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PEMBROKESHIRE COAST National Park : characteristicly colourful seaside boarding house at the charming resort of TENBY. ref: 1026513.021

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TENBY: a colourful pub in the town centre - the Normandie Inn on Upper Frog Street. PEMBROKESHIRE. ref: 1026513.021

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SHETLAND : detail of folly - one of the decorated panels on a domestic shed in a quiet residential street in Scalloway township. ref: 03.7/2/24(01)

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PEMBROKESHIRE - the artist, Buzz Knap-Fisher, lives at the tiny hamlet of Llanwdna above Carregwastab Point, where he creates what only be described as Mobile Follies. ref: 09458

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SHETLAND : a modern vernacular folly in a residential street in SCALLOWAY, the second largest settlement in Shetland. The decor comprises mostly pebbles and sea-shells ref: 03.7/2/22(01)

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Pembrokeshire : 'Mobile Folly' by artist Buzz Knap-Fisher outside his studio at the tiny hamlet of Llanwdna above Carregwastad Point, Fishguard. Wales. ref: 09460

'Sleeping Man'; 20th Century; allegorical; architecture; art, artistic; bizarre; craftsmanship; decoration; England; estate; fantasy; figure; figure; folly; garden; grounds; imposing; landscape format; Lord Pembroke; metal; modern; reclining figure; sculpture; small boy; stately home; statue; Wilton; Wilton House; Wiltshire; admirer; puzzlement

Wilton House, Wiltshire : SLEEPING MAN - a modern folly - stands in the extensive grounds. ref: 23094

TENBY; WALES; PEMBROKESHIRE; TENBY WALES; BEACH; SEA; WAVES; HOUSES; COLOURS SKY; HOTEL'S; SEASIDE; TOURISTS; TOURISM; UK; EUROPE; PUBS; SEASIDE; COASTAL VIEW; SEASCAPE; TENBY TOWN WALES; BEAUTIFUL COAST VIEW; TENBY PANORAMIC; tenby sea; tenby church; tenby hotels; tenby colours; tenby beach; tenby coast

TENBY PANORAMIC, PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES, UK.

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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE - FARTHINGSTONE : this terrace of cottages, known as 'Pension Row' , is faced, for some strange reason, with shards of broken crockery. ref: 01.5/8/20(01)

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Wilton House, Wiltshire : 'The Loggia' is a discreet folly in the wooded grounds of the stately home. ref: 23083

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TENBY, Pembrokeshire : Victoria Street, off the Esplanade, is flanked by terraced houses, many of them colourful seaside boarding houses. ref: 1026507 (04.6/5/11(2)

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Essex - AUDLEY END : the Lion Gate, southern aspect. This is the main entrance to the mansion itself. ref: 07.3/22/01

18th century; antiquity; architecture; artistic; building; colourful; England; folly; garden; Gothic; landscape format; peaceful; Wessex; Montacute; Somerset; romantic; gazebo; pavilion; flowers; stately home; National Trust

MONTACUTE HOUSE, Somerset : romantic gazebo at corner of the East Lawn. ref:1025910

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The neo-Norman Summerhouse folly at Benington Lordship. The folly was designed and built by James Pulham of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire in 1838.

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The neo-Norman Gatehouse folly at Benington Lordship during the spring display of naturalized snowdrops of which the gardens of Benington is famous for. The folly was designed and built by James Pulham of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire in 1838.

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The neo-Norman Gatehouse folly at Benington Lordship during the spring display of naturalized snowdrops of which the gardens of Benington is famous for. The folly was designed and built by James Pulham of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire in 1838.

TENBY; WALES; PEMBROKESHIRE; TENBY WALES; BEACH; SEA; WAVES; HOUSES; COLOURS SKY; HOTELS; SEASIDE; TOURISTS; TOURISM; UK; EUROPE; PUBS; SEASIDE; COASTAL VIEW; SEASCAPE; TENBY TOWN WALES; BEAUTIFUL COAST VIEW; TENBY PANORAMIC

TENBY BEACHWALKERS, PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES, UK.

20th century; architecture; bizarre; building; Bullough; castle; colourful; Edwardian; estate; fantasy; flowers; folly; garden; Hebrides; houses; imposing; island; landscape format; mansion; mountains; peaceful; remote; Rhum; Scotland; shore; tower, Victorian,

Isle of Rhum, Kinloch Castle, eastern aspect : the castle was built close to the shore at the head of Loch Scresort in 1901 by the Lancashire industialist Sir George Bullough with stone shipped from the southern Scotland. The surrounding lush gardens were also created with imported soil. ref: 1002466 (03.2/1/17(3)

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Pembrokeshire - decorated motor car, essentially a modern 'Mobile Folly', created by the artist Buzz Knap-Fisher at his studio at the remote hamlet of Llanwdna above Carregwastad Point, Fishguard. ref: 612/2/19

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OBAN - West Highlands : the strange classical Colosseum of McCaig's Folly - or 'Tower' - dominates the busy harbour. It was built in 1890 by local banker John Stuart McCaig to provide work for local people and it commands spectacular views across the Firth of Lorne to the Hebrides. ref: 02.7/6/14(50)

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PEOPLE WALKING THE BEACH AS PART OF THE COAST PATH, TENBY , PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES, UK.

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PEOPLE WALKING ON THE BEACH AND PART OF THE COAST PATH AT TENBY , PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES, UK.

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GALLOWAY - the Glenkens : Highlander figurehead stands in the grounds of Forrest Lodgein Polharrow Glen. After years underwater in Oslo Fjord, the figurehead was salvaged, restored and erected here by the Fred Olsen Shipping Line. ref: 02.9/9/2(9)

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BODNANT GARDENS, Tal-y-Cafn, Conwy Valley : view over the Canal Terrace to the Pin Mill pavilion folly. ref: 07.3/10/4

20th Century; Anglesey; bizarre; building; eccentric; folly; hotel; Inn; inscription; landscape format; lettering; Llanfair P G; modern; name; notice; Penrhos Arms; Pub; public house; Wales

ISLE of ANGLESEY, NORTH WALES : village inn - once a coaching inn on the London to Holyhead Road at the village with the longest name in Britain, usually shortened to mere LLANFAIR P G. ref: 04.1/3/4(01)

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PORTMERION, North Wales : Clough Williams Ellis' whimsy village is dominated by his Italianate Campanile. ref: 04.2/6/3(3)

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Portmerion, North Wales : This statue of Atlas in the folly village of Portmerion was erected in celebration of certain specific good summers -a whimsy of the arcxhitect Clough Williams-Ellis. ref: 04.2/6/9(3)

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BATH : bust of Jupiter by John Osborn 1879. Botanic Gardens, Royal Victoria Park ref: 07.6/1/12(11)

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Panoramic image of Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK

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The Temple of Aeolus by Sir William Chambers was built in the 1760's. It originally had a revolving seat to provide visitors with a panoramic view. By 1845 it was in a 'ruinous state' and was rebuilt by Decimus Burton in stone.

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The Temple of Aeolus designed by Sir William Chambers was built in the 1760's. It originally had a revolving seat to provide visitors with a panoramic view. By 1845 it was in a 'ruinous state' and was rebuilt by Decimus Burton in stone.

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The Temple of Aeolus designed by Sir William Chambers was built in the 1760's. It originally had a revolving seat to provide visitors with a panoramic view. By 1845 it was in a 'ruinous state' and was rebuilt by Decimus Burton in stone.

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The Temple of Aeolus designed by Sir William Chambers was built in the 1760's. It originally had a revolving seat to provide visitors with a panoramic view. By 1845 it was in a 'ruinous state' and was rebuilt by Decimus Burton in stone.

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The modern MIZMAZE at Wilton House, Wiltshire was constructed by his children as a memorial to the 17th Earl of Pembroke. ref: 23076

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WILTON HOUSE, Wiltshire : modern Fountain stands in the extensive gardens. ref: 23118

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ABERDEEN - these allegorical figures representing the Riches of Commerce stand above the magnificent pillared portico of No. 5 Castle Street, originally the offices of the North of Scotland Bank but now the Archibald Simpson Bar. The building, constructed between 1839 and 1842 is considered to be the masterpiece of Simpson, the 'Architect of Aberdeen' ref: 02.8/5/6(01)

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OBAN, West Highlands : the strange classical Colosseum of McCaig's Folly - or 'Tower' - dominates Railway Quay and the busy harbour. Commanding spectacular views over the Firth of Lorne to the Hebrides, the Folly was built in 1890 by successful local banker and philanthropist, John Stuart McCaig, to provide work for local people. ref: 02.7/6/12(50)

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The Chinese House at Stowe Landscape Gardens in Buckinghamshire England, by Francesco Sleter 1738, believed to be the first known Chinese or 'chinoir' building in England.

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The Folly at Woburn Abbey and Gardens, near Woburn, Bedfordshire, England. It is the seat of the Duke of Bedford and the location of the Woburn Safari Park. Woburn Abbey, comprising Woburn Park and its buildings, was originally founded as a Cistercian abbey in 1146.

TENBY; WALES; Pembrokeshire; TENBY WALES; BEACH; SEA; WAVES; HOUSES; COLOURS SKY; HOTELS; SEASIDE; TOURISTS; TOURISM; BOATS; UK; Europe; PUBS; FISHING BOATS; YACHTS

TENBY HARBOUR AT FULL TIDE AFTER A STORM, Pembrokeshire, WALES, UK.

TENBY; WALES; Pembrokeshire; TENBY WALES; BEACH; SEA; WAVES; HOUSES; COLOURS SKY; HOTELS; SEASIDE; TOURISTS; TOURISM; BOATS; UK; Europe; PUBS; FISHING BOATS; YACHTS

TENBY HARBOR AT FULL TIDE AFTER A STORM, Pembrokeshire, WALES, UK.

TENBY; WALES; Pembrokeshire; TENBY WALES; BEACH; SEA; WAVES; HOUSES; COLOURS SKY; HOTELS; SEASIDE; TOURISTS; TOURISM; BOATS; UK; Europe; PUBS; FISHING BOATS; YACHTS

TENBY HARBOR AT FULL TIDE DURING TENBY festival, Pembrokeshire, WALES, UK.

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ISLE OF MULL : TOROSAY CASTLE, Craignure. These are two of the twelve stone figures by Antonio Bonazza that liner the celebrated Statue Walk. Beyond rises the Dovecote Tower and in the far distance is seen the Sound of Mull. September. ref ;1026035.031

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BATH : Kennet & Avon Canal -this ornate chimney is all that remains of Widcombe Locks Punmping Station. ref: 07.6/1/24(13)

20th Century; allegorical; architecture; artistic; bizarre; building; Clough Williams-Ellis; decoration; eccentric; estate; fantasy; folly; Portmerion; sham; Wales; whimsy; petrol pump; street corner, motoring, fuel,

Portmerion , North Wales : ancient, whimsical but still operational petrol pump in this folly village ref: 04.2/6/5(3)

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SOUTH PENNINES, Rivington Moor : the peculiar DOVECOTE FOLLY above the terraced gardens of Lever Park stands on the lip of the open moor high above Bolton. ref: 01.4/1/7(35)

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allegorical; architecture; artist; artistic; bizarre; building; burial place; Celtic Christianity; Christian; Compton; craftsmanship; decor; decoration; England; fantasy; folly; G.F.Watts; Godalming; imposing; Mary Fraser-Tyler; memorial; portrait format; Pre-Raphaelite; melancholy; Surrey; symbols; Victorian; Watts Mortuary Chapel; mortuary; chapel; red brick; terra cotta; religion

Compton, Surrey : detail on the walls of the WATTS MORTUARY CHAPEL at Compton, near Guildford. The Chapel is noted for its Pre-Raphaelite decor,both inside and out. It was designed by Mary Fraser-Tyler, wife of the artist G.F.Watts ( who paid for it ) and completed in 1898. ref: 1016430

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WILTON HOUSE, Wiltshire : the Palladian Bridge spanning the River Nadder was designed by the 9th Earl of Pembroke together with Roger Morris, and completed in 1737. The first of its kind, it inspired several copies, notably at Stowe and Prior Park. ref: 07.3/28/15

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The municipal colourful flowers down the promenade of Skegness,Lincolnshire,England,UK.

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Wilton House, Wiltshire : 'The Herald' overlooks the southern facade of the mansion. ref: 23058

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The Ruined Arch was designed as a mock Roman ruin by Sir William Chambers. It was built in 1759-60. Such follies were very fashionable during the 18th century as ornamental garden features. This folly however also served a practical purpose in carrying a carriage-way across what is now Kew Road. The arch has deteriorated over the centuries and is now more ruinous than when it was built.

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The Ruined Arch was designed as a mock Roman ruin by Sir William Chambers. It was built in 1759-60. Such follies were very fashionable during the 18th century as ornamental garden features. This folly however also served a practical purpose in carrying a carriage-way across what is now Kew Road. The arch has deteriorated over the centuries and is now more ruinous than when it was built.

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Compton, Surrey : the WATTS MORTUARY CHAPEL is famed for its Pre-Raphaelite decor and stands beside the Pilgrim's Way outside the small village of Compton near Godalming. Designed by Mary Fraser-Tyler, wife of the artist G.F.Watts ( who paid for it ) it was completed in 1898. ref: 1016431

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OBAN, West Highlands : McCaig's Folly or 'Tower' overlooks the port of Oban with a fine view out towards the hills of Mull. It was built by the banker, John Stuart McCaig, to provide work for the local unemployed. ref: 07.5/1/2

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WILTSHIRE DOWNS : mysterious GREEN MAN, sculpted on a living oak tree by an anonymous wood carver, stands over the Mud Lane Ridgeway in woodland above Wootton Rivers, Vale of Pewsey. ref: 01.6/31/8(35)

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The Temple of Bellona is a garden temple by Sir William Chambers, built in 1760 for Princess Augusta. It takes its name from Bellona, the Roman goddess of war and companion of the god Mars.

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Scottish Borders : at Dryburgh Abbey - this sandstone memorial pillar to King James 1st of Scotland stands among the ruins of the abbey founded by his predecessor King David 1st in 1150. ref: 07.1/6/10

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WILTON HOUSE, Wiltshire : decorative Oriental Bridge. ref: 07.3/28/19

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DORSET - Cranborne Chase : Horton Tower folly - otherwise known as Sturt's Folly - stands 140 feet high and was once considered to be the tallest non-religious building in the country. Built in 1750 by the local MP, architect and local Squire, Humphrey Sturt, who may have used it as an astronomical observatory. Now a ruin though it contains modern telecommunications aerials. N.W. aspect. ref: 01.6/2/17(2)

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USA, Nevada : Las Vegas by night - the foreground complex is named 'Paris' ref: 42.1/1/3(7)

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ABERDEEN : allegorical figures representing the Riches of Commerce stand above the magnificent granite portico of what is now the Archibald Simpson Bar at No.5 Castle Street. Built between 1839 and 1842 as the headquarters of the North of Scotland Bank, the building was considered the masterpiece of Archibald Simpson, the famous "Architect of Aberdeen" . ref: 02.8/5/10(01)

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WIMPOLE HALL, Cambridgeshire : Kendall's exotic 1851 Stable block is a classic of its kind. ref: 07.3/14/22

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Suffolk - Rendlesham : this folly cottage was built around 1820 as a lodge to Rendlesham Hall, a mansion unfortunately destroyed by fire in 1830. ref: 07.5/1/15

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The Canopy Cathedral treehouse at Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania, USA

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Tenby HARBOUR AND BOATS WITH THE TOWN IN THE BACKGROUND. Tenby Pembrokeshire Wales, UK. Tenby is a castled walled seaside town and a very popular tourist destination. The town is famous for it very attractive narrow streets and colourful housing and hotels. Tenby also has two superb Beaches and has regular boat trips to Caldy island just a few minutes away.

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For editorial use only - National Trust property

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Stowe, Buckinghamshire : The TEMPLE of BRITISH WORTHIES, featuring such names as King Alfred, Raleigh, Drake, Hampden, Shakespere, Newton, Sir Thomas Gresham and others, was designed by William Kent in 1735 and is just one of the many folly features on the extensive Stowe estate. ref: 07.4/1/7

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The Temple of Arethusa was designed by Sir William Chambers for Princess Augusta. It was built in 1758 and named after a mythological Greek nymph who was turned into spring water.

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The Temple of Arethusa was designed by Sir William Chambers for Princess Augusta. It was built in 1758 and named after a mythological Greek nymph who was turned into spring water.

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USA - Nevada : Las Vegas by daylight. The main feature in this picture is known as 'New York-New York' ref: 42.1/1/12(4)

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Nemours Mansion and Gardens, Wilmington, Delaware, USA

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WELSH BOTANIC GARDEN, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire : faux Japanese milestone in the 'Japanese Garden' ref: 19330

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WILTSHIRE - FONTHILL GIFFORD : this gigantic steel DANDELION can be seen in a paddock behind the Beckford Arms Inn. ref: 16789

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BATH : PRIOR PARK mansion is seen over the Sham Bridge. The landscape gardens were designed by Alexander Pope and constructed by Capability Brown for the local magnate Ralph Allen between 1734 and 1764. The mansion itself is by John Wood and dates to 1742. ref: 07.6/1/8(15)

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ISLE of RHUM : Kinloch Castle, S.E.aspect. The fancifull castle was built close to the shore of Loch Scresort by the Lancashire industrialist Sir George Bullough in 1901. Both the building stone and the soil for the exotic gardens was imported from southern Scotland. ref: 1010266 (03.2/1/13(3)

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The Temple of Bellona is a garden temple by Sir William Chambers, built in 1760 for Princess Augusta. It takes its name from Bellona, the Roman goddess of war and companion of the god Mars.

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BATH : Beckford's Tower ( Henry Goodridge 1827 ) stands on the crest of Lansdown Hill overlooking the city. In the foreground is the massive tomb of William Beckford himself (died 1844) ref: 01.6/34/1(01)