#SundayStills ~ #Iconic Places and Spaces #Photography #History

For this week’s Sunday Stills Terri has chosen the theme of iconic places and spaces. The following are several places of interest I’ve visited around the UK.

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January 14th 2024 was the 80th anniversary of the death of Lieutenant Arthur L Brown, a very brave 23 year old American pilot who diverted his Thunderbolt plane, sacrificing himself to save the townspeople of Nantwich in Cheshire during WWII. This is a monument to his bravery. Interestingly this article gives another possible explanation for the crash…but who knows. Lieutenant Brown is still remembered as a hero.

Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, a restored 16th century half timbered house in the centre of the town.

The scenic landscape of the Lake District

The iconic iron bridge, the first in the world was erected over the river Severn in 1779 and became the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. A town also named Ironbridge developed around it and includes the deep wooded banks of the river.

This monument was built in 1910 to commemorate the battle of Flodden between the English and Scottish armies in 1513.

Little Morton Hall in Cheshire is a timber framed moated Tudor manor house, the oldest sections of which were built around 1450 and under the care of The National Trust.

Lindisfarne Castle is a 16th century castle situated on Holy Island, a tidal island off the Northumberland coast, an area that was frequently attacked by Vikings. Built after the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII using stones from the demolished priory, it’s now the second largest inhabited castle in the UK and another property looked after now by The National Trust.

26 thoughts on “#SundayStills ~ #Iconic Places and Spaces #Photography #History”

  3. The iron bridge is fascinating. Is it still in use? It was built before Australia was even colonised – so obviously we have nothing that old here. I love the historical landmarks around England.

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  6. The American West’s natural icons seem to pale in comparison to the historical moments you shared here Cathy. I loved reading these and always find the history of iconic people and their contributions so fascinating. I suppose since we don’t have many castles, we like our mountains 😉

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  7. A beautiful series of photographs of special places Cathy, so many of these link to moments from the past that can still be felt today 💚 Wishing you a blessed rest of the day and much love to you all 🤗💕🐕 xxx

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  13. An impressive collection of historic places. I’m in awe, it was fun traveling to see them virtually through your photos. Little Morton Hall is amazing in that it is still standing. I loved the footprints in the first photo – very touching to go along with the story. Your take on the prompt is well done!

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