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Speke Hall, Liverpool...............
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....The atmospheric interior of this rambling house spans many periods. Originally built in 1530, its Great Hall and priest hole date from Tudor times. There are many tales of ghosts, but I have to say, they must be friendly because I felt quite at home! lol! hmmmm not sure I would like to stay the night though! :O

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::tigger3
05/07/08 12:20 AM GMT
Beautiful Patti, Spot on composition and the detail makes this outstanding. sandi ♪ ♫
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::jeenie11
05/07/08 12:26 AM GMT
oh sure you would. i'd stay with you and we could go creeping around. i love the green of the plants, the blue and white of the sky and the incredible line patterns of the house. jen
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::Joanie
05/07/08 12:46 AM GMT
What a gorgeous place and a fabulous piece of architecture! And..uh...I don't think I'd sleep there either! Just go during the day when the ghosts are sleeping..lol..Excellent photo and post!
Joanie
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::Jimbobedsel
05/07/08 12:56 AM GMT
Everything in this is eye catching. Fantastic composition, Patti.

Jimbob
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::100k_xle
05/07/08 1:19 AM GMT
You Brits sure take a lot of pride in your past. Wish more Americans were like you.
Beautifully Kept.

E J
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::PatAndre
05/07/08 2:22 AM GMT
Lot of maintenance on that house. Probably yours and you are not telling us. Which part of the house has the pub?
Pat
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::0930_23
05/07/08 3:15 AM GMT
What beautiful colors Patti. They really brighten the screen. I must have led a sheltered life because I didn't have a clue what a priest hole was until this post.. Being the inquisitive sort I checked. Maybe that is where the ghosts have their parties. I feel they must be friendly from the looks of this Great Hall. Excellent photo Patti.

Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
.427cobraAC
05/07/08 3:22 AM GMT
Very Nice Patti. The picture is excellent and thank you for the little history on it.
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::RKG
05/07/08 4:02 AM GMT
Nice work.
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.humbleman
05/07/08 4:19 AM GMT
Man, I had a cow when I saw this!

So beautiful.

I wish I could walk into your picture and see what that was like there...

Dreamy
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.Corconia
05/07/08 5:28 AM GMT
I love the vivid colours Patti. Casper has a very nice home.
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::Dunstickin
05/07/08 5:48 AM GMT
Remember when I was a brickie, building this!...lol..

An amazing structure mizz F...those tutors knew how to live it up eh!....well capture to your 'normal' expertise too!...
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::JQ
05/07/08 7:02 AM GMT
thats an amazing looking place! i like the round plants (a jan description but you know what i mean) leading your eye down the path, i bet that garden takes as much maintainace as the house! hehe. love the windows in that place too, i always wanted a house with proper windows like that but thats something that will never happen! lol
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.Gabbels
05/07/08 8:53 AM GMT
Wonderful image with lovely colors and great composition! I too am not sure I would stay the night...
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When you're through with life and all hope is lost. Hold out your hand 'cos friends will be friends - right till the end.
.89037
05/07/08 8:55 AM GMT
Very beautiful old house...superb presentation!!...another excellent picture!!
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::Hottrockin
05/07/08 9:57 AM GMT
Now there's a place I don't wanna have to paint!!

8~D

Neat 'n' sweet structure!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round?? Picture Purrrfect .
.corngrowth
05/07/08 9:58 AM GMT
As I told you some times ago, I saw similar houses in Chester, but never in Liverpool. Think I had more interest in the pubs then, lol. Very nice and surprising image (to me) Patti. Well done!
Regards, Cornelius
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.Inkeri
05/07/08 11:04 AM GMT
So Beautiful old house..wish it was mine..Fantastic shot,Patti.
Love it
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.TheWhisperer
05/07/08 11:49 AM GMT
This is a really eye-catching photo of this wonderful building. It makes you want to dress up in the old clothes and walk the corridors and rooms like they used to, just to get the feel of the place. The angle from which you took this too is really good capturing the well manicured gardens. The colours, the sky and building make this a wonderful capture. Well done! Fav'd and thanks for sharing!
Ann
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::LynEve
05/07/08 12:58 AM GMT
Great shot Patti - I went there many years ago and found it a fascinating place - I well remember the Prists hole in the bedroom chimney.
You have done it proud with this picture - anopther one for my 'Liverpoool folder'
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.Blumie
05/07/08 1:25 PM GMT
I have seen buildings like that before in Germany and I think they are really good looking. So thanks for sharing one and congratulations, your photo is a real winner.
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::boremachine
05/07/08 2:36 PM GMT
i love it too!
amazing how every single front part of the house looks different :o)
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.mmynx34
05/07/08 8:02 PM GMT
Great shot. Lovely clear and colourful picture.. it's totally beautiful! Well done
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::Foxfire66
05/07/08 8:08 PM GMT
What a beautiful house and....so manicured! Really Great colors!
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::braces
05/07/08 9:45 PM GMT
Now you're on my home turf. Great shot of an amazing building. It's incredible to think that it is literally a stone's throw away from the airport.
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.Genver
05/07/08 10:05 PM GMT
Very nice house and colors,it's a very good looking photo.
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::nigelmoore
05/07/08 10:21 PM GMT
What a lovely building - perfect as the setting for Tudor festivities ;-) I like the sharpness and perfectly straight horizon in this shot. Colours are great too! Nice work Ms Fogz.
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::lilu103
05/07/08 10:55 PM GMT
(lol @ Nigel~ "perfectly straight horizon") :D You did get some excellent clarity and color here Patti. I've never seen buildings "dressed up" quite like that here in the States :) Great shot of such cute archecture!
'Lisa
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.Jims
05/08/08 5:49 PM GMT
Beautiful shot, great colors, I see some blue in the sky, Is that the U.K.
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.krt
05/09/08 5:39 PM GMT
Lovely shot Patti, and a great location! I think I might have tweaked the saturation of the green colours just a little bit less, but it's nonetheless a fine piece of work.
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::Toto_san
05/09/08 7:25 PM GMT
Wonderful scene. Thanks for sharing. :)
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::JEdMc91
05/10/08 12:36 AM GMT
Thanks for the info! Fine shot here Patti! Nice colors and view of the building.
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::paul1972
05/11/08 9:34 PM GMT
Hi Patti, lovely shot and composure. Another one with such a beautiful shade of green.

Paul
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::HylianPrincess1985
06/10/09 9:23 PM GMT
Love it.
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