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Many thanks for your comments on 'Medieval Chambers' and thank you to John/Lifesnapper for his UA
Here's another from the Great Tower at Dover Castle.
When Henry II built his Great Tower keep at Dover Castle in the 12th century, he was as mindful of its position as a symbol of power as its function as a strategic defence against enemies and invaders. With his eyes focussed uneasily on the steady stream of Medieval tourists on their way to visit the shrine of Thomas Becket, he created a splendid Royal Court within the castle walls, representing an unequivocal and majestic emblem of his authority and wealth.
Now the huge interior of the keep at Dover Castle has undergone a major transformation by English Heritage, restoring the splendour of Henry's court for a new generation of tourists, albeit ones with less pious ambitions. The developments have been informed by new research by Professor John Gillingham, who believes that the spectre of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who was murdered in 1170 by four of the King's knights, was the main reason for the King building this impressive icon at Dover.
Thank you for your time and as always, your thoughts/comments are very welcome.
Regards - Sarah J x
PS here's a link to the Time Team Special on the Restoration of the Great Tower at Dover Time Team Special
| Camera: | Nikon D300  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | Nikkor 18-200mm VR  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Title: | The Great Tower |
| Username: | 
Sezz |
| Uploaded: | 29 Nov 2012 - 3:30 PM |
| Tags: | Architecture, Dover, Dover castle, Kent, King Henry II, Medieval, South east |
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I didn't comment on yesterday's, I was in a hurry, but I fins the use of bright colours fascinating. I know it's reckoned that our tasteful stone cathedral interiors were originally brightly painted. I could live with this....
Moira
Ideal point of view Sarah, and just LOVE those colours.
John 
How very beautiful and colourful - especially that furniture, love it! A super capture, Sarah, and interesting write-up, too Think I might just have to part with my UA here....
Trev
Not sure why, but I can imagine this being from a scene from ALice in Wonderland. Can see the characters sititng there...
Malc
This has a really warm feel Sarah. The bright coloured furniture contrasts well against the predominant brown tones.
Derek
Lovely colours rich and bold, good processing Sarah, you really have brought out the stunning colours very well indeed.
John
Cracking shot Sarah and top class processing as always,
Geoff.
Another image of the same quality, it all looks very dynamic!
Maggie
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