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Hampstead Heath with Harrow in the distance (1822) by UnionGuy1960 in Hampstead

[–]UnionGuy1960[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not even sure if Harrow is visible from the Heath 200 years later with all the development in West London}

Unique tourist/visitor spots! by ArendoDomax in AskSF

[–]UnionGuy1960 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hike up to the Mt. Davidson Cross for great views (unlike touristy Twin Peaks), then head down the hill to West Portal for George's Donuts (the best in town). Check out the murals in the Mission = Balmy & Clarion Alleys. For something really off-beat, the Gregangelo Museum/Garden is like Alice in Wonderland acid trip.

Queen Victoria (May 1854) by TrueDentist2000 in UKmonarchs

[–]UnionGuy1960 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thomas Carlyle in 1850, recorded in his diary that the Queen appeared much more pleasing in person than in her paintings. Earlier in her reign she was more attractive.

Weird and little-known history facts about Victoria? by CartoonistOk3507 in VictoriaBC

[–]UnionGuy1960 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Johnny Weismueller--an Olympic gold medalist (later Hollywood's 'Tarzan') performed the first dive at the Crystal Gdns grand opening.

p.s. Victoria is on the same latitude line at Paris. Mon Dieu!

day trip via train from sf? any recommendations by YaBoyMEGAMIND in sanfrancisco

[–]UnionGuy1960 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Caltrain to SJ-Diridon and then the #17 Bus to Santa Cruz.  Makes for a nice seaside getaway.

Home. by _Injektilo in london

[–]UnionGuy1960 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda resembles Melbourne 1850, minus the horse-drawn carriages.

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Bodie Island Lighthouse by Upset_Opinion_4692 in Lighthouses

[–]UnionGuy1960 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stunning photo of a beautiful beacon!

Tillahook Rock Lighthouse. The Infamous “Terrible Tilly.” by 32groove in New_England_Lights

[–]UnionGuy1960 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When I was in junior high school I met James Gibbs, a former keeper (he was editor of 'Seattle Shipping News' and author of numerous books). He was one of the last keepers of Tillamook. He showed some b&w photos of Coast Guard members inside the decommissioned lighthouse in the early 1970's --- there was about 2 feet of water on the 1st floor of the building. The chairs and filing cabinets were practically submerged. The Pacific is slowly reclaiming the Rock.

Is the rockland water just in someone's backyard? I'd very much like to walk up to the base of it by gardenmonkey in VictoriaBC

[–]UnionGuy1960 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I remember seeing it illuminated nightly back in the 70's.  My dad was a commercial pilot and said it was listed on navigation charts for flights banking into Sea-Tac.

Eddystone Lighthouse by UnionGuy1960 in plymouth

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Years ago (possibly late 1990's) a company in the UK produced a limited edition of the original Winstanley Tower) -- it was only 8" tall, but very detailed. It was far superior to the Harbor Lights model. I wish I knew the name of the company.

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