McCaig's Tower; prominent folly; hillside; Battery Hill; Oban; Argyll; SCotland; Bonawe granite; folly; John Stuart McCaig;
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McCaig's Tower is a prominent folly on the hillside (called Battery Hill overlooking Oban in Argyll, Scotland. It is built of Bonawe granite taken from the quarries across Airds Bay, on Loch Etive, from Muckairn, with a circumference of about 200 metres with two-tiers of 94 lancet arches (44 on the bottom and 50 on top).
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
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)
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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UK SCOTLAND Oban -- View of the seafront in Oban with McCaigs folly visible in the upper centre of the the image -- Picture by Jonathan Mitchell | ScotFoto.co.uk
McCaig's Tower and Environs in Oban, Scottish Highlands. Oban has been described as the seafood capital of Scotland. It is ghe gateway to the Scottish Isles. Digital scan of a 35mm transparency.
George Street, McCaig's Folly, Oban, Argyllshire, Argyle, folly, chimney, hotel, houses, shops, boat, row boat, rowboat, rowing boat, dinghy, river, Iona Temperance Hotel, Commercial Hotel, distillery, Boots Chemist, chemist, R S McColl, Donald MacCulloch Family Butcher, butcher's shop, Kennedy's, McKerchar, watchmaker, jeweller, optician, lorry, people, cars, IPSV2678, IPSV5962, IPSV5963, IPSV6911, IPSV6019, IPSV0851, IPSV1473, IPSV1474, IPSV2998, IPSV0015, IPSV0576, IPSV1406, IPSV0267,
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George St and McCaig's Folly, Oban, Argyllshire, Scotland, seen in uncredited photo on unused and undated postcard. Best guess on date, based on vehicles and dress, late 1940s.
one AA rechargeable battery lays in the grass in this landscape shot outdoors in the bright sunlit green grass.The single batteries bright white and orange colour scheme stands out against the green grass. 2700mah NiMH 1.5 volt rechargeable battery.
Hopetoun Monument; Garleton Monument; Byres Hill; Garleton Hills; East Lothian; The Lothians; Scotland; Scottish; Great Britain; GB; British Isles; United Kingdom; UK; Europe; Earl; John Hope; folly; follies; tower; sunny; blue sky; yellow; gorse; P1130732
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The Hopetoun Monument on Byres Hill in the Garleton Hills, East Lothian, Scotland was built in 1824 in memory of John Hope, 4th Earl of Hopetoun. It is 95 feet (29 m) high.
18th century; antiquity; burial place; Dorking; downs; England; folly; grave; Greensand Hills; hill top; imposing; landmark; landscape format; Leith Hill; North Downs; Richard Hill; rural; Surrey; tomb; tower; viewpoint; walkers
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Greensand Hills, Surrey : LEITH HILL - Richard Hill built this 64 foot TOWER on the 965 foot summit of the hill in 1766 - and is buried within. The view from the top extends from London to the English Channel. ref: 01.6/12/12(7)
WORCESTERSHIRE, COTSWOLDS : BROADWAY TOWER stands on the lip of the Cotswold escarpment at 1,048 feet overlooking the wide Vale of Evesham. It was built in Gothic revival style by the Earl of Coventry in 1798 as a prospect-tower for his wife - this is the south-facing entrance doorway. Bredon Hill and the distant Malvern Hills are visible in the distance towards the left.
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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.
WORCESTERSHIRE - BROADWAY TOWER stands high on the Cotswold Edge at 1,048 feet overlooking the Vale of Evesham. It was built by the Earl of Coventry in 1798 as a prospect tower for his wife. View southwards with Bredon Hill and the Malverns at right centre and Cleeve Hill and the Cotswold Escarpment at left centre.
Luttrells Tower was built in the 1780`s by Thomas Sandby. It has three storeys and a cellar. From the cellar there is a tunnel that leads on to the beach.
Luttrells Tower was built in the 1780`s by Thomas Sandby. It has three storeys and a cellar. From the cellar there is a tunnel that leads on to the beach.;IPSV2678;
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Two AA rechargeable batteries lay down in the grass in this portrait shot outdoors in the bright sunlight. A slim depth of field is used to bring attention to the rechargeable batteries bright white and orange colour scheme. 2700mah NiMH 1.5 volt rechargeable battery.
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British follies; Great Pagoda at Kew; Kew Pagoda; pagoda; London; West London; England; U.K.; Sir William Chambers; 18th century; folly; architectural folly; architectural follies; architecture; place of interest; day trip; sightseeing; London history; low angle view; upward view; Chinese; nature; London gardens; London parks; London icons; Kew Gardens; Great Pagoda; path; trees; copy space; text space; horticulture; gardens; landscape design; outdoor; outside; winter; winter in Kew Gardens; Kew Gardens scene; educational trip; family outing; follies; London follies; English follies;
In a view of the town of Oban from the deck of an incoming Ferry, McCaig's Tower dominates the skyline while substantial stone houses are scattered across the hillside below. Shops and houses line the ground behind the shore while the pier used by smaller boats is seen on the left.
Kinnoull Hill Tower, River Tay, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, river, valley, Tay Valley, hill, cliff, folly, tower, IPSV2678, IPSV2262, IPSV2647, IPSV0576,
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Kinnoull Hill Tower, River Tay, near Perth, Perthshire. Photo by unidentified photographer for 'Photochrom' in 1930s book.
Kinnoull Hill Tower, River Tay, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, river, valley, Tay Valley, hill, cliff, folly, tower, IPSV2678, IPSV2262, IPSV2647, IPSV0576,
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Kinnoull Hill Tower, River Tay, near Perth, Perthshire. Photo by unidentified photographer for 'Photochrom' in 1930s book.
Four AA rechargeable batteries stand upright in this portrait shot outdoors in the bright sunlight. A slim depth of field is used to bring attention to the rechargeable batteries bright white and orange colour scheme. 2700mah NiMH 1.5 volt rechargeable battery.
London; West London; England; U.K.; Sir William Chambers; 18th century; folly; architectural folly; architectural follies; architecture; place of interest; day trip; sightseeing; London history; nature; London gardens; London parks; London icons; Kew Gardens; Kew; Royal Botanic Gardens Kew; trees; horticulture; gardens; landscape design; outdoor; outside; Kew Gardens scene; educational trip; family outing; spring; spring in Kew gardens; early spring in Kew Gardens; early spring; Temple of Bellona; historic; England; Britain; ancient; Princess Augusta; garden temple; peaceful scene; tranquil scene; London travel; Temple of Bellona in spring sunshine; Temple of Bellona in spring sunlight; evening sunlight on Temple of Bellona; follies; London follies; English follies; British follies;
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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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Great Pagoda at Kew; Kew Pagoda; pagoda; London; West London; England; U.K.; Sir William Chambers; 18th century; folly; architectural folly; architectural follies; architecture; place of interest; day trip; sightseeing; London history; low angle view; upward view; Chinese; nature; London gardens; London parks; London icons; Kew Gardens; Great Pagoda; garden seat; park seat; wooden seat; follies; London follies; English follies; British follies;
Great Pagoda at Kew; Kew Pagoda; pagoda; London; West London; England; U.K.; Sir William Chambers; 18th century; folly; architectural folly; architectural follies; architecture; place of interest; day trip; sightseeing; London history; low angle view; upward view; Chinese; nature; London gardens; London parks; London icons; Kew Gardens; Great Pagoda; path; trees; horticulture; gardens; landscape design; outdoor; outside; Kew Gardens scene; educational trip; family outing; blue sky; clear blue sky; spring; spring in Kew gardens; spring sunshine; early spring in Kew Gardens; early spring; tree trunk; shadows; follies; London follies; English follies; British follies;
London; West London; England; U.K.; Sir William Chambers; 18th century; folly; architectural folly; architectural follies; architecture; place of interest; day trip; sightseeing; London history; nature; London gardens; London parks; London icons; Kew Gardens; Kew; Royal Botanic Gardens Kew; trees; horticulture; gardens; landscape design; outdoor; outside; Kew Gardens scene; educational trip; family outing; spring; spring in Kew gardens; early spring in Kew Gardens; early spring; Temple of Bellona; historic; England; Britain; ancient; Princess Augusta; garden temple; peaceful scene; tranquil scene; London travel; follies; London follies; English follies; British follies;
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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.