Back to work this morning and no school kids around. Its half term and I could get a seat on the bus today. Another good thing was it wasnt half as cold as it has been recently so there wasn't any need of 3 pairs of socks and an extra layer of sweaters and scarves. I only have to worry about the rain we are to expect now instead of frost and snow.
Last Friday I attended Light Night until I was so cold both my feet and hands we like blocks of ice. Not a good idea up at Nottingham Castle with the wind blowing. I got to see my friends and take a few pictures but I could have done without the windchill
Robin Hood was invaded by the Daleks during Light Night. Sorry Robin but a bow and arrow won't stand up to the creepy metal thingies that talk funny
Nottingham has a wonderful Council House its the city hall built in the late 1920's with a mixture of styles. It has 200 feet (61 m) high dome that rises above the city is the centrepiece of the skyline and presides magnificently over the Old Market Square that looks like that of St Pauls in London. In the dome is a 7 tonne bell we call Little John which has the deepest tone in the country and on a good day can be heard up to 7 miles from the city. Its designed in Neo-Baroque style characterised by the huge pillars that circle the building along with the carvings on the facade. The central arcade that was inspired by the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a double arcade in the center of Milan and The Ballroom, is similar in style to one at the Palace of Versailles, with gilt embellished columns and a highly decorated ceiling. The fine parquet sprung floor is made from oak, walnut and ebonized pearwood. French windows lead out onto the famous balcony overlooking the Old Market Square. It is also one of my favourite buildings.
Everyone well almost everyone has heard of Nottingham Castle. Well our castle no longer looks like that which people imagine but is a 17th century mansion house surrounded by normal walls from the original castle. It is an art gallery and museum and each year hosts part of light night
And finay a little Lighthearted image
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