anatomy of a bridge #2

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anatomy of a bridge #1

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patterns

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a spectator at the Mela

hair sculpture

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at the Newcastle Mela today

Mini Muslim

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baby bibs on a stall at the Mela in the Exhibition Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, today

Rio Style

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junior Carnival

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Fidel at Carnival

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the stage of Gaz’s Rockin Blues

Wall of Sound

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Gaz’s Rockin Blues sound system, Notting Hill

carnival beauty

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palm fronds #2

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water lily leaves

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Classroom, Beamish

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strange fruit

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The Monument

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The Monument stands at the junction of Monument Street and Fish Street Hill in the City of London; it was designed by Sir Christopher Wren to celebrate the rebuilding of the City after the Great Fire of 1666 which destroyed most of the old City of London. The Great Fire of London began in a baker's house in Pudding Lane on Sunday 2nd September 1666 and was finally extinguished on Wednesday 5th September. The Monument was built between 1671 and 1677 .

Carnival Gold

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palm frond

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steelpans

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Steel pans, also known as steel drums, or simply pans, are a musical instrument traditionally made from old oil drums. The instrument and typical musical style originated in Trinidad.

Carnival Smile

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Revellers

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Carnival Red

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the Army...... be the best

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the British Army had a float this year

Notting Hill Carnival...the spirit of

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Batala samba band

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Burrokeets

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The Burrokeets carnival band was started in 1990 and have taken part in the Notting Hill Carnival each year since.

Carnival glitter

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carnival faces

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steel drums

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Carnival boots

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Notting Hill Carnival 2009

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The first of some pictures from the Carnival this weekend

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