Postcards Around the World: United Kingdom

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2013-12-31

Tower Bridge, London, England - United Kingdom

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"Tower Bridge (built 1886–1894) is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London which crosses the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name, and has become an iconic symbol of London.

The bridge consists of two towers tied together at the upper level by means of two horizontal walkways, designed to withstand the horizontal forces exerted by the suspended sections of the bridge on the landward sides of the towers. The vertical component of the forces in the suspended sections and the vertical reactions of the two walkways are carried by the two robust towers. The bascule pivots and operating machinery are housed in the base of each tower. The bridge's present colour scheme dates from 1977, when it was painted red, white and blue for Queen Elizabeth II's silver jubilee. Originally it was painted a mid greenish-blue colour." In: Wikipedia

2013-12-24

Christmas Postcards (I)

Now time for some Christmas postcards :) All on this post are written and given in hand.

2013-08-31

City of Bath, England - United Kingdom (UNESCO WHS)

UNESCO#428;© Photo: Jane, Koji Sakai

The Roman Bath

UNESCO#428; © Photo: Jane, Koji Sakai

Pulteney Bridge

UNESCO#428; © Photo: Jane, Koji Sakai

From top: The Royal Crescent, Lansdown Crescent, Norfolk Crescent and Camden Crescent.

All cards were sent by Mónica Castro with a matching stamp on each.

"Founded by the Romans as a thermal spa, Bath became an important centre of the wool industry in the Middle Ages. In the 18th century, under George III, it developed into an elegant town with neoclassical Palladian buildings, which blend harmoniously with the Roman baths." In: UNESCO

2013-07-30

Maritime Greenwich, England - United Kingdom (UNESCO WHS)

UNESCO#795; © Photos: Colin Nutt

Unused, sent by "joana122"

It shows: Canary Wharf viewed from Greenwich Park; The Royal Observatory; The Old Royal Naval College; Greenwich Park.

"The ensemble of buildings at Greenwich, an outlying district of London, and the park in which they are set, symbolize English artistic and scientific endeavour in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Queen's House (by Inigo Jones) was the first Palladian building in England, while the complex that was until recently the Royal Naval College was designed by Christopher Wren. The park, laid out on the basis of an original design by André Le Nôtre, contains the Old Royal Observatory, the work of Wren and the scientist Robert Hooke." In: UNESCO

2013-07-18

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland - United Kingdom (UNESCO WHS)

UNESCO #728; © Photo: Ian Mills

Sent by "joana122"

UNESCO #728; © Photo: Colin Baxter

"Edinburgh has been the Scottish capital since the 15th century. It has two distinct areas: the Old Town, dominated by a medieval fortress; and the neoclassical New Town, whose development from the 18th century onwards had a far-reaching influence on European urban planning. The harmonious juxtaposition of these two contrasting historic areas, each with many important buildings, is what gives the city its unique character." In: UNESCO

2013-07-12

Harrods Hampers and Gifts 2010 - United Kingdom

This card has a few years... It was sent directly from the Harrolds Company before the Christmas time of 2010.

2013-06-20

Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-Upon-Avon - United Kingdom

Sent by "Kilona"

"Discover where the young William Shakespeare courted his future bride Anne Hathaway at her picturesque family home.

Enjoy beautiful gardens in Stratford. Anne Hathaway's Cottage is a thatched farmhouse with stunning grounds and gardens, which overflow with beautiful blooms, and traditional shrubs.The cottage is in Shottery, a hamlet within the parish of Stratford-upon-Avon. It is just over one mile from the town centre but can be accessed via a pleasant, well sign-posted footpath." In: Shakespeare.org

2013-06-06

The Radcliffe Square, Oxford - United Kingdom (Postcrossing Meeting in Oxford)

Sent by "dollart" from the Postcrossing Meeting in Oxford, 04/05/2013

Clockwise from the bottom: The University of church of St Mary The Virgin, Brasenose College, The Sheldonian Theatre, The Bodleian Library, and All Souls.

"Radcliffe Square is a square in central Oxford, England. It is surrounded by historic Oxford University and college buildings. The square is cobbled, laid to grass surrounded by railings in the centre, and is pedestrianised except for access.

The square is named after John Radcliffe, a student of the university who became doctor to the King, made a large fortune, and left a significant legacy to the University and his college (University College), which is nearby in the High Street to the south." In: Wikipedia

2013-04-05

The British Museum, London - United Kingdom

"The British Museum is a museum in London dedicated to human history and culture. Its permanent collection, numbering some eight million works, is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence and originates from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present." In: Wikipedia

Sent by Mónica Castro

Photos of:

Hunting in the Marshes, c. 1350 BC

Gilded Mummy Mask, late 1st century BC-early 1st century AD

Bronze Figure of a Seated Cat, after 600 BC

The Rosetta Stone, c. 196 BC

2013-03-26

London 2012 Olympics & Paralympics - United Kingdom

"The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and commonly known as London 2012, was a major international multi-sport event celebrated in the tradition of the Olympic Games, as governed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). It took place in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. The first event, the group stage in women's football, began two days earlier, on 25 July at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. More than 10,000 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated." In: Wikipedia

Sent by Mónica Castro

"The 2012 Summer Paralympics, the fourteenth Summer Paralympic Games, and also more generally known as the London 2012 Paralympic Games, was a major international multi-sport event for the disabled governed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), that took place in London, United Kingdom, from 29 August to 9 September. These Paralympics were one of the largest multi-sport events ever to held in the United Kingdom after the 2012 Summer Olympics, and were the largest Paralympics ever: 4,302 athletes from 164 National Paralympic Committees participated." In: Wikipedia

Sent by Fernanda Castro

2013-02-13

GB-228124 - Kingfisher

GB-228124 sent by "acornishmaidinzelah"

British Birds (Kingfisher)

Reproduced from a stamp designed by Michael Warren and issued by the Post Office on the 16 January 1980

2013-02-10

Giant's Causeway - Nothern Ireland (UNESCO)

Unused.

"The Giant's Causeway lies at the foot of the basalt cliffs along the sea coast on the edge of the Antrim plateau in Northern Ireland. It is made up of some 40,000 massive black basalt columns sticking out of the sea. The dramatic sight has inspired legends of giants striding over the sea to Scotland. Geological studies of these formations over the last 300 years have greatly contributed to the development of the earth sciences, and show that this striking landscape was caused by volcanic activity during the Tertiary, some 50–60 million years ago." In: UNESCO

2013-01-23

Natural History Museum, London - United Kingdom

Sent by Mónica Castro

Clockwise from top left: Diplodocus skeleton, Dromaeosaurus, view of the Museum, Triceratops skull, Raphus cucullatus, dodo.

"The Natural History Museum is one of three large museums on Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, England (the others are the Science Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum). Its main frontage is on Cromwell Road. The museum is an exempt charity, and a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Although commonly referred to as the Natural History Museum, it was officially known as British Museum (Natural History) until 1992, despite legal separation from the British Museum in 1963.

The museum is home to life and earth science specimens comprising some 70 million items within five main collections: Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Palaeontology and Zoology. The museum is a world-renowned centre of research, specialising in taxonomy, identification and conservation. Given the age of the institution, many of the collections have great historical as well as scientific value, such as specimens collected by Darwin. The Natural History Museum Library contains extensive books, journals, manuscripts, and artwork collections linked to the work and research of the scientific departments. Access to the library is by appointment only." In: Wikipedia

2013-01-14

Sights of London - United Kingdom

Lambert Souvenirs

Sent by Mónica Castro

2013-01-12

Dog - United Kingdom

Sent by Mónica Castro

2013-01-01

Christmas postcards 2012 (IV)

"Happy Holidays", sent by "martinha"

Chickens in Elvas, sent by "geminiscp"

Small falls in Fragas de São Simão, Figueiró dos Vinhos, sent by "Blicas Blocas"

"We wish you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year", sent from UK by Mónica Castro

"Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year", sent from Netherlands by Astrid

2012-11-13

"Veggie wins" (II), Tibits restaurant ad card - United Kingdom

A few months ago, I made a post about Tidbits Restaurant in London with one advertise card. Now I have the entire collection inspired by the Olympics!

Sent by Mónica Castro

An advertise card of Tibits Restaurant in London

Information on the card: "Everybody loves food. But only the very finest, delicious, healthy food can really love you back. An here at Tibits, that's what we do best. Tibits is a family business, founded by three brothers and Hiltl, the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Europe, since 1898 (Guinness World Records Book)."

2012-11-08

"Been there, done that!" - United Kingdom

Sent by Mónica Castro

A checklist with the places to see and the think to do in England! Send a postcard is included for sure!

2012-09-18

Piccadilly Circus in London - United Kingdom

Sent by Mónica Castro

"Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster, built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with the major shopping street of Piccadilly. In this context, a circus, from the Latin word meaning "circle", is a round open space at a street junction.

Piccadilly now links directly to the theatres on Shaftesbury Avenue, as well as the Haymarket, Coventry Street (onwards to Leicester Square), and Glasshouse Street. The Circus is close to major shopping and entertainment areas in the West End. Its status as a major traffic intersection has made Piccadilly Circus a busy meeting place and a tourist attraction in its own right. The Circus is particularly known for its video display and neon signs mounted on the corner building on the northern side, as well as the Shaftesbury memorial fountain and statue of an archer popularly known as Eros (sometimes called The Angel of Christian Charity, but intended to be Anteros). It is surrounded by several noted buildings, including the London Pavilion and Criterion Theatre. Directly underneath the plaza is Piccadilly Circus tube station, part of the London Underground system." In: Wikipedia

2012-09-08

"Veggie wins", Tibits restaurant ad card - United Kingdom

Sent by Mónica Castro

An advertise card of Tibits Restaurant in London