The Urban Image Thread
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Panolyman
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I'm not sure whether you could exactly call the small town of Hay-on-Wye urban, as it's located in a fairly rural setting, but hey ( 
) here goes. It's generally accepted as the "book capital of the world" and (ex-Covid) holds the internationally famous Hay Literary Festival.
It all kicked off by Richard Booth in the 1970's when he opened his first bookshop in the old fire station and then bought the old cinema to expand his operation. He later declared himself "King of Hay" and generated much publicity declaring his horse as Prime Minister. His name lives on at one of the town's bookshops.
Over the years, lots more shops opened and there are still many in the town in various buildings, including this open-air one located within the castle grounds.
Some are more trendy.
While others were selling rather more retro fare.
This shop was selling mugs, though you'd have to be a literary expert and knowledgeable about Welsh place names to appreciate them fully.
One of the town's favourite watering-holes is normally this hotel, celebrating the life of the Reverend Francis Kilvert, known for his diaries.
But as the hotel was still closed (due to Covid restrictions) the biggest queues were forming outside here.
) here goes. It's generally accepted as the "book capital of the world" and (ex-Covid) holds the internationally famous Hay Literary Festival.
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It all kicked off by Richard Booth in the 1970's when he opened his first bookshop in the old fire station and then bought the old cinema to expand his operation. He later declared himself "King of Hay" and generated much publicity declaring his horse as Prime Minister. His name lives on at one of the town's bookshops.
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Over the years, lots more shops opened and there are still many in the town in various buildings, including this open-air one located within the castle grounds.
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Some are more trendy.
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While others were selling rather more retro fare.
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This shop was selling mugs, though you'd have to be a literary expert and knowledgeable about Welsh place names to appreciate them fully.
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One of the town's favourite watering-holes is normally this hotel, celebrating the life of the Reverend Francis Kilvert, known for his diaries.
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But as the hotel was still closed (due to Covid restrictions) the biggest queues were forming outside here.
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Ping Pong? by Andrew Priest, on Flickr
One of several recreational opportunities that were part of the Kings Square, Fremantle experience in 2016.
Will they remain post the redevelopment of Kings Square?
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Breathe Breathe by Andrew Priest, on Flickr
Exploring the shapes and angles of the heritage listed (City of Fremantle) Fremantle TAFE in Beaconsfield, Western Australia. The TAFE was built in 1968.
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Absolutely nailed the color of the sky! Really looks perfect, well done
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Thanks. Went out with another image in mind, came back with this one as well and I'm extremely happy with how both turned out... plus I got to see some goslings and baby moorhens!Absolutely nailed the color of the sky! Really looks perfect, well done
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Square de la Tour-Saint-Jacques - PARIS-2018-44 by Andrew Priest, on Flickr
Wikipedia reports that Saint-Jacques Tower is a monument located in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France, on Rue de Rivoli at Rue Nicolas Flamel.
This 52-metre (171 ft) Flamboyant Gothic tower is all that remains of the former 16th-century Church of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie ("Saint James of the butchers"), which was demolished in 1797, during the French Revolution, leaving only the tower. What remains of the destroyed church of St. Jacques La Boucherie is now considered a national historic landmark.
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Twin Vents by Andrew Priest, on Flickr
Exploring the shapes and angles of the heritage-listed (City of Fremantle) Fremantle TAFE in Beaconsfield, Western Australia. The TAFE was built in 1968.
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Pirate Freo 88FM by Andrew Priest, on Flickr
Exploring the quirky and interesting in Fremantle circ 2016.
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Lines and Angles by Andrew Priest, on Flickr
Exploring the shapes and angles of the heritage-listed (City of Fremantle) Fremantle TAFE in Beaconsfield, Western Australia. The TAFE was built in 1968.
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Sam by Andrew Priest, on Flickr
Exploring the quirky and interesting in Fremantle circ 2016.
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