The Hoad hill and the Sir John Barrow monument ...
... and various views from the Hoad hill In Ulverston , Cumbria.The monument is also called by the locals The Pepper pot.I've added a link which is'nt too long to read and gives you more info about the Hoad hill and the monument which is sometimes mistaken for a lighthouse.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoad_Monument
looking up to the Hoad and monument from the canal bank in Ulverston.
(
Download)
Another view.
(
Download)
3
(
Download)
4
(
Download)
5 looking down to the Glaxosmithkline factory and the sea beyond,
(
Download)
6 A resting place to take in the vies down to Ulverston
(
Download)
Jay Pat
Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
Enjoyed the images and the link.
Pat
DickC wrote:
Nice vista!!
Thank you very much for looking in DickC it's much appreciated.Glad you liked them.
DickC
Loc: NE Washington state
angler wrote:
Thank you very much for looking in DickC it's much appreciated.Glad you liked them.
Your most welcome Angler, it's always nice to get photos from you, I don't get to see overseas photos very often!
Jay Pat wrote:
Enjoyed the images and the link.
Pat
I'm glad you liked them Pat and thank you very much for looking in i always appreciate it.
DickC wrote:
Your most welcome Angler, it's always nice to get photos from you, I don't get to see overseas photos very often!
Thanks again DickC it makes it worthwhle posting my photos when i get comments like yours.
kpmac wrote:
Wonderful set, Jim.
Thank you very much for looking in Ken i always appreciate it.Glad you liked them.
Nice views, enjoyed the series. Why on earth anyone would mistake the monument for a lighthouse is beyond me, when it doesn't look anything at all like a...um...
Okay, it DOES look like a lighthouse!
Sylvias
Loc: North Yorkshire England
Beautiful images with an interesting history.
angler wrote:
... and various views from the Hoad hill In Ulverston , Cumbria.The monument is also called by the locals The Pepper pot.I've added a link which is'nt too long to read and gives you more info about the Hoad hill and the monument which is sometimes mistaken for a lighthouse.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoad_Monument beautiful shots and an interesting series, jim...that bench looks like a nice place to sit down and ponder life. lol.
If you want to reply, then
register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.