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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Mainz,Germany,heat pumps,installation,maintenance,German,heating,vehicle,purple,company,pink,commercial,service,domestic,low carbon,electric,home energy,transition,clean,green,utilities,climate change,global warming,sustainable,air source heat pump,German heat pump market,Octopus Energy branding,renewable energy installer,home electrification,fossil fuel replacement,gas boiler alternative,climate friendly,European,Europe,energy transition,clean energy,net zero technology
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3F8BCB7 - A brightly branded pink, purple and blue Octopus Energy service van parked in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, promoting the company's German heat pump and domestic heating services. The distinctive commercial vehicle carries prominent Octopus Energy branding and Wärmepumpen wording, making it a highly visible example of the rapidly developing European market for low-carbon home heating, energy efficiency and residential electrification. Octopus Energy entered the German energy market in 2020 and has subsequently expanded its activities beyond electricity supply into heat pump installation and associated home energy services. Heat pumps are becoming an increasingly important alternative to traditional gas and oil boilers because they use electricity to transfer available heat rather than producing heat directly through fossil-fuel combustion. Germany's transition towards cleaner domestic heating forms part of wider efforts to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, reduce dependence on fossil fuels and cut carbon emissions from homes. The company's German heat pump offering includes planning, installation, commissioning and ongoing services, alongside electricity tariffs aimed at households using electrically powered heating. Photographed in a modern urban residential setting in Mainz, the van appears ready for field service work, installation, maintenance or customer support. Its striking corporate livery, combining vivid pink and purple bodywork with blue detailing and the distinctive Octopus Energy identity, contrasts strongly with the neutral apartment buildings, paving and conventional parked cars surrounding it. The vehicle demonstrates how renewable energy companies are extending into practical domestic energy technology and engineering services as European households consider alternatives to conventional boilers. The image provides a strong contemporary editorial illustration of heat pump installation, German energy policy, renewable electricity
Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,chocolate,confectionery,manufacture,West Yorkshire,food,industry,British,closing,at risk,production,UK,industrial,building,exterior,brands,plant,home of,iconic,sweets,landmark,sign,signage,corporate,employment,made in,Xmas,Christmas,traditional,retail,Calderdale,economy,purple,advertising,hoarding,advert,pride,site
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3F2PHB0 - The Nestlé confectionery factory at Albion Mills in Halifax, West Yorkshire, displaying large branded signs for Quality Street chocolates and After Eight mint chocolates. The purple and green advertising panels prominently state that the famous confectionery products are Proudly made in Halifax , while the white Nestlé corporate logo is mounted high on the brick section of the industrial building to the right.
The photograph shows part of the working manufacturing complex in warm, low evening sunlight, with factory roofs, service structures, metal railings, ventilation equipment and mature trees visible around the site. The bright commercial branding contrasts with the practical architecture of the long-established food-production plant and clearly associates the factory with two of Britain's best-known confectionery brands.
Quality Street was created in Halifax by Harold Mackintosh and first launched in 1936. The assorted chocolates and toffees continue to be manufactured at the same Halifax site where production originally began. The brand became closely associated with Christmas in Britain through its colourful wrappers, tins and tubs, including familiar varieties such as the Purple One, Green Triangle and Toffee Penny.
The Halifax factory also manufactures After Eight, the thin dark-chocolate-covered peppermint fondant traditionally marketed as an after-dinner mint. Nestlé describes the site as the home of Quality Street and After Eight, alongside other confectionery including Rolo, Munchies and Matchmakers. During the busy period before Christmas, the factory can produce up to approximately twelve million individual Quality Street sweets each day.
The site reflects Halifax's long history of confectionery and toffee manufacturing, which developed from the Mackintosh family business founded in the town during the late nineteenth century. It remains an important example of British food manufacturing, Yorkshire industrial heritage and the continuing production
Nestlé UK Ltd, Albion Mills, Bailey Hall Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, UK, HX3 9XT
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,IMG_0879,National Lottery,promotional,stands,advertising,£12m,jackpot,UK,retail,outlet,lottery,gambling,gaming,prize,draws,consumer,spending,promotion,branding,shop,point,sale,cash,tickets,games,blue,purple,display,marketing,addiction,risk,risks,everyday,harms
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EY3D44 - . National Lottery promotional stands advertising a £12m jackpot in a UK retail outlet. Photographed on 6 June 2026. The recorded location is United Kingdom. The tall blue and purple floor displays carry lottery branding, jackpot messaging and brightly coloured game graphics designed to catch the attention of shoppers. The promotional units illustrate how lottery products are marketed at point of sale through eye-catching branding and large cash-prize messaging. Seen through coins, the earlier context is that banknotes, coins, cheques and branch buildings document the everyday financial system before contactless cards and mobile payments became dominant
Regional banks and savings institutions also left distinctive architecture and branded paper evidence. For branding, the historical context is that material culture includes the ordinary products people bought, used, collected or displayed
Small manufactured objects can reveal national identity, advertising, technology and popular taste in ways that formal records do not. Looking at addiction risk, the longer history is that the growth of online gambling changed the role of physical premises but did not remove casinos, slot venues and bookmakers from many British high streets. The 2026 relevance of coins comes from the fact that personal finance is increasingly app-based , making paper cheques, older banknotes and physical branch networks useful contrasts with instant electronic payments and online account management. For branding, the 2026 context is that online resale, nostalgia and interest in vintage design have made many ordinary twentieth-century objects active collecting categories rather than disposable goods. Relevant synonyms and subject phrases include currency, sterling, banking, ATM, cashpoint, financial inclusion, payment methods, bank branch, money, financial services, collectable, souvenir, consumer object, vintage object, memorabilia, design history, consumer culture, and retro.
United Kingdom
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,gay,village,Canal Street,tourist,tourism,tiptoe,IMG_9469,Neon,sign,The Church,pub,Manchester Gay Village,Manchester,England,UK,LGBTQ+,nightlife,open,purple,blue,bar,queer,venue,hospitality,evening,entertainment,Canal,Street,illuminated
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EJD0G4 - . Neon sign at The Church pub in Manchester Gay Village, Manchester, England, UK. Photographed on 23 May 2026. The recorded location is The Church, Manchester Gay Village, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK. The purple-blue illuminated sign reads THE CHURCH and OPEN, creating a striking nightlife image in the Canal Street area. Neon signage is strongly associated with nightlife districts and helps create the distinctive visual identity of bars and entertainment venues after dark. Seen through religious heritage, the earlier context is that ecclesiastical buildings are both active places of worship and repositories of local evidence
Churchyard monuments, carved stone, stained glass and plaques provide material for genealogy, architectural history, religious practice and remembrance. For wayfinding, the historical context is that signs are functional pieces of graphic design that organise movement and communicate rules, names or destinations
Lettering, symbols, colours and materials can date public space as clearly as architecture, particularly when organisations rebrand or regulations evolution. Looking at local landmark, the longer history is that town and neighbourhood images record the accumulation of ordinary change: road layouts, shop names, signage, public art and building uses
Their value increases when compared over decades because apparently minor details can become the clearest evidence of transformation. The 2026 relevance of religious heritage comes from the fact that historic places of worship remain important not only for faith but also for tourism, music, community use and local identity
Images of interiors, memorials and churchyards can support stories about conservation, heritage skills and the continuing reuse of sacred buildings. For wayfinding, the 2026 context is that digital maps and smartphone navigation are ubiquitous, but physical signage remains essential for safety, accessibility, legal restrictions and visitors.
The Church, Manchester Gay Village, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,suffrage,movement,Pankhurst,terrorists,protesters,female,rights,British,UK,Westminster,political,history,purple,white,and,green,historic,protest,fabric,object,Britain,right to vote,Edwardian,activism,early,feminist,woke,equality,democratic,social reform,militant,memorabilia,female emancipation,gender equality,parliamentary voting reform,fashion and identity,political campaign slogan
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EGWJJ7 - Votes for Women campaign sash displayed as an object associated with the British suffragette movement and the struggle to secure women's voting rights. Bold black lettering is printed across a pale central band bordered by coloured stripes, with a dark purple fringe visible above it.
Purple, white and green became the distinctive colours of the Women's Social and Political Union, commonly known as the WSPU. Sashes in this colour scheme were worn by supporters at demonstrations, processions, meetings and other public events. Their strong visual identity helped campaigners communicate a united political message while attracting attention in streets, meeting halls and newspaper photographs.
The WSPU was founded in Manchester in 1903 by Emmeline Pankhurst and other campaigners. Led by Pankhurst and closely associated with her daughters Christabel and Sylvia, it adopted the slogan Deeds, not words and pursued more confrontational tactics than many constitutional suffrage organisations. Its members became widely known as suffragettes.
Campaign clothing, banners, badges, scarves and other merchandise transformed political activism into a recognisable public brand. Wearing a Votes for Women sash enabled campaigners to identify themselves visibly with the cause, while the sale of campaign goods also helped organisations raise funds. Such objects therefore combined propaganda, personal commitment, fundraising and fashion.
The sash should not be described as having been personally worn by Emmeline Pankhurst unless its provenance confirms that association. It is more accurately presented as a Pankhurst-era suffragette sash or an object connected with the Pankhurst-led WSPU movement.
Some British women gained the parliamentary vote through the Representation of the People Act 1918, although eligibility was restricted principally to women aged 30 and over who met specified property qualifications. Equal voting rights with men followed in 1928.
Westminster, London, England
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,IMG_0069,Who Made The Rules,purple neon sign,Who,Made,Rules,purple,neon,sign,culture,art,music,design,heritage,local,urban,tourism
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EDKYP1 - . Who Made The Rules, purple neon sign, England, UK. Photographed on 18 April 2026. Within the history of signage, signs are functional pieces of graphic design that organise movement and communicate rules, names or destinations
Lettering, symbols, colours and materials can date public space as clearly as architecture, particularly when organisations rebrand or regulations change. In relation to comic, historical context shows that graphic design turns practical information into a visual object
Typefaces, layout and printing methods can identify a period or brand, while small paper items preserve prices, slogans and events that may otherwise leave little physical trace. Against the 2026 backdrop for signage, current public-realm design increasingly expects signs to be legible, inclusive and consistent, while bilingual and accessibility information reflects wider policy around language and equal access. As of 2026, the position for comic is that much ticketing, advertising and personal communication is digital, making older printed ephemera increasingly distinctive evidence of pre-digital consumer life. Further subject-specific language includes public information, wayfinding, direction sign, street sign, notice, typography, public realm, visitor guidance, information sign, bilingual signage, accessibility sign, graphic communication, street furniture, poster, voucher, stamp, and print history. Additional high-relevance terminology includes consumer culture, paper artefact, retro design, manual, visual communication, collectable, design history, IMG_0069, culture, music, heritage, local, urban, and tourism. For the story of lettering, it is useful to note that signs are functional pieces of graphic design that organise movement and communicate rules, names or destinations
Lettering, symbols, colours and materials can date public space as clearly as architecture, particularly when organisations rebrand or regulations change.
England, UK
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Keywords: Gotonysmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,dispenser,hole in the wall,town,centre,banking,cash point,Sankey Street,high street,card,security,fraud,purple,branding,ISA,advert,Cash ISA,season,new,tax year,April,financial,year,marketing,tax-free,savings,personal,finance,debit,UK,consumer,money,cash,withdrawal,advertising,screen,evening,cash is king
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3E4248B - A NatWest ATM in Warrington is photographed at dusk, with bright purple stock-photo/gotonysmith-Branding.html?sortBy=relevant&pseudoid=237DAF28-A4ED-4448-8173-C0E81ABEEC6F Target=_Blank>branding and a screen advert promoting ISA saving at the start of the new UK financial year. The cash machine display asks It's ISA time. Why wait to save tax-free? and refers to making the most of the annual ISA allowance, creating a strong editorial image for personal finance, savings, tax-free accounts, high street banking and the continuing role of ATMs in the cash economy. NatWest says the current tax year Cash ISA allowance is £20,000, and its ISA guide explains that the tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April, so April is a key period for banks and financial firms to promote new ISA subscriptions. The image is commercially useful for stories about ISA season, savings rates, personal budgeting, tax-free interest, bank advertising, financial planning, cash machines, high street banking, branch closures, digital banking and access to cash. It also works for articles about the mixed reality of modern banking, where app-based savings products and QR-code advertising sit inside a physical ATM used by customers who still need notes, balance checks or cash services. The purple NatWest brand colour, illuminated sign, card reader, keypad, payment logos and ISA message give the photograph clear documentary value for consumer finance and banking features. It can illustrate how banks use cashpoint screens as advertising space for savings products, especially around the new financial year when many savers review allowances, interest rates and tax planning. As a stock image, it links the familiar street-level cash economy with wider questions about tax-efficient saving, financial literacy, changing banking habits and the gradual shift from branch-based banking to digital self-service.
NatWest ATM in Warrington at dusk, showing purple branding and a Cash ISA advert for the April new t
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,255A0037,The George,mural,Dame Lane,Dublin,Ireland,music,performance,culture,LGBTQ+,venue,singer,performer,microphone,street,art,nightlife,gay,drag,entertainment,Pride,social,history,purple,monochrome,branding,city-centre,tourism,Irish
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EM2JHB - The George mural on Dame Lane in Dublin, Ireland, showing music and performance culture outside one of the city's best-known LGBTQ+ venues. The large monochrome and purple artwork depicts a bald singer or performer holding a microphone and reaching dramatically across the wall, turning the side of the building into an eye-catching piece of street art. The George has long been associated with Dublin's LGBTQ+ nightlife, drag performance, live entertainment and social scene. The photograph is suitable for editorial coverage of The George, Dublin nightlife, LGBTQ+ culture, gay venues, music, drag, performers, street art, murals, entertainment, Pride culture, city-centre tourism and Irish social history. The black background and vivid purple clothing give the mural strong visual impact, while the theatrical pose communicates the venue's association with stage performance and nightlife. It can also illustrate the visibility of LGBTQ+ businesses in city centres, the role of murals in venue branding and the cultural importance of entertainment spaces in Dublin's changing social landscape.
The George, Dame Lane, Dublin, Ireland
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,city,centre,UK,Womens Aid Federation,Ireland,Irish,female,purple,hold,hands,graphic,campaign,unlock,your,lockdown,pandemic,domestic,violence,Covid-19,Covid,C19,womansaidni.org,org,support,networks,service,services,womans,aid,BT1,57 Carrick Hill,Belfast,Northern Ireland,BT1 2JH,Laurence Fox,longcovid,long covid
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R9J0B9 - . Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland, Unlock Your Lockdown campaign, 57 Carrick Hill, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK, BT1 2JH. Photographed on 24 June 2023. More and conside to support this cause at response to the alarming rise of domestic violence during Covid-19, Womens Aid Northern Ireland want women to know we are open and here to help. We have launched our Unlock Your Lockdown campaign to provide female victims of domestic violence with reassurance that vital help and support is available to them. Unlock Your Lockdown will shine a spotlight on the deteriorating situation in Northern Ireland, while also aiming to give victims the confidence to reach out by signposting them and their families to the support networks available across Womens Aid Services. Within the history of political history, election material, protest signs and campaign imagery preserve the language of politics as it was presented to voters at the time
Posters, slogans and public meetings can reveal local issues and political identities more directly than later summaries. Against the 2026 backdrop for political history, digital campaigning dominates much modern politics, but physical posters, rallies and street demonstrations remain visually important
Their presence highlights the continuing role of public space in democratic expression. Further subject-specific language includes political campaign, campaign sign, public opinion, civic participation, activism, referendum, party politics, local politics, constitutional debate, public rally, political communication, Covid19, womansaidni, Womens Aid Federation, Irish, purple, and hold. Additional high-relevance terminology includes hands, graphic, pandemic, and womansaidni.org. The image also relates directly to political campaign, campaign sign and public opinion. The subject also connects campaign sign, public opinion and civic participation within the same editorial theme.
57 Carrick Hill, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK, BT1 2JH
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,IMG_7022,The Kind and Gentle Dentists,shopfront,dental,advertising,UK,dentists,practice,oral,health,dentistry,private,healthcare,cosmetic,hygiene,teeth,cleaning,treatments,purple,branding,business,patients,care,high-street,services,tooth,commercial,30""“32,Chalton Street,London,NW1 1JB,England
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3ER9NF9 - The Kind and Gentle Dentists shopfront and dental advertising photographed in Dundee, Scotland, UK. A prominent purple fascia carries the words The Kind and Gentle Dentists above window graphics advertising dental treatments and cosmetic services, including Ultra-Cleanse and a message about having the best teeth in your body. The frontage also displays contact details and the Charlton Street Dental website, giving the image strong documentary value as a record of independent healthcare marketing and high-street dental services. The photograph is suitable for editorial coverage of dentists, dental practices, oral health, dentistry, private healthcare, NHS and private dental provision, cosmetic dentistry, dental hygiene, teeth cleaning, dental advertising, small healthcare businesses, Scottish high streets and access to dental services. The bright purple branding and large treatment graphics make the premises visually distinctive against the pale traditional building above. The image can also illustrate stories about dental costs, preventive care, tooth health, commercial healthcare, patient choice and the changing mix of professional services occupying town and city-centre retail premises.
30""“32 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JB, England
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,England,UK,GB,United Kingdom,agency,estate,sales,rent,rentals,renting,selling,village,A50,south,Cheshire,WA4,flat,house,houses,apartments,Purple,Bricks,mortar,web,backed,cut,costs,trouble,bankrupt,job,loss,loses,rival,property,market,value,crash,price growth
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R27C2K - . Purple Bricks online only estate agent sign - SOLD - for a pound, to rival Charles Dunstone-backed Strike. Photographed on 17 May 2023, this spring image records the subject in its real-world setting and provides a contemporary visual reference for the place, activity, object or organisation shown. The recorded location is Latchford village, A50, south Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4, adding precise geographical context for editorial, documentary, travel and local-history searches. Key searchable subjects associated with the scene include United Kingdom, agency, estate, sales, rent, rentals, renting, selling, village, A50, south, Cheshire, providing natural SEO coverage without losing the specific documentary identity of the photograph. The wording and graphic design are important parts of the image, preserving contemporary language, typography, branding or campaigning material that may later disappear or change. The housing context makes the image suitable for coverage of homes, neighbourhoods, residential estates, social and affordable housing, landlord investment, repairs, regeneration, planning and the lived environment. It can support reporting on housing condition, estate renewal, energy efficiency, building safety, development, tenure and the long-term transformation of residential areas. The political or campaigning content is suitable for neutral editorial coverage of protest, organised labour, elections, public debate, campaigning, civil society and the way political messages are presented in public. Placards, posters, leaflets, slogans and demonstrations are valuable documentary evidence of a particular moment and can support later historical comparison without implying endorsement of the views displayed. Text and branding visible in a streetscape can be especially useful for editorial comparison after rebranding, closure, redevelopment or policy change.
Latchford village, A50, south Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,England,UK,GB,agency,estate,sales,rent,renting,selling,village,Cheshire,WA4,flat,house,houses,apartments,Purple,Bricks,and,mortar,web,backed,cut,costs,troubled,bankrupt,job,loss,loses,rival,property,market,valuation,shares,employees,redundancies,cost-cutting,estate agents
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R27C2N - . Purple Bricks online only estate agent sign - SOLD - for a pound, to rival Charles Dunstone-backed Strike. Photographed on 17 May 2023, this spring image records the subject in its real-world setting and provides a contemporary visual reference for the place, activity, object or organisation shown. The recorded location is Latchford village, A50, south Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4, adding precise geographical context for editorial, documentary, travel and local-history searches. Key searchable subjects associated with the scene include agency, estate, sales, rent, renting, selling, village, Cheshire, WA4, flat, house, houses, providing natural SEO coverage without losing the specific documentary identity of the photograph. The wording and graphic design are important parts of the image, preserving contemporary language, typography, branding or campaigning material that may later disappear or change. The housing context makes the image suitable for coverage of homes, neighbourhoods, residential estates, social and affordable housing, landlord investment, repairs, regeneration, planning and the lived environment. It can support reporting on housing condition, estate renewal, energy efficiency, building safety, development, tenure and the long-term transformation of residential areas. The political or campaigning content is suitable for neutral editorial coverage of protest, organised labour, elections, public debate, campaigning, civil society and the way political messages are presented in public. Placards, posters, leaflets, slogans and demonstrations are valuable documentary evidence of a particular moment and can support later historical comparison without implying endorsement of the views displayed. Text and branding visible in a streetscape can be especially useful for editorial comparison after rebranding, closure, redevelopment or policy change. The scene contributes a specific, place-based record rather than a generic illustration.
Latchford village, A50, south Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,UK,England,GB,Great Britain,Merseyside,2023,city,L1,Liverpool,centre,pink,souvenir,purple,song,contest,Eurovision 2023,yellow,blue,and,selfie,memento,L3,L3 1BP,Ukraine,crowd,crowds,busy,tourist,tourists,tourism,visitors,fun,Eurovision2023,lover,Dutch,TV,boycott
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R1MF25 - . Liverpool Eurovision 2023, yellow, blue (Ukraine) and pink hearts, Mann Island, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, GB, L3 1BP. Photographed on 12 May 2023, this spring image records the subject in its real-world setting and provides a contemporary visual reference for the place, activity, object or organisation shown. The recorded location is Mann Island, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L3 1BP, adding precise geographical context for editorial, documentary, travel and local-history searches. Key searchable subjects associated with the scene include Merseyside, Liverpool, pink, souvenir, purple, song, contest, Eurovision 2023, yellow, blue, selfie, memento, providing natural SEO coverage without losing the specific documentary identity of the photograph. The frame provides a detailed documentary record of the subject as it appeared at the time of photography, preserving the surrounding context as well as the principal feature. Its value is both descriptive and editorial, allowing the scene to illustrate news, features, local history, travel, social change and retrospective comparison. Visible or contextual elements such as architecture, signage, branding, public realm, transport infrastructure, street furniture and everyday activity help establish a strong sense of place where they form part of the scene. The photograph can also support future before-and-after use if the building, business, service, streetscape, transport operation or public space is later altered, redeveloped, rebranded or closed. For search and editorial use, the image is relevant to the named location, local identity, contemporary Britain, regional tourism, urban life, community activity and the changing appearance of towns and cities. Additional relevant search concepts include L3 1BP, Ukraine, crowd, crowds, busy, tourist, broadening discoverability while remaining tied to the supplied subject information.
Mann Island, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L3 1BP
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,Cheshire,England,UK,WA4,Wa4 2PL,sign,in,web,internet,sale,board,for,market,DN Capital,Michael Bruce,Kenny Bruce,David Shepherd,sales,digital,model,residential,purple,bricks,listing,home,properties,vetting,reviews,corporate bullying,real,estate,company,business model,disrupt,disrupter,profit,loss,estate agents
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2PNRFC4 - Purplebricks is an online estate agent which operates in the UK. Founded in 2012 by Michael Bruce, Kenny Bruce and David Shepherd, it is backed by investors that include venture capital firm DN Capital as well as Neil Woodford, Paul Pindar, and Errol Damelin.
History
Early history
Michael Bruce, Kenny Bruce and David Shepherd conceived their idea for an online estate agency in 2012.Property sales in the United Kingdom had historically been handled by traditional (or high street) estate agencies
Purplebricks' commission-free, hybrid agency business model was intended to disrupt the UK residential property market, and marketing has been a central element of the company's business strategy.
In 2016, Purplebricks began using the tagline commisery, meaning the misery home sellers feel about paying commission, to distinguish itself from traditional real estate agencies. A full advertising campaign about the concept followed the next year, and ran extensively in the UK, US, and Australia. The campaign won an Effectiveness Award from the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising in 2018 for demonstrating proof on payback on marketing communications, as the campaign contributed to a 218 percent growth in revenue.
In 2019, Purplebricks was added to the Superbrands list, which tracks consumer perception of brand and marketing activity. Purplebricks' presence on the list was seen as an indication that the company had established itself as a household name. In 2020, Purplebricks claimed to have achieved 98 percent brand awareness within the UK
Grappenhall, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, Wa4 2PL
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,England,city,centre,sign,in,window,of,estate,agent,letting,prices,rental,let,purchase,housing,purple,neon,from,the,pub,helpToBuy,help to buy,scheme,hospital,discharge,discharges,reducing,bed-blocking,bed blocking,medical,care,NHS,challenges,challenge,soaring rents,renters rights act,rent freeze
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2PJW6W1 - . Sign in an estate agent, Helping You Home - renting or getting on the housing ladder, in Britain. Photographed on 1 April 2023, this spring image records the subject in its real-world setting and provides a contemporary visual reference for the place, activity, object or organisation shown. The recorded location is Liverpool, city,centre, Merseyside, England,UK, L1, adding precise geographical context for editorial, documentary, travel and local-history searches. Key searchable subjects associated with the scene include sign, window, estate, agent, letting, prices, rental, let, purchase, housing, purple, neon, providing natural SEO coverage without losing the specific documentary identity of the photograph. The wording and graphic design are important parts of the image, preserving contemporary language, typography, branding or campaigning material that may later disappear or change. The housing context makes the image suitable for coverage of homes, neighbourhoods, residential estates, social and affordable housing, landlord investment, repairs, regeneration, planning and the lived environment. It can support reporting on housing condition, estate renewal, energy efficiency, building safety, development, tenure and the long-term transformation of residential areas. Prominent wording, signage, posters, logos or other graphic material gives the photograph additional documentary value because it records how an organisation, campaign, business or place communicated with the public at that moment. Text and branding visible in a streetscape can be especially useful for editorial comparison after rebranding, closure, redevelopment or policy change. The frame provides a detailed documentary record of the subject as it appeared at the time of photography, preserving the surrounding context as well as the principal feature. The composition retains practical contextual detail for news, feature, documentary, educational and historical use.
Liverpool, city,centre, Merseyside, England,UK, L1
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Warrington,Cheshire,England,UK,red,orange,sky,skies,colourful,Grappenhall,Wrights Green,Thorn,south,WA4,bare,red sky,at night,in the morning,shepherds warning,shepherds delight,Winter sunset,Lumb Brook Rd,showing,branches,branch,bough,boughs,of,tree,trees,WA4 3HN,purple,blue,silhouettes,wood,countryside,pinks
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2NCX0EF - . An identifiable period record of Wrights Green, Lumb Brook Rd, Appleton, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4 3HN in 2023, retaining practical detail and local context that distinguish documentary photography from a generic illustration. The subject captured here is Winter sunset, showing branches of bare trees, Wrights Green, Lumb Brook Rd, Appleton, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4 3HN. A broader reading of the photograph includes hospitality economy, night-time economy, licensed trade, licensed hospitality, cask-beer tradition, beer-led hospitality, real-ale culture, public realm, visual archive, traditional pub, changing streetscape, regional identity, pub heritage, and traditional ale house. The modern context includes continuing discussion of staffing pressure, tourism and the value of historic pubs to tourism and local identity. For later comparison, the photograph preserves street furniture and boundaries at Wrights Green, Lumb Brook Rd, Appleton, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4 3HN, details that may look very different after replacement signage. The surrounding story also includes place identity, local history, community drinking venue, historic hostelry, contemporary social history, changing land use, social history, and archival record. Elements such as Green, branches, Thorn, Winter, and showing add documentary specificity and may become increasingly useful when compared with later records. By fixing the subject within Wrights Green, Lumb Brook Rd, Appleton, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4 3HN, the image preserves more than the headline object or building: it records part of the locality's everyday history. The setting also helps illustrate staffing pressure and the value of historic pubs to tourism and local identity without losing the local specificity of Wrights Green, Lumb Brook Rd, Appleton, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4 3HN.
Wrights Green, Lumb Brook Rd, Appleton, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4 3HN
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2NCX0JA - . This location-specific image from Wrights Green, Lumb Brook Rd, Appleton, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4 3HN in 2023 provides a visual record of the subject in everyday context, useful for both contemporary editorial work and later historical comparison. The subject captured here is Winter sunset, showing branches of bare trees, Wrights Green, Lumb Brook Rd, Appleton, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4 3HN. Other connected aspects include local social venue, period detail, hospitality economy, traditional ale house, visual archive, cask-beer tradition, place identity, licensed trade, real-ale culture, beer-led hospitality, archival record, night-time economy, community identity, and public realm. In present-day coverage, the subject reaches into pub closures and tourism, not least because of the value of historic pubs to tourism and local identity. The archival value lies partly in recording public access and movement around Wrights Green, Lumb Brook Rd, Appleton, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4 3HN before different community use alters the character of the place. Further associations within the scene are licensed hospitality, changing streetscape, social history, before-and-after reference, local history, everyday life, pub heritage, and changing land use. Details involving Appleton, Winter, trees, Brook, and branches make the image more specific than a generic view and strengthen its local or historical value. A later view of Wrights Green, Lumb Brook Rd, Appleton, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4 3HN may show a very different setting, increasing the value of this precise record of its earlier appearance and activity. The scene captures a trace of local identity before later change alters the scene. The period view preserves a local visual benchmark as a date-specific reference.
Wrights Green, Lumb Brook Rd, Appleton, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4 3HN
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,block,building,new,homes,John Street,urban,development,of,flats,north,Warrington,town,centre,WA2 7TT,WA2,regeneration,the,Steelworks,apartments,developers,bust,bankrupt bankruptcy,purple,bright,clad,cladding,outside,exterior,being,built,architecture,planning,permission
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2M95NED - . This location-specific image from Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA2 7TT in 2023 provides a visual record of the subject in everyday context, useful for both contemporary editorial work and later historical comparison. At the centre of the view is John St, development of flats, Cheshire Junction, north of Warrington town centre, Cheshire, England, UK, WA2 7TT. The frame also records themes of local history, place identity, regional identity, apartment construction, visual archive, conservation architecture, built heritage, adaptive reuse, period detail, heritage asset, residential regeneration, mixed-tenure development, urban housing, and residential development. For current editorial use, local services and planning provide additional context, especially through the need to connect new homes with transport and local services. Current relevance extends to adaptive reuse and heritage conservation, particularly through the value of architectural landmarks to local identity. Future viewers can use this scene from Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA2 7TT to compare materials and architectural details with whatever follows after different community use. A second descriptive layer includes traditional materials, brownfield housing, community identity, planning-led growth, documentary photography, urban infill, housing supply, and everyday life. The recorded references to development, flats, centre, and Junction preserve clues about how the subject was presented, used or understood at the time. A later view of Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA2 7TT may show a very different setting, increasing the value of this precise record of its earlier appearance and activity. The scene further reflects local services and the need to connect new homes with transport and local services within the specific setting of Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA2 7TT. The record includes details of everyday use as a date-specific reference.
Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA2 7TT
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Cheshire,England,UK,WA4,village,tree,summer,WA4 2SX,purple,rural,plant,plants,shrub,shrubs,blue,sky,Elderflower,trees,bunches,and,fruits,summertime,blue sky,blue skies,sunny,country,countryside,antioxidant,leaf,leaves,ripe,succulent,juicy
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2JTWGJB - Sambucus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Adoxaceae. The various species are commonly referred to as elder, elderflower or elderberry. The genus was formerly placed in the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae, but was reclassified as Adoxaceae due to genetic and morphological comparisons to plants in the genus Adoxa.
Flowers of European black elder
Description
The oppositely arranged leaves are pinnate with 5“9 leaflets (or, rarely, 3 or 11). Each leaf is 5“30 cm (2“12 in) long, and the leaflets have serrated margins. They bear large clusters of small white or cream-colored flowers in late spring
these are followed by clusters of small black, blue-black, or red berries (rarely yellow or white).
Color
Structure of anthocyanins, the blue pigments in elderberries
Sambucus fruit is rich in anthocyanidins[3] that combine to give elderberry juice an intense blue-purple coloration that turns reddish on dilution with water. These pigments are used as colorants in various products, and elderberry juice color is listed by the US FDA as allowable in certified organic food products. In Japan, elderberry juice is listed as an approved natural color additive under the Food and Sanitation Law. Fibers can be dyed with elderberry juice (using alum as a mordant) to give a muted purple shade.
Toxicity
Although the cooked berries (pulp and skin) of most species of Sambucus are edible, the uncooked berries and other parts of plants from this genus are poisonous. Leaves, twigs, branches, seeds, roots, flowers, and berries of Sambucus plants produce cyanogenic glycosides, which have toxic properties.[10] Ingesting a sufficient quantity of cyanogenic glycosides from berry juice, flower tea, or beverages made from fresh leaves, branches, and fruit has been shown to cause illness, including nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and weakness. In August 1983, a group of 25 people in Monterey County, California, became ill after ingesting elderberry juice pressed f
Thelwall, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4 2HY
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,concourse,rail,England,Manchester,bee,bees,3419,raccoon,art,Northwest,North West,TUC,Trade Union Congress,Bees,symbol,of,the,city,network,coloured,colored,arts,artwork,union,sneaky,raccoons,racoon,inside,interior,beside,platforms,platform,purple,green
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K11NYB - Name: Sylvia
Designed and decorated by: Sneaky Raccoon
Sponsor: UNISON Manchester and UNISON North West
Design Inspiration
It was at theManchesterMechanics' Institute in 1868 that the first meeting of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) took place in 1868. Fifty years later, in 1918, the Pankhurst's led a victory that was meant to mark the beginning of the end of a war for gender equality. Sylvia Pankhurst, a suffragette, imprisoned numerous times, came to see the struggle for women to have the vote as just one strand in a larger struggle for equality.
Manchester UNISON and UNISON North West
UNISON members work in many different roles in providing public services. It is the union for workers in sectors including local government, the NHS, the police service, education, utilities, transport and the voluntary sector. With 200,000 members it is the biggest union in the region and more than two-thirds of its members are women.
Victoria Station Approach, Manchester, England, UK, M3 1WY
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,Hotpixuk,@HotpixUK,on,lamp,post,lamppost,the,Queen,crown,purple,2022,signs,in,town,centre,Greater,Manchester,England,UK,celebrate,royal,monarch,street,jubilee,no,loading,at,any,time,anytime,Elizabeth,QEII,wall,house,walls
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2JC410D - . This dated documentary view of Altrincham town centre, Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, UK in 2022 captures more than the immediate subject, retaining clues about local use, design, activity and change. The scene records No Loading at any time - Celebrating the Queens Platinum Jubilee 2022 signs, in Altrincham town centre, Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, UK. The wider scene also brings together documentary photography, social history, public realm, local information board, orientation signage, community life, historical comparison, before-and-after reference, place identity, period detail, visual archive, everyday life, everyday street life, and operational signage. The wider contemporary story combines local identity, accessibility and how clear signs help people navigate complex public places. Viewed from the mid-2020s, the subject also connects with local identity, community use and the relationship between public space and local social life. The archival value lies partly in recording commercial use and occupation around Altrincham town centre, Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, UK before closure or conversion alters the character of the place. Other useful contextual ideas include contemporary social history, community noticeboard, pedestrian environment, regional identity, local history, wayfinding system, navigation aid, and route marker. The recorded references to Altrincham, Greater, Trafford, centre, and signs preserve clues about how the subject was presented, used or understood at the time. The period setting at Altrincham town centre, Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, UK helps place the main subject within real social and physical surroundings rather than isolating it as an abstract object. Another useful connection is local identity and how clear signs help people navigate complex public places without losing the local specificity of Altrincham town centre, Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
Altrincham town centre, Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, UK
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Keywords: HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,GoTonySmith,Cheshire,England,UK,retail,pedestrianised,Old,Golden Square,events,event hub,umbrella,red,blue,green,yellow,purple,family,fun,families,enjoying,Pride,colours,colors,color,old,market,marketplace,covered,inside,chairs,cafe,table,tables,people,customers,Warringtonians,tourist,attraction
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2CB00B3 - By the middle of the 15th century the population of the town had increased to about 1,300 people and, even though travelling was hard, Warrington's markets and fairs were known far and near. The lanes around the market became so crowded with stalls and animals that an open space had to be made in the north west corner of the crossroads. On early maps this was called the ˜forum', and later the ˜corn market'.
The rights to collect tolls on these markets and fairs remained with the barons of Warrington, and later with the lords of the manor, until 1856 when the new corporation bought them from John Ireland Blackburne, the then Lord of the Manor.
The Victorian market
Three years later the Warrington Improvement and Market Act said the corporation could hold and maintain a market, and could also to build on any land purchased under the powers of the Act, or on any land forming part of any street. The buildings were market houses and places for the sale of cattle, hay and other articles.
After much debate a new market hall for meat traders was built in 1856, which was an impressive brick and stone building.
It was extended in 1873, adding a cast iron-framed fish market hall. Later, a glass-roofed general market hall was built on land behind the Barley Mow Inn.
The market in the 1960s-1970s
By the late 1960s, the Victorian market halls had become outdated and they couldn't meet the modern standards of health and hygiene. It was impossible to build a new market around the old without stopping trading for a long time.
When Warrington became a New Town, the town centre was redeveloped and the market was moved to Bank Street, where it would provide a counterbalance to the new Golden Square shopping centre.
The new market was designed on three levels, based on the natural fall of the ground, meaning that each floor came out at ground level. It gave service access to the back of shops on Bridge Street via a tunnel from the basement.
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Keywords: HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,GoTonySmith,England,UK,teasel seed head,seeds,seed,purple,violet,seedhead,spike,spine,sun,summer,sunny,summers,day,prickles,prickly,floral,natural,nature,wild,countryside,botanical,dead,dry,dried,plan,plants,weed,weeds,parched,climate change,English,pod
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2CB00FB - . A grounded editorial photograph of Cheshire, North West England, England, UK, CH1, capturing details that may acquire greater historical value as the location and its use change. The defining feature is Teasel, seed head, teasel family, Dipsacaceae - Teasel flower head Dipsacus fullonum in a summer field. Its broader subject matter includes regional identity, period detail, heritage landmark, historic streetscape, historical comparison, documentary photography, changing streetscape, urban fabric, architectural contrast, public realm, traditional masonry, architectural character, heritage asset, and built heritage. Viewed from the mid-2020s, the subject sits within continuing debate about historic townscape, maintenance and using existing buildings rather than demolishing them. The archival value lies partly in recording public access and movement around Cheshire, North West England, England, UK, CH1 before refurbishment alters the character of the place. Other connected aspects are community identity, period building, visual archive, conservation interest, place identity, built environment, social landscape, and everyday Britain. The recorded references to fullonum, field, Teasel, flower, and summer preserve clues that can help identify how the subject was presented or used at the time. By fixing the subject within Cheshire, North West England, England, UK, CH1, the image preserves more than the headline object or building: it records part of the locality's everyday history. The image also provides a reference for historic townscape and using existing buildings rather than demolishing them within the specific setting of Cheshire, North West England, England, UK, CH1. The wider significance includes energy retrofit and keeping older buildings useful without erasing their character as part of the longer story of Cheshire, North West England, England, UK, CH1. The record includes a local visual benchmark for future local research.
Cheshire, North West England, England, UK, CH1
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AE02ND - On World Polio Day, 24th October, thousands of Rotary clubs around the world will hold events and fundraisers to recognize the progress in the global fight to end polio.
Warrington Rotary, as part of its Purple for Polio campaign, and with the support of Warrington Borough Council, intend to mark the occasion by lighting the town hall purple
In 1985, Rotary launched the first initiative to tackle global polio eradication through the mass vaccination of children. Since the first project to vaccinate children polio has been eradicated by 99.9%. Although there is no cure for polio it can be prevented with a vaccine.
Rotary has been joining forces with associations such as the World Health Organization in a battle to reach the remaining endemic countries- Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. Unless polio is eradicated everywhere, within ten years we could see as many as 200,000 new cases annually.
World Polio Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the devastating effects of polio and why Rotary clubs work together to eradicate it from the world.
The first effective attempt to fight polio was made by Jonas Salk in 1955. He and his team created an inactivate vaccine. To honour his work, Rotary International named October 24th as World Polio Day.
Sankey St, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA1 1UH
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Keywords: HotpixUK,UK,@HotpixUK,GoTonySmith,England,at Birmingham New Street,Uk,TOC,train,carriage,at,Birmingham,trains,railway,service,performance,privatisation,platform,door,doors,open,waiting at,West Midlands Trains,WMT,Abellio,JR East,Mitsui Group,West Midlands franchise,consortium,West Midlands Rail Executive,orange,purple,colour scheme,brand,sub-brand,subbrand,branded,London Midland,hexagonal,WM
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AFP0MH - West Midlands.htm Target=_Blank>Midlands Trains (WMT) is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates passenger trains on the West Midlands franchise between London and the English Midlands under two trade names: West Midlands Railway (within the West Midlands region) and London Northwestern Railway (LNR) (outside the West Midlands region).
It is owned by a consortium of three companies: Abellio, JR East and Mitsui Group.
In April 2016, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced the shortlist of bidders for the West Midlands franchise, comprising the incumbent operator Govia, MTR Corporation, and West Midlands Trains: a consortium of Abellio (70%), JR East (15%) and Mitsui (15%). In July 2016, MTR Corporation withdrew from the bidding process.
The invitation to tender was issued in August 2016. In August 2017, the West Midlands Trains consortium was awarded the franchise. It took over from London Midland on 10 December 2017. The franchise is scheduled to run until March 2026
Unlike the previous London Midland franchise, which was solely accountable to the DfT, West Midlands will also be accountable for services that operate wholly within the West Midlands region to West Midlands Rail Executive, a group of 16 local authorities. However, the DfT will still need to approve any changes West Midlands Rail wish to make until the franchise is relet, by which time West Midlands Rail will award the future franchise for services wholly within the West Midlands region.
Birmingham New St, England, UK
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Ireland,Eire,Irish,street,art,female,girl,woman,in,a,spray,painted,paint,green,purple,cry,tears,sadness,depression,mental health,artwork,arts,painting,urban,backstreet,backstreets,face,faces,man,male,strange,sinister,vibe,feeling,bad
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2M8DJKA - . This authentic period view of Dublin city centre, Eire, Ireland in 2019 preserves the main subject alongside smaller contextual details that can acquire greater historical value as places and uses change. The frame specifically shows Costume, sad woman in a spray paint artwork, Dublin city centre, Eire, Ireland. The locality and subject together evoke home testing programme, healthcare access, local history, regional identity, documentary photography, public-health intervention, local character, everyday life, community identity, community art, period detail, healthcare communication, early diagnosis, and visual street culture. In present-day coverage, the subject reaches into tourism and regeneration, not least because of how temporary street art can become an important visual archive. Today's relevance is strengthened by medical evidence, preventive care and the continuing question of the importance of detecting disease before symptoms become advanced. The image fixes equipment and working practice within Dublin city centre, Eire, Ireland at one identifiable point, providing a benchmark against conservation work. The location also brings in public realm, clinical screening, mural culture, public-health screening, medical consumer history, changing streetscape, patient self-testing, and creative placemaking. The combination of centre, paint, Costume, Ireland, and artwork anchors the frame to a recognisable activity, place or moment. For Dublin city centre, Eire, Ireland, the photograph contributes to a cumulative visual history in which changes in use, signs, access and appearance can be traced over time. Another strand within the photograph is tourism and how temporary street art can become an important visual archive in a form that can be compared with future views of Dublin city centre, Eire, Ireland. The scene captures evidence of earlier appearance as a date-specific reference.
Dublin city centre, Eire, Ireland
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Keywords: HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,GoTonySmith,England,UK,South West,town,Lymm,Spring,scene,in,the,Cross,village,Bridgewater Canal,Warrington,Cheshire,WA13 0HR,WA13,sunny,blue sky,history,historic,tourist,tourism,attraction,centre,sandstone,blossom,cherry,flower,flowering,pink,purple,Grade I listed,building,We are a Shadow,Save Time,Think of the Last
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AFMK7G - Lymm Cross is in the village of Lymm, Warrington, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
The cross dates from the early to mid-17th century and was restored in 1897. It is constructed of sandstone and stands on an artificially stepped natural outcrop of red sandstone. Its shaft stands in a square pavilion of red sandstone with square corner pillars. It has a stone roof with a pedimented gable to each face and ball finials. Above the cross is an extension which carries a stone ball and an ornate weather vane. On the east, south and west gables are bronze sundials of 1897 carrying the inscriptions We are a Shadow, Save Time and Think of the Last.
The adjacent stocks are separately Grade II listed
The Cross, Lymm, Bridgewater Canal, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA13 0HR
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Keywords: @HotpixUK,HotpixUK,GoTonySmith,England,UK,snow,cold weather,winter,weather,Christmas,card,scene,cold,colder,tourist,tourism,travel,Oxfordshire,market,town,centre,in winter,Roman,stone,buildings,architecture,Cotswold Architecture,Cotswolds,Cotswold,South West England,Black Jack St,Black Jack Street,Cotswold stone buildings,GL7,purple,golden cross pub,icy
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy RMJ3AH - Cirencester, occasionally /ˈsɪstər/ (About this soundlisten)
see below for more variations) is a market town in east Gloucestershire, England, 80 miles (130 km) west northwest of London. Cirencester lies on the River Churn, a tributary of the River Thames, and is the largest town in the Cotswold District. It is the home of the Royal Agricultural University, the oldest agricultural college in the English-speaking world, founded in 1840. The town's Corinium Museum is well known for its extensive Roman collection. The Roman name for the town was Corinium, which is thought to have been associated with the ancient British tribe of the Dobunni, having the same root word as the River Churn. The earliest known reference to the town was by Ptolemy in AD 150.
The Church of St. John Baptist, Cirencester is renowned for its Perpendicular Gothic porch, fan vaults and merchants' tombs.
The town also has a Roman Catholic Church of St Peter's
the foundation stone was laid on 20 June 1895. Coxwell Street to the north of Market Square is home to the Baptist Church that was founded in 1651 “ making it one of the oldest Baptist churches in England. Its current building was started in 1856.
To the west of the town is Cirencester House, the seat of Earl Bathurst and the site of one of the finest landscape gardens in England, laid out by the first Earl Bathurst after 1714.
Abbey House, Cirencester was a country house built on the site of the former Cirencester Abbey following its dissolution and demolition at the English Reformation in the 1530s. The site was granted in 1564 to Richard Master, physician to Queen Elizabeth I. The house was rebuilt and altered at several dates by the Master family, who still own the agricultural estate. By 1897 the house was let, and it remained in the occupation of tenants until shortly after the Second World War. It was finally demolished in 1964.
On Cotswold Avenue is the site of a Roman amphitheatre.
Black Jack St, Cirencester GL7 2AA
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Keywords: @HotpixUK,HotpixUK,GoTonySmith,England,UK,snow,cold weather,winter,weather,Christmas,card,scene,cold,colder,tourist,tourism,travel,Oxfordshire,market,town,centre,in winter,Roman,stone,buildings,architecture,Cotswold Architecture,Cotswolds,Cotswold,South West England,Black Jack St,Black Jack Street,Cotswold stone buildings,GL7,purple,golden cross pub,icy
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy RMJ3AJ - Cirencester, occasionally /ˈsɪstər/ (About this soundlisten)
see below for more variations) is a market town in east Gloucestershire, England, 80 miles (130 km) west northwest of London. Cirencester lies on the River Churn, a tributary of the River Thames, and is the largest town in the Cotswold District. It is the home of the Royal Agricultural University, the oldest agricultural college in the English-speaking world, founded in 1840. The town's Corinium Museum is well known for its extensive Roman collection. The Roman name for the town was Corinium, which is thought to have been associated with the ancient British tribe of the Dobunni, having the same root word as the River Churn. The earliest known reference to the town was by Ptolemy in AD 150.
The Church of St. John Baptist, Cirencester is renowned for its Perpendicular Gothic porch, fan vaults and merchants' tombs.
The town also has a Roman Catholic Church of St Peter's
the foundation stone was laid on 20 June 1895. Coxwell Street to the north of Market Square is home to the Baptist Church that was founded in 1651 “ making it one of the oldest Baptist churches in England. Its current building was started in 1856.
To the west of the town is Cirencester House, the seat of Earl Bathurst and the site of one of the finest landscape gardens in England, laid out by the first Earl Bathurst after 1714.
Abbey House, Cirencester was a country house built on the site of the former Cirencester Abbey following its dissolution and demolition at the English Reformation in the 1530s. The site was granted in 1564 to Richard Master, physician to Queen Elizabeth I. The house was rebuilt and altered at several dates by the Master family, who still own the agricultural estate. By 1897 the house was let, and it remained in the occupation of tenants until shortly after the Second World War. It was finally demolished in 1964.
On Cotswold Avenue is the site of a Roman amphitheatre.
Black Jack St, Cirencester GL7 2AA
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@Hotpixuk,Somerset,England,UK,in,Eastover Bridgwater,not,included,shop,window,charity shop window,note,note in window,knitting,wool,woollen,clothing,swirl,hat,hats,charity,charitable,shops,windows,store,stores,chain,chains,red,purple,warm,winter,winterly,head,heads
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AF144Y - . This location-based editorial photograph from Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerset , England , UK in 2019 preserves a recognisable subject together with clues about how the place was used and presented at the time. The defining feature is Knitwear, in Charity Shop, Eastover, Bridgwater,Swirl Hats,not included,in knitwear Sale,Somerset,England,UK. The image connects the immediate subject with historical comparison, place identity, archival record, before-and-after reference, customer footfall, changing streetscape, changing land use, public realm, independent trading, regional identity, urban commerce, bricks-and-mortar retail, everyday life, and documentary photography. Viewed from the mid-2020s, the subject sits within continuing debate about vacant units, online shopping and the shift toward mixed retail, leisure, service and residential centres. As the area changes, the scene fixes local appearance, occupation, access and public activity at the recorded site in Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerset , England , UK. The wider local story also touches on retail property, high-street commerce, visual archive, local character, local trading, local history, historic context, and contemporary social history. The combination of Somerset, Eastover, Bridgwater, Swirl, and Knitwear anchors the image to a recognisable activity, place or moment. For Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerset , England , UK, the photograph contributes to a cumulative visual history in which changes in use, signs, access and appearance can be traced over time. The location additionally provides evidence of vacant units and how high streets adapt when traditional retail contracts within the specific setting of Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerset , England , UK. A further contemporary connection is business rates and how high streets adapt when traditional retail contracts as part of the longer story of Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerset , England , UK.
Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerset , England , UK
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Keywords: Manchester,City centre,city,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,GoTonySmith,North West England,UK,England,M1,Northern Quarter,kissing,woman,black,blue,Manchester Northern Quarter,female,love,affection,A Kiss,NorthernQuarter,girl,seduction,seduced,streetart,eye contact,ears,Life is beautiful,Catwoman kisses Batman in a doorway,NQ4,Cat woman,kisses,Batman,doorway,tail,catwomans tail,+44,lovers,purple,people
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy RFF673 - . A local-history photograph preserves the character of the recorded location, as recorded during 2019. The source caption identifies Life is beautiful, Catwoman kisses Batman in a doorway, Northern Quarter, Manchester, NQ4, North West England, UK. Further features of the subject include street-level design, creative regeneration, public art, local identity, community art, contemporary mural, public realm art, urban graphics, graphic intervention, urban artwork, urban visual culture, and visual placemaking. Modern coverage of creative hoardings frequently reaches beyond the immediate scene to questions of public-realm investment, regeneration and stronger place identity. Small period details preserved at the recorded location may become historically important as commercial occupants, public services, infrastructure and the built environment change, making the image useful for retrospective editorial coverage, specifically in relation to Life is beautiful. The surrounding context also touches on illustrated hoarding, temporary artwork, street creativity, art-led regeneration, community expression, creative streetscape. The scene is further associated with A Kiss can be deadlier, NorthernQuarter, Everlasting Love, Cat Woman poster, Cat Woman, sexy woman. For present-day editorial use, community artwork can also illustrate debates about temporary installations and youth culture, particularly where these affect creative reuse of redevelopment sites. Viewed retrospectively, the photograph can reveal transport patterns, neighbourhood identity, architecture and streetscape, ownership or occupation, and public access as part of the area's longer social history. Taken together, these details make the photograph a useful record of local business activity, the condition of buildings, regional identity, public-realm details, and patterns of everyday use without relying on a generic or reconstructed view.
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Keywords: Northern Ireland,Peace,Wall,Cupar way,West Belfast,Belfast,Irish,art,artworks,artwork,purple,poem,GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,Tony,Smith,UK,GB,Great,Britain,United,Kingdom,Irish,British,Ireland,problem,with,problem with,issue with,NI,Northern,Northern Ireland,Belfast,City,Centre,Art,Artists,the,troubles,The Troubles,Good Friday Agreement,Peace,honour,painting,wall,walls,tribute,Unionist,unionism,Protestant,Catholic,republican,Sinn Fein,community,Fight,Justice,West,Beal,feirste,martyrs,social,tour,tourism,tourists,urban,six,counties,6,backdrop,county,Antrim,UVF,DUP,British,GB,Empire,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,Images of,Stock Images,Tony Smith,United Kingdom,Great Britain,British Isles,Belfast protestant community,Peoples army,Belfast catholic community,Irelands Berlin wall
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy HDF00F - The peace lines or peace walls are a series of border barriers in Northern Ireland that separate Catholic and Protestant neighbourhoods. They have been built at urban interface areas in Belfast, Derry, Portadown and elsewhere. The stated purpose of the peace lines is to minimise inter-communal violence between Catholics (most of whom are nationalists who self-identify as Irish) and Protestants (most of whom are unionists who self-identify as British).
The peace lines range in length from a few hundred yards to over three miles (5 km). They may be made of iron, brick, and/or steel and are up to 25 feet (7.6 m) high. Some have gates in them (sometimes staffed by police) that allow passage during daylight but are closed at night.
The most prominent peace lines in the past few years separate the nationalist Falls Road and unionist Shankill Road areas of West Belfast
the Catholic Short Strand from the Protestant Cluan Place areas of East Belfast
and the Protestant Fountain estate and Catholic Bishop Street area of Derry.
In 2008, a public discussion began about how and when the peace lines could be removed. While, on 1 September 2011, Belfast City Council agreed to develop a strategy regarding the removal of peace walls, a study was released in 2012 indicating that 69% of residents believe that the peace walls are still necessary because of potential violence. At the end of 2011, several local community initiatives resulted in the opening of a number of interface structures for a trial period.
In January 2012, the International Fund for Ireland launched a Peace Walls funding programme to support local communities who want to work towards beginning to remove the peace walls. In May 2013, the Northern Ireland Executive committed to the removal of all peace lines by mutual consent by 2023.
Cupar way,West Belfast,NI,UK
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy H4EDX9 - . This location-specific image from St Anns Square, Manchester, England, UK in 2016 provides a visual record of the subject in everyday context, useful for both contemporary editorial work and later historical comparison. The location is represented through Royal Exchange Closing Prices, Royal Exchange Theatre,Manchester,England,UK. The frame also records themes of heritage interpretation, historic artefact, social-history object, historic material culture, period craftsmanship, archival record, documentary photography, before-and-after reference, local history, regional identity, antique object, decorative metalwork, museum object, and material culture. Viewed from the mid-2020s, the subject also connects with object conservation, craftsmanship and how museums turn individual objects into wider stories about place and people. For later comparison, the photograph preserves landscape treatment and surrounding development at St Anns Square, Manchester, England, UK, details that may look very different after new ownership. A second descriptive layer includes changing streetscape, public realm, local-history evidence, contemporary social history, place identity, historic inscription, commemorative object, and local character. References to Exchange, Closing, Theatre, Royal, and Manchester give the picture a strong period identity and tie it closely to its named subject. A later view of St Anns Square, Manchester, England, UK may show a very different setting, increasing the value of this precise record of its earlier appearance and activity. A further contemporary connection is object conservation and how museums turn individual objects into wider stories about place and people when considered against later change at St Anns Square, Manchester, England, UK. It also preserves a point of historical comparison within the wider story of St Anns Square, Manchester, England, UK.
St Anns Square, Manchester, England, UK
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Keywords: brand,branded,trains,privatised,privitised,franchise,subsidised,abellio,bank,britain,electric,England,GB,Great,network,north,purple,Northern,passenger,powerhouse,quay,rail,BR,railway,service,train,transport,integrated,travel,UK,unit,west,carriage,319,class,Branded train,Northern Powerhouse,GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,Tony,Smith,different,unique,Class319,EMU,Unit,Station,Cheshire,England,UK,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,Images of,Stock Images,Tony Smith,Photo of,Class 319
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy H19DJ2 - . This location-specific image from Warrington, Cheshire, England UK in 2016 provides a visual record of the subject in everyday context, useful for both contemporary editorial work and later historical comparison. The photograph centres on Northern Electrics, at Warrington Bank Quay Railway Station, Cheshire, England UK. Other connected aspects include public transport stop, mechanical signalling, documentary photography, rail operations, signal-box architecture, railway heritage, historic rolling stock, historical comparison, changing streetscape, local history, bus route infrastructure, regional identity, rail transport history, and changing land use. For current editorial use, regional connectivity and station investment provide additional context, especially through the contrast between mechanical railway systems and digital signalling. Current relevance extends to integrated transport and local connectivity, particularly through the shift toward cleaner vehicles and integrated ticketing. Small period details of materials and architectural details at Warrington, Cheshire, England UK may become more significant with time, particularly following redevelopment. The photograph additionally reflects freight wagon, passenger information, everyday life, archival record, local character, public realm, industrial railway, and rail corridor. The recorded references to Railway, Station, Electrics, and Northern preserve clues about how the subject was presented, used or understood at the time. Around Warrington, Cheshire, England UK, apparently routine details can become historically useful once businesses close, buildings change use or familiar features disappear. The wider significance includes regional connectivity and the role of rail in lower-carbon regional transport within the specific setting of Warrington, Cheshire, England UK. The record includes a trace of local identity for later comparison.
Warrington, Cheshire, England UK
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy H19DJH - . This authentic period view of Warrington, Cheshire, England UK in 2016 preserves the main subject alongside smaller contextual details that can acquire greater historical value as places and uses change. The scene records Northern Electrics, at Warrington Bank Quay Railway Station, Cheshire, England UK. The surrounding context encompasses contemporary social history, historic rolling stock, station environment, before-and-after reference, signal-box architecture, local history, bus route infrastructure, street-side transport, local mobility, regional identity, everyday life, social history, working railway heritage, and rail infrastructure. For current editorial use, railway preservation and network modernisation provide additional context, especially through the role of rail in lower-carbon regional transport. Current relevance extends to accessibility and passenger information, particularly through the challenge of maintaining reliable services outside dense urban centres. The archival value lies partly in recording lettering, decoration and surface detail around Warrington, Cheshire, England UK before conservation work alters the character of the place. The wider setting retains connections with public realm, roadside transit, historical comparison, public transport stop, community identity, documentary photography, rail corridor, and place identity. The recorded references to Station, Electrics, Northern, and Railway preserve clues about how the subject was presented, used or understood at the time. Around Warrington, Cheshire, England UK, apparently routine details can become historically useful once businesses close, buildings change use or familiar features disappear. Its period value extends to railway preservation and how Crewe's identity remains tied to railway engineering and operations without losing the local specificity of Warrington, Cheshire, England UK.
Warrington, Cheshire, England UK
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy GMA9A1 - . This scene at Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, Scotland AB25 1GL in 2016 forms part of the visual history of the locality, documenting the named subject together with aspects of how the area looked and functioned at the time. The principal subject is His Majestys Theatre, Aberdeen City Centre, Scotland, UK at night. The surrounding context encompasses customer footfall, everyday life, community identity, changing streetscape, archival record, place identity, independent retail, social history, period detail, specialist shop, local history, small business, retail property, and bricks-and-mortar retail. For current editorial use, town-centre regeneration and commercial rents provide additional context, especially through the contribution of independents to distinctive high streets. The archival value lies partly in recording building condition and alterations around Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, Scotland AB25 1GL before conservation work alters the character of the place. A second descriptive layer includes local enterprise, high-street commerce, commercial frontage, town-centre trading, specialist retailer, local character, before-and-after reference, and visual archive. Details involving Theatre, Centre, Aberdeen, night, and Majestys make the image more specific than a generic view and strengthen its local or historical value. The wider setting at Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, Scotland AB25 1GL matters because ordinary visual details often provide the strongest evidence of how a place actually looked and functioned. The location additionally provides evidence of town-centre regeneration and how shopfronts become short-lived records of changing businesses without losing the local specificity of Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, Scotland AB25 1GL. A further contemporary connection is commercial rents and how shopfronts become short-lived records of changing businesses in a form that can be compared with future views of Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, Scotland AB25 1GL.
Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, Scotland AB25 1GL
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy GMAA62 - . A grounded documentary photograph made at Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, Scotland AB25 1GL in 2016, combining the immediate subject with evidence of the surrounding streetscape, public realm, business activity or local character. At the centre of the view is His Majestys Theatre, Aberdeen City Centre, Scotland, UK at night. The setting additionally reflects local character, customer footfall, documentary photography, local enterprise, historical comparison, commercial frontage, changing land use, specialist retailer, bricks-and-mortar retail, changing streetscape, street-level business, retail property, town-centre trading, and before-and-after reference. Today's relevance is strengthened by commercial rents, consumer spending and the continuing question of how commercial property costs affect small retailers. For later comparison, the photograph preserves street furniture and boundaries at Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, Scotland AB25 1GL, details that may look very different after redevelopment. The location also brings in place identity, shopfront economy, specialist shop, small business, period detail, contemporary social history, archival record, and regional identity. Elements such as night, Centre, Majestys, Aberdeen, and Theatre add documentary specificity and may become increasingly useful when compared with later records. A later view of Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, Scotland AB25 1GL may show a very different setting, increasing the value of this precise record of its earlier appearance and activity. The location additionally provides evidence of commercial rents and how commercial property costs affect small retailers as part of the longer story of Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, Scotland AB25 1GL. A further contemporary connection is commercial rents and how shopfronts become short-lived records of changing businesses when considered against later change at Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, Scotland AB25 1GL.
Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, Scotland AB25 1GL
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AT9EMG - . This period scene at Canada in 2015 provides a visual reference to the named subject and the wider commercial, social, cultural or physical environment around it. The main subject is Canadian Stamp, Canada Stamp, Canada Post,used stamp, Canada, bladderwort, 1.10, $1.10, purple, carnivorous plant. The locality and subject together evoke conservation architecture, urban fabric, retail vacancy, adaptive reuse, period detail, visual archive, heritage landmark, local character, historic commercial architecture, architectural character, customer footfall, historical comparison, archival record, and regional identity. In the mid-2020s, town-centre regeneration and online shopping keep the subject current, particularly through the shift toward mixed retail, leisure, service and residential centres. The subject remains useful for current coverage of adaptive reuse and historic townscape, not least because of keeping older buildings useful without erasing their character. For place-based research, the photograph preserves period details that may disappear after redevelopment or refurbishment in this part of Canada. The surrounding context also covers built heritage, period streetscape, changing land use, heritage asset, urban commerce, public realm, local trading, and everyday life. Details involving bladderwort, Canada, purple, carnivorous, and Canadian give the scene useful specificity and strengthen its local, cultural or historical identity. By fixing the subject within Canada, the image preserves more than the headline object or building: it records part of the locality's everyday history. The image also provides a reference for town-centre regeneration and how high streets adapt when traditional retail contracts in a form that can be compared with future views of Canada. Another useful connection is energy retrofit and keeping older buildings useful without erasing their character within the real-world context of Canada.
Canada
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DA8AH4 - . RottenRow - Rotten row a street in Dorchester-on-Thames , Oxen , England , UK OX11. Photographed on 5 July 2013. The recorded location is Rotten Row, Dorchester on Thames, Oxfordshire. Dorchester Abbey, formally the Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul, stands on a site with Christian associations stretching back to the early medieval period. The present church contains major medieval fabric and later restoration, with monuments, stained glass, chapels and decorative work accumulated over centuries. The village itself developed beside the Thames and the River Thame, giving its churches, old post office and historic street details strong local-history value. The wider historical story is that urban street scenes capture the cumulative effect of planning, architecture, transport, retail and public space
Shopfronts, signs, street furniture and pedestrians can date an image precisely and show how a district changes between periods of investment, decline and regeneration. From a heritage perspective, street signs, shop fascias, notices and inscriptions combine practical communication with graphic design
Typefaces, colours and wording can identify an era, organisation or local custom, making close photographs valuable for social, transport and commercial history. In the present 2026 context, urban regeneration in England continues to focus on town-centre renewal, housing, public realm and reuse of vacant commercial property
Earlier street scenes provide valuable before-and-after evidence of these changes and of the businesses or structures lost along the way. As of 2026, digital wayfinding is widespread, but physical signage remains essential for safety, accessibility and identity
Historic notices and ghost signs are also increasingly appreciated as part of the character of streets and buildings. Useful indexing vocabulary includes urban landscape, city centre, town centre, streetscape, built environment, pedestrian environment, and city life.
Rotten Row, Dorchester on Thames, Oxfordshire
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Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 6843272141 - 'Jimi Hendrix - 'Purple haze' - Play this track here.
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'Purple Haze' is a song written in 1966 and recorded in 1967 by The Jimi Hendrix Experience and released as a single (Hendrix's second) in both the United Kingdom and the United States. It appeared on their 1967 album Are You Experienced. 'Purple Haze' has become one of the 'archetypical psychedelic drug songs of the sixties'.
Reportedly, the song came into being after the band's producer Chas Chandler heard him playing the riff backstage and suggested that he write lyrics to go with it. There is some dispute about the lyrics: supposedly written in the dressing room of the Upper Cut Club on Boxing Day, 1966, it is also believed that he wrote the lyrics in Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill.
Chandler claims that the lyrics were never cut in any way (though he admits that this was done on general principle with Hendrix's lyrics), while Hendrix stated that the original song contained much more text. Hendrix himself denied the drug relation of the song claiming it to be merely another love song.
He said that the line 'What ever it is, that girl put a spell on me' is the key line to the lyrics.
The woods around Grappenhall are becoming a bit purple hazy, as spring pokes its crocus flowers through the frozen ground. The snow drops are out too, grab 'em while they are here, when they gone, they gone!
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2BTY2AE - . A location-based documentary photograph from Cheshire, England, UK, useful both for its immediate subject and for the smaller period details around it. At the heart of the image is Bunch of purple lavender on a pink bench - natural pot pourri. Beyond the immediate subject, the image contains elements of conservation architecture, conservation interest, local character, community identity, heritage landmark, social landscape, local history, everyday Britain, contemporary history, period detail, documentary photography, changing streetscape, place identity, and social history. In the mid-2020s, maintenance and energy retrofit keep this subject current, particularly through keeping older buildings useful without erasing their character. The photograph fixes transport arrangements and public activity within Cheshire, England, UK at one identifiable point, providing a benchmark against different community use. The subject also sits alongside heritage asset, architectural character, visual archive, before-and-after reference, public realm, historical comparison, historic townscape, and traditional masonry. The combination of pourri, lavender, purple, Bunch, and natural helps anchor the frame to a recognisable activity, place or period. Around Cheshire, England, UK, apparently routine features can become historically useful once businesses close, buildings change use or familiar street details disappear. The location additionally provides evidence for maintenance and using existing buildings rather than demolishing them as part of the longer story of Cheshire, England, UK. A further contemporary connection is planning control and using existing buildings rather than demolishing them when considered against later change at Cheshire, England, UK. The image also provides a reference for maintenance and the contrast between historic fabric and modern development without losing the local specificity of Cheshire, England, UK.
Cheshire, England, UK
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2BRH05N - . A location-based documentary photograph from Northwich,Cheshire, England, UK, useful both for its immediate subject and for the smaller period details around it. At the heart of the image is Purple marshflower, , Northwich,Cheshire, England, UK. The photograph also carries associations with public realm, place identity, canal heritage, before-and-after reference, towpath landscape, industrial waterway history, inland navigation, working waterway, waterside infrastructure, local character, navigation engineering, boating network, social history, and historical comparison. Current discussion around this subject increasingly includes biodiversity alongside ageing locks and bridges, with particular attention to the long transition from freight route to leisure and heritage asset. The archival value lies partly in recording building condition and alterations around Northwich,Cheshire, England, UK before refurbishment alters the character of the place. The photograph additionally reflects contemporary history, lock-side environment, waterborne travel, social landscape, urban change, changing streetscape, riparian setting, and local history. The recorded references to marshflower, Northwich, and Purple preserve clues that can help identify how the subject was presented or used at the time. For Northwich,Cheshire, England, UK, the photograph contributes to a cumulative visual history in which small changes in use, signs, access and appearance can be traced over time. The location additionally provides evidence for biodiversity and the long transition from freight route to leisure and heritage asset within the specific setting of Northwich,Cheshire, England, UK. A further contemporary connection is waterside regeneration and the value of canals and rivers as blue-green corridors as part of the longer story of Northwich,Cheshire, England, UK. This gives Northwich,Cheshire, England, UK another specific visual benchmark for later local, social or physical change.
Northwich,Cheshire, England, UK
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2BGRC1G - They are hardy tuberous geophytes. In a thickened underground stem, they can store a large amount of water to survive arid conditions. The tuber is flattened and finger-like. The long leaves are lanceolate and, in most species, also speckled. They grow along a rather long stem which reaches a height of 70“90 cm (28“35 in). Leaves higher on the stem are shorter than leaves lower on the stem. The inflorescence, compared to the length of the plant, is rather short. It consists of a compact raceme with 25-50 flowers. These develop from axillary buds. The dominant colors are white and all shades of pink to red, sprinkled with darker speckles. These terrestrial orchids grow in basic soils in wet meadows, bogs, heathland and in areas sparsely populated by trees. They are distributed throughout the subarctic and temperate northern hemisphere. It is found across much of Europe
Grappenhall,Warrington,Cheshire,England,UK
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2BGRC1M - They are hardy tuberous geophytes. In a thickened underground stem, they can store a large amount of water to survive arid conditions. The tuber is flattened and finger-like. The long leaves are lanceolate and, in most species, also speckled. They grow along a rather long stem which reaches a height of 70“90 cm (28“35 in). Leaves higher on the stem are shorter than leaves lower on the stem. The inflorescence, compared to the length of the plant, is rather short. It consists of a compact raceme with 25-50 flowers. These develop from axillary buds. The dominant colors are white and all shades of pink to red, sprinkled with darker speckles. These terrestrial orchids grow in basic soils in wet meadows, bogs, heathland and in areas sparsely populated by trees. They are distributed throughout the subarctic and temperate northern hemisphere. It is found across much of Europe
Grappenhall,Warrington,Cheshire,England,UK
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Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 5471903470 - 'Awake - 'Black Rebel Motorcycle Club' - Play this track here.
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It happens every year I know, but it always impresses me how nature awakens after those 'Jacks in the green' have done their work over the winter. And, this track says it all to me.
Its from one of my favourite bands BRMC and an album that has most tracks as my 4 &
5 star ratings on my ipod.
The band are named after Marlon Brando's motorcycle gang in the 1953 film The Wild One and are from San Francisco, California, now based in Los Angeles, USA.
Its easy to hear their influences from Led Zeppelin, the BJM, The Stones and The Jesus and Mary Chain in their music.
Early albums were in a very rock vein, with 'Howl' showing a move to a more blues/folk style.
The first album is the best starting point for newcomers to the band. The live DVD recorded in Glasgow, Berlin, and Dublin during the Baby 81 world tour is also worth grabbing.
Oh, and tell 'em I sent you!
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A church at Winwick is recorded in the Domesday Book. The earliest parts of the present church are the bases of the north arcade which date from the early 13th century, and the walls of the Legh Chapel and the organ chamber which are dated 1330. The west tower was built in 1358, and the walls and north arcade of the nave (except for the Legh Chapel and the organ chamber) date from 1580.
The south porch was added in 1720, and the south arcade of the nave was rebuilt in 1836 reusing earlier stones. The chancel, sanctuary and vestry were rebuilt by Pugin in 1847\u201349 for the 13th Earl of Derby. Much damage had been done to the church in 1648 when Oliver Cromwell stationed his troops in the church after the Battle of Red Bank.
It is particularly good in spring when all the cherry trees in the graveyard blossom. A very unique building any time of year.
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Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 5330932778 - 'Dreams By The sea - 'John Martyn' - Play this track here.
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John Martyn, OBE (who passed away 29th January 2009), was a British singer-songwriter and guitarist. Over a forty-year career he released twenty studio albums, working with artists such as Eric Clapton and David Gilmour. He has been described by The Times as 'an electrifying guitarist and singer whose music blurred the boundaries between folk, jazz, rock and blues.
This excellent track is from 'Solid Air', a folk jazz album released in 1973. Its a truly classic album and sounds as fresh as a chill-out album even today. 'Solid Air', the title track, was dedicated to a friend of Martyn's, Nick Drake. Drake died of an antidepressant overdose 18 months after the album was released.
Martyn said of the track 'Solid Air' 'It was done for a friend of mine, and it was done right with very clear motives, and I'm very pleased with it, for varying reasons. It has got a very simple message, but you'll have to work that one out for yourself.'
If you fancy sampling more, checkout the 2009 Deluxe Edition, with an extra 16 live tracks, demos and outtakes. Tell 'em I sent you.
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Leith is a suburb of Edinburgh where it meets the sea. It lies on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, Lothian, Scotland UK. Leith had electric street lighting from 1890, and electric trams from 1905 (only Blackpool was earlier in the UK). the trams are returning at great cost and more changes have improved teh Leith waterfront in recent years.
The Malmaison Hotel, beside the entrance to Leith Docks, at the Shore, Leith, shown here was formerly a sailors' home. 'The Sailors' Home used to provide accommodation for sailors whose ships were in port. The Home contained comfortable rooms for each rank, a canteen, a low cost clothing shop, recreational rooms and a chapel.
It was an innovation in social care at a time when many workers lived in overcrowded slums. The angel in the stonework above the door was an emblem for the seamen's mission. Much investment has been made to improve the area from The City of Edinburgh District Council, Forth Ports Authority and the Water of Leith Conservation Trust.
The statue to the left is of Sandy Irvine Robertson OBE, wine merchant, charity promoter, founder of Scottish Business Achievement Awards, once wrote of as 'one of those people who made life worth living. A bear of a man, standing six and a half feet tall, he had a heart the size of Scotland. He was mischievous, often outrageous, but never unkind, and those of us privileged to have known his friendship will be eternally grateful for it'. Praise indeed.
Leith is known for its port and red wine imports and I assume he was linked to 'Irvine Robertson Wines' who are located just up the road. After his premature death (Born: 11 August, 1942, in Stirling Died: 20 June, 1999, aged 56), his friends commissioned a bronze statue on the waterfront at Leith. It was sculpted by Lucy Poett. She studied under Cubilt Bevis at The Heatherley School of Art in London and with the late Scott Sutherland RSA in Dundee.
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Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 4683303596 - 'Iris is a genus of around 260 species of flowering plants with showy flowers. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. As well as being the scientific name, iris is also very widely used as a common name. A common sight in the early summer in europe.
Irises are perennial herbs, growing from creeping rhizomes (rhizomatous irises), or, in drier climates, from bulbs (bulbous irises). They have long, erect flowering stems, which may be simple or branched, solid or hollow, and flattened or have a circular cross-section.
The inflorescences are fan-shaped and contain one or more symmetrical six-lobed flowers. These grow on a pedicel or lack a footstalk. The three sepals, which are spreading or droop downwards, are referred to as 'falls'. They expand from their narrow base, which in some of the rhizomatous irises has a 'beard' (a tuft of short upright extensions growing in its midline), into a broader expanded portion ('limb'), often adorned with veining, lines or dots. The three, sometimes reduced, petals stand upright, partly behind the sepal bases. They are called 'standards'. Some smaller iris species have all six lobes pointing straight outwards, but generally, limb and standards differ markedly in appearance. They are united at their base into a floral tube that lies above the ovary (known as an inferior ovary). The styles divide towards the apex into petaloid branches
this is significant in pollination
The iris fruit is a capsule which opens up in three parts to reveal the numerous seeds within. In some species, these bear an aril.
Rhizomes of the German Iris (I. germanica) and Sweet Iris (I. pallida) are traded as orris root and are used in perfume and medicine, though more common in ancient times than today. Today Iris essential oil (absolute) from flowers are sometimes used in aromatherapy as sedative medicines. The dried rhizomes are also given whole to babies to help in teething. Gin brands such as Bombay Sapphire and Magellan Gin use orris root and sometimes iris flowers for flavour and colour.
The red fleur-de-lis in the coat-of-arms of Florence (Italy) and also of the scouts, descends from the white iris which is native to Florence and which grew even in its city walls. This white iris, displayed against a red background, became the symbol of Florence until the Medici family, to signal a change in political power, reversed the colors making the white one red and setting in motion a centuries-long breeding program to hybridize a red iris.
So, often taken for granted, the Iris is actually a very interesting plant indeed!
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Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 4587919792 - 'Few plants captivate a nation quite like the Japanese flowering cherry or 'cherry blossom'. Pick up a 100 yen coin and at any time of the year it reminds you of the Sakura.
In Japan cherry blossoms among other things symbolize clouds. This is due to their nature of blooming en masse, besides being an enduring metaphor for the ephemeral nature of life, an aspect of Japanese cultural tradition that is often associated with Buddhistic influence, and which is embodied in the concept of 'mono no aware' (the life of things). The association of the cherry blossom with 'mono no aware' dates back to 18th-century scholar Motoori Norinaga.
The transience of the blossoms, the extreme beauty and quick death, has often been associated with mortality. For this reason, cherry blossoms are richly symbolic, and have been utilized often in Japanese art, manga, anime, and film, as well as at musical performances for ambient effect. The band Kagrra, which is associated with the visual kei movement, is an example of this latter phenomenon. There is at least one popular folk song, originally meant for the shakuhachi (bamboo flute), titled 'Sakura', and several pop songs. The flower is also represented on all manner of consumer goods in Japan, including kimono, stationery, and dishware.
Cherry blossom is an omen of good fortune and is also an emblem of love, affection and represents spring. Cherry blossoms are an enduring metaphor for the fleeting nature of life, and as such are frequently depicted in art.
At Himeji Castle Japan During World War II, the cherry blossom was used to motivate the Japanese people, to stoke nationalism and militarism among the populace. Japanese pilots would paint them on the sides of their planes before embarking on a suicide mission, or even take branches of the trees with them on their missions. There is a plane of this type in the Manchester museum of science of industry. My friend Josef Knocke always comes to mind when I look at it as does a particularly tasteless joke, that I would not repeat here for a family audience.
A cherry blossom painted on the side of the bomber symbolized the intensity and ephemerality of life. In this way, the aesthetic association was altered such that falling cherry petals came to represent the sacrifice of youth in suicide missions to honor the emperor. The government even encouraged the people to believe that the souls of downed warriors were reincarnated in the blossoms.
In its colonial enterprises, aparently imperial Japan often planted cherry trees as a means of 'claiming occupied territory as Japanese space'. Consider this as you pass below those lovely pink blossoms...
(2010 week 16)
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Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 4568832928 - 'This is a cotton smock or undergarment for a small child. The smock-frock or smock is an outer garment traditionally worn by rural workers, popular in early victorian times.
By the mid-nineteenth century, wearing of traditional smock-frocks by country laborers was dying out. As the authentic tradition was fading away, a romantic nostalgia for England's rural past, as epitomized by the illustrations of Kate Greenaway, led to a fashion for women's and children's dresses and blouses loosely styled after smock-frocks. These garments are generally of very fine linen or cotton and feature delicate smocking embroidery done in cotton floss in contrasting colors
smocked garments with pastel-colored embroidery remain popular for babies and small children.
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Keywords: cherry,blossom,sakura,tree,knutsford,rd,road,grappenhall,cheshire,england,UK,purple,pink,red,nature,flowers,hotpixuk,hotpix,tonysmith,tony,smith
Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 4556321256 - 'A picture of spring just about to emerge!
Spotted on Knutsford Road Grappenhall, Cheshire, purple cherry blossom on a tree just about ready to open. In Japan the cherry blossom has nearly mystical spring significance.
During the Heian Period (794\u20131191), Japanese sought to emulate many practices from China, including the social phenomenon of flower viewing (hanami), where the imperial households, poets, singers and other aristocrats would gather and celebrate under the blossoms. In Japan, cherry trees were planted and cultivated for their beauty, for the adornment of the grounds of the nobility of Kyoto, at least as early as 794. In China, the ume 'plum' tree (actually a species of apricot) was held in highest regard, but by the middle of the ninth century, the cherry blossom had replaced the plum as the favored species in Japan.
Every year the Japanese Meteorological Agency and the public track the sakura zensen (cherry-blossom front) as it moves northward up the archipelago with the approach of warmer weather via nightly forecasts following the weather segment of news programs. The blossoming begins in Okinawa in January and typically reaches Kyoto and Tokyo at the end of March or the beginning of April. It proceeds into areas at the higher altitudes and northward, arriving in Hokkaid\u014d in the colder east a few weeks later. Japanese pay close attention to these forecasts and turn out in large numbers at parks, shrines, and temples with family and friends to hold flower-viewing parties.
Hanami festivals celebrate the beauty of the cherry blossom and for many are a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful view. The custom of hanami dates back many centuries in Japan: the eighth-century chronicle Nihon Shoki records hanami festivals being held as early as the third century CE.
Most Japanese schools and public buildings have cherry blossom trees outside of them. Since the fiscal and school year both begin in April, in many parts of Honsh\u016b, the first day of work or school coincides with the cherry blossom season.
(2010 week 14)
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Keywords: lothian,still,fucking,skint,graffitti,grafitti,graffiti,grafitto,street still,street,art,edinburgh,scotland,city,UK,united,kingdom,spray,paint,arty,artistic,arts,purple,blue,silver,disturbia,tourist,destination,scottish,escotia,NRSP,edinbrugh,hotpix!,Edinburg,edimburgh
Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 4523624815 - 'Theft = Still f**king skint
When you cast your eyes upon the skylines
Of this once proud nation
Can you sense the fear and the hatred
Grwoing in the hearts of its population
And our youth, oh youth, are being seduced
by the greedy hands of politics and half truths
The beaten generation, the beaten generation
Reared on a diet of prejudice and mis-information
The beaten generation, the beaten generation
Open your eyes, open your imagination
We're being sedated by the gasoline fumes
and hypnotised by the satellites
Into believing what is good and what is right
You may be worshipping the temples of mammon
Or lost in the prisons of religion
But can you still walk back to happiness
When you've nowhere left to run?
And if they send in the special police
To deliver us from liberty and keep us from peace
Then won't the words sit ill upon their tongues
when they tell us justice is being done
and that freedom lives in the barrels of a .....warm gun
Lyrics somewhat still true over 20 years after they were penned.
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Keywords: Cheshire,purple,lilac,flower,crocus,corms,spring,new,life,growth,plant,grow,nature,northwich,wood,rudheath,canal,bulb,bright,sunny,365project,iris,white,blue,natural,world,flowers,flores,bloom,blome,hotpix!,europa,springtime,springs,bulbs,bloomen,blooms,fresh,tony,smith,hot,picks,pics,hotpics,sun,sunshine
Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 4454885889 - 'New Purple Crocus another sign of spring and the warmer weather to come. I will try to get back to these to see what they are like with full flowers open if I can.
Crocus is perennial and belongs within the Iris family (Iridaceae). Macro setting used.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy D8HDK0 - Illicium verum, commonly called Star anise, star aniseed, or Chinese star anise is a spice that closely resembles anise in flavor, obtained from the star-shaped pericarp of Illicium verum, a medium-sized native evergreen tree of northeast Vietnam and southwest China. The star shaped fruits are harvested just before ripening.
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Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 4201081728 - 'A view in summer www.flickr.com/photos/hotpixuk/3519535917/
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Keywords: Christmas,Cacti,Purple,Pink,flowers,Easter,Cacti,Purple,plants,flower,is,sensual,dormant,November,and,it,generally,jolts,it,into,flowering,action,plant,is,native,to,desert,areas,of,Brazil,gotonysmith,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,Epiphyllum,in,Greek),is,a,genus,of,19,species,of,epiphytic,plants,in,the,cactus,family,(Cactaceae),native,to,Central,America.,Common,names,for,these,species,include,orchid,cacti,and,leaf,cacti,though,the,latter,also,refers,to,the,genus,Pereskia.,The,stems,are,broad,and,flat,1""“5 cm broad,3""“5 mm thick,usually with lobed edges. The flowers are large,8""“16 cm diameter,white to red,with numerous petals. The fruit is edible,very,similar,to,the,pitaya,fruit,from,the,closely,related,genus,Hylocereus,though not so large,being,only,3""“4,cm,long.,Fruit,of,Epiphyllum,anguliger,Epiphyllums,are,popular,house,plants,with,numerous,hybrids,and,cultivars.,The,broad-leaved,epiphyllum,(Epiphyllum,oxypetalum),is,particularly,well-known.,It,bears,large,strongly fragrant flowers,that bloom for a single night only.,upon the leaf
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy CEMWMG - Epiphyllum (play /ˌɛpɨˈfɪləm/
[2] upon the leaf in Greek) is a genus of 19 species of epiphytic plants in the cactus family (Cactaceae), native to Central America. Common names for these species include orchid cacti and leaf cacti, though the latter also refers to the genus Pereskia.
The stems are broad and flat, 1“5 cm broad, 3“5 mm thick, usually with lobed edges. The flowers are large, 8“16 cm diameter, white to red, with numerous petals.
The fruit is edible, very similar to the pitaya fruit from the closely related genus Hylocereus, though not so large, being only 3“4 cm long.
Fruit of Epiphyllum anguliger
Epiphyllums are popular house plants, with numerous hybrids and cultivars. The broad-leaved epiphyllum (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) is particularly well-known. It bears large, strongly fragrant flowers, that bloom for a single night only.
Epiphyllum species are added to some versions of the hallucinogenic drink Ayahuasca.
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Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 4172147895 - 'A decaying leaf under a fuscia bush that has left a riot of colour from its fallen petals (now just about given up flowering any more). The lack of hard frost and mild wet weather seems to have encouraged many fuscias to keep going.
From Northwich, Cheshire, UK.
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Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 4125482227 - 'A great red sky this morning. A bit of a grab shot at about 800asa. as they say, when its gone its gone!
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Keywords: Gasholders,at,Aston,Birmingham,West,Midlands,United,Kingdom,at,Dusk,night,morning,sunrise,second,city,2nd,urban,suburban,across,cityscape,purple,blue,hour,tower,blocks,gotonysmith,towerblock,towerblocks,pink,cool,city,shots,shot,coolest,Brummy,Brummie,gotonysmith,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,security
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy CF0N8B - . Gasholders at Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom at Dusk. Photographed on 20 October 2009. The recorded location is Aston, A34, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom. Tower blocks in the distance. From a heritage perspective, landscape photographs record more than scenery: buildings, vegetation, weather, transport and land use combine to show how a place appeared at a particular moment
Repeated views can later become valuable evidence of development, environmental evolution and shifting patterns of use. As background, buildings are often the most durable evidence of former institutions and businesses
Stonework, brickwork, windows, signs and decorative details can survive changes of ownership and use, allowing photographs to document both architectural style and the evolution of a street. As of 2026, current interest in climate and place-making gives atmospheric landscape photographs added documentary value, particularly where weather, coastlines or urban development are prominent. Against the 2026 backdrop, the reuse of existing buildings is increasingly discussed alongside conservation, embodied carbon and town-centre regeneration
Images of older façades and converted premises can therefore illustrate both architectural heritage and the practical pressures of adapting buildings for new uses. As background, panoramic and atmospheric views place individual landmarks within their wider setting
Light, season and weather affect how architecture and landscape are perceived, while distant development can provide clues to the changing form of a town or coastline. The wider historical story is that seasonal and low-light photography can emphasise the relationship between natural conditions and the built environment
Dusk, snow, mist or dramatic cloud often reveal lighting, silhouettes and reflective surfaces that are less apparent in ordinary daylight.
Aston, A34, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
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Keywords: Autumn Red Pink Leaf on pink autumn fallen foliage,great,reds,and,purples,petals,flowers,shades,shade,of,purple,fall,the,fall,gotonysmith,gotonysmith,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,leaves,leafs,autumn,The Fall,petal,colours,vibrant,ground,color,colors,pinks,beautiful,beauty,nature,natural,calendar,outdoor,outdoors
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy CEMWD3 - . Autumn Red Pink Leaf on pink autumn fallen foliage, great reds and purples. Photographed on 4 October 2009. The recorded location is Grappenhall, South Warrington, cheshire, England, UK, GB. Historically, flowers and foliage provide precise seasonal markers
Snowdrops are associated with late winter and early spring, while seed heads and autumn leaves show later stages of the plant cycle
dew, frost and backlighting can further emphasise structure. As background, nature photography can serve both aesthetic and documentary purposes, preserving details of species, flowering seasons, weather and land use
Repeated images of the same places also become useful evidence of environmental change over time. From a heritage perspective, landscape photographs record more than scenery: buildings, vegetation, weather, transport and land use combine to show how a place appeared at a particular moment
Repeated views can later become valuable evidence of development, environmental evolution and shifting patterns of use. In 2026, current interest in biodiversity and climate gives seasonal flower and foliage photographs documentary value beyond their visual appeal, particularly where flowering or autumn colour can be compared over time. Against the 2026 backdrop, biodiversity recovery, climate resilience and land management remain major UK environmental themes
Photographs of crops, wildflowers, insects and seasonal vegetation can therefore support coverage of pollinators, farming, habitat restoration and the effects of increasingly variable weather. The historical context is that plant details are useful both aesthetically and scientifically, showing petals, leaves, seed heads and moisture at a particular stage of growth
Repeated seasonal photography can also provide a simple record of phenology. Useful alternative terminology includes botanical, seasonal plant, garden, wild plant, nature detail, macro photography, spring flower, plant life, and natural texture.
Grappenhall, South Warrington, cheshire, England, UK, GB
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Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 3999342512 - 'Victoria variety I am told.
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Keywords: Cheshire,Damsons,wild,canal,side,canalside,hedgerow,fruit,purple,UK,Northwich,365days,trent,mersey,trentandmersey,jam,hotpix!
Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 3959671997 - 'Wild blue damsons kings of autumn hedgerow fruit. Here seen growing along the Trent &
Mersey canal side in Northwich, Cheshire.
These make cracking jam or a sticky gin drink. These are different than Sloes and should not be confused with this similar fruit.
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Keywords: Purple,shoes,blue,nails,foot,footwear,leg,buckle,painted,toe,toes,toenail,toenails,365days,west,midlands,england,uk,britain,GB,europe,english,angela,feet,hotpix!
Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 3916728564 - 'Another take on fashion here www.flickr.com/photos/hotpixuk/3809053351/
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Keywords: Tuesday,Purple,Rinse,Day,Hair,salon,hairdresser,UK,B/W,black,white,mono,monochrome,dressing,dresser,stylists,style,old,oap,oldskool,skool,oldstyle,denton,manchester,gee,cross,hyde,tameside,england,north,west,britain,hotpix!
Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 3812466997 - 'Traditionally, tuesday is OAP / senior citizens half price day down at Hairport. Taking a bit of colour too (maybe purple, why not), can be worth doing too.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy CEXEGB - . Dusk at the Latchford / Howley Mersey river bridge, Warrington Cheshire England UK. Photographed on 24 July 2009. The recorded location is Kingsway Bridge, Latchford, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK WA1 2DN. The wider historical story is that panoramic and atmospheric views place individual landmarks within their wider setting
Light, season and weather affect how architecture and landscape are perceived, while distant development can provide clues to the changing form of a town or coastline. The wider historical story is that earlier buildings and artefacts provide tangible evidence that written records cannot fully replace
Their wear, construction, signage and setting help researchers understand local history, design, industry and social life across different periods. In the present 2026 context, landscape imagery is increasingly used alongside discussion of climate, resilience, tourism and development
Older panoramas can show how skylines, waterfronts and vegetation have changed over a comparatively short period. In the present 2026 context, heritage remains economically and culturally significant through tourism, education and place-making, while the cost of maintaining historic fabric creates continuing debate about conservation and reuse. Looking at the subject's development, seasonal and low-light photography can emphasise the relationship between natural conditions and the built environment
Dusk, snow, mist or dramatic cloud often reveal lighting, silhouettes and reflective surfaces that are less apparent in ordinary daylight. The historical context is that landscape photographs record more than scenery: structures, vegetation, weather, transport and land use combine to show how a place appeared at a particular moment
Repeated views can later become valuable evidence of development, environmental change and shifting patterns of use. Alternative search wording includes scenic view, night photography, seasonal landscape, and cityscape.
Kingsway Bridge, Latchford, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK WA1 2DN
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Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 3782852212 - 'Lavatera thuringiaca, native to eastern Europe and southwestern Asia, from southern Germany south to Italy, quite likes our generally mild winters and occasionally pleasent summers. I noticed a bigger than usual show of flowers near the canal between Lostock and Middlewich
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Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 3734237361 - 'Thriving in Northwich, Cheshire UK
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Keywords: 365days,purple,lavender,lavendar,summer,green,flower,flores,buds,village,nice,macro,close,up,closeup,tubes,canon,lens,nature,natural,history,world,life,this photo rocks,plant,bloom,flowers,blome,Hotpicks,hotpics,hot,pics,pix,picks,hotpix.freeserve.co.uk,hotpix!
Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 3690682981 - 'The second of my summer garden lavenders in flower from the village of Grappenhall, Cheshire UK.
Essential oil of lavender has some well known antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It was used in hospitals during WWI to disinfect floors and walls. These extracts are also now used as pleasent fragrances for bath products. the oil should not be ingested however. Topically, lavender oil is cytotoxic. It increases photosensitivity as well. Lavender oil is cytotoxic to human skin cells in vitro (endothelial cells and fibroblasts) at a concentration of 0.25%.
I read an article about lavender and tea tree oil, contributing to gynaecomastia. This is an abnormal breast tissue growth in prepubescent boys. The use of shampoo and similar products, containing lavender and tea tree oils, in some boys resulted in this condition. Professor Leuan Hughes, who was a child hormone specialist at Cambridge University suggested that 'these oils can mimic oestrogens' and 'people should be a little bit careful about using these products' Well yes, clearly (!)
Lavenders are from the mint family, probbaly explaining its fragrence. There are 39 species in Lavandula. The genus includes annuals, herbaceous plants, subshrubs, and small shrubs native from Canary Islands, North and East Africa, Southern Europe and the Mediterranean, Arabia and India.
They are occasionally found growing wild as garden escapees, well beyond their natural range. However, since lavender cross-pollinates easily, there are countless variations within the species. The color of the flowers of some forms has come to be just referred to as 'lavender'.
Lilac, purple or blue flowers are borne in whorls, held on spikes rising above the foliage. Over near Kings Lynn, 'Lavendin' is the most cultivated species for commercial use. This is because its flowers are bigger and the plants are easier to harvest, although Lavendin oil is regarded to be of a lower quality than some other harder to cultivate and harvest varieties.
Another natural shot in purple www.flickr.com/photos/hotpixuk/4172147895/
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Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 4631607472 - 'When I am in Manchester, I usually take a short cut through this fabulous place, which you can do unless a performance is in progress. Many moons ago I used to go to meetings of the junior chamber of commerce here, in one of the side rooms. On this day it was spookily deserted. I stopped to check a text message while my camera with on my shoulder and below me a solitary man, dressed in black crossed the room without sound.
It has a great feeling of history (the last trading values still remain on the trading board for cotton etc) from 1968 and is very modern with its central circular 'pod' of a theatre at its heart. Its great to see events here and I have seen Shakespeare plays as well as the veritable John Shuttleworth (AKA Jilted John).
The Royal Exchange is a grade II listed Victorian building bounded by St Ann\u2019s Square, Market Street and Cross Street. The complex includes the Royal Exchange Theatre, and the Royal Exchange shopping centre.
The current building is the last of several buildings on the site used for commodities exchange, primarily but not exclusively of cotton and textiles.
The first exchange was built near to the present site in 1792. The first exchange was replaced by a second, larger, exchange that was constructed between 1806 and 1809. The second exchange was enlarged between 1847 and 1849. The second exchange was in turn replaced, by a third exchange by 'Mills &
Murgatroyd', constructed between 1867 and 1874. The building was then extended and modified by 'Bradshaw Gass &
Hope' between 1914 and 1931 to form the largest trading room in England. Thus was the importance of Manchester at this time.
The theatre's unique design was conceived by Richard Negri of Wimbledon School of Art, and was intended to create an unusually vivid and immediate relationship between actors and audiences. As the floor of the Exchange would not be able to take the great weight of the theatre and its audience, the module is suspended from four columns that also carry the hall's central dome. Only the stage area and ground-level seating rest on the floor of the hall itself.
The theatre can seat up to 700 people on three levels, making it the largest theatre in the round in Britain. There are 400 seats at ground level in a raked configuration, above which lie two galleries, each with 150 seats set in two rows. Every seat has a clear view of the stage.
Repairs after the IRA bombing adjacent in Corporation Street took over two years to complete and cost \u00a332 million, a sum provided by the National Lottery.
The Royal Exchange building and the theatre itself are reputed to be haunted. One of the ghosts is reputed to be that of the actor and founding artistic director, James Maxwell. Another is that of a maternal Victorian lady, well dressed and with 'a passion for drink'.
In 2006, the building was the subject of a paranormal investigation by the Most Haunted programme on Living TV.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2JP9HRJ - Vintage British advertisement for Cadbury's Dairy Milk chocolate, dominated by an illustrated eight-ounce bar in its familiar purple wrapper and a stream of milk pouring between two tall drinking glasses. The pale blue background, simplified product artwork and bold lettering create a distinctive example of mid-twentieth-century commercial graphic design. At the top right, the poster lists the available sizes and pre-decimal prices: a half-pound bar for two shillings, a quarter-pound bar for one shilling and a two-ounce bar for sixpence.
The flowing milk imagery refers to Cadbury's long-running claim that Dairy Milk contained a generous quantity of fresh milk. The glass and a half concept became one of the most recognisable elements of British confectionery advertising and helped distinguish the product from competing chocolate brands. Dairy Milk had been introduced in Britain in 1905 and became Cadbury's best-selling product before the First World War.
The lower section includes the words From the Factory in a Garden above a small illustration of the Cadbury manufacturing complex at Bournville, Birmingham. Cadbury moved production to the rural Bournville site in 1879, where George and Richard Cadbury developed a landscaped industrial estate and model village intended to provide healthier surroundings for workers than those commonly found in Victorian manufacturing cities.
The poster combines product promotion with the company's carefully developed image of cleanliness, fresh ingredients, enlightened employment and production in attractive surroundings. Its purple wrapper, gold script, block lettering and illustrated glasses provide a clear record of Cadbury's historic visual identity. The use of pounds, shillings and pence establishes that the design predates British decimalisation in 1971, while the packaging and graphic style are consistent with postwar advertising.
This surviving promotional image is relevant to the history of chocolate manufacturing
Bournville Birmingham, west Midlands, England, UK, B30 1JR
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy PCGHMM - First Bus double-decker carrying Pulse service branding stands beside the pavement in Leeds city centre, West Yorkshire, with its electronic destination display reading Sorry, not in service . The predominantly silver vehicle is photographed against modern commercial buildings in the central LS1 area, creating an urban public transport scene associated with everyday bus operations in one of the largest cities in northern England.
The illuminated message across the front indicates that the bus is temporarily unavailable to passengers, despite the prominent Pulse branding and upper-deck slogan referring to frequent services. Such displays may be used when a vehicle is travelling between a depot and its operating route, being repositioned between journeys, returning after completing service, undergoing driver changeover or being withdrawn because of an operational issue.
The image shows the practical distinction between a bus being physically present on the street and actually being available for public use. This makes it relevant to editorial coverage of service reliability, passenger frustration, cancelled or curtailed journeys, fleet management, bus shortages, timetable disruption and the wider challenges facing urban public transport operators.
The vehicle has two passenger decks, a large front windscreen, electronic route display, commercial advertising and the familiar livery associated with First Bus operations. Reflections in the windows, the darkened street and surrounding office architecture give the photograph an evening or low-light city-centre atmosphere.
Bus services are an important part of the transport network across Leeds and West Yorkshire, carrying commuters, shoppers, students and visitors while helping connect neighbourhoods with employment, retail, education and leisure destinations. Their reliability, frequency, accessibility and affordability are recurring subjects of public and political discussion.
Park Row, Leeds, UK
