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City Hall lunettes installed 85 years ago detailed Kingston's rich history - Kingston Daily Freeman

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 12:14 PM PST

City Hall lunettes installed 85 years ago detailed Kingston's rich history Kingston Daily Freeman Notably, a third-floor space that had been intended as a meeting room but was never used, was transformed into an ornate Common Council chamber, with cast-iron chandeliers and historical images lining the walls just below the ceiling. “Kingston: A ... and more »

Mayors ask: Where's the money? - Inquirer.net

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 11:12 AM PST

Inquirer.net

Mayors ask: Where's the money? Inquirer.net 3:12 am | Monday, February 10th, 2014. RUINS WHERE 'YOLANDA' MADE FIRST LANDFALL The historic Church of the Immaculate Conception (roofless rectangle building with bell tower) in Guiuan, Samar province, lies in ruins like most structures in the town of ...

Walton High students transport their audience to Paris - Milton Keynes Citizen

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 02:17 AM PST

Milton Keynes Citizen

Walton High students transport their audience to Paris Milton Keynes Citizen It's the heart-warming tale of Quasimodo, the bell ringer of Notre Dame who dreams of the day when he will be free. Join him on his journey through the streets of Paris where he risks everything to save himself and Notre Dame... Performances carry ...

Venice, the lovely city - Sun.Star

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 01:33 AM PST

Venice, the lovely city Sun.Star Our luxury apartment, Ca' Mariele is a once upon a time villa now fully restored but with 21st century amenities. We were ... The magnificent church nicknamed “Church of Gold” because of its opulence was built in Venetian-Byzantine style and ...

Clock facelift for Iona bell tower - Otago Daily Times

Posted: 08 Feb 2014 05:15 PM PST

Otago Daily Times

Clock facelift for Iona bell tower Otago Daily Times The Iona Church clock face is about to receive some much-needed care and attention after more than 100 years of neglect. Restoration of the Historic Places Trust Category 1-rated Port Chalmers church started last year after years of planning and ...

Chance to ring in the new year - Stratford Observer

Posted: 08 Feb 2014 04:14 PM PST

Stratford Observer

Chance to ring in the new year Stratford Observer THOSE keen to learn more about the ancient art of bell ringing are invited to St Nicholas' Church in Henley for an open day. Campanologists - better known as bell ringers - will be showcasing their skills to members of the public at the Beaudesert Lane ...

Bangor, Gwynedd

Posted: 08 Feb 2014 04:00 PM PST

Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

Posted: 08 Feb 2014 04:00 PM PST

Lindfield, W Sussex

Posted: 08 Feb 2014 04:00 PM PST

Oxford, Headington, Oxon

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Sandiacre, Derbys

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Silenced bells set to peal in Dublin again - The Sunday Times

Posted: 08 Feb 2014 03:56 PM PST

Silenced bells set to peal in Dublin again The Sunday Times A Dublin church that was forced to silence its 130-year-old bells following complaints over noise is set to ring out again. In 2009, Dublin city council began a court action against St Bartholomew's in Ballsbridge over noise pollution and the church ...

Germany's Loch leads after 2 runs of Olympic luge - Knoe.com

Posted: 08 Feb 2014 10:13 AM PST

Germany's Loch leads after 2 runs of Olympic luge Knoe.com Nine bullet holes were found in an SUV after an argument over loud music at a Florida convenience store that left a teen dead, an investigator testified Saturday at the trial of the man charged with opening fire. .... The 24-year-old completed his two ... and more »

Movie review: The Monuments Men - Ottawa Citizen

Posted: 07 Feb 2014 06:27 AM PST

Movie review: The Monuments Men Ottawa Citizen The tension comes in a frantic hunt for two Belgian works that were stolen by the Nazis - the Ghent altarpiece, an important Catholic artifact, and a Madonna and child sculpted by Michelangelo and on display in Bruges. The monuments men must get them ...