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Ely Cathedral, East Cambs..(spot the Peregrine falcon)! by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: The cathedral can trace its origin to the abbey founded in Ely in 672 by St Æthelthryth (also called Etheldreda). The earliest parts of the present building date to 1083, and it was granted cathedral status in 1109.The plan of the building is cruciform (cross-shaped), with an additional transept at the western end. The total length is 164 metres (537 ft),[9] and the nave at over 75 m (246 ft) long remains one of the longest in Britain. The west tower is 66 m (217 ft) high. The unique Octagon 'Lantern Tower' is 23 m (75 ft) wide and is 52 m (171 ft) high. Internally, from the floor to the central roof boss the lantern is 43 m (141 ft) high. The cathedral is known locally as "the ship of the Fens", because of its prominent position above the surrounding flat landscape

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"East Dulwich Roof Tops" by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Taken from home early morning sunlight on the chimmney tops @ SE22

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Scotney Castle Kent NT... by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Ruined medieval castle. Victorian mansion house. Rolling parkland. Ancient woodland. Picturesque garden. With romance, drama and nature around every corner, Scotney is truly a castle for all seasons.

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Porsche 356c - Kent Weald by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: The 356 C replaced the 356 B in September 1963. The choice of engines was reduced to three, and the previous 60-PS variant was dropped. Instead, the 75-PS unit used in the B 1600 Super became the entry-level engine for the C series. The most powerful engine, found in the 356 C 2000 GS Carrera, produced 130 PS.,,The final Porsche 356 C was delivered in May 1966.

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Beautiful Scotney Castle & Gardens Kent.. by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Scotney Castle, a National Trust property in Kent, England, known for its moated, ruined castle at its heart, set within a celebrated picturesque-style garden that is open to the public. The most famous view is of the old, deliberately ruined castle, which serves as a centrepiece for the 18th-century garden, providing enchanting and fairytale-like scenery.

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Porsche 356c @ Chiddingstone Castle Kent by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: The Porsche 356 is a rear-engine sports car, and the first ever production Porsche model.The 356 is a lightweight and nimble-handling, rear-engine, rear-wheel drive, two-door available both in hardtop coupé and open configurations. Engineering innovations continued during the years of manufacture, contributing to its motorsports success and popularity. Production started in 1948 at Gmünd, Austria, where Porsche built approximately 50 cars. In 1950 the factory relocated to Zuffenhausen, Germany, and general production of the 356 continued until April 1965, well after the replacement model 911 made its September 1964 debut. Of the 76,000 originally produced, approximately half survive

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Little Boathouse @ Scotney NT Kent by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: The boathouse at Scotney is a charming, picturesque structure on the Scotney Castle estate in Kent, England, surrounded by the gardens and lake created by the Hussey family. Originally used by the family for rowboats, it's now used by the gardeners for boat maintenance and is a popular photographic spot due to its unique design and reflective quality in the lake...