Tagged With "Dr. Norman Bethune"
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Aug. 6, 2019: Cardiff Castle, Wales
Join Marilyn on a visit to Cardiff Castle, home of the Marquesses of Bute, until they gave it to the city of Cardiff.
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London Tulip: Crown jewel or eyesore?
A planned observation tower designed by a leading architect is facing controversy even though construction has been approved.
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April 17, 2019: Church of St Gregory, Kirknewton, Northumberland.
Ian Cook shares a visit to a lovely small church in northeastern England, near the Scottish border.
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History, Mystery, Art and More in Boonsboro and Beyond
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of the sights and activities in historic Boonsboro, Maryland, which she recently visited.
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Ireland: Old castle is new attraction
Long a beautiful sight from the outside, Johnstown Castle has now been opened to visitors.
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Game of Thrones: On TV, and in N. Ireland
This may be Game of Thrones' last season on television, but it's only the beginning for Northern Ireland's promotion of G.O.T. tourism.
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Cragside, near Rothbury, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares a series of beautiful series of photos and the interesting story of a Victorian estate in Northumberland.
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Where Gumbo Was #3 and #3.5: Vernon and Paris
The Old Mill is a survivor. Built onto a bridge to save money, it still stands, but the bridge is gone. Not only the one it first stood on, but several of its replacements. The first stone bridge, replacing a wooden one, was built in the early...
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St. Helens, Bishopsgate: Where Gumbo Was (#23)
In time for the weekend, if you are looking to attend church in London, Dr. Fumblefinger correctly identified the church in Puzzle #23 as Saint Helen's Bishopsgate in the City of London, the famed square-mile heart of Greater London. The building...
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Spain, Britain vie for tallest European building
It's not just the Middle Eastern oil lands that like to brag about tall new skyscrapers; now Spain and Britain are in a competition for Europe's tallest.
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Enjoying a Taste of Sunshine City in St. Petersburg, Florida
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger loved her visit to St. Pete and shares some of the wonderful attractions, shopping and food she enjoyed.
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July 29, 2018: The Reichstag
Jonathan L shows us the rebuilt Reichstag building's added bonus: the dome offers an amazing view of the city.
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Sept. 14, 2018: Guyzance Village, Northumberland
Ian Cook visits the small Northumberland village of Guyzance.
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Sept. 11, 2018: Kidwelly Castle, Wales
Professor Abe visits one of the many lovely coastal castles in Wales, this one Kidwelly Castle.
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The Time is Now — The Smart Museum, Chicago, Illinois
Jonathan L takes a tour of the Smart Museum in Chicago
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Monreale Cathedral, Sicily (Where Gumbo was #127)
Join DrFumblefinger to admire the amazing gold mosaics and beautiful at this Arab-Norman style church near Palermo
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Gloucester Cathedral: More than a Monument
Step back in time with Marilyn Jones as she visits Gloucester Cathedral, a monument whose history nearly came to an end four centuries ago.
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New Saudi airport to imitate a mirage
Designed by Norman Foster, a Saudi resort is getting an airport designed to blend into the desert.
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A Change of Scenery at Maryland's Beautiful and Historic Eastern Shore
Stephanie unwinds and enjoys a visit to the peaceful environs of Maryland's eastern shore.
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National Botanic Garden of Wales
Professor Abe takes us on a tour of the gloriously blooming fields of Wales' relatively new and growing Botanic Garden.
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Fifth Avenue: Looking Up and Down
Join PHeymont for a long walk on a famous street whose facades and fixtures have a lot to say about history and taste.
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Tewkesbury: Time in an English Market Town
Join Marilyn for a quiet day in a village known both for its history and its peaceful beauty
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Art in the Picturesque Brandywine Valley
Stephanie visits the Brandywine Museum of Art, home to a rich collection of American art, especially that of the Wyeth family.
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Spain: 'Scrap Cathedral' creator dies
A Spanish religious charity will continue the work on the unusual project.
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Statue of Dr Norman Bethune, Toronto
DrFumblefinger shares photos of a statue, and a brief biography of Dr. Norman Bethune, a Canadian thoracic surgeon who became a hero to the Chinese Communist forces of Mao.
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New York Public Library Main Branch
Jonathan L visits the main branch of New York's Public Library
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Images of Yorkshire
Landscape photographer Paul Hunter, shares an assortment of beautiful images from Yorkshire.
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Trim Castle, Ireland
Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle was the scene of this weeks puzzle. Read on for its fascinating history.
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Painting with Flowers: Monet's Gardens at Giverny
Claude Monet, most famous of the French Impressionist painters, was also one of France’s most committed gardeners. He spent half his 86 years developing his extensive gardens at Giverny, and they are the subject of hundreds of his paintings over...
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Visiting the Reichstag, Berlin
The Reichstag building, home these days to Germany's Bundestag, offers visitors a great view of the city and the building's history.
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Saffron Walden, Cambridgeshire, UK
Professor Abe visits a small and colorful market town and its 13th century church
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A Day on Mont Saint-Michel
Jonathan L takes a trip back in time on his visit to Mont Saint-Michel, France.
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A Visit to Ireland: Part 6) Slea Head. A Tour of the Dingle Peninsula
One of the highlights of any visit to Ireland is a chance to explore the Dingle Peninsula. While it’s only half as large as the Ivernaugh peninsula ( Ring of Kerry ), it’s packed with beautiful views and interesting things to...
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Mark Twain's Hannibal, Hannibal's Mark Twain
A visit to Mark Twain's boyhood home gives a broader picture of the man who became perhaps America's best-known writer ever.
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Oystermouth Castle, Swansea, Wales
ProfessorAbe and his wife inspect the restoration work at a castle not far from their home
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St. David's Cathedral, Wales. Where Gumbo was #80
Gumbo was visiting St. David's Cathedral is one of the oldest and finest churches in all of Wales, well worth a visit!
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Palermo Cathedral, Sicily
Palermo Cathedral is one of the Arab-Norman cathedrals for which the region has received UNESCO recognition. It has a fabulous exterior that is well worth seeing
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Towers of London
A reminder from Paul Heymont that the famous and infamous Tower of London is far from the only tower of London!
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Forget Area 51: Welsh waterfall has mystic charm
It's been the veil of mystery hiding the Bat Cave. it's involved with Dr. Who. It's appeared in Merlin and the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. And now it's more accessible to fans, visitors and...dare we say?...pilgrims.