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Temple Wat Buddhapadipa

Wat Buddhapadipa ou temple Buddhapadipa ( thaï : วัดพุทธปทีป ; RTGS : Wat Phutthapathip; IPA : [wát.pʰút.tʰá.pà.tʰîːp] ) est un temple bouddhiste thaïlandais (wat) situé à Wimbledon, à Londres. Ce fut le premier temple de ce type à être construit au Royaume-Uni. Il abrite des moines bouddhistes, mais invite les visiteurs de toutes confessions religieuses à observer les lieux et le temple, à condition qu'ils soient respectueux. Description Ses murs extérieurs blancs sont contrastés par les couleurs rouge et or du toit et les décorations des cadres des fenêtres et des portes. À l'intérieur de la salle du temple, les murs sont recouverts de peintures montrant la vie du Bouddha, de sa naissance à sa mort. Il y a des images de sa naissance à Lumbini (Népal), de son renoncement, de son illumination et enfin de sa mort. Les peintures murales ont été peintes par les artistes Chalermchai Kositpipat et Panya Vijinthanasarn dans un style surréaliste avec des couleurs brillantes qui, à première vue, semblent très différentes de la peinture thaïlandaise classique. Cependant, ils ravivent la tendance retrouvée dans les peintures murales traditionnelles thaïlandaises à situer les épisodes du mythe bouddhiste dans des scènes peuplées de personnages et d'objets de la vie contemporaine. Les peintures murales ont commencé dans les années 1980. Parmi les nombreux personnages des scènes figurent des portraits de Mère Teresa et de Margaret Thatcher, ainsi que des patrons du temple et des artistes eux-mêmes. La porte principale menant de la salle du sanctuaire est ornée d'un grand tableau représentant le Bouddha en train de méditer pour atteindre l'illumination, juste au-dessus. Sur le côté droit du Bouddha se trouvent les personnages en colère de l'armée de Mara, essayant de perturber le Bouddha et de le distraire d'atteindre l'illumination. Dans la pièce se trouve également un grand sanctuaire construit pour le Bouddha. Il y a trois statues du Bouddha dedans; celui du dos est noir, celui du milieu est en or et celui du devant est vert et plus petit que les deux autres. Ces statues sont entourées de bougies et autres décorations. La propriété comprend également une maison, un étang et plusieurs ponts. Des pancartes sont placées dans les jardins, chaque panneau donnant un message de sagesse à ceux qui s’arrêtent pour les lire. Galerie Bibliographie Sandra Cate, Making Merit, Making Art: Un temple thaïlandais à Wimbledon (2003), University of Hawai'i Press (ISBN 0-8248-2357-5) Liens externes Site officiel Wimbledon-village, page « Buddhapadipa Temple »: [1]. Consulté le 9 mai 2020. Site Officiel: [2]. Consulté le 9 mai 2020. Portail de Londres Portail du bouddhisme
Wat Buddhapadipa

Wat Buddhapadipa is een boeddhistische tempel in Wimbledon (Londen). Het was de eerste Thai-boeddhistische tempel van het Verenigd Koninkrijk en werd in 1982 gebouwd onder toezicht van de Thaise ambassadeur in het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Er wonen bhikkhu's en bhikkhuni's. Het religieus centrum heet Uposotha Hall. Het gebouw heeft aan de buitenkant witte muren. Het dak en de versieringen op de deuren en ramen zijn rood en goudkleurig. In de tempelhal zijn schilderingen te zien over het leven van Sakyamuni Boeddha. De schrijn van de tempel bevat drie buddharupa's. De achterste is zwart, de middelste is goud en het voor ste beeld is groen. Om de beelden staan kaarsen en andere decoraties. Externe links Buddhapadipa Thai Temple
Watchet Boat Museum

Watchet Boat Museum is a small museum in Watchet, Somerset, England. It is housed in the 1862, Victorian, former railway goods shed of Watchet railway station, which is today located on the heritage West Somerset Railway. The exhibits include several types of boats found locally and associated artefacts, photographs and charts, plus nets and other items associated with their use. There are displays of maps, knotwork and boards showing the various uses of withy. There is also an example of a mudhorse which is a wooden sledge, propelled across the mudflats to collect fish from nets. The museum specialises in the shallow draft Flatner, a form of vessel once prevalent in Bridgwater Bay and adjacent coastal areas. Flatners are small double-ended boats with no keel. Withy Boats and Turf Boats, which were between 16 feet (4.9 m) and 20 feet (6.1 m) long, were used on the Somerset Levels to carry peat and withies to market. They were built from elm boards or clinker and were pulled along the banks of the drainage ditches on the levels. River boats had a similar construction, but the bottom was curved to allow them to be launched down sloping muddy banks of rivers including the River Parrett, where they were used for salmon fishing. Slightly larger boats, known as Bay or Gore Boats, have also been fitted with a simple sprit- or jib-headed sail, long rudder and dagger board for fishing use in inland waters. Gallery References External links Museum Web Site
Watchet Harbour Lighthouse

The Watchet Harbour Lighthouse is a marine navigational aid marking the entrance to a Marina within the town of Watchet, in Somerset, England. History In the 1850s the West Somerset Mineral Railway was nearing completion. Parts of the harbour had fallen into disrepair, and boats were beached and loaded direct from carts brought onto the foreshore. It was recognised that improvements were needed for the sake of the prosperity of the town and the export of iron ore from ironstone mines in the Brendon Hills to Newport and thence to Ebbw Vale for smelting. The Watchet Harbour Act 1857 (20 & 21 Vict. c. cxli) placed the harbour under the control of commissioners; they built a new east pier and rebuilt the west pier; the work was finished in 1862, and 500 ton vessels could enter the harbour. The west pier on which the lighthouse stands was constructed in 1860, at the same time as the current east pier, by Hennets of Bridgwater, and rebuilt in 1905. Tenders for the new lighthouse at the end of the harbour wall were placed in 1860. Three bids were received. The design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel was rejected in favour of one by James Abernethy. This was built by Hennet, Spinks and Else of Bridgwater for £75. The cast iron structure was topped with an oil lamp. In September 2012, Princess Anne unveiled a plaque to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the lighthouse. Structure and operation The cast iron lighthouse is approximately 22 feet (6.7 m) in height and has a red hexagonal tower with white lantern, and green lens. The lighthouse is a harbour navigation mark and does not emit a flashing light associated with traditional lighthouses. Instead it displays a fixed green luminaire marking the starboard (right hand side) approach to the marina. See also List of lighthouses in England References External links Watchet Museum Archived 24 July 2013 at the Wayback Machine
Phare de Watchet

Le phare de Watchet est un phare situé en bout de quai du port de Watchet dans le comté de Somerset en Angleterre. Il marque l'approche tribord de la marina du port. Il est géré par l'autorité portuaire. Histoire Dans les années 1850, le chemin de fer de la West Somerset Mineral Railway (en) était en voie d'achèvement et le port, en mauvais état, obligeait le déchargement des bateaux directement sur la grève avec des chariots. Il avait été reconnu que des améliorations étaient nécessaires pour la prospérité de la ville et l'exportation de minéraux à partir des mines de fer de Brendon Hills (en) à Newport au Pays de Galles et de là à Ebbw Vale pour la fusion d'extraction. La Watchet Harbour Act a été promulguée en 1857, mettant le port sous le contrôle des commissaires. Une nouvelle jetée est fut construite ainsi que le quai ouest. Le travail a été achevé en 1862, et des navires de 500 tonnes ont pu entrer dans le port. Le phare a été érigé en même temps que la jetée est par Hennets de Bridgwater. La structure en fonte de près de 7 m était surmontée d'une lampe à huile. En septembre 2012, la Princesse Anne a dévoilé une plaque pour célébrer le 150e anniversaire du phare. Identifiant : ARLHS : ENG-174 - Amirauté : A5584 - NGA : 6196 . Notes et références (en) Cet article est partiellement ou en totalité issu de l’article de Wikipédia en anglais intitulé « Watchet Harbour Lighthouse » (voir la liste des auteurs). Voir aussi Lien connexe Liste des phares en Angleterre Liens externes (en) Lighthouses of Western England (Somerset et Gloucestershire) (en) Watchet Harbour - Site Worldwide Lighthouses Portail des phares Portail de l’océan Atlantique Portail de l’Angleterre
Waterhall Mill, Patcham

Waterhall Mill, also known as Westdene Windmill, is a grade II listed tower mill at Westdene, Sussex, England which has been converted to residential use. History Waterhall Mill was built in 1885 by James Holloway, the Shoreham millwright. It was the last windmill built in Sussex, and was working until 1924. In World War II it was used by the Home Guard as a lookout post. The mill was converted into a house in 1963, retaining the machinery and externally restored. New sweeps (Sussex dialect for sails) were erected in 1972 The cap was partly rebuilt and new sweeps erected following a lightning strike in December 1990. Description Waterhall Mill is a four-storey brick tower mill with a domed cap winded by a five-bladed fantail. It had four Spring Patent sails carried on a cast iron Windshaft. The iron Brake Wheel is fitted with Holloways screw brake. The mill drove three pairs of underdrift millstones. The tower is 19 feet (5.79 m) diameter at the base and 13 feet (3.96 m) diameter at the curb, having an overall height to 40 feet (12.19 m) to the curb. Millers Joseph Harris 1885 - 1903 Bull - 1924 References Notes Bibliography Further reading Hemming, Peter (1936). Windmills in Sussex. London: C W Daniel. Online version Archived 12 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine External links Windmill World Page on Waterhall windmill.
Waterhead Academy

Waterhead Academy is a coeducational secondary school with academy status located in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England. The academy was taken out of special measures in June 2016 and was one of the most improved academies in the country in 2016. The Academy is rated as good by Ofsted (leadership) and is sponsored by South Pennines Academies Trust. The academy first opened in September 2010, following the formal closure of Counthill School in Moorside and Breeze Hill School in Oldham. The academy was initially located at the two campuses of the former schools, however it relocated to a new main campus in November 2012. The main campus is located on the site of the former Orb Mill. The academy also operates a sports campus which is located at the site of the former Counthill School. History Waterhead Academy began with the merging of two Oldham secondary schools: the predominantly Asian Breeze Hill School in Oldham and the predominantly White British Counthill School in Moorside, using a strategy of 'forced integration' in an attempt to quell racial tension between Oldham children. Notable alumni Cora Kirk, actress References External links Waterhead Academy official website The integrated school that could teach a divided town to live together Dave Edmonds, Guardian article on forced integration study, 5 November 2015.
Ваза Ватерлоо

Ваза Ватерлоо (англ. Vase Waterloo) — вазон из цельного куска каррарского мрамора, высотой 15 футов и шириной 4,6 фута, с 1906 года украшающий сад сад Букингемского дворца в Лондоне. Внешний вид вазона, созданного в XIX веке, был вдохновлён гораздо более ранними античными образцами (в частности, ваза вазой Медичи). История Императору Франции Наполеону I, проходившему с войском через Тоскану, была показана массивная глыба цельного мрамора; Наполеон приказал сохранить её и высечь из неё монументальную классическую вазу в честь своих ожидаемых побед в России. Готовое изделие должно было стать центральным элементом дворца, который он планировал выстроить для своего маленького сына, носившего титул Римского короля, в парижском районе Шайо. После поражения Франции в Наполеоновских войнах, Фердинанд III (великий герцог Тосканский) в 1815 году подарил незавершённую вазу британскому принцу-регенту. Ваза была завершена британским скульптором Ричардом Уэстмакоттом, причём приобрела рельефный декор, посвящённый британской победе в битве при Ватерлоо. Первоначально предполагалось, что ваза будет установлена в центре Зала Ватерлоо в Виндзорском замке. Однако, готовая ваза оказалась слишком тяжелой для внутренних помещений замка. Поэтому в 1835 году король Вильгельм IV предложил скульптуру Лондонской Национальной галерее, где она была выставлена с 1836 по 1906 год. После этого ваза была возвращена галерей королю Эдуарду VII, который распорядился установить её на нынешнее место. Ваза Ватерлоо была использована как фон для создания одного из фотопортретов королевы-матери Елизаветы, созданного в 1939 году Сесилом Битоном. Ваза неплохо сохранилась, хотя на мраморе со временем появились признаки эрозии от атмосферного загрязнения. Примечания Ссылки Ваза Ватерлоо Видео из Сада Букингемского дворца
Waterloo Vase

Waterloo Vase är en stor urna, fem meter hög och väger cirka 20 ton , som är skulpterad ur ett enda block carraramarmor. Sedan 1906 har den använts som en trädgårdsprydnad i Buckingham Palaces trädgård i London. När kejsar Napoleon I av Frankrike reste genom Toscana på väg till den ryska fronten visades han ett massivt marmorblock som han ville skulle sparas. Napoleon kan ha beordrat att dagens urnas form skulle huggas ut, men sparat panelerna odekorerade redo för att prydas av minnesmärken av hans förväntade segrar. Efter den franska förlusten i Napoleonkrigen visades vasen för kronprinsen 1815 av Ferdinand, storhertig av Toscana via den brittiske ambassadören Lord Burghersh. Kronprinsen, som snart skulle komma att bli Georg IV, lät skulptören Richard Westmacott färdigställa den, i syfte att låta den bli blickfånget i den nya Waterlookammaren på Windsor Castle, till minne av slaget vid Waterloo, ett av flera segeruppdrag för Westmacott efter Waterloo. Med inspiration från antika romerska förebilder, som Borghesevasen och Medicivasen, fick Waterloo Vase en bas-relief av Georg III (som inte hade setts av allmänheten under lång tid) på sin tron, Napoleon utan häst, och olika allegoriska figurer. Två bevingade änglabyster löper motsägelsefullt från vasens sidor och påminner mer om galjonsfigurer från ett gammalt skepp än handtag till en elegant marmorurna. Vasen färdigställdes 1830 av Westmacott. Inget golv kunde dock bära upp tyngden från vasen, så den lämnades till National Gallery 1836. Museet återlämnade slutligen den vita elefanten till monarken 1906, och Edvard VII lät placera vasen ute i Buckingham Palace trädgård där den fortfarande står en bit från palatset nordväst om huvudbyggnaden. Källor Den här artikeln är helt eller delvis baserad på material från engelskspråkiga Wikipedia, Waterloo Vase, 24 april 2006. Harris, John; de Bellaigue, Geoffrey; & Miller, Oliver (1968). Buckingham Palace. New York: Viking Press. Library of Congress catalogue card no: 62-23206. Noter Externa länkar The "marble story" of the Waterloo Vase (i en biografi över Richard Westmacott) Rotal Forum's Newsletter, November 2005 Fotografi av Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon som poserar intill urnan år 1939
Waterlow Park

Waterlow Park is a 26-acre (11 ha) park in the southeast of Highgate Village, in north London. It was given to the public (i.e. the London County Council) by Sir Sydney Waterlow, as "a garden for the gardenless" in 1889. It is located to the west of Swain's Lane. Description The park is set on a 29-acre (12 ha) site on a hillside south of Highgate Hill. It is named after the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Sydney Waterlow. The site offers views across the City of London. It has three ponds all fed by natural springs. History The land has been laid out as gardens since the seventeenth century and contains many mature trees. Lauderdale House sits at the edge of the park. It was built around 1580 and subsequently owned by the Dukes of Lauderdale. It is now used as a tea room and for functions and arts events and is surrounded by formal gardens. The original timber-framed structure has been extensively modified from its original sixteenth century construction, and none of the interior remains in its original state. It was the home of Earl (later Duke) of Lauderdale in the 17th century. There is a local tradition that Nell Gwyn, the mistress of King Charles II lived there at a later date. The poet Andrew Marvell lived in another nearby house which was once within the bounds of the park. One of his poems is displayed on a bronze plaque in the park. Another house once within the park was the home of the architect Sir James Pennethorne. The park was leased by Waterlow to St Bartholomew's Hospital in 1872 to use as a home for recovering patients, and remained the case until 1883. In 1889, Waterlow donated the park to the London County Council, with the intention that it would be a "garden for the garden-less". Lauderdale House was restored at the same time. In 1963, a fire broke out, leaving the building and surrounding structures derelict. The park suffered years of neglect and vandalism but was restored with a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2001. It reopened in 2005 and is now managed by the London Borough of Camden. Features A bronze statue of Sir Sidney Waterlow is located in the park. It was constructed by Frank Taubamn, and shows Waterlow holding a hat, umbrella and key, the latter of which symbolises his donation of the land to public property. There is also an abstract art piece, Image, designed by Naomi Blake and installed in 1979. Cultural references The park was referenced by Ian Hunter of Mott the Hoople in their song "Waterlow", from the 1971 album "Wildlife". References Citations Sources Further reading External links http://www.waterlowpark.org.uk Friends of Waterlow Park Waterlow Park wildlife, May 2008
Waterlow Park

Waterlow Park est parc de 11 hectares situé dans le sud-est de Highgate, au nord de Londres. Il a été donné au public (à savoir au London County Council ) par Sydney Waterlow, comme "un jardin pour les sans jardin" en 1889. Description Le parc est situé sur la colline de Highgate et offre une vue sur la City de Londres. Il compte trois étangs tous alimentés par des sources naturelles . La terre est aménagée en jardins depuis le XVIIe siècle et contient de nombreux arbres matures. Lauderdale House, située en bordure du parc, est utilisée comme salon de thé, pour des réceptions et des manifestations artistiques et est entourée de jardins à la française. C'est une maison à colombages très ancienne et très modifiée, datant du XVIe siècle. Rien à l'intérieur n'est dans son état original. C'était la maison du tristement célèbre comte (futur duc) de Lauderdale au XVIIe siècle. Il existe une tradition locale selon laquelle Nell Gwyn, la maîtresse du roi Charles II, y aurait vécu plus tard. Le poète Andrew Marvell vivait dans une autre maison voisine qui se trouvait autrefois dans les limites du parc. Un de ses poèmes est affiché sur une plaque de bronze dans le parc. Une autre maison autrefois située dans le parc était celle de l'architecte Sir James Pennethorne. Le parc a subi des années de négligence et de vandalisme, mais a été restauré grâce à une subvention du Heritage Lottery Fund. Il a rouvert ses portes en 2005 et est maintenant géré par le London Borough of Camden. Références culturelles Il a été référencé par Ian Hunter du groupe Mott the Hoople dans leur chanson "Waterlow" de l'album "Wildlife" de 1971. Références Les bâtiments de l'Angleterre London 4: North. Bridget Cherry et Nikolaus Pevsner. (ISBN 0-300-09653-4) . Waterlow Park, un jardin pour les gens sans jardin 'de Pam Cooper (ISBN 0-9554400-0-9) Liens externes http://www.waterlowpark.org.uk Amis du parc Waterlow Photos: Bryan James La faune du parc Waterlow, mai 2008 Parc Waterlow, mai 2008 Waterlow Park juillet 2007 Portail des espaces verts Portail de Londres
Watermead Country Park

The Watermead Country Park is a network of artificial lakes in the valley of the River Soar and the old Grand Union Canal, in and to the north of Leicester and in and to the south of the Borough of Charnwood in Leicestershire. The southern part of the park, which includes the Hill and the Mammoth is located in Rushey Mead. It runs north to south along the path of the watercourses, with Birstall to the west and Thurmaston to the east. The parks provide bird watching, fishing and watersports facilities, and are managed by a partnership of Leicestershire County Council, Leicester City Council and Charnwood Borough Council. The park includes three Local Nature Reserves, Reedbed – Watermead Country Park (North), Watermead Country Park – South and Birstall Meadows. The northernmost lake is named John Merricks Lake, after the late John Merricks, a silver Olympic medallist who competed in sailing events on a nearby lake as a schoolboy. He died in a car accident in 1997. Further south is King Lear's Lake, a popular fishing lake which can be circumnavigated and is popular with people walking dogs and cyclists. A statue on the western side of the lake depicts the final scene of Shakespeare's play King Lear. The lake is also used for open water swim training by Leicester Triathlon Club, and for water training of Newfoundland Dogs. A 5km parkrun takes place at the Country Park each Saturday morning. There are several further artificial lakes continuing south following the course of the canal ending with the southernmost lake, often referred to as the Mammoth lake due to the presence of a large statue of a Mammoth atop a small hill aside the lake, from where one can see Leicester and the surrounding area for some distance in either direction. There was a previous woolly mammoth where the current one stands, although it was burned down in an arson attack several years ago. The Millennium Mammoth was built to commemorate the discovery of ice age mammoth remains found when Watermead was a quarry. In January 2010, two brothers died after falling into one of the frozen lakes. They had been plucked from the lake by a police officer, who was leaning out of a helicopter hovering above the frozen surface. References External links Media related to Watermead Country Park at Wikimedia Commons Watermead Country Park Leicester Triathlon Club Archived 2020-11-29 at the Wayback Machine
Watermead Country Park

Watermead Country Park – park ze sztucznymi jeziorami w dolinie rzeki Soar oraz starego kanału Grand Union w hrabstwie Leicestershire w Wielkiej Brytanii, na północ od miasta Leicester. W parku znajdują się rezerwaty przyrody. W parku można spotkać wiele gatunków ptactwa wodnego m/in: łabędzie, czaplę czarną, kaczki, gęsi. Wokół jezior znajdują się ścieżki pieszo rowerowe. Istnieją również miejsca sportowo-rekreacyjne. Najbardziej znanym miejscem jest rzeźba mamuta usytuowana na wzniesieniu w południowej części parku. Zobacz też Bradgate Park Leicester Abbey Linki zewnętrzne Strona Watermead Country Park Przypisy
Watermouth Castle

Watermouth Castle er et herskabeligt hjem opført som en borg, der ligger i Watermouth nær Ilfracombe, North Devon, England. Det er designet af George Wightwick som hjem til Bassett-familien i midten af 1800-tallet. Det rummer en stor samling af victorianske antikviteter, særligt redskaber, værktøj og forlystelsesmaskiner, samt en forlystelsespark og ferielejligheder. The Bassetts left the castle in 1945. Det er en listed building af anden grad. Se også Liste over borge og slotte i England Referencer Eksterne henvisninger