In the previous post I conjectured that UK is better than South Africa at informative signs. After a visit to KZN National Botanical Garden in Pietermaritzburg today, I am not as sure.
The trip was fraught with peril caused by the up-run of the Comrades Marathon, which involved little details like a 15-Km traffic jam … However. More about that and related matters later, mayhap. Meanwhile, back to the plane (tree) matter of the avenue, the ship, and the bell.
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Very nice Bell Col !!
And very inspirering history. World War 2 !!
Nice pics by the way 🙂
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Interesting. I wouldn’t think WWII and an avenue had a bell in common. That header for the sign made me want to read it and I am not one to read long historical signs!
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It was indeed a fascinating tie-in.
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Nice pics, Col. I love the bell!
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I’m just sorry they stopped the ritual ringing!
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I’m just sorry they stopped the ritual ringing!
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Now there’s an interesting piece of history, Col. 🙂 Lovely name for a ship. I’m glad I’m not a sailor. The bell ringing every half hour would drive me nuts.
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Very interesting Col, isn’t history fascinating. Glad the bell has a new home and its history has been preserved.
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I hope that the decline in this park, already evident, does not increase.
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good signs here, but many ither places have few or bad signs
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…and how many visitors can resist ringing the bell?!
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Only one, while we were there! Lovely tone …
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Lovely entry for the challenge Col! Love that bell! Thanks for sharing. 🙂 *hugs*
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Having already done the sign challenge, I debated doing another – but this was too good to resist.
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Well, I am glad you did. Always love seeing your lovely posts my friend. 🙂 *hugs*
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Wonderful photos!
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The scenes take all the credit!
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Informative sign. Love the name of the ship ~ Lady Enchantress.
BONG!
Oops . . . time for tea. 😉
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I’m not so sure whether the ‘Lady’ part isn’t a spot tautological. I love the ‘HMS Enchantress’.
Silly of them to give up that bell custom – I wonder why? Stupid neighbours?
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Enchantress – now that’s a great name for a ship (and what a beautiful bell it is)
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I am enchanted with the name, too!
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I would just love a lane like that…
Good sign Col 😉
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I love linked bits of history like this one!
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