HFF 1 July 2022
HAPPY (Rope) FENCE FRIDAY
BRIDGEWATER MONUMENT
This monument is close to the Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre in Hertfordshire. It was built in 1832 in memory of the third Duke of Bridgewater who once lived in Ashridge house. The Duke was 'the father of inland navigation' because he became famous for building canals during the Industrial Revolution.
There are 172 steps to the top and you are rewarded with beautiful views of Ashridge, the rolling Chilterns countryside, Waddesdon Manor and Wendover Woods in the distance. On sunny days it can be possible to see Canary Wharf in central London, over 30 miles away.
I took this shot in November 2021 but visitors were not allowed to climb the stairs due to Covid restrictions. Before Covid I did, on one occasion, climb to the top. It was tough going but okay if you took things steady. The only problem was when meeting peoples going in the opposite direction! Passing each other was quite a challenge :-)
Maybe view on black, please :-)
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Taken on Thursday November 25, 2021
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Posted on Friday July 1, 2022
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Andy Rodker said:
Roger Bennion replied to Andy Rodker:
HFF and wishing you an excellent weekend.
Ecobird said:
HFF and have a lovely weekend Roger.
Roger Bennion replied to Ecobird:
HFF, Carol and wishing you a lovely weekend.
Xata said:
Interesting info too.
Roger Bennion replied to Xata:
HFF to you and wishing you a lovely weekend.
Jaap van 't Veen said:
Thank you for the interesting note.
HFF
Roger Bennion replied to Jaap van 't Veen:
HFF to you and wishing you an excellent weekend.
Percy Schramm said:
HFF, wish you a sunny weekend, Roger !
By the way: thank you very much for the interesting informations !
Roger Bennion replied to Percy Schramm:
HFF and have a great weekend.
Roger (Grisly) said:
Frode said:
Annemarie said:
Have a serene Weekend!
Trudy Tuinstra said:
uwschu said:
Hannover hat die berühmte Waterloosäule, einmal im Jahr darf man sie besteigen, zum Tag des offenen Denkmals.
Angenehmes Wochenende, Roger!
Gruß Uwe