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23 - CONCORDE When Concorde entered regular airline service in1976 it represented a feat of revolutionary technology. Capable of crossing the Atlantic and back again before a 747 has made the journey in one direction. She was and still is, the envy of the world. Cotswold - Gillian Oliver |
24 - THE HUMBER BRIDGE The picture depicts the Humber Bridge as seen from the north bank. Crossing the river Humber, it is a suspension bridge type and is over 1mile long. Building work was started in 1972 and it was opened to traffic in 1981. It was developed out of a design used for the Severn Bridge near Bristol and has a design life span of 120 years. The shield is the symbol of Humberside, from which the Humberside Marquetry Group takes its name. Humberside - H Hornsey |
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25 - FIRE-FIGHTERS "IT'S A GOER !" The expression "It's a Goer" fills fire-fighters with excitement, as it must have done as the crews approached Windsor Castle. Centre right shows a 1956 Dennis Pump Escape. Left - shows a horse drawn steamer at the gallop. Bottom - shows a manual pump and a finely dressed insurance fireman. Chelmsford - Ray Kirkham |
26 - PALACE OF WESTMINSTER The Hall was built in 1099 by William Rufus, son of William the Conqueror; the Westminster Clock Tower, famous for its hour bell known as "Big Ben", completed the new Houses Of Parliament rebuilt in 1858. Oliver Cromwell was in power during the 17th century during the Civil War between Parliament and the Crown. Chelmsford - Gail Munden |
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27 - CAERNARFON CASTLE Caernarfon is the most famous and perhaps the most impressive castle in Wales, which is what its builder, King Edward I intended. Immensely strong this medieval fortress took nearly 50 years to construct, 1283 - 1330. It created a sea girt godsend to artists and the perfect setting for the Investiture of the Princes of Wales in 1911 and 1969. West Wales |
28 - THE ASCENT OF EVEREST The highest mountain in the world borders on Tibet and Nepal was climbed on May 29th 1953 by Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tensing Norgay who formed part of a British climbing expedition. News of the successful climb was announced to the world on June 2nd 1953, the day of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. West Wales - Chris Chadwick |
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29 - IRON BRIDGE The Iron Bridge spans the River Severn at Coalbrookdale and symbolises the cradle of the Industrial Revolution. The Bridge was constructed in cast iron in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. It was designed by Thomas Pritchard who was a joiner turned architect, hence the use of joinery techniques in its construction. West Wales - Hefen Salisbury |
30 - THE RED HOUSE The Red House is one of the jewels in Bexley's historic crown. Built in 1859 by Philip Webb for William Morris and his new wife Jane, the house is in Red House Lane, Bexleyheath, and has been lovingly restored by its present owners, Ted and Doris Hollamby. The house is decorated with specially made wallpaper to Morris's own designs and with the pieces of furniture which Mr. Hollamby feels that Morris might have chosen. Bexley - D Arrighi |
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31 - HALL PLACE The earlier part of the house dates from 1540 and was built for Sir John Champneis, a Lord Mayor of London. The house was substantially added to in 1650 by Sir Robert Austen, and completed in 1653. Hall Place is now partially open to the public, including the magnificent Great Hall. It has been a School, American Army communications centre and a Library, as well as a family house. Bexley - George Weaver |
32 - THE RIBBLE VALLEY VIADUCT The Ribble Valley Viaduct lies on the Leeds, Skipton, Carlisle Railway between Horton in Ribblesdale and Ribblehead where the line rises 200 feet in 5 miles. The Viaduct is 440 yards long, 104 feet high and has 24 arches. The building work was completed in 1876 having taken 6 years to complete at the cost of £3.5 million. Mosterton - J Lutey |
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33 - THE COBB AT LYME REGIS Lyme Regis is a popular resort on the south coast and 'The Cobb', which forms the harbour, is one of the main features. The Cobb was originally built in the year 1300 to provide shelter for the thriving fishing fleet. One of the favourite things people do when visiting Lyme Regis is to walk on the Cobb whatever the weather. When a "Sou' wester" is blowing this can be a soaking experience. Mosterton - John White |
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