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standing proud............
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Uploaded: 08/22/08 9:11 PM GMT
standing proud............
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......the castle of Mont Orgueil in Gorey, Jersey, built in the 13th century as the island's main defence against the French whose coastline was only 14 miles away. During the next century it survived sporadic attacks-and a 7 year occupation- by the French and was the English Crown's administration centre, home to the Governor of Jersey. It was also a desolate home to debtors, criminals and the occasional suspected witch. :O This photograph was taken at high tide, while my last photograph I posted of Mont Orgueil Castle was taken at low tide.
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::tigger3
08/22/08 9:37 PM GMT
Patti, This is so lovely and what a history behind this place. I'm glad you offered the link for the other one. I like them both so much. sandi♥
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This one is even better than the first one. What a beautiful sight that must have been. Very nice, Patti.
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I have to agree with Sandi. This really is a LOVELY capture and love the history that you posted with it. Gorgeous scene and composition. BRAVO Patti and thanks for the link to the other one and love both.
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Another great shot of this castle Patti. I've saved this one too and can't decide which i love most.
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Where we have come from has absolutely no bearing upon where we are capable of going.
Wow !
What A Difference The Tide Makes.
Thought I'd seen this Spot before.
You snuck up on me with this Post. LOL.
E J
What A Difference The Tide Makes.
Thought I'd seen this Spot before.
You snuck up on me with this Post. LOL.
E J
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Ribbit ! Come on over to my Pad.
Witch ?? I"m outta here.............nice work Patti..................
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Very good view of the castle and surroundings,good clarity as well,the photo is very lovely.
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The houses show the enormity of the castle Patti. Nice photo and information.
Tick
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A fine piece of history from you 'Miss'!!!!....
Good capture...that castle really oversees that town!
Good capture...that castle really oversees that town!
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Wonderful shot of this interesting castle! Thanks for sharing it's background with us. I also love the multicolored houses.
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Unbeliveble capture...it looks like a fairytale land among our world!Great capture!
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As You may know I like Castles and this is very huge and like the Italian coast castles had the same function of being guardian of part of the territory in front of the sea, while in Italy were more typically dedicate to check and monitor the Saracens attacks versus the coast.
Faved.
Ed.
Faved.
Ed.
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the whole scene is nice, from the castle in the back to the little row of shops/houses in the front with all their different colours, you have definatly showed us what jersey is like with these shots and it looks alot more interesting than i thought it ever would be.
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I love how your recent posts have french names in them! LOL This is a great scene. I absolutely love that castle on the of the hill. :)
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this view is outstanding, makes me feel like going for a swim right now ;o)
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Suspected witch?! Wow, I bet that's creepy. 'Orgueil' in French means 'Pride' so it's Mount Pride castle - fits doesn't it. I like your presentation of it too Patti, with the row of pretty coloured houses at the bottom and the wave reaching across the scene in the foreground.
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great photo and view of the castle Patti, thanks for the history on it too :-)
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Yes this this the view i know from postcards of Jersey, very nice to see one again.
Now, knowing you like pubs a lot, wich one is it ? hehehe. Santé to this one Patti.
Now, knowing you like pubs a lot, wich one is it ? hehehe. Santé to this one Patti.
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