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September 1, 2019
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Of Castles and Bridges

The islands of Great Britain and Ireland are crammed with historical monuments from different time periods, reaching from pre-antiquity (Stonehenge) to the modern era (Shard in London). Many exciting sights though were built in medieval and early modern times (St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland, picture 1 and Culzean Castle, Scotland, pictures 3, 5, and 7) or in the time of industrialization (Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, England, picture 2, Menai Bridge, Wales, picture 4 and Britannia Bridge, Wales, picture 6). Some impressions.

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August 24, 2019
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United Kingdom
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A Tale of two Cathedrals

The cathedrals of Salisbury and Winchester are masterpieces of Gothic architecture in England. Usually, I don’t mix styles within one series of photographs, though for this one, I decided otherwise because some of these shots need the contrast and clarity of black and white while others demand color and light. As these buildings themselves offer stark contrasts to the modern world they are situated in today, so do these pictures with one another, highlighting different perspectives of this beautiful architecture.

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August 17, 2019
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United Kingdom
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Garden of Arundel

England is famous for its garden culture. The English garden was created in the 18th century in contrast to the French garden, which is very structured with symmetrical ways and central points. Hence, it is a metaphor for the French absolutism of its time, with the Sun king being in the center of power, all possible ways departing from him. The English system was more nuanced and unclear; there are more secret passageways in the Gardens, an aura of mystery and uncertainty sometimes, and the structures are not so transparent and open to exploration. But of course, the English garden, like its French cousin, is everything but natural; it is thoroughly human-made. One example is the Garden of Arundel on the grounds of the castle, which has the same name in Southern England. The temperate weather in this part of the UK allows for beautiful gardens with surprising diversity, consisting of local flowers and more exotic ones.

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Posted
August 10, 2019
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United Kingdom
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Bath: The Abbey of Light

The Abbey of Bath is a prime example of England’s Pendicular Gothic architecture style. Another would be the Cathedral of Gloucester. Medieval churches tend to be very dark and somewhat sinister. The Abbey of Bath, though, is different. The light coming through the beautiful stained glass windows flows through the building, giving attractive accents and tones.

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August 3, 2019
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United Kingdom
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Discovering the English Seaside: Brighton

Before it was discovered by English royalty, Brighton was a little fishermen’s town. It all changed in the 19th century when the railway was built, and the people of Britain were getting accustomed to the concept of vacation. That’s when Brighton Pier was built with a length of over 500 Meters, and people began to take sunbaths at the beachfront. New hotels were made for the masses, and the royal family needed a new home. The famous John Nash built the Crystal Palace, heavily inspired by Indian architecture. Today, the town is visited by Britons but even more by foreign language students, who spend part of their vacations in the former fishermen’s village. The palace is a museum now. Presumably, Brighton got too crowded for the Royals.

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