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Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:01:49 +0000
Hooked
LML 125 4t & LML 200 4t
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Location: Durham, England, U.K
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OP
Hooked
LML 125 4t & LML 200 4t
Joined: Fri, 19 May 2023 09:06:55 +0000
Posts: 132
Location: Durham, England, U.K
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Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:01:49 +0000
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An early 7am start, bright and breezy for the ten-mile run down to Hartlepool, first visiting the old headland area with its promenade, old sea wall and World War battlements. Then on to the fairly new marina area, lots of small boats, a paddle steamer and a fine old sailing ship, HMS Trincomalee. Then home via Trimdon Village green.
Heading-off for the short run down to the nearby town of Hartlepool
A WWII 4.5 inch gun undergoing restoration on Hartlepool promenade. The area, along with other coastal towns were bombarded by the Imperial German Navy during World War One, causing much destruction and loss of life.
Restored coastal defences, with a museum and regular re-enactments by local enthusiasts.
An Imperial Russian cannon one of many captured by the British at the battle of Sebastopol, during the Crimean War of 1854-56
The remains of the Medieval town wall, and the beach which was today rather full of stones and slippery sea-weed!
A closer view of the ancient town wall, carved by hand from the local sandstone that runs along the coast. It originally completely encircled the settlement, and they say, was designed to keep out Scottish raiders!
The marina (which had originally been industrial docks) with its many small boats.
The 'Historic Quay' - actually a modern recreation, although both of the ships berthed there, Paddle Steamer Wingfield Castle and HMS Trincomalee are authentic.
On my return, just a mile from home.
Last edited by Happy Wanderer on Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:40:10 +0000; edited 1 time
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Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:27:29 +0000
Ossessionato
2013 Vespa 300 Super, 2022 Kymco AK 550
Joined: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 23:36:10 +0000
Posts: 3257
Location: Minneapolis USA
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Ossessionato
2013 Vespa 300 Super, 2022 Kymco AK 550
Joined: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 23:36:10 +0000
Posts: 3257
Location: Minneapolis USA
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Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:27:29 +0000
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Happy,
Good stuff as usual. Keep that camera clicking.
Bob Copeland
Minnesota
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OP
Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:31:30 +0000
Hooked
LML 125 4t & LML 200 4t
Joined: Fri, 19 May 2023 09:06:55 +0000
Posts: 132
Location: Durham, England, U.K
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OP
Hooked
LML 125 4t & LML 200 4t
Joined: Fri, 19 May 2023 09:06:55 +0000
Posts: 132
Location: Durham, England, U.K
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Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:31:30 +0000
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Thanks Bob, you're always so enthusiastic and digital cameras really are so very convenient.
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Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:08:34 +0000
Veni, Vidi, Posti
2007 LX150 2015 GTS (on the bench) 2017 BV 350
Joined: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:46:39 +0000
Posts: 11665
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
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Veni, Vidi, Posti
2007 LX150 2015 GTS (on the bench) 2017 BV 350
Joined: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:46:39 +0000
Posts: 11665
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
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Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:08:34 +0000
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Nice photos!
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OP
Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:53:04 +0000
Hooked
LML 125 4t & LML 200 4t
Joined: Fri, 19 May 2023 09:06:55 +0000
Posts: 132
Location: Durham, England, U.K
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OP
Hooked
LML 125 4t & LML 200 4t
Joined: Fri, 19 May 2023 09:06:55 +0000
Posts: 132
Location: Durham, England, U.K
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Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:53:04 +0000
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Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:01:04 +0000
Member
2023 Primavera 125
Joined: Mon, 01 May 2023 20:32:27 +0000
Posts: 16
Location: Surrey, England.
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Member
2023 Primavera 125
Joined: Mon, 01 May 2023 20:32:27 +0000
Posts: 16
Location: Surrey, England.
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Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:01:04 +0000
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Love the pictures, it's like the northern version of my trip down to Portsmouth!
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Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:13:31 +0000
Ossessionato
2018 LIBERTY 150S, 2013 Kymco LIKE200iLX
Joined: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 19:24:07 +0000
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Location: Ohio
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Ossessionato
2018 LIBERTY 150S, 2013 Kymco LIKE200iLX
Joined: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 19:24:07 +0000
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Location: Ohio
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Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:13:31 +0000
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Great pics!
Thanks for posting.
O.S.
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