Thousand Socks
Description: Lots to Photograph on this Ride Number of views as of 19th March 2018 = 1850. Another vintage tin plate sign, this one advertising Kodak film. Pictured on the North Norfolk Line, Norfolk, England. Date: 12th August 2010. Click here to view my signs collection. Available as a T-shirt and other great clothing designs:
Description: The Pagoda at Kew Number of views as of 22nd May 2019 = 2810. The famous pagoda at Kew Gardens (London, England) stands (163 feet) high and was completed in 1762. At that time, it was the tallest reconstruction of a Chinese building in Europe. Kew's Pagoda dares to be different, in that purists apparently argue that pagodas should always have an odd number of floors. This one has ten. Each successive, octagonal floor from the first to the topmost is1 foot (30 cm) less in diameter and height than the preceding one. The original building was very colourful; the roofs being covered with varnished iron plates, with a dragon on each corner. There were 80 dragons in all, each carved from wood and gilded with real gold. The iron plates were la...
Description: Senbazuru – An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by the gods. Some stories believe you are granted happiness and eternal good luck, instead of just one wish, such as long life or recovery from illness or injury. This makes them popular gifts for special friends and family.
Description: 101 Not Out Number of views as of 23rd September 2018 = 1130. A Wallis & Steevens Traction Engine, 'Vectis', built in 1909 at the firm's Basingstoke works for delivery to a customer on the Isle of Wight. Vectis is pictured here in the parade ring at the Bournemouth & Poole Preservation Club’s annual Steam & Vehicle Show at Canford Park Arena, Poole, Dorset, England Date: 20th June 2010. Click here to see my Cars & Commercials gallery.
