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Month: July 2009

  • 52/30/5 Week 30

    For the first time in many months, I am actually up to date and posting the photos within the week they’re for. Week 30 took me to the [Carillion](http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=233:national-carillon&catid=57:ql-menu-visiting&Itemid=198) in Lake Burley Griffin. View Larger Map The Carillion was a gift from the UK Government in 1970. Living only 2km or so from it was…

  • 52/30/5 Week 29

    Week 29 was taken at [Healesville Sanctuary](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healesville_Sanctuary) in Victoria. In particular, in the carpark during the morning fog. View Larger Map The full set will be loaded with the rest of the backlog. And that’s actually got the photos up to date – of course, more are due next weekend. So see you in a…

  • 52/30/5 Week 28

    Week 28 is the last set of photos from my trip to Europe. This time, [Whitby Abbey](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitby_Abbey). View Larger Map Full set to be loaded soon. And tomorrow is the last of the backlog.

  • 52/30/5 Week 27

    Week 27 was taken at [Hadrian’s Wall](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadrian’s_Wall), in particular the old Roman fort of [Vercovicium](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vercovicium). View Larger Map The site: The wall: The old commander’s barracks, showing the heating system: The wall of the fort: And looking South from the fort: As before, I’ll be loading the full set soon. Just two more catch ups…

  • 52/30/5 Week 26

    Week 26 was taken at the [Giant’s Causeway](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant’s_Causeway) in Northern Ireland. View Larger Map The view from the road on the way to the causeway: And the causeway itself: Full set to be loaded when my Internet resets at the start of August. Just a few more days of backlog now.

  • 52/30/5 Week 25

    Week 25 was taken at [Pembroke Castle](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pembroke_Castle) in Wales. A fantastic castle, well worth visiting if you’re in the area. View Larger Map The view from the battlements: The old Norman hall, the core of the buildings on the site: The cave under the castle, the origin of activity on the site: The view inside…

  • 52/30/5 Week 24

    Week 24 was taken at [Stonehenge](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonehenge). View Larger Map I’m sure the full set will show up eventually. More on Monday (the backlog would be down to four, except another week has passed, so I actually owe five…)

  • 52/30/5 Week 23

    Week 23 was taken at [Blenheim Palace](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blenheim_Palace), the birthplace of Winston Churchill. View Larger Map The main entrance: The main building of the palace: The Column of Victory: An eye above the entrance to the palace: The Capability Brown gardens: The full set will get uploaded eventually… More on Sunday.

  • 52/30/5 Week 22

    Week 22 was taken at [Bletchley Park](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bletchley_Park) in Milton Keynes, home of the people who cracked German codes in WW2. View Larger Map The rebuilt Bombe, the machines used to crack the Enigma code: The sadly neglected huts that the code breakers worked in: A Harrier Jump Jet, which had no discernible reason for being…

  • 52/30/5 Week 21

    Week 21 was taken at [Highgate Cemetery](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highgate_Cemetery) in London. View Larger Map The full set isn’t up yet, but will be soon. More on Friday.