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This is St Mary's Tower on the site of Birkenhead Priory. The tower is what remains of Birkenhead's first parish church. The remains of The Priory (images to come) are the oldest freestanding building in Merseyside having been built in 1150.

The site is immediately next to Cammell Laird's Shipyard hence the crane.

Birkenhead is a large town (pop. 84000) directly opposite Liverpool on the other bank of The River Mersey.

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.rgeb529
10/25/13 1:11 AM GMT
I love the texture of the old building and great color, Thanks.
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::Marzena
10/25/13 1:11 AM GMT
Beautiful old church..
Am running presently to check upon the shipyard though... LOL
My heart is in the shipbuilding !
Great composition here with this striking contrast in age, colour and texture.
SAM & SAAB
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
::Marzena
10/25/13 1:12 AM GMT
Nay, Robert, I was the first one to use the word "textures" !!!! LOL
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.Bleizmor
10/25/13 7:01 AM GMT
Very nicely presented!
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::Dunstickin
10/25/13 7:06 AM GMT
'1150' eh .. and I bet they didn't have that 'crane' then to help build it either!!

Good one showing ancient & modern
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::Ramad
10/25/13 9:39 AM GMT
The old church looks great against the blue sky. Good shot and also well composed Steve.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.GIGIBL
10/25/13 9:53 AM GMT
GREAT CAPTURE WELL DONE LOVELY CHURCH
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.picardroe
10/25/13 10:35 AM GMT
NICE COMPOSITION,WELL DONE ROBERT.
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::tigger3
10/25/13 11:53 AM GMT
I really like this one Mr. B.the old and new sure make for a good capture. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
::LynEve
10/25/13 12:09 AM GMT
Great contrast of old and new.
I love that old church - amazing to think how long it has stood there.
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::0930_23
10/25/13 4:54 PM GMT
1150--Is that AM or PM, Caruso. Looks like AM in this shot. :)
Your country is so rich in tradition.
Well shot.

TicK


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.icedancer
10/26/13 2:39 AM GMT
Super shot showing us the contrast between the old and new. Great detail and colours
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