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Holy Trinity Church , Micklegate, York

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:20:10 -0700

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The nave and tower are remnants of the Benedictine priory church, itself on the site of the pre-Conquest church. The present five bay aisled nave is late 12th and early 13th century, the tower built after 1453. The church quickly fell into serious decay after the dissolution of the priory in 1538, and the extensive restoration from the 1850s onward included a chancel and vestry 1886-7 and a north porch and rebuilt west front 1902-5. The church now has an exhibition for visitors on the monastic life of the priory.

The Bandstand Locke Park Barnsley Yorkshire

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:21:07 -0700

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Locke Park was opened in 1877 as an extension to the People's Park in Barnsley. The site was first developed in 1862 on land donated by the widow of the local engineer, Joseph Locke, and was laid out in several phases.

Joseph Locke was engineer of the Grand Junction Railway and is recognised as one of Barnsley's most prominent figures of the 19th century. His widow, Phoebe, donated the land in his memory in 1861. In the first phase of development, the lodge at the entrance was built by John Moxon and the walls were built by Mr Tattersall of Silkstone. The statue of Joseph Locke, designed by Baron Marochetti, was unveiled by Lord Alfred Paget on 18 January 1866. Further land was donated in 1874, and the extension was opened in 1877. This phase included the creation of Locke Park Tower, which was erected in memory of Phoebe Locke and opened to the public in 1877.

Flying Scotsman National Railway Museum, York

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:17:21 -0700

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Locke Park Barnsley Yorkshire

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:19:19 -0700

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Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Horse Drawn Parcel Van National Railway Museum York

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:17:33 -0700

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London Brighton & South Coast Railway Stoudley B1 Class 0-4-2 No 214 Gladstone National Railway Museum York

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:16:42 -0700

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LMS 33w Mechanical Horse National Railway Museum York

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:18:13 -0700

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Totem Pole 1982 Tim Paul Yorkshire Sculpture Park West Bretton Yorkshire

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:53:06 -0700

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Tim Paul is of the native American Hesquiat people, descended from the Nuu-cha-nulth territory in Vancouver. Paul created Totem Pole at YSP over a period of ten weeks, using traditional tools and colours.

Totem poles are of special significance to west coast native Americans, being used as status symbols as well as to preserve and share native culture through the stories they share.

The Nuu-cha-nulth tell a story of a Canadian tribe who relied on fishing to survive, symbolised here by the face over the whale’s blowhole showing that human life is dependent on sea life. When a killer whale threatened fish stocks, the community prayed to the gods, calling upon the powerful Thunderbird. The Thunderbird picked up the whale by its tail and dropped it into the sea, where it became Killer Whale Mountain. As a token of thanks and remembrance, the Nuu-cha-nulth sit an eagle at the top of their totems.

Cascade Bridge Bretton Hall Wakefield Yorkshire

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:00:03 -0700

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Bretton Hall is a stately home in West Bretton, designed and built around 1720 by its owner, Sir William Wentworth, assisted by James Moyser.

In 1792 it passed into the Beaumont family, (latterly Barons and Viscounts Allendale) and the Library and Dining Room were remodelled by John Carr in 1793.

A new wing by Sir Jeffrey Wyattville was added in 1811-14, and monumental stables designed by George Basevi were built between 1842 and 1852. The hall and many other of its buildings and bridges are grade II 3 star listed structures

The hall is set in 500 acres of lakes and parkland which is also the home of Yorkshire Sculpture Park and a nature reserve. Bretton Country Park also houses sculptures and is the home of several endangered species.

Cheque Presentation Rotary Club of Barnsley Rockley to MENCAP Barnsley

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:28:18 -0700

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Rotary District 1270 Disability Games 2013 Metrodome Barnsley Yorkshire

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:45:07 -0700

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The Rotary Disability Games is an annual one day of competition organised by the Rotary Clubs within District 1270.
In 2013 and 2014 Barnsley Rockley Rotary Club will be hosts to the games.

Barnsley Games 2013 were held at the Barnsley Metrodome and the Escape Pool Club on Sunday 14 April 2013.
The games are ‘pan-disability’ which means that anyone with a recognised disability can take part. In 2013 twenty two teams were entered by sponsoring Rotary Clubs from across District 1270 with 370 competitors taking part in 10 different sporting events. Entry is open to both adult and junior competitors.
The sports that will be competed for are - Archery; Boccia; Darts; Kurling; Rifle Shooting; Snooker; Swimming; Table Tennis; Weight Lifting and Wheelchair Racing.

Rotary District 1270 – covers the counties of South Yorkshire, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

Rotary District 1270 Disability Games 2013 Metrodome Barnsley Yorkshire

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:42:58 -0700

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Rotary District 1270 Disability Games 2013 Metrodome Barnsley Yorkshire

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:15:08 -0700

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Guildhall York England

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:18:44 -0700

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York Guildhall was built in the 15th century. It served as a meeting place for the guilds of York. The city's guilds largely controlled the trade within York, they oversaw the quality of the workmanship within the city and looked after their members' interests

Because of damage sustained during an air raid in 1942, the present Guildhall is a rebuilt version of the 15th century building, and was opened by the Queen Elizabeth II in 1960.
The stone walls, however, escaped total destruction and form the frame of the reconstructed hall.

The Guildhall has served many purposes through its long history, and was the scene of many Royal visits. It was was the venue for Margaret Clitherow's trial, Richard III was entertained there in 1483 and Prince Albert, the Consort to Queen Victoria was a guest of honour at a Royal banquet.

Thanks and credit to Wikipedia for this information.

Locke Park Barnsley Yorkshire

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:20:22 -0700

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Locke Park Barnsley Yorkshire

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:21:48 -0700

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Joseph Lock Statue Locke Park Barnsley Yorkshire

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:24:22 -0700

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The Wheel of York Royal Hotel York Yorkshire

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:15:33 -0700

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park West Bretton Yorkshire

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:52:52 -0700

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Bretton Hall Wakefield Yorkshire

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:02:02 -0700

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