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| Shawn Hirn |
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Hi everyone;
I will be visiting England on a very brief stay. I will have two days in
London, two days in Norwich, and two days in Liverpool early next month.
I am an avid amateur photographer. I am wondering if anyone on this
newsgroup can suggest areas of those three cities where I can go to
shoot some interesting photographs, but that are not like the ones
everyone else who visits those areas is likely to shoot. For example, is
there any tall buildings where I can get access to the roof legally
where I can shoot some interesting photos, or some unique parks, etc.?
Note that I will be relying 100% on public transportation. |
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| boris spider |
| Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 5:04 pm |
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"Shawn Hirn" <srhi@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:srhi-95B8DA.07124604052009@news.newsguy.com...
Quote: Hi everyone;
I will be visiting England on a very brief stay. I will have two days in
London, two days in Norwich, and two days in Liverpool early next month.
I am an avid amateur photographer. I am wondering if anyone on this
newsgroup can suggest areas of those three cities where I can go to
shoot some interesting photographs, but that are not like the ones
everyone else who visits those areas is likely to shoot. For example, is
there any tall buildings where I can get access to the roof legally
where I can shoot some interesting photos, or some unique parks, etc.?
Note that I will be relying 100% on public transportation.
The most Central high point in London is the London Eye or Millenium
Wheel right on the river Thames. Although it costs £17 per adult.
http://www.londoneye.com/TicketsAndPrices/Flights/Default.aspx?promoType=fb
From there you could travel on a waterbus on the Thames to Greenwich which
not only has the Naval Hospital buildings but the Observatory with the
Greenwich meridian at the top of the hill and the view across London.
Plus shots on the river itself from the bus.
Parliament Hill which is part of Hampstead Heath is a recognised high point
and free.
The viewing galley at the top of the tower of Westminster Cathedral
(a 20th century Byzantine style redbrick Catholic Cathedral in Victoria not
to be confused with the Abbey) is quite high and pretty central and is
free AFAIAA and is open daily from 9.30am to 12.30pm, and from 1.00pm to 5.00pm.
http://www.westminstercathedral.org.uk/vinfo/vinfo_times.html
Access to many other tall vantage points in Central London has been ended
for reasons of "security".
For general enquiries about travelling in London and other information
you could try
uk.transport.london
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| Timmo |
| Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 6:01 pm |
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| Giovanni Drogo |
| Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 6:01 pm |
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On Mon, 4 May 2009, boris spider wrote:
Quote: The viewing galley at the top of the tower of Westminster Cathedral
^^^^^^
can one cook there ? :-)
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| Tony Gartshore |
| Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 6:01 pm |
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In article <srhi-95B8DA.07124604052009@news.newsguy.com>,
srhi@comcast.net says...
Quote: Hi everyone;
I will be visiting England on a very brief stay. I will have two days in
London, two days in Norwich,
This link should give you some idea of the city of Norwich..
http://www.tournorfolk.co.uk/norwich.html
I'd suggest wandering along the riverside paths..
The Norman cathedral is well worth a visit, you'll need a photography
permit but it only costs a couple of quid ( from memory). I don't know
if the tower is open to visitors but a quick email will find out..
http://www.cathedral.org.uk/
BTW, the refectory is a great place for lunch.
The university campus is notable for it's brutalist style of concrete
architecture, but I don't know how random photographers would be
welcomed. If you are interested in art in general try the Sainsbury
Centre which is based at the Uni campus..
http://www.scva.org.uk/
There is a regular bus service from the town centre.
Wherever you go an whatever you see I hope you enjoy your stay in the UK
and that the weather is in benevolent mood !
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| Deep Reset |
| Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 6:01 pm |
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"Shawn Hirn" <srhi@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:srhi-95B8DA.07124604052009@news.newsguy.com...
Quote: Hi everyone;
I will be visiting England on a very brief stay. I will have two days in
London, two days in Norwich, and two days in Liverpool early next month.
I am an avid amateur photographer. I am wondering if anyone on this
newsgroup can suggest areas of those three cities where I can go to
shoot some interesting photographs, but that are not like the ones
everyone else who visits those areas is likely to shoot. For example, is
there any tall buildings where I can get access to the roof legally
where I can shoot some interesting photos, or some unique parks, etc.?
Note that I will be relying 100% on public transportation.
I think you should still be able to ascend St Paul's Cathedral in the City
of London. (stairs only)
Not far away is the somewhat shorter Monument (to the Great Fire of London),
near London Bridge.
Tate Modern Gallery on the South Bank opposite St Paul's has pretty good
views over the City and towards Westminster, though probably behind glass. |
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| Chris H |
| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 11:10 am |
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In message <srhi-95B8DA.07124604052009@news.newsguy.com>, Shawn Hirn
<srhi@comcast.net> writes
Quote: Hi everyone;
I will be visiting England on a very brief stay.
From where? "Interesting" depends one what you used to.
Quote: I will have two days in
London, two days in Norwich, and two days in Liverpool early next month.
All interesting cites photographically speaking
Quote: I am an avid amateur photographer. I am wondering if anyone on this
newsgroup can suggest areas of those three cities where I can go to
shoot some interesting photographs, but that are not like the ones
everyone else who visits those areas is likely to shoot.
All of those cities have been photographed. However there is lots of
interesting stuff.
Quote: For example, is
there any tall buildings where I can get access to the roof legally
where I can shoot some interesting photos,
"Everyone" does that.
Quote: or some unique parks, etc.?
The buildings are unique too
Quote: Note that I will be relying 100% on public transportation.
OK for London not so good for Norwich better in Liverpool
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| congokid |
| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 1:34 pm |
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In article <7687cpF1bhhc5U1@mid.individual.net>, boris spider
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Quote: Access to many other tall vantage points in Central London has been ended
for reasons of "security".
Yet the observation decks on the Empire State building managed to remain
open to the public, even in the aftermath of 9/11 when feelings about
'security' were probably at an all time high.
I think the reasons in London are more to do with 'couldn't be arsed'.
A couple more central but not particularly high points here - Monument
(steps only) and Tower Bridge walkway (there's a lift). You can get a
ticket that covers entry to both of them.
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| Martin Brown |
| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 1:49 pm |
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Shawn Hirn wrote:
Quote: Hi everyone;
I will be visiting England on a very brief stay. I will have two days in
London, two days in Norwich, and two days in Liverpool early next month.
I am an avid amateur photographer. I am wondering if anyone on this
newsgroup can suggest areas of those three cities where I can go to
shoot some interesting photographs, but that are not like the ones
everyone else who visits those areas is likely to shoot. For example, is
there any tall buildings where I can get access to the roof legally
where I can shoot some interesting photos, or some unique parks, etc.?
Note that I will be relying 100% on public transportation.
I would second "Monument" as a slightly off the beaten track high
vantage point in London (bit of a climb). London Eye is fun too.
Nobody seems to have put in a good word for Liverpool so here goes:
http://www.albertdock.com/
Is a bit touristy, but has some good exhibits and the nearby waterfront
is a heritage site. You can get a ferry across the Mersey to see it too.
They also have two very impressive modern cathedrals and various
museums, and a fair number of impressive old buildings...
London's Kew gardens is worth a visit if you are interested in plant
photography (although a bit of a trek out of London). There are lots of
small museums off the beaten track so if you give some idea of what your
photographic interests are then other suggestions are possible.
If coming from abroad and intending to use UK rail travel check out the
best open train ticket deals for overseas visitors to make sure you
don't get stuffed by out privatised disconnected railway non-service.
You will pay a lot more to buy a ticket on the day than by prebooking.
As a tourist you probably want some flexibility *and* a decent price.
Regards,
Martin Brown |
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| Grimly Curmudgeon |
| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 4:26 pm |
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We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the
drugs began to take hold. I remember "boris spider"
<boris1066@gmail.com> saying something like:
Quote: Access to many other tall vantage points in Central London has been ended
for reasons of "security".
Indeed. When I was a lad I was up the Post Office Tower, but it was shut
to the public just a few years later because of the fucking IRA.
What a waste. |
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| Chris H |
| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 4:38 pm |
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In message <o1c0059k4js2a9fii7e5bs6a3gag4u82ge@4ax.com>, Grimly
Curmudgeon <grimly4REMOVE@REMOVEgmail.com> writes
Quote: We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the
drugs began to take hold. I remember "boris spider"
boris1066@gmail.com> saying something like:
Access to many other tall vantage points in Central London has been ended
for reasons of "security".
Indeed. When I was a lad I was up the Post Office Tower, but it was shut
to the public just a few years later because of the fucking IRA.
What a waste.
You mean there was terrorism before 9/11/2001?
I will not say If I have been up the PO Tower as it would date me
somewhat :-)
There is a lot of paranoia about terrorism. Most of it unfounded.
I think V for Vendetta and 1984 may become mainstream rather than cult
films.
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| John McWilliams |
| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 5:59 pm |
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Chris H wrote:
Quote: In message <o1c0059k4js2a9fii7e5bs6a3gag4u82ge@4ax.com>, Grimly
Curmudgeon <grimly4REMOVE@REMOVEgmail.com> writes
We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the
drugs began to take hold. I remember "boris spider"
boris1066@gmail.com> saying something like:
Access to many other tall vantage points in Central London has been ended
for reasons of "security".
Indeed. When I was a lad I was up the Post Office Tower, but it was shut
to the public just a few years later because of the fucking IRA.
What a waste.
You mean there was terrorism before 9/11/2001?
I will not say If I have been up the PO Tower as it would date me
somewhat :-)
There is a lot of paranoia about terrorism. Most of it unfounded.
I am curious as to what might constitute founded paranoia! Can you give
an example or two?
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| James Silverton |
| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:06 pm |
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John wrote on Tue, 05 May 2009 06:59:26 -0700:
Quote: Chris H wrote:
In message <o1c0059k4js2a9fii7e5bs6a3gag4u82ge@4ax.com>,
Grimly Curmudgeon <grimly4REMOVE@REMOVEgmail.com> writes
We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert,
when the drugs began to take hold. I remember "boris spider"
boris1066@gmail.com> saying something like:
Access to many other tall vantage points in Central London
has been ended for reasons of "security".
Indeed. When I was a lad I was up the Post Office Tower, but
it was shut to the public just a few years later because of
the fucking IRA. What a waste.
You mean there was terrorism before 9/11/2001?
I will not say If I have been up the PO Tower as it would
date me somewhat :-)
There is a lot of paranoia about terrorism. Most of it
unfounded.
I am curious as to what might constitute founded paranoia! Can
you give an example or two?
"It's not paranoia if they are all out to get you!"
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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland
Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not |
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| Chris Malcolm |
| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:07 pm |
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In rec.photo.digital Grimly Curmudgeon <grimly4REMOVE@removegmail.com> wrote:
Quote: We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the
drugs began to take hold. I remember "boris spider"
boris1066@gmail.com> saying something like:
Access to many other tall vantage points in Central London has been ended
for reasons of "security".
Indeed. When I was a lad I was up the Post Office Tower, but it was shut
to the public just a few years later because of the fucking IRA.
What a waste.
I used to spend hours up there with a pair of big binoculars. I recall
that the high speed accelerating lifts were quite exciting too :-)
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| Chris Malcolm |
| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:11 pm |
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In rec.photo.digital Shawn Hirn <srhi@comcast.net> wrote:
Quote: Hi everyone;
I will be visiting England on a very brief stay. I will have two days in
London, two days in Norwich, and two days in Liverpool early next month.
I am an avid amateur photographer. I am wondering if anyone on this
newsgroup can suggest areas of those three cities where I can go to
shoot some interesting photographs, but that are not like the ones
everyone else who visits those areas is likely to shoot. For example, is
there any tall buildings where I can get access to the roof legally
where I can shoot some interesting photos, or some unique parks, etc.?
Note that I will be relying 100% on public transportation.
Most people go to high places to shoot views. If you want something
different walk along the shores of the sea/rivers, or take boat
trips. Both scenic plus lots of interesting close detail, old dying
buildings alongside some of the most modern architecture.
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| Chris H |
| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:33 pm |
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In message <76avhtF1bjembU1@mid.individual.net>, Chris Malcolm
<cam@holyrood.ed.ac.uk> writes
Quote: In rec.photo.digital Grimly Curmudgeon <grimly4REMOVE@removegmail.com> wrote:
We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the
drugs began to take hold. I remember "boris spider"
boris1066@gmail.com> saying something like:
Access to many other tall vantage points in Central London has been ended
for reasons of "security".
Indeed. When I was a lad I was up the Post Office Tower, but it was shut
to the public just a few years later because of the fucking IRA.
What a waste.
I used to spend hours up there with a pair of big binoculars.
Clearly a terrorist :-)
Quote: I recall
that the high speed accelerating lifts were quite exciting too 
Hmmmm... so did I but then I discovered girls ))))
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| congokid |
| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:37 pm |
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In article <+QTJiJHbNDAKFA0X@phaedsys.demon.co.uk>, Chris H
<chris@phaedsys.org> writes
Quote: I will not say If I have been up the PO Tower as it would date me
somewhat
On my very first visit to London you could only go up the tower if you
were prepared to buy lunch in the restaurant. UKP7 was rather beyond my
means at the time.
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| John Geddes |
| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:50 pm |
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Chris Malcolm wrote:
% on public transportation.
Quote:
Most people go to high places to shoot views. If you want something
different walk along the shores of the sea/rivers, or take boat
trips.
Eg Manchester Ship Canal Cruise (Liverpool to Salford nr Manchester or
vv; return bus included) - only a few trips each month, but could be
interesting if your dates did fit.
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| Jack Campin - bogus addre |
| Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 12:42 am |
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Quote: I will be visiting England on a very brief stay. I will have two days in
London, two days in Norwich, and two days in Liverpool early next month.
I am an avid amateur photographer. I am wondering if anyone on this
newsgroup can suggest areas of those three cities where I can go to
shoot some interesting photographs, but that are not like the ones
everyone else who visits those areas is likely to shoot. For example, is
there any tall buildings where I can get access to the roof legally
where I can shoot some interesting photos, or some unique parks, etc.?
In London:
- inside Fortnum & Mason's
- Petticoat Lane market
- the Olympic construction site
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| Alan S |
| Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 2:46 am |
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On Tue, 05 May 2009 06:59:26 -0700, John McWilliams
<jpmcw@comcast.net> wrote:
Quote: There is a lot of paranoia about terrorism. Most of it unfounded.
I am curious as to what might constitute founded paranoia! Can you give
an example or two?
Infamy, infamy, they've all got it in for me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvs4bOMv5Xw
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