London Olympics 1908 – A 77 year legacy
Held in a purpose built stadium in the White City area of London was the 1908 Olympic Games. Originally the Games were to be held in Rome however they were transferred to London with only 18 months notice. The venue change came about because of financial pressures on the Italian Authorities following a recent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1906. The new stadium With a capacity of just under 70,ooo seated and 17,000 undercover the new stadium was an all in one venue. At the centre of the arena was a large water tank, 100m long, for the swimming events. [caption id="attachment_1078" align="alignleft" width="192" caption="White ...
Arthuret Church, Cumbria
Arthuret Parish Church also known as St Michael and All Angels, dominates the hillside in the village, about half a mile from Longtown. Said to be the resting place of the legendary King Arthur, the present gothic style church was erected in 1609, during the reign of King James I. [caption id="attachment_1070" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The northern flank of Arthuret Church"][/caption] The site is known to have had a church since the 6th Century AD, often laid to ruins by the invading Scots Border Raiders. This church was built as a result of a national fund raising to benefit the parishioners, who mainly rejecting ...
Industrial past in Carlisle
Opened in the Summer of 2001 the subway linking the grounds of Carlisle Castle with the Tullie House side of Castle Way in Carlisle is filled with items from an industrial past. Attached to a 40 meter long and 3m high steel wall running along one side of the underpass are steel and metal objects that relate to the industry and people of Carlisle and its surrounding areas . The work, by Russell Coleman, was commissioned by Carlisle City Council in conjunction with the Millennium Commission. Each of the items has a number nearby. Download a copy of a list of the items and ...
The Cursing Stone – Carlisle
Since the installation of the 'Cursing Stone' in Carlisle it has become the focus for many things going wrong or for events of biblical magnitude in the local area. Installed as part of the Millennium Gallery underneath Castle Way, the granite art work has been blamed for the outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease, the Carlisle floods and many other local tragedies. [caption id="attachment_1039" align="alignleft" width="275" caption="Cursing Stone in Carlisle"][/caption] The artwork was made by Andy Altman and designed by artist Gordon Young. It sits at the end of an 80 metre path which bears the names of all the Reiver families. Gordon ...
St. Michael’s Church, Shap
St Michael's church in Shap, Cumbria, was built in 1140 AD, predating Shap Abbey and the site is known to have had a church since 750 AD. [caption id="attachment_972" align="alignleft" width="180" caption="St Michael's Church, Shap, Cumbria"][/caption] Complete restoration of the church took place in 1898 and of the 12th Century building, only the interior Norman pillars and lower parts of the walls and windows on the north side remain. The earlier chancel built in 1765 was replaced and a new tower was built in 1820. At the same time the Vestry was rebuilt, an Organ Chamber added and the South Aisle extended westward to ...
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