Torquay, Devon, June 2013

Sunday, 30th June 2013

Pictures taken on a visit to Torquay, including a walk along the one mile Agatha Christie trail.

Torquay railway station.Torquay railway station.

Tony and Tatiana stood by the statue of Agatha Christie in Cary Gardens, Torquay.Tony and Tatiana stood by the statue of Agatha Christie in Cary Gardens, Torquay.

Taking a break outside the Imperial Hotel, Torquay.Taking a break outside the Imperial Hotel, Torquay.

Outside the Grand Hotel, Torquay.Outside the Grand Hotel, Torquay.

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Channel Islands, May 2013

The Channel Islands (Norman: Îles d’la Manche, French: Îles Anglo-Normandes or Îles de la Manche), are 8 inhabited islands in the English Channel. They are British Crown Dependencies, located between the south coast of the United Kingdom and northern France. Jersey and Guernsey are Bailiwicks. They are considered the remnants of the Duchy of Normandy and are not part of the United Kingdom.

St Helier, capital of Jersey

4th May 2013

St Thomas' Church. Tony and Tatiana at the foot of steps leading to the main doorway. This Catholic church opened in 1885. It is the largest church on the Channel Islands.St Thomas’

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York and Hartlepool, England, April 2013

York

Saturday 6th April

Tony on a path by the city walls. Behind is the Lendal Bridge over the River Ouse leading into the centre of York.Tony on a path by the city walls. Behind is the Lendal Bridge over the River Ouse leading into the centre of York.

Tony with his hand on the city wall.Tony with his hand on the city wall.

Tony examining a bronze model of York Minster and the surrounding area. The model includes labels in Braille. It is located in front of the Minster itself.Tony examining a bronze model of York Minster and the surrounding area. The model includes labels in Braille. It is located in front of the Minster itself.

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Santorini, Greece, April 2013

Capital of Santorini (Thira)

19th April 2013

Street outside a bank.Street outside a bank.

Looking along a pedestrian street. A row of small shops selling souvenirs.Looking along a pedestrian street. A row of small shops selling souvenirs.

Outside a ladies' clothes shop.Outside a ladies’ clothes shop.

View down a narrow street with cobble stones under foot. Shops and restaurants.View down a narrow street with cobble stones under foot. Shops and restaurants.

Tourists at a clothes stall in another narrow cobbled street.Tourists at a clothes stall in another narrow cobbled street.

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Greece, April 2013

All photos taken by Tony’s sister Annette.

25th April 2013

Athens

Tony standing under an orange tree in Syntagma Square in central Athens. Syntagma Square is named after the Greek constitution (syntagma) that was proclaimed from the balcony of the royal palace that overlooks the square on 3rd September 1843. The palace is now the Greek parliament building.Tony standing under an orange tree in Syntagma Square in central Athens. Syntagma Square is named after the Greek constitution (syntagma) that was proclaimed from the balcony of the royal palace that overlooks the square on 3rd September 1843. The palace is now the Greek parliament building.

Tony next to a ceremonial guard. They are standing in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square.Tony next to a ceremonial guard.

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