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The Philadelphia in Aldbourne Square

Daily Photo – The Philadelphia in Aldbourne Square

Today’s photo is another shot of the Philadelphia in Aldbourne Square. There’s also a black and white rendering below the color one.

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The Philadelphia at The Crown at Aldbourne

Daily Photo – The Philadelphia at the Crown, Aldbourne

Today’s photo is a reworking of The Philadelphia at the Crown, Aldbourne, a version of which I previously posted in August, 2011.

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Traction Engine – Burrell 3413, ‘The Philadelphia’

Steam Engines My recent trip back to England seems to have been dominated by steam engines. I saw the steam engines that used to raise and lower the bascules (the road sections that open to allow tall ships to pass through) and the steam engines Crofton that used to pump water to the highest point on the Kennet and Avon Canal. On returning from the visit to Crofton, passing through my former home village of Aldbourne, I noticed a traction […]

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