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Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,Warrington,snowy,village,Grappenhall,Cheshire,Anglican church,snow,January,British heritage,royal history,monarchy,Queen Elizabeth II legacy,national remembrance,public memorial,commemoration,British culture,English village life,traditional England,community identity,local history,civic pride,winter scene,seasonal weather,snow scene,climate and weather,church and state,religion and monarchy,social history,church notice board,church information sign,village church,red signboard,winter frost,cold weather,blue sky,snow covered wall,memorial plaques
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3DGE75M - The sign for St Wilfrid's Parish Church in the village of Grappenhall near Warrington, Cheshire, is shown during a cold winter period in January with snow settled on the surrounding wall and ground. The red church notice board, displaying service information and parish details, stands prominently against clear blue skies, while frost and snow emphasise the seasonal conditions. In the foreground, memorial plaques commemorate the Diamond Jubilee in 2012 and the Platinum Jubilee in 2022 of Queen Elizabeth II, linking the church and village directly to national moments of royal celebration and remembrance.
St Wilfrid's Church is an Anglican parish church with deep historical roots in the village, and the presence of jubilee memorials reflects the long-standing connection between the Church of England, the British monarchy and local communities. The image captures a moment where religion, monarchy and village identity intersect, with the winter setting adding a sense of stillness, reflection and continuity. The absence of people allows the focus to rest on the symbols of heritage and commemoration rather than daily activity.
Beyond its local significance, the photograph lends itself to wider editorial use in stories about British royal history, public remembrance, community memorials and the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. It also works as a visual representation of traditional English village life, seasonal change and the role of parish churches as custodians of local and national history. The winter snow and clear light enhance its suitability for heritage publications, educational material, calendars and broader cultural features exploring identity, memory and continuity in Britain.
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,history,heritage,Holyrood Palace,Edinburgh,Scotland,royal residence,historic building,sandstone building,blue sky,British heritage,Scottish history,royal history,monarchy,King Charles III,Queen Elizabeth II legacy,cultural heritage,national identity,historic Britain,royal collection,art and culture,museum and gallery,travel Scotland,UK tourism,architecture and history,ceremonial state,tradition and continuity,editorial background,calendar image,Scottish heritage,royal art gallery,palace architecture,historic palace,Edinburgh landmark,Old Town Edinburgh,ceremonial building,British royal family,tourism Scotland
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3DGE73C - The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, is shown under clear blue skies, revealing the scale and architectural detail of the historic royal complex. The gallery forms part of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, and sits at the end of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile. Built in warm-toned stone, the structure combines defensive elements, classical proportions and later architectural additions, reflecting centuries of royal occupation and ceremonial use.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse has long been associated with Scottish and British history, serving as a residence for monarchs including Mary, Queen of Scots, and continuing today as a venue for state occasions and royal events. The King's Gallery houses exhibitions from the Royal Collection, linking the site not only to monarchy and governance but also to art, culture and national heritage. The clear light and uncluttered foreground emphasise the solidity and grandeur of the building, while the absence of people allows the focus to remain on architecture and symbolism rather than activity.
Beyond its immediate subject, the image lends itself to a wide range of editorial and commercial uses, including travel features on Edinburgh and Scotland, educational material on royal history, cultural heritage publications, and broader storytelling around monarchy, tradition and continuity in the United Kingdom. The calm setting and balanced composition also make it suitable for calendar use and as a background image illustrating British and Scottish identity, historic architecture and the enduring presence of royal institutions within modern society.
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,England,UK,Cheshire,church building,coronation bunting,British monarchy,religious building,village landmark,III,coronation,celebrations,GB,coronation decorations,red white blue bunting,Union Jack bunting,God Save the King sign,church noticeboard,Sunday worship,local community,village church,Christian worship,Protestant church,religious signage,civic celebration,national event,street scene,suburban village,faith community,British traditions,documentary photography,traditional,scene,sunny,summer
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2RADRTD - Grappenhall Independent Methodist Church on Church Lane in the village of Grappenhall, near Warrington in Cheshire, is shown decorated with red, white and blue bunting to mark the coronation of King Charles III. The bunting lines the church railings and grounds, reflecting how local faith communities took part in nationwide celebrations surrounding the coronation.
The church noticeboard displays service information alongside a God Save the King message, linking religious worship with a major moment of national significance. The scene illustrates the role of village churches as both places of worship and focal points for community life during civic and ceremonial events.
Photographed in natural daylight, the image documents everyday expressions of national celebration within an English village setting. It provides visual context for themes of monarchy, religion, community identity and traditional public observance during the coronation period in the United Kingdom.
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,England,UK,British,English,Houses of Parliament,UK Parliament,London landmark,British politics,historic architecture,Gothic Revival,London skyline,Elizabeth Tower,Big Ben,Victoria Tower,Westminster Palace,Thames riverside,central London,government buildings,constitutional monarchy,tourism London,bridge over river,blue sky clouds,daytime,travel photography,documentary photography,editorial image,UK heritage,voting,history,heritage,architecture,union,flag,flying,flags,Nigel Farage,Reform
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R55J7R - This image shows the Palace of Westminster, home to the UK Parliament, viewed from the River Thames in central London. The Gothic Revival complex dominates the skyline, with the Elizabeth Tower and the Victoria Tower rising above the riverside trees.
In the foreground, Lambeth Bridge spans the Thames, providing a strong visual lead-in across the river toward Westminster. The bridge connects the City of Westminster with Lambeth on the south bank and is a key transport crossing in this part of London.
The Palace of Westminster is one of the most recognisable symbols of British democracy and governance. Originally rebuilt in the 19th century after a catastrophic fire, it now serves as the meeting place for the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Its riverside setting reinforces the historic relationship between the Thames and the development of London as a political and administrative centre.
Photographed in daylight under a blue sky with scattered clouds, the image combines heritage architecture, river transport, and urban infrastructure. It is well suited to editorial use covering British politics, government institutions, London landmarks, heritage tourism, constitutional history, and the River Thames as a defining feature of the capital.
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,terminal,England,UK,airport,transport,M90 1QX,infrastructure,airports,A,Royal,Celebration,coronation,150g,for,at,?11.99,shop,store,dutyfree,20% off,heirloom,Shortbread Tin,of,souvenir,150grams,English,monarchy,Scotland,grams,potential,gift,special-edition,Royal Deeside,King Charles III,tourist,butter,collectors
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2PYBH6K -
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,150g,150,grams,expensive,rip,off,UK,England,Scotland,Charles,III,tins,monarchy,airport,duty,free,duty-free,English,all,butter,all-butter,150grams,really,tourist,souvenir,souvenirs,King Charles III,of,biscuits,Royal Deeside,Shortbread Tin,special-edition,collectors,heirloom,potential,gift,store
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2PYKTD7 -
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,fly,flying,WA4,35,London Road,Stockton Heath,Warrington,Cheshire,England,UK,WA4 6SG,shop,front,outside,exterior,jack,flag,flying above,butchers,butcher,retail,store,flies,royal,crest,monarchy,family,cost,support,for,relevance,out of touch,in touch
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R0MKRN -
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Keywords: cast iron,post box,ER VII,red post box,postal system,GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,York,Yorkshire,VII,royal,posting,box,historic street furniture,British,consignia,England,UK,English,letter box,Victorian era legacy,Edwardian era,monarchy,British history,public infrastructure,civic design,street detail,close up,texture,red paint,sunlight,autumn leaves,heritage conservation,UK streetscape,traditional design,postal heritage,England travel
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R59WTA - This close-up photograph shows the cast iron royal cipher of King Edward VII, marked ER VII, set into a traditional red Royal Mail pillar post box in the historic city of York, North Yorkshire. The crowned monogram, introduced during Edward VII's reign from 1901 to 1910, clearly identifies the post box as Edwardian in origin, representing a relatively short but distinctive period in British postal history.
The raised lettering and crown emblem are crisply defined in the cast iron surface, finished in the familiar pillar-box red paint that has become a visual shorthand for the British postal system worldwide. The texture of the metal and the subtle highlights from low autumn sunlight emphasise the durability and craftsmanship of early twentieth-century civic street furniture. Fallen leaves in the background suggest the photograph was taken in autumn, reinforcing the warm tones of the red paintwork.
Edward VII post boxes are less common than those bearing the earlier Victorian VR cipher or later GR and EIIR marks, making them of particular interest to historians, collectors, and enthusiasts of British postal heritage. Many remain in daily use, especially in historic cities such as York, where layers of Roman, medieval, Georgian, and Victorian history coexist within the modern streetscape.
Images such as this are frequently used to illustrate British history, monarchy, heritage conservation, traditional design, and the continuity of public services in the United Kingdom. The Edward VII cipher serves not only as a functional marker but also as a quiet reminder of the Edwardian era and the enduring presence of the Royal Mail within everyday British life.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R59WTE - This close-up photograph shows the cast iron royal cipher of King Edward VII, marked ER VII, set into a traditional red Royal Mail pillar post box in the historic city of York, North Yorkshire. The crowned monogram, introduced during Edward VII's reign from 1901 to 1910, clearly identifies the post box as Edwardian in origin, representing a relatively short but distinctive period in British postal history.
The raised lettering and crown emblem are crisply defined in the cast iron surface, finished in the familiar pillar-box red paint that has become a visual shorthand for the British postal system worldwide. The texture of the metal and the subtle highlights from low autumn sunlight emphasise the durability and craftsmanship of early twentieth-century civic street furniture. Fallen leaves in the background suggest the photograph was taken in autumn, reinforcing the warm tones of the red paintwork.
Edward VII post boxes are less common than those bearing the earlier Victorian VR cipher or later GR and EIIR marks, making them of particular interest to historians, collectors, and enthusiasts of British postal heritage. Many remain in daily use, especially in historic cities such as York, where layers of Roman, medieval, Georgian, and Victorian history coexist within the modern streetscape.
Images such as this are frequently used to illustrate British history, monarchy, heritage conservation, traditional design, and the continuity of public services in the United Kingdom. The Edward VII cipher serves not only as a functional marker but also as a quiet reminder of the Edwardian era and the enduring presence of the Royal Mail within everyday British life.
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Yorkshire,Micklegate House plaque,English Civil War,building,house,heritage,historic,Micklegate House,commemorative,plaques,plaque,building history,markings,marker,built 1759,eighteenth century building,John Bourchier 1710""?1759,regicide ancestry,execution of King Charles I,Stuart history,English monarchy,civil war legacy,brick wall plaque,heritage signage,conservation area,historic street Micklegate,York city history,architectural detail,cultural heritage,documentary,photography,editorial image,tourism,tourists,history
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R59WXB - This image shows a commemorative plaque mounted on the exterior brick wall of Micklegate House, located on Micklegate in the historic city of York. The plaque states that the building was constructed for John Bourchier (1710?1759) and records that his ancestor, Sir John Bourchier, was one of the signatories to the warrant for the execution of King Charles I in 1649.
The inscription directly links the building to the legacy of the English Civil War and one of the most significant moments in British constitutional history, when Charles I was tried and executed following conflict between the monarchy and Parliament. Sir John Bourchier was among those who authorised the regicide, an act that profoundly shaped the future of the English state.
Micklegate itself is one of York's most historic streets, serving for centuries as the principal ceremonial route into the city. Buildings along the street reflect York's layered political, religious, and social history, and plaques such as this play an important role in interpreting that past for residents and visitors.
Photographed close-up to show the plaque text and brickwork clearly, the image provides a strong documentary record of heritage interpretation, civil war memory, and urban historical storytelling. It is well suited for editorial use covering British history, historic buildings, commemorative plaques, monarchy and regicide, and the historic streets of York.
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,North Yorkshire,Yorkshire,England,UK,Filey,coast,coastal,blue,red,white,and,& blue,24,Belle Vue St,YO14 9HY,true,building,architecture,terrace,block,flag,flags,union,union jack,patriotic,patriot,British,Great Britain,Con club,entertainment,club,clubs,royalist,monarchist,monarchism
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2RD23Y6 -
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K1Y84T - A Royal Warrant of Appointment is granted as a mark of recognition to people or companies who have regularly supplied goods or services to HM The Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh or HRH The Prince of Wales or their Households
The Monarch decides who may grant Royal Warrants. These are known as the Grantors. Today HM The Queen and HRH The Prince of Wales grant Royal Warrants. Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh were also grantors of Warrants.
There are currently over 800 Royal Warrant holders. They represent a huge cross-section of trade and industry, from individual craftspeople to global multi-nationals, ranging from dry cleaners to fishmongers, and from agricultural machinery to computer software. There is no requirement for the company concerned to be British owned or UK-based. Warrant-holding firms do not provide their goods or services for free to the Royal Households, and all transactions are conducted on a strictly commercial basis.
A Royal Warrant is initially granted for up to five years to a named individual at a company, known as the Grantee. An official Royal Warrant Display Document is sent to the Grantee which provides evidence of the authority to use the Royal Arms.
The grant of a Royal Warrant gives a Warrant Holder nothing more than a right to display the Royal Arms and they are not entitled to claim or imply any exclusivity of supply. When a company displays the Royal Arms in relation to their business, the Coat of Arms must always be accompanied by the Legend. This Legend provides the details of which Member of the Royal Family has granted the Royal Warrant, the company name, the nature of the goods or services provided to them and the head office address of the company.
The Lord Chamberlain's Rules govern how the Royal Warrant may be displayed on a company's products, stationery, advertisements and other printed material, in their premises and on delivery vehicles.
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,England,UK,The Beatles,Penny Lane,pennylane,service,respect,for,monarch,buses,Liverpool,tribute,the,queen,queens,death,died,to,Merseyside,L15,in,loving,memory,crown,remember,StageCoachBus,double decker,double deck,Liverpools,public transport,arrived,arriving,arrives,stop,Smithdown Road
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K0GF9D -
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Keywords: HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,GoTonySmith,queens,stamps,head,of,the,colonial,UK,death,passing,colonies,colony,monarchy,monarch,oppression,repression,exploitation,Australia,Jamaica,New Zealand,countries,united,kingdom,history,historic,postage,collection,Hong Kong,crown,dependency,realm,United Kingdom,GB,Cyprus,Malaya,Malaysia,HongKong,Betty
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K01H1Y - The number of states headed by Queen Elizabeth II varied during her 70 years on the throne, altogether seeing her as sovereign of a total of 32 independent countries during this period. In her capacity as Queen of the United Kingdom (including the British overseas territories), she was also monarch of three Crown Dependencies?the Channel Island of Guernsey and Jersey (as the Duke of Normandy), and the Isle of Man (as the Lord of Mann)?and, in her capacity as Queen of New Zealand, she was monarch of two associated states?the Cook Islands and Niue?after they acquired this status in 1965 and 1974, respectively.
Two situations in two countries differ from the others. The government of the unrecognised state of Rhodesia proclaimed its allegiance to Elizabeth II as Queen of Rhodesia from 1965 to 1970. However, she did not accept either the role or the title and it was not accepted or recognised by any other state. Fiji became a republic through a military coup in 1987, after which its Great Council of Chiefs continued to recognise Elizabeth II as queen, or Paramount Chief of Fiji, until the council's de-establishment on 14 March 2012. However, this was only a ceremonial title, with no role in government at all
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Keywords: HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,GoTonySmith,queen,queens,stamp,stamps,head,of,the,colonial,UK,Elizabeth,II,death,passing,colonies,colony,monarch,oppression,exploitation,Australia,Jamaica,countries,united,kingdom,history,historic,postage,collection,Hong Kong,crown,dependency,realm,funeral,coronation,old,post-war,Betty
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K01H25 - The number of states headed by Queen Elizabeth II varied during her 70 years on the throne, altogether seeing her as sovereign of a total of 32 independent countries during this period. In her capacity as Queen of the United Kingdom (including the British overseas territories), she was also monarch of three Crown Dependencies?the Channel Island of Guernsey and Jersey (as the Duke of Normandy), and the Isle of Man (as the Lord of Mann)?and, in her capacity as Queen of New Zealand, she was monarch of two associated states?the Cook Islands and Niue?after they acquired this status in 1965 and 1974, respectively.
Two situations in two countries differ from the others. The government of the unrecognised state of Rhodesia proclaimed its allegiance to Elizabeth II as Queen of Rhodesia from 1965 to 1970. However, she did not accept either the role or the title and it was not accepted or recognised by any other state. Fiji became a republic through a military coup in 1987, after which its Great Council of Chiefs continued to recognise Elizabeth II as queen, or Paramount Chief of Fiji, until the council's de-establishment on 14 March 2012. However, this was only a ceremonial title, with no role in government at all
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Keywords: HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,GoTonySmith,queen,queens,stamp,stamps,head,of,the,colonial,UK,Elizabeth,II,death,passing,colonies,colony,monarchy,monarch,oppression,repression,exploitation,Australia,Jamaica,New Zealand,countries,united,kingdom,historic,postage,collection,Hong Kong,crown,dependency,realm,nation,died,island
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K01H27 - The number of states headed by Queen Elizabeth II varied during her 70 years on the throne, altogether seeing her as sovereign of a total of 32 independent countries during this period. In her capacity as Queen of the United Kingdom (including the British overseas territories), she was also monarch of three Crown Dependencies?the Channel Island of Guernsey and Jersey (as the Duke of Normandy), and the Isle of Man (as the Lord of Mann)?and, in her capacity as Queen of New Zealand, she was monarch of two associated states?the Cook Islands and Niue?after they acquired this status in 1965 and 1974, respectively.
Two situations in two countries differ from the others. The government of the unrecognised state of Rhodesia proclaimed its allegiance to Elizabeth II as Queen of Rhodesia from 1965 to 1970. However, she did not accept either the role or the title and it was not accepted or recognised by any other state. Fiji became a republic through a military coup in 1987, after which its Great Council of Chiefs continued to recognise Elizabeth II as queen, or Paramount Chief of Fiji, until the council's de-establishment on 14 March 2012. However, this was only a ceremonial title, with no role in government at all
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K01H2F - The number of states headed by Queen Elizabeth II varied during her 70 years on the throne, altogether seeing her as sovereign of a total of 32 independent countries during this period. In her capacity as Queen of the United Kingdom (including the British overseas territories), she was also monarch of three Crown Dependencies?the Channel Island of Guernsey and Jersey (as the Duke of Normandy), and the Isle of Man (as the Lord of Mann)?and, in her capacity as Queen of New Zealand, she was monarch of two associated states?the Cook Islands and Niue?after they acquired this status in 1965 and 1974, respectively.
Two situations in two countries differ from the others. The government of the unrecognised state of Rhodesia proclaimed its allegiance to Elizabeth II as Queen of Rhodesia from 1965 to 1970. However, she did not accept either the role or the title and it was not accepted or recognised by any other state. Fiji became a republic through a military coup in 1987, after which its Great Council of Chiefs continued to recognise Elizabeth II as queen, or Paramount Chief of Fiji, until the council's de-establishment on 14 March 2012. However, this was only a ceremonial title, with no role in government at all
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K01H4X - The number of states headed by Queen Elizabeth II varied during her 70 years on the throne, altogether seeing her as sovereign of a total of 32 independent countries during this period. In her capacity as Queen of the United Kingdom (including the British overseas territories), she was also monarch of three Crown Dependencies?the Channel Island of Guernsey and Jersey (as the Duke of Normandy), and the Isle of Man (as the Lord of Mann)?and, in her capacity as Queen of New Zealand, she was monarch of two associated states?the Cook Islands and Niue?after they acquired this status in 1965 and 1974, respectively.
Two situations in two countries differ from the others. The government of the unrecognised state of Rhodesia proclaimed its allegiance to Elizabeth II as Queen of Rhodesia from 1965 to 1970. However, she did not accept either the role or the title and it was not accepted or recognised by any other state. Fiji became a republic through a military coup in 1987, after which its Great Council of Chiefs continued to recognise Elizabeth II as queen, or Paramount Chief of Fiji, until the council's de-establishment on 14 March 2012. However, this was only a ceremonial title, with no role in government at all
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2JGM7AW - The Motor (later, just Motor) was a British weekly car magazine founded on 28 January 1903 and published by Temple Press. It was initially launched as Motorcycling and Motoring in 1902 before the title was shortened.[1] From the 14 March 1964 issue the magazine name was simply Motor. Compared to rival The Autocar (later, just Autocar), Motor was more informative and more conservative.
The magazine usually included:
News and scoops of the latest cars
Motorsport news and results
Car reviews ? normally two, both 2 pages long with specifications and impressions.
Road tests ? one per week and very detailed
In 1988, the journal was absorbed by its long-standing rival Autocar, which became, from the 7 September issue, Autocar & Motor. Six years later, with the 21 September 1994 issue, the name reverted to Autocar.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2J843N1 -
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy D8DYMB - An example of the record of the twin celebrations of two queen Jubilee, Victoria and Elizabeth was recorded in stone work.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy D8EHP0 - An example of the record of the twin celebrations of two queen Jubilee, Victoria and Elizabeth was recorded in stone work.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy RM9ATJ - The closest pub to London Bridge tube is also the most down to earth. The OKH, like its more famous neighbour The George Inn, can be found down one of those ancient alleyways that branch like pili from Borough High Street ? look for the hanging sign over the pathway. Inside, the main room looks like it's stuck in some former decade, with glossy paint finishes, peeling picture frames and a good old fashioned bar. You practically have to walk through the bar to get at the stairs, which lead up to a quirky function room with a penchant for Titanic memorabilia. Several groups use the room for monthly meetups, including the rather wonderful South East London Folklore Society. The beer choice is limited, but always well kept.
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Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 3782042835 - 'An airbus taxi-ing in at Manchester Airport on a day of mainly showers. I was lucky to take this before the heavens opened yet again.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy CEY947 - Monarch Aircraft taxi-ing into Manchester terminal 2 , Lancashire, UK
Manchester Airport, is an international airport in Ringway, Manchester, England. In 2012 it was third busiest airport in the United Kingdom in terms of passenger numbers, and the 21st busiest airport in Europe.
Manchester Airport (IATA: MAN, ICAO: EGCC), is an international airport in Ringway, Manchester, England. In 2012 it was third busiest airport in the United Kingdom in terms of passenger numbers, and the 21st busiest airport in Europe.
Manchester Airport is the largest outside the London region with over double the passengers of its nearest non-London rival, Edinburgh Airport. A Category 10 airport, Manchester Airport provides flights to over 200 destinations ? more than any other airport in the United Kingdom.
The airport comprises three terminals, a goods terminal and is the only British airport other than London Heathrow to operate two runways over 3,000 m (9,843 ft) in length. The airport covers an area of 6 square kilometres (1,500 acres).
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K01H22 - The number of states headed by Queen Elizabeth II varied during her 70 years on the throne, altogether seeing her as sovereign of a total of 32 independent countries during this period. In her capacity as Queen of the United Kingdom (including the British overseas territories), she was also monarch of three Crown Dependencies?the Channel Island of Guernsey and Jersey (as the Duke of Normandy), and the Isle of Man (as the Lord of Mann)?and, in her capacity as Queen of New Zealand, she was monarch of two associated states?the Cook Islands and Niue?after they acquired this status in 1965 and 1974, respectively.
Two situations in two countries differ from the others. The government of the unrecognised state of Rhodesia proclaimed its allegiance to Elizabeth II as Queen of Rhodesia from 1965 to 1970. However, she did not accept either the role or the title and it was not accepted or recognised by any other state. Fiji became a republic through a military coup in 1987, after which its Great Council of Chiefs continued to recognise Elizabeth II as queen, or Paramount Chief of Fiji, until the council's de-establishment on 14 March 2012. However, this was only a ceremonial title, with no role in government at all
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy CEMWXK - A dramatic panoramic view of Edinburgh Castle rising above the city from its commanding position on Castle Rock, photographed from the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. The medieval fortress, one of Scotland's most iconic landmarks, dominates the skyline as dark, brooding storm clouds gather overhead, creating a moody and atmospheric scene.
The image captures the contrast between the rugged volcanic rock of Castle Rock, the historic stone fortifications of the castle, and the dense urban fabric of Edinburgh below, including domes, spires, and rooftops typical of Scotland's capital city. The lighting and cloud cover suggest unsettled weather, common to the Scottish climate, adding drama and a sense of scale to the cityscape.
Edinburgh Castle has played a central role in Scottish history for over a thousand years and is a major symbol of national identity, tourism, and heritage. The wider Old Town and New Town areas of Edinburgh are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites, recognised for their exceptional historic and architectural significance. This image is well suited for editorial use covering Scottish history, travel, tourism, culture, weather, urban landscapes, and European capital cities, as well as commercial projects requiring an instantly recognisable view of Edinburgh.
