19 June 2007
Wordless Wednesday #9
Posted by Alison under: Eleanor; History; Photos; Places to go; Wordless Wednesday .
46 Comments so far...
jams o donnell Says:
19 June 2007 at 8:06 pm.
Nice one Alison. I must ask (as usual!) where wass it taken?
Jim Says:
19 June 2007 at 8:26 pm.
It’s British, I can tell you that!
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I have a lady on mine too. We met on the road!
Thanks for the visit and comment, I’ll link to you on my WW.
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Amber Says:
19 June 2007 at 8:58 pm.
Pretty impressive, especially if that date is even remotely close to as many years as that statue has been around!
elementaryhistoryteacher Says:
19 June 2007 at 9:53 pm.
I’m assuming Eleanor of Acquitaine, of course. I’ve always enjoyed reading about her….she was a very strong woman in a time when the majority were not.
Alison Says:
19 June 2007 at 10:47 pm.
Thanks for the comment from those who have visited so far. 
It is a statue of Eleanor of Castile, and it is situated on the front of the village church in Harby, Nottinghamshire, England. The church is just a short walk away from where the manor house stood where Eleanor died in 1290. As far as I’m aware the statue was erected within a few years of her death.
Michelle in Mx Says:
19 June 2007 at 11:19 pm.
Well, that is too cool. Loved learning the historyof it!
Happy WW to ya!
Comedy Plus Says:
20 June 2007 at 12:05 am.
I always love to come here and see the beautiful history lesson each week. Happy WW.
Katya Says:
20 June 2007 at 12:19 am.
This is one of those pics that leaves you feeling very solemn…almost as though you have just witnessed something very “sacred”….
Angel Mama ():) Says:
20 June 2007 at 1:23 am.
Great photo as usual I love coming by your blog on WW. Happy WW and have a great week.
Angel Mama ():)
Moving Mama Says:
20 June 2007 at 2:16 am.
I love this picture - and I really love Eleanor. My grandmother’s name was Eleanor but, alas, no statue was erected for her.
Isabelle aka Tricotine Says:
20 June 2007 at 2:36 am.
Great shot!
Happy WW!
Isabelle aka Tricotine
http://tricotine.typepad.com
MCWC - Wordless Wednesday Says:
20 June 2007 at 7:21 am.
this is amazing. it’s wonderous to think of things being vibrant in 1290. if you know at all what i mean…
Beaman Says:
20 June 2007 at 11:06 am.
I love old statues like this. There are many similar to your one in the city of Canterbury.
Misslionheart Says:
20 June 2007 at 1:39 pm.
Yet another beautiful pic.
My WW~ 5yr old daughter found a hiding place for the sugar strands! She scoffed the lot… 
cat is my copilot - milo Says:
20 June 2007 at 1:54 pm.
beautiful! reminds me of my visits to england and travels with my grandparents. what a nice way to start my day! thanks!
dawn Says:
20 June 2007 at 2:28 pm.
Wow, nice pic! Thanks for sharing w/us
I hope you’ll come visit my WW too 
Aldon Hynes Says:
20 June 2007 at 4:44 pm.
I love the pictures that you have from castles and churches. I especially like it that you’ve found a statue of Eleanor.
kaliblue Says:
20 June 2007 at 5:57 pm.
I love historical artifacts and monuments. The past can sometimes tell alot about what the future may hold. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing
webduck Says:
20 June 2007 at 7:22 pm.
I had to laugh. This was suppose to be “wordless” Wednesday, and yet, you have to explain what the picture is! I am always happy to come here to see what is new. Hope you are having a good week Alison.
Celeste Says:
20 June 2007 at 9:04 pm.
LOLMy daughter’sname is mislisted as Eleanor on Texas birth roll
Alison Says:
22 June 2007 at 11:53 pm.
Hey Rav’N, I’m immortal and don’t you forget it 
Thanks Aldon, that’s most appreciated, I love talking about them and photographing them
…and Webduck, visitors ask, so I oblige and de-wordless 
Thanks for visiting!
