Leicester

Sundae · 10-18-2005, 06:54 AM

Some photos of Merry Olde England. I've tried to take ones which I think will show up differences in daily life UK vs US.

Still very new to using my digital camera so please feel free to correct me/ make helpful suggestions.

An answer to the age old question, "Who ate all the pies?" and a pub advertising lunch (with nary a pie in sight)

Sundae · 10-18-2005, 07:12 AM

This is a gallery that is ripe for destruction - despite there being many floors only a few shops are open on the ground floor. Most people just use it as a short cut without even noticing what is above them.

Sundae · 10-18-2005, 07:17 AM

Lush (for the fans out there) on the charmingly named Gallowtree Gate.

Trilby · 10-18-2005, 09:42 AM

Charming! One of the things I like the very BEST about England is that you dare to name something Gallowtree Gate! Post more! And, what's with the pies? What kind of pies? And, how much does a 'stone' weigh in pounds? And, how much alcohol is a 'unit'-? Is that like a shot? An ounce? What??

barefoot serpent · 10-18-2005, 09:51 AM

It all seems so very pedestrian -- I love it!
*starts packing bags*

Sundae · 10-18-2005, 10:00 AM

The pies ref is to a football (soccer) chant. Thinking about it, its probably not made it across the Atlantic. Essentially it goes "Who ate all the pies? Who ate all the pies? You fat bastard, you fat bastard, you ate all the pies!" So I was being quite mean actually (oops) I would expect the pies in question to be savoury.

A stone is 14 pounds. I try to remember to translate but sometimes forget!

A unit of alcohol is 10ml of pure alcohol. Its more difficult to translate because from what I remember there are different measures served in the US.
1 pub measure of spirit = 1 unit
1 pub glass wine = 2 units
1 pint lager = 3 units
The recommended intake for a woman per week is 14 units and a man 21 units.

Will look through my pics & find some more for you.

Sundae · 10-18-2005, 10:07 AM

One of the oldest buildings in Leicester as seen from my office. The Guildhall is on the right & the Cathedral (under repair) on the left.

The second picture shows the reverse view with a glimpse of my ugly 80's office block.

Sundae · 10-18-2005, 10:17 AM

A bus for you.

Note the advert on the side warning of fines if you don't pay your television licence (currently £126.50 a year, and yes - everyone has to buy one)

Sundae · 10-18-2005, 10:26 AM

Leicester Market
Just a couple more then I'll quit.

Sundae · 10-18-2005, 10:34 AM

Last one - another juxtaposition. The rather pretty Turkey Cafe next door to the fairly mundane BK.

I was tempted to crop the belisha beacon out of it, but realised thats probably an interesting foreign object for you!

wolf · 10-18-2005, 10:46 AM

Belisha Beacon? I assume you mean the yellow ball on top of the black and white pole ... what's it do?

glatt · 10-18-2005, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

A bus for you. Note the advert on the side warning of fines if you don't pay your television licence (currently £126.50 a year, and yes - everyone has to buy one)

Do you have to take a test to get a television licence?

Sundae · 10-18-2005, 10:56 AM

Belisha beacons stand at either side of a zebra crossing. These are pedestrian crossings without traffic lights - just black & white stripes across the road. Technically pedestrians have right of way, but as I was hit by a car on one in 2002, I'm quite wary now!

Happy Monkey · 10-18-2005, 11:05 AM

Well, there's right of way, and there's might of way.

melidasaur · 10-18-2005, 11:37 AM

Loved the pics... I love England soooooooo much! Haven't visted Leicester yet, but I know how to pronounce it correctly

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10-18-2005, 06:54 AM	#1
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Leicester Some photos of Merry Olde England. I've tried to take ones which I think will show up differences in daily life UK vs US. Still very new to using my digital camera so please feel free to correct me/ make helpful suggestions. An answer to the age old question, "Who ate all the pies?" and a pub advertising lunch (with nary a pie in sight) Attached Images

10-18-2005, 07:12 AM	#2
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	This is a gallery that is ripe for destruction - despite there being many floors only a few shops are open on the ground floor. Most people just use it as a short cut without even noticing what is above them. Attached Images

10-18-2005, 07:17 AM	#3
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Lush (for the fans out there) on the charmingly named Gallowtree Gate. Attached Images

10-18-2005, 09:42 AM	#4
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Charming! One of the things I like the very BEST about England is that you dare to name something Gallowtree Gate! Post more! And, what's with the pies? What kind of pies? And, how much does a 'stone' weigh in pounds? And, how much alcohol is a 'unit'-? Is that like a shot? An ounce? What?? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

10-18-2005, 10:07 AM	#7
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	One of the oldest buildings in Leicester as seen from my office. The Guildhall is on the right & the Cathedral (under repair) on the left. The second picture shows the reverse view with a glimpse of my ugly 80's office block. Attached Images

10-18-2005, 09:51 AM	#5
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	It all seems so very pedestrian -- I love it! starts packing bags

10-18-2005, 10:00 AM	#6
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	The pies ref is to a football (soccer) chant. Thinking about it, its probably not made it across the Atlantic. Essentially it goes "Who ate all the pies? Who ate all the pies? You fat bastard, you fat bastard, you ate all the pies!" So I was being quite mean actually (oops) I would expect the pies in question to be savoury. A stone is 14 pounds. I try to remember to translate but sometimes forget! A unit of alcohol is 10ml of pure alcohol. Its more difficult to translate because from what I remember there are different measures served in the US. 1 pub measure of spirit = 1 unit 1 pub glass wine = 2 units 1 pint lager = 3 units The recommended intake for a woman per week is 14 units and a man 21 units. Will look through my pics & find some more for you.

10-18-2005, 10:17 AM	#8
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	A bus for you. Note the advert on the side warning of fines if you don't pay your television licence (currently £126.50 a year, and yes - everyone has to buy one) Attached Images

10-18-2005, 10:26 AM	#9
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Leicester Market Just a couple more then I'll quit. Attached Images

10-18-2005, 10:34 AM	#10
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Last one - another juxtaposition. The rather pretty Turkey Cafe next door to the fairly mundane BK. I was tempted to crop the belisha beacon out of it, but realised thats probably an interesting foreign object for you! Attached Images

10-18-2005, 10:46 AM	#11
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Belisha Beacon? I assume you mean the yellow ball on top of the black and white pole ... what's it do? __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

10-18-2005, 10:56 AM	#13
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Belisha beacons stand at either side of a zebra crossing. These are pedestrian crossings without traffic lights - just black & white stripes across the road. Technically pedestrians have right of way, but as I was hit by a car on one in 2002, I'm quite wary now!

10-18-2005, 11:05 AM	#14
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Well, there's right of way, and there's might of way. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

10-18-2005, 11:37 AM	#15
melidasaur Traded your soul for pogs. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 646	Loved the pics... I love England soooooooo much! Haven't visted Leicester yet, but I know how to pronounce it correctly . __________________ I love England, what can I say?

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