England

Powerkiters

Here’s an excellent sight of some Powerkiters doing their thing on a windy day in Southend-on-Sea, England. I wonder if they’re landboarding, or maybe even buggying? Thanks to Steve Wrona.

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Monday, 6th February 2006

Bridgewater Hall

Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall was designed by Arup in conjunction with the University of Salford. As a city centre concert venue it has been entirely mounted on springs to alleviate noise from the nearby tramline. Look to the north of the…

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Friday, 3rd February 2006

Whipsnade Wild Animal Park

This is Whipsnade Wild Animal Park in Bedfordshire, England. Whipsnade is one of Europe’s largest wildlife conservation parks – it’s home to more than 2,500 animals, many of which are endangered in the wild. Thanks to Google’s new upgraded imagery,…

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Friday, 3rd February 2006

Mid Air Glider Collision!

Oh no! It appears that this pair of gliders have collided in mid-air near the London Gliding Club! Presumably there were no survivors. Thanks to Bryan Robson.

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Thursday, 2nd February 2006

Blackpool Tower

Another member of the World Federation of Great Towers is Blackpool Tower on the famous seaside Promenade. Obviously inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Blackpool’s version also features Britain’s highest post box and the ‘Walk of Faith’ glass floor,…

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Wednesday, 1st February 2006

Glider Over Over

This is a rather cool glider flying over Over, near Cambridge in England. Presumably it’s part of the Cambridge Gliding Club, so here’s some photos taken from what could well be the same glider. Thanks to Mathieu.

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Monday, 30th January 2006
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