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Post by grant on Oct 14, 2006 0:57:00 GMT
Thanks Grant, First i have to put the word photography in the post to make the message on topic in the off topic section, and i know to well the reason's she never here for a concert and i am starting to come to terms with the fact,what won't be won't be. I'd love to see some of you at a concert in Christchurch someday,that would be Belinda YOU WILL BELINDA!! Just keep believing! God Bless Grant |
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Post by Mark on Oct 15, 2006 17:19:06 GMT
Hi everyone Since posting my first pics a couple of days ago, I have some more ! (I'm really getting into this now). I expect that most of you have heard of the famous nursery rhyme "Ride a horse to Banbury cross to see a fine lady upon a white horse" ?. Well, I live in Banbury (for those of you who dont live in the UK, its a town in Oxfordshire) and I thought that you might be interested to see Banbury cross itself as well as the statue of the lady on the white horse !    Just across from Banbury cross is St Mary's Church. This was where I first met Hayley and saw her perform for the first time (November2005)   I'm not sure if my photography has improved but I hope its good enough for you to enjoy the veiws ! Best wishes Mark |
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Post by Richard on Oct 16, 2006 7:52:14 GMT
Great photographs, Mark!  Seeing St. Mary's Church again brought back happy memories of another fabulous evening with Hayley. That was where I met her for the ninth time! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifBest Wishes, Richard  |
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Post by Joe on Oct 18, 2006 1:42:53 GMT
Hello Mark, Thanks for the wonderful photos! I didn't know Banbury also had a lady on a horse...perhaps she was riding to Coventry  ! However, I've heard of Banbury cakes...lots of currants and spices. The Cross looks very impressive...I'll want to Google it to learn its history. Thanks again for sharing, Mark! Cheers, Joe |
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Post by Richard on Oct 18, 2006 8:06:06 GMT
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Post by Mark on Oct 18, 2006 13:12:02 GMT
Hi Richard
Thanks for finding that link, I knew some of that but not as much as perhaps I should, as I have lived in Banbury for 26 years ! I do however know of the author ( Banbury is a small place). Perhaps my next "photo shoot" should be nearby Broughton Castle that was mentioned on the link. The castle has been used in a famous movie quite recently except I can't remember its title !
Best regards
Mark
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Post by Richard on Oct 18, 2006 14:24:52 GMT
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Post by kmsmith8 on Oct 18, 2006 19:19:54 GMT
Thanks for all the great pictures from the UK. I am going to have to start making a list of places to visit when I have time to go over and visit the country.
Katie
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Post by thomas on Oct 18, 2006 20:16:52 GMT
Hi Mark! Thank you for your fotos. They also make me feel I should go to the UK again and stay a little longer than just fo a long weekend like I do when I go there to see Hayley. My last big UK tour was 10 years ago from now.  Thomas |
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Post by Mark on Oct 21, 2006 14:49:02 GMT
Hi everybody Every October, my home town of Banbury in the UK gets taken over by the Michaelmas fair. The fair rides and stalls are set up in the main shopping streets, market place and town carparks. It is quite an event here which was started in its present form in 1718. I have copied a little of its history for you from the town website - Banbury Michaelmas Fair The Banbury Michaelmas Fair is a 'Chartered' street fair held each year in the centre of Banbury usually during the second week in October. The carousels, rides and stalls provide entertainment and thrills for thousands of Banbury folk and visitors and is the town's largest street event in the year. History Cherwell District Council now holds the Charter for the Fair but it was originally granted to the people of Banbury in 1718 when 'on petition of the inhabitants' George 1st granted a new Charter. I have taken a few shots, although they were taken in the dark and we didn't realise until we got home that our camera has a setting for taking shots at night !! This first shot believe it or not is a very fast ride - yes people were actually on that thing spinning round !  Thats more my kind of ride !  My daughter and I on the merry-go-round  Not for me this one - people on each end of this 100 feet high spinning arm - hope they hadn't eaten first !  Sorry for the quality, but it gives you some idea of the event hopefully. Mark |
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Post by thomas on Oct 21, 2006 16:15:01 GMT
Hi Mark! Thank you for these nice fotos. Don't care for the quality. It's very hard to get a good quality when it's dark outside. Nice picture of you and you're daughter riding the horse. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif Hopefully you didn't fell off.  Thomas |
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Post by Joe on Oct 22, 2006 0:49:34 GMT
Hello Mark ! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifThanks so much for sharing the photos from the Michaelmas Fair! I don't go on those fast rides; even in daylight! That was a nice photo of you and your daughter. In fact all of the photos are of very good quality ! Cheers, Joe  |
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Post by Richard on Oct 22, 2006 8:29:35 GMT
Excellent photographs Mark! I used to go on the fast rides when I was younger, mainly at Alton Towers and Chessington World of Adventures, which are both owned by the Madame Tussaud's group. I remember the Vampire at Chessington was very impressive, and it felt as though you were really flying!  I've also survived the Black Hole at Alton Towers, but I wouldn't go on those rides now! Best Wishes, Richard |
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Post by Andrew on Oct 22, 2006 16:06:04 GMT
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Post by fusilier23 on Oct 23, 2006 12:07:28 GMT
You are welcome, Andrew. I'm sure there are more to come.
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