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superkev
09-01-2010, 08:03 PM
Not a report of such, more a place of interest, infact nothing really interesting about it other than it used to hold a collection of archaeological artifacts (not on display) that were uncovered in the Braystones area.

Built in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, but of no actual purpose.
At one point in its life it was fully accessible with stairs and a roof, but these are long gone and the folly tower now stands as a reminder of how much appreciation and loyalty we once had for our monarchy.......

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs223.snc3/21070_1187782256287_1280239439_30467992_7555231_n. jpg
It does paint a rather nice silhouette

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs203.snc3/21070_1187782336289_1280239439_30467994_9599_n.jpg

boxfrenzy
09-01-2010, 08:08 PM
That looks good. Any more shots mate?

superkev
09-01-2010, 08:14 PM
Any more shots mate?
Forgot to take spare batteries, so should have some on film that I'll get up towards the end of the week!

SilentHill
09-01-2010, 11:02 PM
That's interesting mate.

There is another tower built to commemorate Queen Victoria's Jubilee close to where I live in Huddersfield.

Some facts here. Saves me typing bits out.

http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/events/venuedetails.asp?vID=45

And here's a couple of pics from last summer taken at some ridiculous hour to catch the sunrise.

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww295/dalesman55/ONE.jpg

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww295/dalesman55/TWO.jpg

superkev
09-01-2010, 11:29 PM
Couldn't help but notice................... Yours is much bigger than mine :blush:

SilentHill
09-01-2010, 11:34 PM
Flattery will get you everywhere :ohmy

Dystopia
10-01-2010, 06:23 PM
Unusual little place and pretty. :)