichton: Books Michael Crichton Page 1 of 1 Start over Sponsored Products are advertisements for products sold by merchants on Amazon.com. When you click on a Sponsored Product ad, you will be taken to an Amazon detail page where you can learn more about the product and purchase it. To learn more about Amazon Sponsored Products, click here . Saber Tooth (Dawn of Mammals Book 1) Lou Cadle The Age of Giant Mammals. Could you survive it? Can this team of fossil hunters? A "captivating" and "wonderful" adventure begins. The Cardinal's Sin Robert Lane "An exciting reading experience. A beautifully paced and structured mystery; moving and sophisticated. Florida noir at its best." Florida Weekly Marriage Can Be Murder (Dr. Benjamin Bones Mysteries Book 1) Emma Jameson First in a nostalgic cozy mystery series set in 1939 England. Handsome young Dr. Bones moves into a haunted house and must solve a murder. Devastated Lands: Part 1: A Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Bruce Perry Shane and Mikaela try to survive an erupting Mount Rainier's lahars and the resulting chaos and violence. A series debut Amazon short read. Kindle Edition The Gail Force Robert Lane "The plot crackles with energy and suspense. The pace is breakneck, the writing crisp. A consistently entertaining crime thriller." Kirkus Reviews The Sweet Smell of Murder (A Chocolate Centered Cozy Mystery Book 1) Cindy Bell If you like chocolate, a fun murder mystery and lovable pets, you will love this culinary cozy mystery! The Second Letter Robert Lane 2015 Gold Medal Winner of the IBPA's Best New Voice: Fiction "Lane created a winning hero in Jake Travis, funny as a stiletto." Florida Weekly Editorial Reviews Amazon.com Review Unless your species evolved sometime after 1993 when Jurassic Park hit theaters, you're no doubt familiar with this dinosaur-bites-man disaster tale set on an island theme park gone terribly wrong. But if Speilberg's amped-up CGI creation left you longing for more scientific background and ... well, character development, check out the original Michael Crichton novel. Although not his best book (get ahold of sci-fi classic The Andromeda Strain for that), Jurassic Park fills out the film version's kinetic story line with additional scenes, dialogue, and explanations while still maintaining Crichton's trademark thrills-'n'-chills pacing. As ever, the book really is better than the movie. --Paul Hughes --This text refers to the Audio CD edition. Read more From Publishers Weekly Bioengineers clone 15 species of dinosaurs and establish an island preserve where tourists can view the large reptiles; chaos ensues when a rival genetics firm attempts to steal frozen dinosaur embryos, and it's up to two kids, a safari guide and a paleontologist to set things right. PW called this, "A scary, creepy, mesmerizing technothriller with teeth." Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.              --This text refers to the Audio CD edition. Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here , or download a FREE Kindle Reading App . New York Times best sellers Browse the New York Times best sellers in popular categories like Fiction, Nonfiction, Picture Books and more. See more Product Details Series: Jurassic Park (Book 1) Mass Market Paperback: 464 pages Publisher: Ballantine Books (September 25, 2012) Language: English Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces ( View shipping rates and policies ) Average Customer Review: By Stephen B. O'Blenis on August 10, 2005 Format: Hardcover Although all three of the "Jurassic Park" movies were visually spectacular, and although Crichton's "Lost World" followup was a good novel, in my opinion you have to go here, to the original "Jurassic Park" novel, to experience the true greatness of this story. Probably just about everybody knows the basic premise - scientists clone dinosaurs to create a massive theme park on a tropical island, and everything goes terribly awry. What may have been forgotten in the years since its initial release is that this is one of the most thrilling,


Who wrote the 1987 novel 'The Bonfire of the Vanities'?

Tom Wolfe - Author, Journalist - Biography.com “The surest cure for vanity is loneliness.” “A cult is a religion with no political power.” “I never forget. I never forgive. I can wait. I find it very easy to harbor a grudge. I have scores to settle.” Tom Wolfe Synopsis Tom Wolfe is a best-selling author and journalist, well known as a proponent of the New Journalism, using fiction-writing techniques in journalism. After earning a doctorate from Yale, Wolfe worked for newspapers before writing best-selling books such as The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test (1968) and his 1987 novel about urban greed and corruption, The Bonfire of the Vanities. Early Life Tom Wolfe was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, in a middle-class family. His father, Thomas Kennerly Wolfe Sr., was an agricultural scientist, and his mother, Louise, a landscape designer. Both parents placed a high value on education and encouraged young Tom to pursue his early literary interests while he attended St. Christopher's School in Richmond. Wolfe turned down an offer to attend Princeton University and instead enrolled at Washington and Lee University, graduating in 1951 with a B.A. in English. Briefly, he pursued a career in baseball and even tried out for the New York Giants, but was cut from the team. He then received his Ph.D. in American Studies at Yale University. Newspaper Journalist After college, Wolfe plunged into a decade-long career as a newspaper reporter, first with the Springfield Union in Massachusetts, and then The Washington Post. There he earned the Washington Newspaper Guild Award for Foreign News Reporting for his coverage of the Cuban Revolution in 1961. Like many ambitious young journalists, Wolfe wanted to test himself in New York. In 1962, he signed on with The New York Herald Tribune and, with reporter Jimmy Breslin, wrote for the paper's Sunday supplement, which later was spun off as New York Magazine. The New Journalism During the New York newspaper strike of 1962, Tom Wolfe proposed an article on the Southern California hot-rod culture for Esquire magazine. He struggled with the angle and finally sent his editor a letter explaining his ideas, dispensing with traditional journalism conventions and describing the entire scene in a personal voice. The editor was so impressed that he removed the letter's salutation and published it in its entirety. From this, Wolfe developed his own writing style, which became known as "the New Journalism." In this style, writers experimented with a variety of literary techniques, combining journalistic accuracy with a novelist's eye for description. At this point, Wolfe began transitioning from beat reporter to social commentator. In 1964, he wrote "The Last American Hero," about NASCAR driver Junior Johnson. In this article, he introduced the term "good ol' boy." The technique of creating new catch phrases such as "statusphere," "the right stuff," "radical chic," and "the Me Decade" became a trademark of Wolfe's. In 1965, a collection of Wolfe's articles were published under the title The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby and quickly became a best seller. In the 1960s, Wolfe traveled the country, recording the social changes in America. Essays appeared regularly in Esquire, New York Magazine and Harper's. In 1968, two of his books were published the same day: The Pump House Gang, a collection of essays, and The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, a novelistic look at the counterculture, centering on the LSD-influenced antics of Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters on their coast-to-coast bus trip. Provocateur Besides being a journalist and novelist, Wolfe is also a provocateur, challenging prevailing notions. His book Radical Chic & Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers (1970) is a stinging account of a party given by Leonard Bernstein to raise money for the Black Panther Party and of the practice of using racial intimidation to gain government welfare funds. In addition to his own efforts in New Journalism, Wolfe edited a collection of articles by other authors, such as Norman Mailer, Truman Capote, Hunt


Who wrote the picaresque American novel 'A Confederacy of Dunces'?

A Confederacy of Dunces - 必应 Sign in A Confederacy of Dunces A Confederacy of Dunces is a picaresque novel by American novelist John Kennedy Toole which appeared in 1980, eleven years after Toole's suicide. Published through the efforts of writer Walker Percy (who also contributed a foreword) and Toole's mother, the book became first a cult classic, then a mainstream success; it earned Toole a posthumous Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1981, and is now considered a canonical work of modern literature of the Southern United States. The book's title refers to an epigraph from Jonathan Swift's essay, Thoughts on Various Subjects, Moral and Diverting: "When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces ... (展开) are all in confederacy against him." Its central character, Ignatius J. Reilly, is an educated but slothful 30-year-old man living with his mother in the Uptown neighborhood of early-1960s New Orleans who, in his quest for employment, has various adventures with colorful French Quarter characters. Toole wrote the novel in 1963 during his last few months in Puerto Rico. 关于A Confederacy of Dunces，网友们最关心的问题 1 Ignatius J. Reilly Ignatius Jacques Reilly is something of a modern Don Quixote—eccentric, idealistic, and creative, sometimes to the point of delusion. In his foreword to the book, Walker Percy describes Ignatius as a "slob extraordinary, a mad Oliver Hardy, a fat Don Quixote, a perverse Thomas Aquinas rolled into one." He disdains modernity, particularly pop culture. The disdain becomes his obsession: he goes to movies in order to mock their perversity and express his outrage with the contemporary world's lack of "theology and geometry." He prefers the scholastic philosophy of the Middle Ages, and the Early Medieval philosopher Boethius in particular. However he also enjoys many modern comforts and conveniences, and is given to claiming that the rednecks of rural Louisiana hate all modern technology which they associate with progress. The workings of his pyloric valve play an important role in his life, reacting strongly to incidents in a fashion that he likens to Cassandra in terms of prophetic significance. Ignatius is of the mindset that he does not belong in the world and that his numerous failings are the work of some higher power. He continually refers to the goddess Fortuna as having spun him downwards on her wheel of fortune. Ignatius loves to eat, and his masturbatory fantasies lead in strange directions. His mockery of obscene images is portrayed as a defensive posture to hide their titillating effect on him. Although considering himself to have an expansive and learned worldview, Ignatius has an aversion to ever leaving the town of his birth, and frequently bores friends and strangers with the story of his sole, abortive journey from New Orleans, a trip to Baton Rouge on a Greyhound Scenicruiser bus, which Ignatius recounts as a traumatic ordeal of extreme horror. Myrna Minkoff Myrna Minkoff, referred to by Ignatius as "that minx", is a Jewish beatnik from New York City, whom Ignatius met while she was in college in New Orleans. Though their political, social, religious, and personal orientations could hardly be more different, Myrna and Ignatius fascinate one another. The novel repeatedly refers to Myrna and Ignatius having engaged in tag-team attacks on the teachings of their college professors. For most of the novel she is seen only in the regular correspondence which the two sustain since her return to New York, a correspondence heavily weighted with sexual analysis on the part of Myrna and contempt for her apparent sacrilegious activity by Ignatius. Officially, they both deplore everything the other stands for. Though neither of them will admit it, their correspondence indicates that, separated though they are by half a continent, many of their actions are meant to impress one another. Irene Reilly Mrs. Irene Reilly is the mother of Ignatius. She has been widowed for 21 years. At first, she allows Ignatius his space and drives him where he needs to go, but throug


Which town sits opposite Tynemouth at the mouth of the River Tyne?

Ten interesting facts about Tynemouth & Cullercoats - Chronicle Live News Ten interesting facts about Tynemouth & Cullercoats Tynemouth is a town at the mouth of the River Tyne, between North Shields and Cullercoats, and is famous for being a surfing championship venue.  Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Tynemouth is a town at the mouth of the River Tyne, between North Shields and Cullercoats, and is famous for being a surfing championship venue. Whereas, Cullercoats is a small village on the coast with a semi-circular sandy beach, cliffs and caves. Both places are popular destinations for day-trippers and tourists to enjoy sea views and eat the best fish and chips. Here are ten interesting facts about the two areas: 1. Tynemouth Longsands, along with Whitley Bay, King Edward’s Bay and Cullercoats Bay beaches have all been awarded prestigious Blue Flag status. 2. Tynemouth pier's construction took over 40 years (1854–1895) and in 1898 the original curved design proved inadequate against a great storm and the centre section was destroyed. The pier was rebuilt in a straighter line and completed in 1909. 3. Collingwood Monument is the giant memorial to Lord Collingwood, Nelson's second-in-command at Trafalgar, who completed the victory after Nelson was killed. 4. The annual Mouth Of Tyne Festival, which started in 2005, is staged in Tynemouth and South Shields on the opposite bank of the Tyne and includes live world music, cultural performances, processions and pyrotechnics, as well as art displays. 5. Many of the books of prize-winning children's author Robert Westall are set in Tynemouth. 6. The 80's television series Supergran was predominantly filmed in Tynemouth and the flying bicycle and other artefacts used in filming were until 2006 on permanent display in the Land of Green Ginger on Front Street. 7. Cullercoats harbour is the home of the Dove Marine Laboratory, a research and teaching laboratory which forms part of the School of Marine Science and Technology within Newcastle University. 8. In 1848, a coble taking a pilot to a ship further out at sea capsized with the loss of all on board. In response to this disaster the local landowner, the Duke of Northumberland funded the setting up of an RNLI lifeboat station in Cullercoats. 9. The salt industry thrived in Cullercoats with salt pans all around the bay. The high demand for salt as a preservative saw a new pier in place by the end of the 17th Century. The new pier also allowed the transportation of coal by sea and with the coal and salt industries flourishing Cullercoats was one of the busiest ports on the North East Coast. 10. In the early 1900s a number of local artists started to paint in Cullercoats and the village soon developed a reputation as an artists' colony. Artists such as Robert Jobling and John Falconar Slater painted many scenes that are recognisable today. Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent Most Read Most Recent


What is the name of the village on the Wirral originally built by William Lever for his workers?

Port Sunlight Village - Port Sunlight - Visit Wirral You are here: Attractions & Activities > Port Sunlight Village Port Sunlight Village Historic Site History Port Sunlight is a true delight. Built at the end of the 19th century, this garden village was originally built as a home for workers at the nearby Lever factory. This model village is the work of over 30 architects, and the variety of architecture and the beauty of the buildings is unique in the area. In 1922 the Lady Lever Art Gallery was opened; housing the magnificent personal collection of the first Lord Leverhulme it was named in memory of his wife. Today Port Sunlight is a truly beautiful village to visit. Any walk around the village affords views of some of the most exciting village architecture of 19th century England. With each block of houses designed by a different architect, Port Sunlight provides visitors with a charming and interesting day out. At the centre of the village are two of the very best attractions in the North West, the Lady Lever Art Gallery, and the Port Sunlight Museum and Garden Village. The Lady Lever Art Gallery is world famous for it's collections which include outstanding furniture, the finest collection of Wedgwood jasperware in the UK, and world famous works of art, (including Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces and the work of Gainsborough, Stubbs, and Millais, and dramatic masterpieces by Constable and Turner). The Port Sunlight Museum and Garden Village offers unique insight into the life of the villagers and workers of Port Sunlight, durng the late 1800's and early 1900's. Port Sunlight is home to a brand new boutique hotel, The Leverhulme, which has a fantastic spa and restaurant - ideal for a weekend break. Why not visit Port Sunlight and enjoy the fantastic architecture, interesting attractions and luxury accommodation for yourself. Road Directions From Liverpool: Go through the Birkenhead (Queensway) Tunnel (£1.40 toll for cars, £4.20 for coaches). Once you leave the tunnel follow signs for Port Sunlight, driving along A41(New Chester Road) - the gallery is sign posted all the way from the tunnel. At the roundabout take the third exit (Bolton Road). Take the right hand turn after the Bridge Inn. Continue along Church Drive passing the church and then the school on your right. Turn left into Windy Bank From elsewhere: Leave the M53 at junction 4, follow the B5137 and take the second left onto the B5136 towards Port Sunlight. Follow the brown and white road signs for Port Sunlight Village. Public Transport Directions The nearest train station is Bebington although Port Sunlight is also within walking distance. They are both on the Chester and Ellesmere Port Merseyrail lines. Leave the station and come out onto Old Chester Road (use the ramp if you require level access). By bus: Take number 464 to Bebington Road bus stop (starts at Sir Thomas Street in Liverpool city centre) or number 38 to Bebington rail station bus stop (runs between Clatterbridge Hospital and West Kirby station). Search Again? Tick here for accommodation providing access information. Or search by: Built in 1912, these three cottages offer luxurious 4 and 5 star self-catering... 0.14 miles away Four star boutique hotel in picturesque Port Sunlight village on the beautiful Wirral... 0.2 miles away Village Hotel Wirral - where cutting-edge style meets everyday affordability. 0.71 miles away Set in a quiet location and open all year round. 1.98 miles away An Edwardian country house situated in its own grounds, located on the edge of the... 2.18 miles away Family run hotel set in the wooded surroundings of Oxton village. Recently refurbished... 2.64 miles away The Shrewsbury Lodge is a friendly hotel with a relaxed atmosphere and also offers... 2.85 miles away The Thatched Pavilion, set within the grounds of Thornton Manor, boasts 2 double... 2.9 miles away Four Star - Excellent Location - Various function/conference rooms - 63 bedrooms - health... 3.48 miles away One bedroom, ground floor apartment in Heswall. 4 Star Gold with AA 4.37 miles away Modern, clean and c