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Church in Belem, Brazil

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City Methodist, Gary Indiana. Abandoned since mid-70s or so.

Shot on Ilford XP2 with my Leica CL. Pics imported to the computer via the CD I got from the photofinisher. I have NO idea what would look best so some are tweaked slightly to improve contrast, etc. This was my first roll of B&W in 25+ years:

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css9450 said:
City Methodist, Gary Indiana. Abandoned since mid-70s or so.

Shot on Ilford XP2 with my Leica CL. Pics imported to the computer via the CD I got from the photofinisher. I have NO idea what would look best so some are tweaked slightly to improve contrast, etc. This was my first roll of B&W in 25+ years:
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It certainly looks successful.
 
Ashingdon Church

Ashingdon Church

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The claim for the control and rule of England was settled by a battle which took place at Ashingdon in 1016 AD, when Canute fought Edmund and won both the battle and soon after, secured the Kingdom of all England including the Saxon Wessex and their territories : Kent, Sussex, Wessex and West Mercia. As a result of the Battle of Ashingdon, Canute established full control of not only the Danelaw, (the area above the boundary running diagonally across Southern England roughly along the Thames to East of London, up the River Lea to near Luton, then diagonally towards Chester), but also the Saxon Kingdom, the area below and West of that line. After the battle, that area was administered by the Saxons on behalf of the Danish King of (all) England. The area North of the line was ruled directly by the King. Then when Edmund died, the Danes ruled solely from 1016 until 1042, after that, the Saxons ruled solely until 1066, when Duke William "The Conqueror" and the Normans invaded. Prior to The Battle of Ashingdon, what we call England had almost always been divided. It was two kingdoms - Wessex and the Danelaw. After The Battle of Ashingdon, it became and always remained a unified kingdom and a single nation, as it is to this day. Without the Battle of Ashingdon, King Harold would have had a smaller kingdom to defend more easily and William The Conqueror may not have won at Hastings, or he would have gained only Wessex, and to this day, the Danelaw may have remained part of the Kingdom of Denmark.

After the Battle of Ashingdon, Canute had a Church built in 1020 to honour the defeated but pious and devout King Edmund and all those who died in the battle. King Canute returned to Ashingdon to open the church that he had built which was known then as Ashingdon Minster - now known as St. Andrew's Church. Most of what still stands is mediaeval and some may be based on the original Minster.
 
Moto-uno

Moto-uno

Thanks Peter I did wonder if it might bore people , I was quite surprised myself when I found out about the history of this Church and the battle etc, and I only live about eight miles away and have done all my life , most people dont know how important this place is.
 
Dayrell bishop said:
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The claim for the control and rule of England was settled by a battle which took place at Ashingdon in 1016 AD, when Canute fought Edmund and won both the battle and soon after, secured the Kingdom of all England including the Saxon Wessex and their territories : Kent, Sussex, Wessex and West Mercia. As a result of the Battle of Ashingdon, Canute established full control of not only the Danelaw, (the area above the boundary running diagonally across Southern England roughly along the Thames to East of London, up the River Lea to near Luton, then diagonally towards Chester), but also the Saxon Kingdom, the area below and West of that line. After the battle, that area was administered by the Saxons on behalf of the Danish King of (all) England. The area North of the line was ruled directly by the King. Then when Edmund died, the Danes ruled solely from 1016 until 1042, after that, the Saxons ruled solely until 1066, when Duke William "The Conqueror" and the Normans invaded. Prior to The Battle of Ashingdon, what we call England had almost always been divided. It was two kingdoms - Wessex and the Danelaw. After The Battle of Ashingdon, it became and always remained a unified kingdom and a single nation, as it is to this day. Without the Battle of Ashingdon, King Harold would have had a smaller kingdom to defend more easily and William The Conqueror may not have won at Hastings, or he would have gained only Wessex, and to this day, the Danelaw may have remained part of the Kingdom of Denmark.

After the Battle of Ashingdon, Canute had a Church built in 1020 to honour the defeated but pious and devout King Edmund and all those who died in the battle. King Canute returned to Ashingdon to open the church that he had built which was known then as Ashingdon Minster - now known as St. Andrew's Church. Most of what still stands is mediaeval and some may be based on the original Minster.
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Beautiful picture and fascinating story.

Thanks
 


The Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica was constructed between 1877 and 1880 with materials imported from France. This Saigon landmark is scheduled
for a major renovation and will be wrapped-up during the renovation process which, apparently may take a few years to complete. Saigon, July 2015.
Leica M-E - Zeiss Biogon 2.8/28.
 


The Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica was constructed between 1877 and 1880 with materials imported from
France. This Saigon landmark is scheduled for a major renovation and will be wrapped-up during the renovation
process which, apparently will take a few years to complete. Saigon, July 2015. Fuji X100T.
 
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