Pergola beams successfully divide the garden and frame a view to the small area beyond. A subtle detail that deceives the eye as to the size of the area is a mixing of paving materials. A coarse aggregate concrete block has been used and a pattern of granite works its way through them.
The Garden Book, 1984
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Totoro's Forest Wooden Animal Blocks
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Blocks of HMS Invincible (1744) in situ
On 19 February 1758 Invincible was preparing to leave for Novia Scotia to fight the French.
The crew “hove” the anchor up but it got stuck and broke their capstan (winding equipment). The crew tried to fix the capstan and “hove” some more. The anchor got stuck under the bow of the ship. Now they had not anchor. The Captain found out the ship’s rudder was also stuck. And now they had lost their steering too.
The ship drifted off and got stuck on Dean Sands. The crew tried again and again to refloat the ship, but it was too late. The crew fired cannons and hoisted a light to send out a distress signal and call for help. Three days later, the ship capsized and water poured into the ship, everyone abandoned her and she was declared lost.
The Invincible still lies where she sank, over 260 years later.
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Eye-catching arrangement. A clever and humorous use of a number of sculptural pieces. The arrangement is on a roof terrace and disguises surrounding urban ugliness.
The Garden Book, 1984
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Block Model Sanrio Motorcycle Toys
Cinnamoroll’s ears on the pink one are so precious 😭
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