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whatdoesshedotothem · 2 years

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Saturday 23 May 1835

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good lone last night John took the parcel this morning about 8, and in it my letter to ‘Mrs Lawton Lawton Hall’ written yesterday - very fine morning F at 8 40 - breakfast and out at 9 ¼ - with Robert Schofield and his man at the Quadrant drain - met Washington coming - asked for the list of the Stump X fixtures and told him if he saw Holt to say I had no objection to give the Spiggs people time to get their rails out of the works - then went up to Walker pit - found Holt there - he had seen William K- who mentioned his having seen me and could get no answer - if the concert was stopt he (WK-) must go to jail for he had still £400 to pay, and could not pay it without getting the coal - they had agreed to ask if I would let them have the use of the drain till I myself wanted the water, and begged Holt to intercede for them - he said he thought I should not object to this - if they would sign a proper agreement and pay an acknowledgment - WK said they would be glad to pay anything in reason - I told Holt I was very glad of it - I did not want to hurt them - what did he think - well! he thought they might get all the coal now loose before I wanted the water - only about 8D.W. to get in the whole of the Spiggs land - very well, said I, if they will but sign a proper agreement and trust me, I will do the best I can for them - tell WK- you have seen me and that I will try to settle the matter by next Saturday - I will see Mr P- get all ready - they must pay the expense I have been at in opening down to the drain and some 5/. more and if the agreement being stamped is much they shall pay ½ and I the other - H- thought this very handsome - I could do no more - but said he (as well I said so too) they must give up the drain at whatever time you want it - H- to come on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon to

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see the rough draft of the agreement - then loitered about the pit - Charles and James H- there preparing for sheathing-pit above 60 yards deep - get to the rag - about 22 yards above the upper or hard bed coal - then cleaning grass and brambles from about the young oaks in Conery wood till about 1 ¾ when George came to say Booth the mason wanted me - saw him at the quadrant - settled that Robert S- and his man might do the rest of the dry wall required - agreed that B- should do the barn at Hopkins’ according to the plan and the estimate drawn out on Monday, but the building to 16ft. instead of only 15ft. high, and this to be allowed for - B- to dig the foundation and have an allowance for it, and to being as soon as possible and get the barn ready for the hay being put into it this season - agreed - then a little after 2 A- passed on her pony - walked by her side to Cliff hill and staid ½ hour there - then home by the walk - staid there clearing out young hollies and trees till 6 - then settled with the workmen - paid Turner for the last stone posts (35 at 1/6) and ordered 20 more - dinner at 6 35 - coffee - sometime with my father and Marian - letter tonight from CM- to acknowledge the receipt of my letter and inform me she ‘is engaged - would other ways have been happy to attend two ladys’ your obedient honourable servant C. Sanderson 4 Hyde Park Terrace’ no other date - note from Mr Parker enclosing letter from the man he recommended as keeper, Henry Harrison, declining to take the place on account the great expense of removing his wife, not in good health, and large family and not knowing whether he might suit the place or the place suit him or not ‘I think under every consideration, a guinea a week (without victuals) would not be too much’ - with my aunt 25 minutes till 10 10 - she had been out in the garden today - the 1st time this year - poorly all the day afterwards - could not bear the motion - Mr Jackson (Duncan’s tailor) brought George’s new clothes (groom’s suit) home tonight - very fairly well made - consulted Mr J- if it was possible (according to a little book - hints for Sunday school) to furnish boys’ corduroy trousers at 4/4 a pair - on consideration said yes! - on the average the trousers would take a man 6 hours to make - women might then as they did the things for the slop shops in London - would on the average take 2 yards of stuff to be had for 1/8 or 1/6 per yards - but should be bought in whole sale cheaper than this - calico lining might be had at 3d. a yard - buttons would cost a penny - had Mr J- (wait to see George’s clothes tried on) near ½ hour till 10 ½ -very fine day - F57° at 10 ¾ pm

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keepingitneutral · 4 years

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“Spontaneous City” by London Fieldworks,

Duncan Terrace Gardens, London N1, United Kingdom

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gogmstuff · 3 years

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Vittorio Matteo Corcos portraits - from top to bottom:

Guardando il mare/Looking out to sea by Vittorio Matteo Corcos (location ?). From serafino-finasero.tumblr.com/post/182252177359/guardando-il-mare-looking-out-to-sea-undated 1000X1480 @72 271kj.

1896 Sogni/Dreams by Vittorio Matteo Corcos (Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna - Roma, Italy). From serafino-finasero.tumblr.com/image/186479486164 1013X1192 @72 401kj.

1905-1910 Isadora Duncan by Vittorio Matteo Corcos (private collection). From serafino-finasero.tumblr.com/image/182273327824 958X1200 @72 348kj.

1902 Princess Evelyne Colonna di Stigliano by Vittorio Matteo Corcos (auctioned by Dorotheum). From their Web site 2865X3941 @300 2.3Mj.

1903 Diane de la Bouchère by Vittorio Matteo Corcos (auctioned by Dototheum). From Wikimedia 4326X6596 @300 10.2Mj.

1892 In The Garden by Vittorio Matteo Corcos (location ?). From Wikimedia.

1901 La Contessa Carolina Sommaruga Maraini by Vittorio-Corcos (Fondazione per l’Istituto Svizzero di Roma - Roma, Italy) From theartpostblog.com/events/corcos-mostre/ via pinterest.com/thepragmaticcos/historical-fantasies/ 750X1358 @300 249kj.

Sur la terasse/On the terrace by Vittorio Matteo Corcos (location ?). From gallerix.org/fullpic/2cdfdcd5794632dfbffb78013869e471 / 1000X2008 @600 449kj.

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scotianostra · 4 years

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80 years ago 39 miners lost their lives at Valleyfield Colliery in Fife.

You would think that something as recent as this I would be able to give a definitive date, some say the 29th others the 28th of October, the date is irrelevant though, let's just take a minute or two and remember those that went out to work and never returned home.......

The blast that rocked the mine was likened to an earthquake in newspaper reports. The disaster happened at 04:00 when gas caught light and set fire to coal dust. Most of the men who died came from the villages of Low and High Valleyfield.

News of the disaster spread quickly in the vicinity, and by the time that dawn was breaking an anxious crowd at first mainly composed of relations of the men working in the pit were gathered at the scene. It was soon known who the victims were, but the crowd only grew in size as the day advanced. The weary vigil was interrupted soon after ten o'clock by the sight of three RAF 'planes passing overhead. Soon afterwards gunfire was heard. Police blew their whistles, and the crowds were advised to take cover. Many of them, including most of the women and children went to the nearest shelter or returned home, and did not come back.

There were many family connections between the men who lost their lives. Thomas Kerr, of Abbey Crescent, High Valleyfield, was working in the Culross section, and his 27-year-old son, Thomas, was at the coal face where the explosion occurred. The younger man must have been killed instantly, and this news accelerated the death of his father in hospital. "There was no doubt that the shock had this effect," said a local doctor who arranged for Kerr senior to be sent to hospital. 'His injuries were only slight, and not sufficient to cause death. He was quite cheerful and smoking his pipe when we took him to hospital. But the news that his son was dead brought about his own death."

The following are the names of those who lost their lives in the disaster:- Archibald Anderson (46), brusher, 4 Abbey Crescent. High Valleyfield. David Baillie (35), brusher, The Ness Torryburn. Alexander Banks (46), transport, East Avenue, Blairhall (died in hospital) John Brown (23), brusher, 8 Bowmont Street. Low Valleyfield. David Cairns (35), brusher, 39 Preston Street, High Valleyfield. Thomas Campbell (56), brusher, Main Street, Newmills. Alexander Christie (61), supervisor, St Mungo, Culross. Thomas Clark (47), brusher, 34 Abbey Crescent. High Valleyfield. William Devlin (37), machineman, 12 Woodhead Street, High Valleyfield. Arthur Doohan (39), brusher, Burn Street, High Valleyfield. Duncan Ewing (27), brusher, 22 Dundonald Terrace, Low Valleyfield. Aubrey Gauld (34), brusher, Mid Row, Hill of Beith [sic]. Peter Gilliard (23), brusher, 39 Abbey Crescent, High Valleyfield. Edward Glass (27), transport, 14 Dundonald Terrace, Low Valleyfield. David Hogg (49), packer, Hawthorn Cottage, Carnock. James Irvine (37), packer, West End, Low Valleyfield. Bert Keegan (52), brusher, 61 Woodside Street, High Valleyfield. Thomas Kerr (58), 36 Abbey Crescent, High Valleyfield (died in hospital.) Thomas Kerr, jun. (27), fireman, 36 Abbey Crescent, High Valleyfield. Robert Lang (23), engineer, 6 Preston Crescent, High Valleyfield. Alexander Lawrie (31), brusher, 147 Baldridge Burn, Dunfermline. Edmund Link (24), transport, Braeside Cottage. Low Valleyfield. James M'Fadzean (28), transport, 33 Preston Crescent, High Valleyfield. Robert M'Farlane (41), repairer, Main Street, Newmills. John M'Intyre (32), electrician, 21 Preston Crescent, High Valleyfield Peter Martin (42), brusher, 5 Abbey Crescent, High Valleyfield. Colin Morrison (51), fireman, 18 Woodhead Street. High Valleyfield. Michael Murray (33), brusher, Burn Street, High Valleyfield. Robert Nicholson (32), brusher, North Road, Saline. Alexander Paterson (32), brusher, 19 Abbey Crescent, High Valleyfield. William Ramage (52), brusher, Blairwood Terrace, Oakley James Spowart, jun. (29), machineman Tinian Crescent. Newmills. Michael Tinney (35), transport. 3 Woodhead Street. High Valleyfield. Henry Tole (29), machineman, 26 Preston Crescent, High Valleyfield Robert Wright (48), brusher. 1 Dunmarle Street, High Valleyfield.

An inquiry lasting three months found that there were serious breaches of regulations, the owners and management being charged with neglect.

There are a number of memorials to those that perished that day, the plaque is in Valleyfield Club, Kinloss Court, High Valleyfield, A Memorial Garden at St Serf's School in High Valleyfield, as seen in pics 2.,3 and 4. The next three are at Valleyfield Avenue, High Valleyfield, Dunfermline. You can read more on this sad event here http://www.healeyhero.co.uk/rescue/Scotland/Memorials-Scotland-48.html

#Scotland #mining disaster #History #Fife

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yxk-us · 5 years

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Airport Codes – Canada | Airports and Airlines

The Canadian Airport Codes are listed alphabetically below the list of Canadian Provinces. 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Rail service (XDG) Halifax, NS – International (YHZ) Hall Beach, NU (YUX) Hamilton, ON (YHM) Havre St Pierre, QC (YGV) Hay River, NT (YHY) Hervey, QC – Rail service (XDU) High Level, AB (YOJ) Holman, NT (YHI) Hopedale, NL (YHO) Houston, BC – Bus station (ZHO) Hudson Bay, SK (YHB) Igloolik, NU (YGT) Iles De La Madeleine, QC (YGR) Ilford, MB (ILF) Ingersoll, ON – Rail service (XIB) Inukjuak, QC (YPH) Inuvik, NT (YEV) Iqaluit, NU (YFB) Island Lake/Garden Hill (YIV) Ivujivik, QC (YIK) Jasper, AB – Rail service (XDH) Joliette, QC – Rail service (XJL) Jonquiere, QC – Rail service (XJQ) Kamloops, BC (YKA) Kangiqsualujjuaq, QC (XGR) Kangiqsujuaq, QC (YWB) Kangirsuk, QC (YKG) Kapuskasing, ON (YYU) Kasabonika, ON (XKS) Kaschechewan, ON (ZKE) Keewaywin, ON (KEW) Kegaska, QC (ZKG) Kelowna, BC (YLW) Kenora, ON (YQK) Kimmirut/Lake Harbour NU (YLC) Kingfisher Lake, ON (KIF) Kingston, ON – Rail service (XEG) Kingston, ON – Norman Rogers Airport (YGK) Kitchener, ON (YKF) Klemtu, BC (YKT) Kugaaruk, NU (YBB) Kugluktuk/Coppermine, NU (YCO) Kuujjuaq, QC (YVP) Kuujjuarapik, QC (YGW) La Grande, QC (YGL) La Ronge, SK (YVC) La Tabatiere, QC (ZLT) La Tuque, QC (YLQ) Lac Brochet, MB (XLB) Lac Edouard, QC – Rail service (XEE) Ladysmith, BC – Rail service (XEH) Langford, BC – Rail service (XEJ) Lansdowne House, ON (YLH) Leaf Rapids, MB (YLR) Lethbridge, AB (YQL) Lloydminister, AB (YLL) London, ON – Rail service (XDQ) London, ON – Municipal Airport (YXU) Lutselke/Snowdrift, NT (YSG) Mary’s Harbour, NL (YMH) Maxville, ON – Rail service (XID) Medicine Hat, AB (YXH) Melville, SK – Rail service (XEK) Miramichi, NB – Rail service (XEY) Moncton, NB – Rail service (XDP) Moncton, NB – Airport (YQM) Mont Joli, QC (YYY) Montreal, QC – Dorval Rail service (XAX) Montreal, QC – Downtown Rail service (YMY) Montreal, QC – St Lambert Rail service (XLM) Montreal, QC – all airports (YMQ) Montreal, QC – Dorval (YUL) Moosonee, ON (YMO) Muskrat Dam, ON (MSA) Nain, NL (YDP) Nakina, ON (YQN) Nanaimo, BC – Harbour Airport (ZNA) Nanaimo, BC – Cassidy Airport (YCD) Nanisivik, NU (YSR) Napanee, ON – Rail service (XIF) Natashquan, QC (YNA) Nemiscau, QC (YNS) New Carlisle, QC – Rail service (XEL) New Richmond, QC – Rail service (XEM) Niagara Falls, ON – Rail service (XLV) Noranda/Rouyn, QC (YUY) Norman Wells, NT (YVQ) North Bay, ON (YYB) North Spirit Lake, ON (YNO) Norway House, MB (YNE) Ogoki, ON (YOG) Old Crow, YT (YOC) Opapamiska Lake, ON (YBS) Oshawa, ON (YOO) Ottawa, ON – Rail service (XDS) Ottawa, ON – International (YOW) Oxford House, MB (YOH) Pakuashipi, QC (YIF) Pangnirtung, NU (YXP) Parent, QC – Rail service (XFE) Parksville, BC – Rail service (XPB) Paulatuk, NT (YPC) Peace River, AB (YPE) Peawanuck, ON (YPO) Pembroke, ON (YTA) Penticton, BC (YYF) Perce, QC – Rail service (XFG) Pickle Lake, ON (YPL) Pikangikum, ON (YPM) Pointe-aux-Trembles, QC – Rail service (XPX) Points North Landing, SK (YNL) Pond Inlet, NU (YIO) Poplar Hill, ON (YHP) Port Alberni, BC (YPB) Port Hardy, BC (YZT) Port Hope 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Rail service (XKV) Saint Hyacinthe, QC – Rail service (XIM) Saint John, NB (YSJ) Saint Johns, NL (YYT) Saint Leonard, NB (YSL) Salluit, QC (YZG) Sandy Lake, ON (ZSJ) Sanikiluaq, NU (YSK) Sarnia, ON – Rail service (XDX) Sarnia, ON (YZR) Saskatoon, SK (YXE) Sault Ste-Marie, ON (YAM) Schefferville, QC (YKL) Senneterre, QC – Rail service (XFK) Sept-Iles, QC (YZV) Shamattawa, MB (ZTM) Shawinigan, QC – Rail service (XFL) Shawnigan, BC – Rail service (XFM) Sioux Lookout, ON (YXL) Smith Falls, ON (YSH) Smithers, BC (YYD) Snare Lake, NT (YFJ) South Indian Lake, MB (XSI) St Anthony, NL (YAY) St Catharines, ON (YCM) St Marys, ON – Rail service (XIO) Ste Therese Point, MB (YST) Stephenville, NL (YJT) Stony Rapids, SK (YSF) Strathroy, ON – Rail service (XTY) Sudbury, ON – Rail service (XDY) Sudbury, ON (YSB) Summer Beaver, ON (SUR) Swan River, MB (ZJN) Sydney, NS (YQY) Tadoule Lake, MB (XTL) Taloyoak, NU (YYH) Tasiujuaq, QC (YTQ) Terrace, BC (YXT) Tete-a-La Baleine, QC (ZTB) The Pas, MB – Rail service (XDZ) The Pas, MB (YQD) Thicket Portage, MB (YTD) Thompson, MB (YTH) Thunder Bay, ON (YQT) Timmins, ON (YTS) Tofino, BC, (YAZ) Toronto, ON – Downtown Rail service (YBZ) Toronto, ON – Guildwood Rail service (XLQ) Toronto, ON – Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) Toronto, ON – International (YYZ) Truro, NS – Rail service (XLZ) Tuktoyaktuk, NT (YUB) Tulita/Fort Norman, NT (ZFN) Umiujag, QC (YUD) Uranium City, SK (YBE) Val-d’Or, QC (YVO) Vancouver, BC – Coal Harbour (CXH) Vancouver, BC – Rail service (XEA) Vancouver, BC – International (YVR) Victoria, BC – Inner Harbor (YWH) Victoria, BC – International (YYJ) Wabush, NL (YWK) Waskaganish, QC (YKQ) Watford, ON – Rail service (XWA) Webequie, ON (YWP) Wemindji, QC (YNC) Weymont, QC – Rail service (XFQ) Wha Ti/Lac La Martre, NT (YLE) Whale Cove, NU (YXN) White River, ON (YWR) Whitehorse, YT (YXY) Williams Harbour, NL (YWM) Williams Lake, BC (YWL) Windsor, ON – Rail service (XEC) Windsor, ON (YQG) Winnipeg, MB – Rail service (XEF) Winnipeg, MB – International (YWG) Wollaston Lake, SK (ZWL) Woodstock, ON – Rail service (XIP) Wunnummin Lake, ON (WNN) Wyoming, ON – Rail service (XWY) Yarmouth, NS (YQI) Yellowknife, NT (YZF) York Landing, MB (ZAC)

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nicolephotographingthecity · 2 years

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LONDON DISTRICTS

For the locations, I looked for landmarks, well-known streets, parks as well as city districts and came to the following selection:

CAMDEN

Camden is often described as an place which felt as though it was un-policed. People found their freedom to be and do what ever they want there. Camden was a former industrial district of London, full of cheap pubs and music venues. It was the perfect place for subculture to grow and develop, and Camden is where London punks found there home. It startet the Punk in the late 70s with mowhawks, safety pins and a load of attitude. From Punk poster boys Sex Pistols and The Clash, to feminist Punk heroes The Slits and X-Ray Spex, the Punks pushed boundaries across the board.

Worley, M. (2011). Punk into Post-Punk. Available from https://museumofyouthculture.com/punk/.

CANARY WHARF

Canary Wharf is London’s central business district and known for its tallest buildings. The Canada Square tower held the record for being the tallest structure in the United Kingdom from 1990 until 2010 when the Shard was built.

Tim (2021). Things to do in Canary Wharf. Available from https://london-travel.co.uk/visit-canary-wharf-attractions.

KING´S CROSS - LIGHTTUNNEL

The light tunnel in King´s cross connects the transport hubs of Kings Cross to its bars, restaurants and public spaces. The 90-metre long tunnel features an ‘art wall’ made from LED lights which is used to showcase artistic commissions.

Kings Cross (2021). The Kings Cross Tunnel. Available from https://www.kingscross.co.uk/kings-cross-tunnel

MARYLEBONE - BAKER STREET UNDERGROUND The underground station with the most platforms is Baker Street with 10. It was actually one of the original seven Underground stations which opened in 1863. Attwoll, J. (2017).150 London Underground facts (including the birth of Jerry Springer in East Finchley station). Available from https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/london/articles/London-Underground-150-fascinating-Tube-facts/.

AnHistorian (2019).History Bite: Baker Street Tube Station. https://anhistorianabouttown.com/history-bite-baker-street-tube-station/

CHELSEA The house in Chelsea, London, is more than 74 times the price of the average UK home. With its white stucco-fronted facade and neatly-trimmed rows of box trees, it is certainly an address that’s easy on the eye.

Duncan, H. (2012). Welcome to Britain's most expensive street: The Chelsea crescent where £12m will buy you a four-bed terrace with a tiny garden. Available from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2253930/Welcome-Britains-expensive-street-The-Chelsea-crescent-12m-buy-bed-terrace-tiny-garden.html.

BLOOMSBURY - SICILIAN AVENUE

From the top of a double-decker bus crawling past on Southampton Row or Bloomsbury Way, the two main roads this diagonal street connects you will barely notice this street with the gold-embossed arches bookmarking on each end.

Reynolds, L. (2019). London's Italian Street: Sicilian Avenue. Available from https://londonist.com/london/secret/london-s-most-italian-street.

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wutbju · 2 years

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Clyde Robert Baker, 90, entered the gates of heaven on April 14, 2021, at his Red Bank residence with his family and caregivers at his side.

Clyde Robert was born to the late Clyde C. and Edith (Keyt) Baker, of Spencer, Tn., on July 25, 1930. He began his school days at Hixson Elementary and graduated from Van Buren High School in 1948. After attending Tennessee Tech, he began his teaching career in rural two-room county schools, White Hill, Lonewood and New Martin. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 and served in Korea with the 1st Cavalry Division. During his overseas deployment, Clyde faithfully maintained the courtship of his 4H agent, Phyllis Nichols, by correspondence with over 700 love letters. After he safely returned from duty, they married on June 20, 1953, at Spencer Baptist Church. Clyde entered Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC on the GI bill and received his BS degree from the School of Education in 1956 while Phyllis taught at her alma mater. In addition, he holds a Master of Education degree from the University of Chattanooga. Chattanooga Public Schools employed Clyde where he taught fifth grade at Clara Carpenter School. During this time, he was also employed part time at Sears, Roebuck and Company. He began full time employment as a division manager at the downtown store and continued his 50-year career at Northgate and Hamilton Place Malls.

The Bakers were residents of Duncan Hills in Red Bank for 20 years before relocating to Harrison for the next 40 years. He earned the designation of master gardener from UT and enjoyed gardening of all types. He raised goats, sheep, chickens and peacocks on the B & B Ranch where his sheep were used for 4H shearing demonstrations.

Clyde Robert accepted Christ as his Savior at Spencer Missionary Baptist Church during a spring revival and was baptized in Cane Creek at age 16. Red Bank Baptist Church had been his church home for the last 44 years where he served as deacon, senior adult president and Sunday School department director while actively participating in Idaho and Honduras Orphanage Emmanuel mission endeavors. Civic accomplishments include: president of Chattanooga Education Association and lifetime member of PTA, vice-mayor of Red Bank, recipient of Sears’ Outstanding Citizen Award, Hamilton County Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee and Hamilton County Fair Committee member. He was actively involved at the county fair for 20 years where he enjoyed participating at all levels, especially the children’s duck show.

Clyde Robert is survived by his wife of 67 years, Phyllis Baker, children, David (Patricia) Baker and Priscilla (Brian) Lamkin; three grandchildren: Christina (Josh) Shapiro, Lauren (Michael) Bailey and Jonathan (Hailey) Lamkin; and great-grandchildren: Catherine, Hannah and Aaron Shapiro, Christina, Brian, Ashley and Caroline Bailey. Surviving siblings are Rachel Evelyn Logan of Acworth, GA, Edwin (Barbara) Baker of Harrison and Deanie Rosenthal of Monroe, GA; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Thank you to Summit View Retirement Community, Hearth Hospice and Heavenly Home Care staff and employees for their loving devotion and care.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 20, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Lane Funeral Home with funeral service at 11:30 a.m. in the Coulter chapel of Lane Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Red Bank Baptist Church World Missions Offering or Benevolence Fund.

Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, Tn. 37415, www.lanefh.com, 423 877-3524.

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New Zealand Houses: NZ Homes, Property

New Zealand House Photos, Architecture, NZ Residential Buildings, Properties, Homes, Architects

New Zealand Houses: NZ Property

Contemporary NZ Properties : Residential Architecture Photographs

post updated 16 September 2021

New Zealand House Designs

NZ Residential Architecture – latest additions to this page, arranged chronologically:

12 Sep 2021 Cottage Sandwich, Auckland, North Island Architects: Matter photo : Simon Devitt Cottage Sandwich The Cottage Sandwich did have a character that the clients wished to keep and enhance, while doing so reconnecting with the large flat corner site. Cars were a low priority, bikes being the preferred transportation method. The site was full of old structures such as sheds, retaining walls, and badly placed oak trees. There were also potential drainage and flooding items to address.

12 Sep 2021 Green Walls & Gables Residence, Auckland, North Island Architects: Matter photo : Simon Devitt Green Walls & Gables Residence An existing bungalow occupied the site when Matter were first engaged to design Green Walls & Gables Residence. The young family of 5 living within required more space and a greater connection to the land. The decision was made to work with the existing bungalow, there was a love for this house, choosing to embrace the inherit constraints.

11 Sep 2021 Birch Park Residence, Auckland Architects: Matter photography : Simon Devitt and Jackie Meiring Birch Park Residence Matter’s clients for the Birch Park Residence envisioned the project as a generational home, for their own children, grandparents, and greater family in general. It was important to incorporate and interpret aspects of Chilean and Japanese design philosophies into the project.

8 Mar 2021 Howick Affordable Eco Home, Auckland Design: Donnell Day Architects photo : Duncan Innes Photographer Howick Affordable Eco Home, Auckland An affordable eco friendly home by Donnell Day Architects in Auckland, New Zealand. This house brief had two core goals, 1. was to be affordable, and 2. was to be energy efficient. The family achieved both, and built a cheerful sustainable home for their family on a tight budget.

24 Jan 2021 Quarters Place, Christchurch, South Island, NZ Design: South Architects photo : Stephen Goodenough Quarters Place Christchurch Quarters Place is a large family home located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on the outskirts of Christchurch with both urban and rural views. A strong gable form, running away from the street, contains the majority of the home over two levels.

22 Jan 2021 To Keep You Home, Westmere, Auckland Design: Rogan Nash Architects photo : Simon Devitt To Keep You Home, Westmere To Keep You Home is all about connectivity in this warm, moody Westmere house that turns its back on the world and puts family firmly at its heart. A response to the 100 year-old Pohutukawa tree, the L-shaped home wraps around a grassy internal courtyard where you gain a sense you’re in a private cocoon.

19 Jan 2021 The Stage and Cave House, Auckland, North Island Design: Rogan Nash Architects photo : Simon Devitt The Stage and Cave, Auckland Rising to the challenge of a long, narrow Grey Lynn site, this classic villa transitions into a triumphant contemporary ‘stage’ for living where you hardly know if you’re in or you’re out. Rogan Nash Architects added character details to The Stage and Cave House and now it looks pretty as a picture in front.

18 Jan 2021 The Blackbird, Auckland

3 Nov 2020 Ruby Ridge House, Wanaka, Otago region, South Island Design: Condon Scott Architects photo © Simon Larkin Ruby Ridge House, Wanaka With a bold mask to the suburban street, this house leaves all the pleasure for the people who reside within its walls. Located on an elevated site in a relatively new subdivision overlooking Lake Wanaka, the house is a place to privately and comfortably indulge in the extensive mountain and lake views the alpine town is known for.

28 Oct 2020 Hidden Hills Retreat, Wanaka, Otago region, South Island Design: Condon Scott Architects photo © Simon Larkin Hidden Hills Retreat, Wanaka A rugged backdrop of kanuka forms a striking contrast with this contemporary Hidden Hills Retreat home, located at the base of Wanaka’s Mount Iron. Comprising two pronounced wedge forms, the home steps down a sloped site, with an open-plan living, kitchen and dining room located in the main wing, where generous floor-to-ceiling glazing allows for uncompromised views of the mountains and lake beyond.

24 Sep 2020 Idris Road Home, Christchurch

7 Aug 2020 Karekare Bach, Waitakere Ranges Design: Stevens Lawson Architects photo : Simon Devitt Karekare Bach New Zealand beachfront Residence Stevens Lawson Architects collaborate with designer and surfer Dean Pool on a spectacular beach-front cabin.

16 July 2020 Herne Bay Hideaway near Auckland

7 July 2020 Longbush Ecosanctuary Welcome Shelter Gisborne

21 June 2020 Matakana House near Auckland, NZ

19 May 2020 The Brae Houses in Pine Harbour Marina, Auckland

13 May 2020 Headland House, Waiheke Island Design: Stevens Lawson Architects photograph © Mark Smith Headland House on Waiheke Island

12 May 2020 Rawene House in Auckland

11 May 2020 Te Kaitaka House on Lake Wanaka, NZ

9 May 2020 Shibui House, Tamahere, Waikato District, on the outskirts of Hamilton, North Island Design: Red Architecture photo : Larnie Nicholson Shibui House in Waikato In Japanese culture, the word “shibui” describes the aesthetic of studied restraint. Shibui is the art of knowing when to stop. It is achieved through simplicity balanced with decisive complexity. The August 1960 issue of House Beautiful described shibui as a “profound, unassuming, quiet feeling.

8 May 2020 Sandy Bay House on Waiheke Island

7 May 2020 + 24 Aug 2011 Te Mata House Design: Stevens Lawson Architects photograph © Mark Smith Wanaka Crib in the Otago Region, South Island This NZ residence sits on a promontory amongst the foothills of Te Mata Peak overlooking Hawkes Bay. The clients had run a sheep station at Parongahau and wanted to establish a new home at Te Mata.

28 Apr 2020 Wanaka Crib, Wanaka, Otago Region, South Island Architects: Pac Studio photograph : Simon Devitt Wanaka Crib in the Otago Region, South Island In a wood lined field, near Wanaka’s lake edge, this NZ property is composed of two gables and a chisel roof slipping past one another to make three enclosed courtyards. Each courtyard creates a specific relationship with the interior.

28 Apr 2020 Scarborough House, Christchurch Design: Borrmeister Architects photograph : Sarah Rowlands New House in Scarborough, NZ

13 Apr 2020 Park Terrace House, Christchurch, South Island Architects: PRau photo : Simon Devitt Park Terrace House in Christchurch This project investigates loss, the loss of an archetype, the loss of adaption amongst the Tabula rasa of post disaster Christchurch. How can a project designed upon a clean slate embody time and adaption?

13 Apr 2020 Lake Hawea House, Wanaka, South Island Architects: Condon Scott Architects photography : Simon Larkin and Simon Devitt Lake Hawea House in Wanaka, South Island This modest timber-clad home is located on the shores of Lake Hawea, twenty minutes’ drive from Wanaka, this newly constructed house capitalises on breathtaking views of the lake and Southern Alps.

4 Mar 2020 Rewa Beach House, Wellington Design: KebbellDaish Architects photograph : Andy Spain Rewa Beach House in Wellington The new Rewa Beach House brings some of the playfulness, informality and communal living we associate with beach culture to a Wellington suburb.

10 Oct 2019 Garden House, Christchurch Design: Borrmeister Architects Ltd photograph : Sarah Rowlands Garden House in Christchurch The brief required a home for entertaining and rest that would seamlessly integrate with the neighbourhood, it also called to maximise a dog-legged site to capture sunlight and views. The resulting house is sympathetic to its neighbours, providing privacy through the careful composition of building form and light.

27 Sep 2019 Castle Rock Beach House, Auckland Design: Herbst Architects photography : Patrick Reynolds Castle Rock Beach House, Auckland The site is situated 3 hours north of Auckland on the east coast. The site has 2 special features, a crescent shaped beach that it overlooks and a craggy mountain peak that overlooks it. The water view is south and the mountain view is north.

23 Sep 2019 Bach with view to the Sound in New Zealand

21 Sep 2019 Holiday Home on Kawau Island

15 Sep 2019 Scrubby Bay House in Pigeon Bay

22 Jun 2019 Best New Zealand Lodges: design led accommodation

12 Jun 2018 Scarborough House, Christchurch Design: Borrmeister Architects photograph : Sarah Rowlands New House in Scarborough, NZ A rock-face / hillside home resulting from a brief that required a relaxed playful home open to the sun, with good views to the beach and uphill park, environmentally conscious design, providing shelter from the prevailing winds and incorporating easy driveway access and parking.

24 Apr 2018 Bridle Path House, Christchurch Design: Borrmeister Architects image from architecture studio New Property in Christchurch A modest family home nestled amongst the foothills of the Port Hills in Heathcote Valley, Christchurch. This project was a rebuild option for clients who were keen to stay within their community after the 2011 earthquakes.

New Zealand Houses from 2017

25 Oct 2017 Local Rock House, Waiheke Island, Hauraki Gulf, North Island Architects: Patterson Associates photo : Simon Devitt House on Waiheke Island A Summer residence on Waiheke Island, a place famous for fine vineyards with illustrious names such as Cable Bay, ManOWar and Passage Rock. This home is located on a steep coastal escarpment above a tree fringed white sand beach on its northern coast.

23 Jan 2017 Castle Rock Beach House, Auckland

New Zealand Houses from 2016

9 Nov 2016 Kopua House on Waiheke

1 Nov 2016 Elizabeth Street House in Auckland

24 Oct 2016 Kirkmay House in Kohimarama

23 Oct 2016 offSET Shed House in Gisborne

14 Oct 2016 Easterbrook House in Titirangi, Auckland Property

11 Oct 2016 House Under Eaves, Point Wells, North Island Design: MRTN Architects photograph : Anthony Basheer New House in Point Wells Located in a new subdivision less than an hour from Auckland this new house was one of the first built on a flat site that has been split up to create well sized semi-suburban semi-coastal sections on what was once pastoral land.

2 Oct 2016 Holiday Home on Kawau Island

30 Sep 2016 Boatsheds on Takapuna Beach

2 Feb 2016 Korokoro House, Wellington, North Island Design: tse:wallace architects photograph : Paul McCredie Korokoro House in Wellington This new house located adjacent to a conservation area of well-established native bush, endeavours to make the most of its dramatic siting. It is organised around two central axis, one to the Korokoro Gorge and the other to the Cook Straits.

New Zealand Houses from 2013 and beyond

3 Oct 2013 Waterfall Bay House, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand South Island Design: Bossley Architects photo : Kieran Scott Waterfall Bay House In a remote bay in the Marlborough Sounds this house emphasises the steepness of the topography. Set close to the water it runs along the contour as a two storey primary element incorporating living areas above and guest rooms below. Linked by a glazed bridge is a main bedroom raised above the cliff on visually unstable legs to emphasis its eyrie-like relationship to the tree tops and sky.

3 Oct 2013 Beach Retreat, Bay of Islands, New Zealand North Island Design: Bossley Architects photo : Patrick Reynolds Beach Retreat On a waterfront site in the Bay of Islands, five separate wings are located to reinforce the natural typography and create a sense of community around the central living area.

2 Oct 2013 Brown Vujcich House, Herne Bay, Auckland, North Island Design: Bossley Architects photo : Patrick Reynolds Brown Vujcich House This residence is located on a narrow site in the heart of Herne Bay. The entry space is protected by a vertical cedar screen. Interior spaces use hoop pine cabinetry and externally materials include fine vertical cedar shiplap and double skin bagged brick. The design and materials aim to reflect the clients’ love of fifties and sixties architecture.

14 Aug 2013 Under Pohutukawa, Piha, North Island Design: Herbst Architects photo from architect Piha Beach House The Pohutukawa is New Zealand’s national tree, it is known as the NZ Christmas tree as it flowers bright red is summer. Pohutukawas are protected under local authority regulations.

14 Aug 2013 Timms Bach, Kaitoke Beach, Great Barrier Island Design: Herbst Architects photo : Jackie Meiring Timms Bach This bach is chronologically the fourth in a series of 7 baches that we’ve designed on great barrier island. In is located in a small residential strip which t junctions with a wild east coast beach namely Kaitoke.

14 Aug 2013 Compson Bach New Zealand, Great Barrier Island Design: Herbst Architects photo from architect Compson Bach, Great Barrier Island This NZ Bach is a continuation of an exploration into a model of building that is dedicated to a specific function that of summer holidays at the beach.

20 Mar 2013 House in New Plymouth, North Island of New Zealand Design: Saunders Architects photo : Mark Harris House in New Plymouth Situated up a long driveway far from the road this home is in a private setting surrounded by trees and with a beautiful distant view towards the Tasman Sea. The owners’ brief called for a large two storey home that was “different” but functional and easy to live in. The huge living area can be divided into rooms by means of an ingenious sliding door system which converts the space into dining, lounge and music room spaces around a double sided open fireplace.

Te Kaitaka House, Lake Wanaka : Stevens Lawson Architects

Westmere House : Stevens Lawson Architects

Te Mata House, Hawkes Bay The house sits on a promontory amongst the foothills of Te Mata Peak overlooking Hawkes Bay. Our clients had run a sheep station at Parongahau for many years and were looking to establish a new home at Te Mata. They are also actively involved in the Hawkes Bay art scene, as collectors and administrators.

Karaka Bay House, Glendowie : Stevens Lawson Architects

Onetangi Beach House : Stevens Lawson Architects

Great Barrier Island House : Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects

Southern Architecture Awards – images of houses amongst the winners

New Zealand Homes

We’ve selected what we feel are the key examples of New Zealand Homes. We aim to include NZ residential projects that are either of top quality or interesting, or ideally both. Most projects are contemporary in style. Homes don’t need to be completed for inclusion – proposals welcome.

Key NZ Properties, alphabetical:

The Barn House : LID Architecture

Corinth St House : Daniel Marshall Architect

Cox’s Bay House : Stevens Lawson Architects

Herne Bay House : Stevens Lawson Architects

Hobson Bay House : Stevens Lawson Architects

Hot Water Beach House : Stevens Lawson Architects

Mai Mai : Patterson Associates Limited World Architecture Festival Awards 2008 – Private Housing Category

Mountain Retreat : Fearon Hay Architects

Omaha Beach House : Daniel Marshall Architect

Omaha House : Stevens Lawson Architects

Onehunga House : Stevens Lawson Architects

Onehunga Studio : Stevens Lawson Architects

Tamahere House : Stevens Lawson Architects

More New Zealand Homes welcome

Location: New Zealand

Key New Zealand Houses with no images

XSite Architecture Ltd – Beach house, West Coast Andre Hodgskin Architects – House, Bay of Islands, Paihia Sheppard & Rout Architects – Red Rock Lane House, Redcliffs, Christchurch

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New Zealand Buildings

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Auckland Buildings

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fine morning F52° now at 8 ¼ - sunny fine morning – ½ hour with A- while she breakfasted then out – (A- had Mr. Horner at 10) – breakfast at 9 with Mr. Gray – then had Mr. Jackson from Mr. Duncan tailor who brought grooms suit – paid him for it – and desired to have a bill of particulars that I might know what should be gone upon in future – had Mr. Holt between 10 and 1 – approves my plan – as H- went away about 11 ½ had Mr. Parker about the hotel for the people from the Golden lion in George street H-x – would I divide it – let off the stables or part of them and perhaps the great room separately no! would I take £300 a year no! Inquired about Butterworth end – reserve bidding £1400 – Mr. Haigh had offered about £1300 but now would have nothing to do with it – P- would take £1300 and wished me to buy it – no! asked if he knew whether Miss Marian was likely to settle at H-x or not – he thought not – the report had died away – I asked P- to see Aquilla Green and get me off the agreement about the corn mill – Mr. Wheatly came before P- went away – to give Mangnall (A-‘s new horse) a dose

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of physic (to be sent for tonight) and see him on Monday when he ought to be fit for A- to ride – Coates to come tomorrow about riding Felix and training him for harness – should have him out 2 hours a day (never exceeding 3 hours) for a fortnight – price 30/. or 40/. Mr. Macaulay had paid W-‘s commission on purchasing Magnanll – had given W- 10/. – said I should have had to pay him 20/. – usually charged 20/. per horse for buying and selling – Mr. Jubb came a little before 2 and staid near an hour – A- the better for his medicine - shewed him Mr. Harper’s birds eye view of the Northgate ground laid out in exchange and cattle market – J- admired the drawing –speaking of the Infirmary owned that before all was complete, the expense would be above £6000 remembered that I had told him it would cost £6000 – I said Mr. Harper’s design would literally have cost less – at 2 50 off to walk with A- and left her at Cliff hill gate end of the footpath in the Crownest carriage road at 3 40 – walked leisurely home and back at 4 ½ - out about till came in at 6 ¾ - John Booth brewed today – 1st time in the new brew house – 1st time since the old brew house was pulled down above a year ago – Booths’ men busy today as yesterday about the flower garden cistern – the cistern placed this morning – perhaps the job may be finished by tomorrow night – the hay-barn roof in progress of putting on since yesterday morning – Nelsons’ men going on with the walling along the kitchen court (east side) and Parkinsons’ at the terrace walling up to opposite the cistern, and 5 or 6 at the laundry court wall – Amos at the foot path steps down to the gateway – Edward, and Mark at the gateway – James and Robert Sharpe (as yesterday) at the hay barn roof helping the carpenters Robert and Richard the inside York Joiners took down the hatchment to the memory of my aunt this afternoon – and A- and I went out of mourning this morning – dinner at 7 20 – coffee asleep – read the paper – George returned about 9pm from Royston after taking back the bay horse yesterday told him he was to go back into the stable – and not be taken at all into the house – came upstairs at 10 20 – ½ hour with her talking over household etc. thought our whole establishment here would be kept up for a thousand a year as it is at present – or rather including footman and groom and gardener under ditto and John Booth and 1 farming man and Oddy and Cookson and housemaid and kitchenmaid – 3 saddle horses and 2 farm ditto and one gin horse, and one cow – very fine day – F52à at 10 ¾ and then till 11 20 wrote the whole of the above of today – Holt much approved my plan of turning Listerwick pit into engine pit, and sinking an air pit next the road at the low end of Charles H-‘s northwood end field – Listerwick pit to be sunk to the middle band stone if possible to see what quantity of water we shall have to pump – then drive one gate in the upper bed old works to the air pit – must be walled and arched – will be done at 4/6 per yard – length = about 150 yards – a 4 horse engine – the 2 heads in the low bed will soon be driven and we may be getting coal by the 1st of May or before – Can pull over 10 colliers at Listerwick pit – at Holt’s pit in Siddale, above 100 yards deep, they pull over ten colliers .:: can be done at L.P. only about 60 yards deep – had best get upper bed as well as lower – mix them and then can sell both at 9d. per load H- obliged to have a high pressure engine – Cliffe will furnish it 6 horse power for £120 – cannot have a condenser on account of all the water being to pump for it! will burn 8 loads coal a day – the pit including engine will cost £1400 – they begin to pay rent next February £100 for each bed = £200 per annum whether that worth of coal got or not – the whole sum being to be paid in so many years – they have paid Waddington already £7,000 for coal – (the price per acre is I think about £80 for low bed and £60 or £70 for upper bed) – they got 33DW. in ten years (and as told me some while ago vide Journal and cleared £50 a year per collier – said H- ‘it did very well for us’) that is, they sold at about the rate of 2 acres per annum or something more – cannot I sell as much at Listerwick? H- thinks there is no doubt I can clear 4d. per load - .:. if there be only 4 loads per square yard I shall clear £320x2 = £640 per annum Sam Holdsworth and c° in trying to force my Spiggs-loose stopping, have so silted themselves ‘wrecked’ themselves up that they have very little breadth of coal left – 5 or 6 colliers will get it all in as many years – and they can loose nobody – Joseph Stocks met SH. the other day at the Swan ½ drunk – gave him more wine, and got him to sell his share of the Swales moor coal for £300 Stocks wants to buy the other 2 shares of Holt and Holmes (S- keen about buying – this would loose him 40DW. in upper Shibden hall land – and he could soon pull coals at Holts’ pit which is close to upper SH. land) – Holt advises Holmes to sell their 2 shares for £800 and they will now buy all the Clarkes’ shares = ½ the Northowram estate coal – Stocks having all the other ½ I think – very right, said I – reminded H- that I told him sometime ago, he ought to buy these shares but he would not hear of it – glad he had come over to my opinion at last -2 of Holts’ colliers had got work of Wilson, and thus got to see how all was going on – W- knowing not what he is about, is going to cut thro’ the throw – he will then have a sea to pump and will loose all Northowram hall coal, and Mrs. Lancashire and Mr. Deans’ etc W- will be knocked up – said I, you have only to agree with Joseph Wilkinson and me and you will all be loosed at once – oh! said H- we will not mind him – we must come to you – very well! said I, only give me what I ought to have and I have no objection – the principal colliers will then in your hands and Stocks and mine, and there is enough to do for us all, and we can then keep prices as they should be, only we can agree t behave fairly and honorably – thought I, as I mused about it this afternoon, I see how it is – a 14 horse power engine in Lower place Parkfield would pump for us all – but they shall pay for it fairly – I will try for common wood from the d. of Leeds per Mr. Gray – and breathe the thing to nobody else but A- she came to me just as I was beginning this page and sat about ½ hour – then afterwards till 12 ¼ wrote thus far – Read dear V-‘s letter – how foolish not to have read it last night! I might have written to her at Leamington – I will always in future read my letters at the moment – why was I so foolish? sat up looking at the large plan – it cannot be that the Northowram estate coal can be loosed by way of Common wood – Holt must have meant Staups land –

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Best Things to do in Seoul | Seoul Travel Guide

Year after year, Seoul has grown in popularity among travelers thanks to the spreading of K-pop and K-drama. The invasion of Gangnam Style on our radios hurries us up to make a trip to the Land of the Morning Calm.

The most rewarding journeys often require us to immerse ourselves deep in the destination’s culture. If you are planning a trip to Seoul, make sure that you fill your bucket list with activities that touch all the quintessential aspects of the city.

Read on our article to get more ideas for your dream list.

1. GO AROUND THE CITY IN A TOUR BUS

What

Seoul City Tour Bus is a government-run bus system that was launched in 2000 to help visitors get to know Seoul and its many attractions in a less time-consuming way.

The buses depart from the Gwanghwamun Station (Subway Line 5), Exit 6, near Koreana Hotel, every 30 minutes or 1 hour, depending on the routes. There are single-level and double-decker buses for visitors to choose from. These two different kinds of deck-marking buses follow different traveling paths. Ticket holders can get on and off at any stop along their routes.

Headphones are equipped in the buses for sightseers to listen to tour information in English, Korean, Japanese or Chinese. Day and night tours are available.

Why

One of the first things to do when arriving in a new destination is taking in the overall look of it. And these comfortable buses fulfil this need in the fastest and cheapest way. Go with them to get familiar to Seoul and reach many of the city’s main attractions with ease.

This service is perfect for those who do not have the luxury of time to cover a lot of Seoul’s must- sees at a more relaxing pace. Enjoy a whole day of sightseeing for a mere 12,000 won ($10.90) on single-decker or 15,000 won ($13.31) on double-deckers.

Highlights along the routes

The starting point

Gwanghwamun Gate is the main gate of Gyeongbukgung Palace. You can stay and take pictures at this entirely made of concrete gate for free.

Deoksugung Palace is a historical complex located among modern buildings at Seoul’s busiest intersection. It was built during the Joseon Dynasty and officially became a palace in 1611. Enter the palace grounds through the Geumcheon Bridge, the same bridge where the king’s carriage passed each day in ancient times.

National Museum of Korea is one of the largest museums in Asia. It houses Korea’s treasure in history, archaeology, and art. Go inside and see the precious pieces such as the Silla Gold Crown, the Pensive Bodhisattva statue, and the 12th century celadon incense burner.

2. VISIT GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE

What

Gyeongbokgung Palace is the first and main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. Its name means “palace greatly blessed by heaven”.

The palace was built in 1395 at an auspicious site according to geomancy. But it had to face many not-so-peaceful events in its own life. The palace was demolished several times and was left in ruins for centuries. Reconstruction efforts commenced in 1867, forming a huge complex with 330 buildings. It was again destroyed during the Japanese occupation in the early 20th century.

Restoration projects continue to this day in an attempt to completely reconstruct Gyeongbokgung Palace to its former status.

Why

Most locals and visitors would agree that Gyeongbokgung Palace is the most beautiful one among five grand palaces the city has to offer. People come to this royal place for its history and culture as well as the grandiose architecture. Free guided tours are available in English, Japanese, and Chinese.

Visiting the palace is like stepping into the set of a Korean historical drama. The experience is complete with locals wearing traditional costumes. Rent a hanbok (traditional Korean costume) and take a photo that looks straight out of history!

Most notable features of the Gyeongbokgung PalaceThe changing of the Royal Guard is something really interesting to watch. It draws a lively picture in front of our eyes to tell us exactly how thing happened in the past. Each ceremony will have guards in royal costumes, celebrating shift changing with traditional weapons in hands and music by traditional instruments. You have chance to witness it twice a day at 10:00 and 14:00 (except on Tuedays).

Kyeonghoe-ru is one of the National Treasures of Korea. It is the country’s largest pavilion that is supported by 48 stone pillars.

Kyonghoe means “joyful meeting” – an apt name for a spacious pavilion sitting on a lotus pond.

National Folk Museum is the displaying place of over 4,000 historical artifacts that reflect the way of life of Korean people in the old days. The display gives visitors a close look into Korean agricultural lifestyles.

3. GO BACK IN TIME AT BUKCHON HANOK VILLAGE

What

Bukchon Hanok Village is an old village located in the heart of Seoul. This place attracts people with its myriad traditional houses dating back to the Joseon Dynasty, which are called hanok by the locals.

The village once was the residential quarter of nobles and high-ranking officials. This once-upon-a-time prestige living area is still home of Seoulites up to the present. Nowadays, there are hanok that serve as people’s homes; and there are hanok that live their lives as a restaurant, a café, a shop or a museum.

If you want to know how Bukchon Hanok Village positions itself in relation to royal places that it is connected with in some ways, then the answer is: It sits between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace.

Why

Lounging at this long history village gives us the feeling of traveling back in time in a giant time machine. Yes, you have many other fellow travelers there with you to join this thrilling adventure.

It is a chance to step back in time and have a closer look into Seoul of the olden days. Just let yourself get lost in the narrow alleys long enough to soak up all the beautiful things of the hanok, which are uniquely built with tiled roofs and patterned walls.

Bukchon Hanok Village offers a stark contrast to the modern buildings that can be seen from a distance. Photo spots are marked for travelers who want to take the best pictures showing the old houses and the Seoul skyline in the background.

Complete the experience with a cup of coffee at a local café and watch people seeking their own doses of nostalgia.

Visitor information

Admission to the village is free while some museums and workshops in the village collect an entrance fee.Free walking tours are available; they start at Unhyeongung Palace, Anguk Station. Bukchon Hanok Village is a residential area so visitors are advised to keep the noise level as low as possible.

4. HAVE A CITY VIEW AT N SEOUL TOWER

What

N Seoul Tower, widely known as Namsan Seoul Tower, is a major landmark and tourist attraction in Seoul. It is situated on top of Namsan Mountain, at the height of 236.7 metres.

This tower is Korea’s first broadcast tower, transmitting radio and TV signals since 1972. It was opened to the public in 1980, allowing visitors to access the tower’s observation deck and other features.

The landmark was given its new name, N Seoul Tower, to reflect the new modernized look of it. After undergoing renovation, the tower now boasts a digital lighting system that can be redesigned to show lighting art for various events, holidays, and special occasions.

The N Seoul Tower is open the whole year and is accessible by cable car, bus, or private vehicle. The Seoul City Tour Bus also stops at the tower.

Why

No words can describe the breathtaking view of Seoul from the top of the tower. At this Seoul’s highest viewing point, we can enjoy a panoramic view of the city without any obstruction.

Start your thrilling experience from Namsan Orumi, a free outdoor elevator that takes you to the cable car station.

Spend some time at the romantic Roof Terrace and swear your undying love through “love locks” at the garden. It’s just like a scene from a Korean drama!

Must-do things at Namsan Seoul Tower

Get a 360-degree panorama of Seoul at the

Digital Observatory on the third floor of the tower. Watch the LCD display to learn more about Seoul and Namsan Mountain.

Enjoy a romantic dinner at N Grill - This restaurant offers the amazing views of Seoul from any table you choose. Savor the French courses presented by Michelin-star chef, Duncan Robertson.

Learn the once hidden secrets of the broadcast tower at Seoul Tower Plaza. A media art exhibit is constantly on display and many cultural programs are available. Then take a leisurely walk along the walking trail at the terrace.

5. SHOP AT MYEONGDONG SHOPPING DISTRICT

What

Myeongdong is one of the main shopping districts in Seoul. This shopper drawer cares for every need of visitors. People are pleased with its beautiful mix of shopping providers, from department stores, modern malls, international retailers, factory outlets to small street boutiques.

The shopping district features trendy clothes, accessories, shoes, bags, and beauty products.

Among a wide variety of merchandise on offer, Korean cosmetics are the most sought after stuff. All time favorites and new creations are available at its thousands of cosmetic shops and skincare stores. Popular brands like The Face Shop, Missha, Nature Republic and Skin Food all join the show there.

Why

Myeongdong is a one-stop venue for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Mingle with the youthful crowd and absorb the energetic vibe of Seoul through its elegant fashion, delicious food and amusing music.

Myeongdong is the place to go for Korean beauty products, which are the same brands used by Korean stars. Locals would advise you to buy Korean cosmetics only at Myeongdong. The shops are generous with samples and they will give you more if you buy from them.

Non-residents who spend more than 30,000 won ($27.22) at eligible shops (shops displaying Tax-Free logos) can claim a tax refund for their purchases. This rule applies to the whole Korea.

Top things to do in Myeongdong

Of course, shopping is the main activity in Myeongdong. Splurge at designer shops like Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Ralph Lauren, and Lacoste. Explore department stores such as Lotte, Shinsegae and Noon Square. Collect cosmetic samples at Korean beauty and skincare shops that line the two main streets of Myeongdong.

Gorge on street food In Seoul, the best street food can be found in Myeongdong. Try out local fare like dried squid, fish cakes, and tteokbokki.

If you go in spring or autumn, you might chance upon the Myeongdong Festival. Get crazy in the flurry of activities with parades, music and dance performances.

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kathleenseiber · 4 years

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Clues to cultivation in the Torres Strait

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people had a history of skilfully resourcing food and managing the land long before Europeans arrived in Australia.

Questions remain, however, about their use of horticulture, which was practised north of the continent in Papua New Guinea.

Modern techniques, which are revealing progressively more about ancient Indigenous practices, have now found evidence of banana cultivation on Mabuiag Island around 2000 years ago, as reported in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.

This island is part of the Torres Strait cluster dotted between the tip of northern Australia and New Guinea, which has crucial gaps in this part of its history, according to first author Robert Williams from the University of Sydney.

“In the early 1970s, the Torres Strait was characterised as a ‘bridge and barrier’, or cultural filter, separating horticulturalists on New Guinea and hunter-gatherers in Australia,” he writes, although the latter perception has since been whittled down.

The research site at Wagadagam on Mabuiag Island. Credit: Duncan Wright, ANU

Searching for evidence of ancient gardening practices with guidance from co-author Alison Crowther, from the University of Queensland, Williams found microfossil evidence of starch and phytoliths from bananas (Musa cultivars) in Wagadagam Village.

This converges with remains of agricultural terracing and ancient signs of substantial environmental changes.

It’s a labour-intensive process, he notes. “I counted over 5000 phytolith microfossils and studied hundreds of starch grains isolated from the archaeological/excavated soil. This probably worked out to one hundred or more hours on the microscope.”

Given lack of evidence of wild bananas, the fruit would have been transplanted as cultivars, most likely from New Guinea. And because they didn’t find evidence of banana seed microfossils, he says, it was probably propagated.

The terraces reflect intensified cultivation methods from around 1300 years ago.

These findings broaden insights into the ancient spread of agriculture, in particular bananas, from New Guinea into Australia, begging for more answers.

“This demonstrates that banana was grown at the site and adds a key piece to the puzzle that is the movement of banana and horticulture prehistorically,” says Williams.

It might help better understand the spread of agriculture in the Pacific region. “Perhaps Aboriginal Australians experimented with vegetative propagation of banana and yam,” he says; “the problem is, no one has done the work to check.”

It’s also relevant for present-day Indigenous people, for whom food is an integral part of their culture and identity, and an opportunity for archaeology to bridge new world connections with highly processed, disease-causing food.

“I hope that this new information [will] perhaps be the catalyst for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people interested in studying, revitalising and eating traditional foods,” says Williams.

The research was conducted with the support and permission of the Goemulgal people, ancestral and contemporary custodians of the archaeological site.

A clump of ancient banana starch in cross-polarised (left) and bright field microscopy. Credit: Robert Williams

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geminitraveller · 4 years

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Art Encounter Through the Years

“One of the great joys of travel is seeing art masterpieces in person.” - Rick Steves

True enough. More than that, I have discovered art through my travels. I never imagined such magnificent arts exist in reality as I have only known art through pictures. And pictures, to my realization, never did enough justice to artworks. They were meant to be enjoyed with your own eyes, all small details included, and not through the eyes of the camera.

"My stay in Paris, walking the city streets, visiting the monuments and museums threw wide open the windows of my artistic soul. No school could have done more to tire me with an enthusiasm for architecture than viewing and deciphering those monuments - an enthusiasm that has never left me." - Victor Horta in his memoirs

In 1999, on my first visit to Paris on my first European trip ever, I was lucky enough to pay a visit to the Musée d’Orsay. Never in my wildest imagination did I expect to see such numerous beautiful artworks in my life. The word “Impressionism” has just made a big impression on my consciousness. Our next destination were Madrid and Seville in Spain. Another word was instilled in my artistic memory - “Baroque.” My unscheduled visits to the Museo Nacional del Prado and the Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla has opened up more art exposures that I realized at length that I was then a convert to being an art aficionado. And Van Gogh, da Vinci, Michelangelo, El Greco and Velázquez became my new friends. My new acquaintances were Monet, Manet, Degas, Seurat, Cézanne, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, Murillo, Goya and Zurbarán.

In the years after that, art made a lot more impression on me and my travels. Art became part of my travel experiences. In 2003, I met the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo in Louvre. Seeing Mona Lisa was an encounter with the most famous art work in the world, made by one of the the greatest Renaissance artists, Leonardo da Vince, in the biggest and most popular museum in the world, The Louvre.

On that same trip, I got to know the other equally greatest of the Renaissance artists of the time, Michelangelo Buonarotti, upon my visit to Rome and the Vatican. There I encountered four of the artist”s greatest works - The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment at the Sistine Chapel, the Pietà in St. Peter’s Basilica and Moses at the Basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli.

In 2004, American art became a part of my art consciousness upon my visit to The Art Institute of Chicago. I discovered Georgia O’Keeffe, Edward Hopper, Jackson Pollock and Grant Wood. Then I visited the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim in New York in 2009 and my art knowledge had further expanded to a point where art is inseparable in my travels. More than paintings and sculpture, I was now in architecture and theatre.

Solo Artist Museums

Some of my art visits were in solo artist’s museums which give some real immersive and experiential study of that artist’s life and works in particular. The concentration to one artist only brings to light a lot about the artist which a big museum housing different artists’ works lack. It is more intimate and self absorbing.

In 2005, I was able to visit the Van Gogh Museum which houses the largest collection of Van Gogh’s works in the world. Truly overwhelming to say the least. Add to the museum experience here is the great architectural design of the museum itself. The only downside - Van Gogh’s most famous work, The Starry Night, is not to be found here but at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The museum’s building and architecture is also a must-see.

In 2012 I paid a visit to the Rodin Museum in Paris and had such an enjoyable time looking at the sculptures in the garden which includes the ever popular “The Thinker” among its many sculptures that I never made it inside of the house. Even the landscape and the garden itself had its own charm and it was a blissful experience just walking around the expansive garden. I vowed to go back another time for the museum inside.

The mansion housing the museum was built for a wealthy financier between 1727 and 1737. The estate was later sold to Louis-Antoine de Gontaut-Biron who left the mansion the name by which it is still known today, the Hôtel Biron. It was sold several times and tenants were allowed to occupy the Hôtel Biron from 1905. Among them were several artists, the writer Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), the painter Henri Matisse, the dancer Isadora Duncan and the sculptress Clara Westhoff (1878-1954), future wife of the poet Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1921), who first told Auguste Rodin about the estate. In 1908, the sculptor thus rented four south-facing, ground-floor rooms opening onto the terrace, to use as his studios. The garden that had run wild probably made a strong impression on Rodin, encouraging him to place some of his works and part of his collection of antiques amidst its greenery. From 1911 onwards, he occupied the entire building. It was ultimately sold to the French government in 1911. All the occupants except Rodin were asked to leave the building. Rodin does his utmost to save the mansion and starts negotiating with the state.

“I give the State all my works in plaster, marble, bronze and stone, and my drawings, as well as the collection of antiquities that I had such pleasure in assembling for the education and training of artists and workers. And I ask the State to keep all these collections in the Hôtel Biron, which will be the Musée Rodin, reserving the right to reside there all my life.”

Auguste Rodin - Correspondence of Rodin, volume III, 1908-1912, letter no. 103 to Paul Escudier, late 1909

In 1916, the National Assembly voted in a law that accepted the sculptor’s three donations and allocated the mansion and its garden to a museum, called the Musée Rodin, where the works donated to the French nation by Rodin would be exhibited.

There was also the Rembrandt House Museum (Rembrandthuis) in Amsterdam which I also visited in 2012. Right behind the Red Light District if you walk from the Dam Square east, the house stands which the famous Dutch painter Rembrandt owned and lived in, between 1639 and 1659. In 1998, a modern annex was built next to Rembrandt’s house. Together, these two buildings comprise the museum of Rembrandt’s life and work. The Amsterdam Rembrandt House Museum is a reconstruction of Rembrandt’sliving quarters and of his workshop. The museum shows a sizeable collection of Rembrandt’s works.

In 2014, part of a group tour I organized, visited the Dali Theatre-Museum. It is a museum dedicated to the artist Salvador Dalí in his home town of Figueres, in Catalonia, Spain. Salvador Dalí is buried in a crypt below the stage. It is the largest surrealistic object in the world. The museum was created by Dalí himself on the ruins of this former Municipal Theatre and is considered to be the last great work of Salvador Dalí. Everything in it was conceived and designed by the artist so as to offer visitors a real experience and draw them into his unique and captivating world. A visit to the museum is a unique experience, allowing visitors to enjoy the genius's works and thoughts. In my opinion, this theatre-museum is an apt stage to the surrealist world of the artist himself, giving dimension and life to his already impressive works of art and to the highly creative mind of the artist. Moreover, the presence of a genuinely knowledgeable museum guide that we had, made the visit highly informative and eye opening. Truly, my visit here is one of the most memorable museum experience I’ve had in my travels.

I have to make special mention to my visit to the Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum in Seattle in 2014. It has a really amazing exhibit of the most beautiful glass sculptures one can ever imagine. It is another one of those museums which has an indoor-outdoor exhibit and they are both awesome.

Another not so known museum worth mentioning is the Mucha Museum in Prague which I visited in 2015. Alphonse Mucha is a Czech painter, illustrator and graphic artist whose posters became among the best-known images of the Art Nouveau period. It would be fun to discover that Mucha’s works are highly recognizable and which you may have encountered somewhere in your everyday life.

Back on the Road and Beyond

In 2011, I was able to visit the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia. It is the second largest art museum in the world next The Louvre and is one of the most visited art museums in the world. The museum is also housed in a palace just like The Louvre and the collection is mostly owned by Catherine the Great. The Winter Palace which forms part of the Hermitage Museum was once the official residence of the Russian emperors and the magnificent interiors form part of the museum experience.

More visits to Europe meant more art discoveries. I was able to visit other museums aside from the most popular ones. To name a few - The Alte Pinakothek in Munich, The Centre Pompidou in Paris, the National Gallery in Oslo, the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh, the Neue Galerie in New York and many other obscure museums which, surprisingly, delivers more than expected.

I have also revisited some of my favourite museums like The Art Institute of Chicago, the Musée d’Orsay in Paris and Museo de Bellas Artes in Seville recently and their magic has not diminished a bit.

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