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I'd like to know about the places you live! I thought this would be an interesting post. Here's what Wiki says about the town I live in.. From Wikipedia; Wilmslow is a town in Cheshire, England, situated to the south of Manchester between Alderley Edge and Handforth. It is well known, like Alderley Edge, for having Manchester United and Manchester City footballers, plus cast members of the soap opera Coronation Street as residents. Definitely one of the more affluent areas of the country, it is interesting to note that the local Aston Martin dealer's sales account for more than 20% of the UK sales of £100,000 plus Astons. Wilmslow has increasingly been viewed as a desirable area in which to live, and is part of the so-called "Golden Triangle" in the north west together with Hale and Bowden. |
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"Dubai From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Hotel Enlarge The Burj_al-Arab Hotel Dubai or Dubayy (in Arabic: دبيّ) refers to either * One of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates on the Arabian Peninsula, or * That emirate's main city, sometimes called "Dubai City" to distinguish it from the emirate. The ruler of Dubai is H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the Prime Minister of the federation of the United Arab Emirates. The crown prince is H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, one of the emir's younger brothers. Dubai is the second largest emirate in the federation after Abu Dhabi. The emirate is located on the Persian Gulf, southwest of Sharjah and northeast of Abu Dhabi, and reaches into the interior. The town of Hatta is a segregated portion of the emirate of Dubai and borders Wajajah, Oman. Dubai is distinct from other members of the UAE in that revenues from oil account for only 5% of the Gross Domestic Product of the emirate. A majority of the emirate's revenues are from the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ) and now, increasingly, from tourism." "The annual Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) draws shoppers from the Indian subcontinent and around the region. Other, smaller shopping festivals such as "Dubai Summer Surprises" and "Dubai, The City That Cares" are held throughout the year. The city has many malls such as City Centre, Lamcy Plaza, Al Ghurair Centre and Wafi Centre that have international stores, theaters, gaming arcades and foodcourts. (haha these are so shit now) Dubai also has a Wild Wadi Water Park.(which is shit after about 10 minutes) The Dubai World Cup, an annual horse race, is the world's richest horse race with over US$15,000,000 worth of prize money given to the winner. (all my bellend friends dress up and get pissed with thier parents here. no horse watching occurs, ive never been" |
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huh.. i'd never wiki'ed . |
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Columbiaville is a village located in Lapeer County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 815. |
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I'd love to visit, especially The Burj al-Arab Hotel. I have done some time in the airport there on my way to Thailand but I'd like to visit properly sometime, it looks plush. |
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So it's quite quiet there? |
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i live in Italy - lombardy - Milano: Lombardy (in Italian Lombardia) is a region in northern Italy between the Alps and the Po Valley. Lombardy borders the regions of Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, and the country of Switzerland. Lombardy's capital is Milan. One-sixth of Italy's population lives in Lombardy, and its capital (Milan) is the fourth largest conurbation in Europe with more than 6.5 million inhabitants. The current governor of Lombardy is Roberto Formigoni. Lombardy is one of the three richest regions in Europe, with a GDP per capita 30% higher than the rest of Italy. Many foreign and national companies have their headquarters in Milan. Lombardy seems to be very active in sports with many top-rated clubs in football, rugby, ice hockey and basketball. Pirelli Tower, the highest skyscraper in Italy (130 m), is the seat of Lombardy Region. Lombardy is candidate, with the city of Milan, for XXXI Summer Olympic Games (Milan-Lombardy 2016). |
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Valdivia is a city in southern Chile, founded by Pedro de Valdivia, located at the confluence of the Calle Calle, Valdivia and Cau Cau rivers, some 15 km east of the coastal town and bay of Corral. Valdivia had 140,000 inhabitants (valdivianos) according to the 2002 census. The main economic activities include tourism, paper, metallurgy, and beer production. The city was also the epicenter (and most damaged city) of the Great Chilean Earthquake of 1960-- the most powerful earthquake in recorded history. Debris and destroyed buildings from the earthquake can still be found in the surburban areas--land subsidence improved navigability of the local rivers, while destroying and submerging buildings adjoining the water. |
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your is a wonderful place! i like it! one day i will come from you! :) |
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Bloody hell. |
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not far from you.Rochdale famed for erm,sudden roundabout |
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:D |
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From wikipedia: "Riverview is a town located on the southern side of the Petitcodiac River which is opposite the city of Moncton. The town is located in Albert County in south-eastern New Brunswick. As of the 2000 census it had a population of just over 17,000 people. Although this is enough for Riverview to be redefined as a city, the municipal government has opted to remain as a town, because New Brunswick requires that cities be officially bilingual. Today, because of a rapid increase in housing developments, etc., its population has grown, but no numbers have yet been published. Riverview covers 34.26 square kilometres." |
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Bergen is a municipality and city in the county of Hordaland, Norway. Bergen is the second largest city in Norway. It is located on the south-western coast-line of Norway, between de syv fjell, "seven mountains", according to folklore. Bergen is also known as the gateway to the fjords of Norway. |
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The burj is probably the tackiest place in the world. if you think isnt fucking ugly shite then god save you. |
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where did you get pics of my bathroom?? |
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Wicked looking city. |
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those are all pics of the old part of town..the new part isn't all that wicked :) |
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went to this a while ago. quite like the page. it's nice. there's a very nice page on , a postcode which is associated with a certain type of.. assholeish middle/upperclass person with a very annoying accent. good imitations of the accent on this page too. huzzah for dublin! |
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It's as shite as it sounds. |
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Though I used to live in which, as you can see, has given the world some famous people! |
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'cursed' |
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my garden in winter... |
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I mean wicked in the good sense. Looks awesome |
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Castelo Branco is a city, a municipality and a district in eastern Portugal. The city is made of one parish with the population of 31242, the municipality has 25 parishes and 56001. The city itself is quite old and is named after its castle (now in ruins). Castelo Branco literally means White Castle. The most important monument in Castelo Branco is the Jardim do Paço Episcopal (Garden of the Episcopal Palace). It is one of most beautiful baroque gardens in Portugal and contains statues of allegories, kings and zodiacal signs, arranged around ponds, terraces and staircases. |
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my garden in summer... |
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jesus christ ljubljana looks fucking beautiful |
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excellent..i'll show you around next time you're in town then :) |
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are there more than those 4 pics there? because i can't find them :) |
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I found a Slovenian tourism record when I was record digging here in Riverview. Its to do with the Postojnska jama cave system. The cover says: Diaton Souvenis Postojna Postojnska Jama Grotte Cave Slovenija - Jugoslavija Its pretty cool, has a guy talking about the caves and such. He mentions that just outside the cave there is a wonderful restaurant. |
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My small city: (poor info) |
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haha, what a small world.. i haven't been in postojnska cave in a long long time, tourists are usually impressed by it i think..dunno about that restaurant though, i'd prefer something outside postojna. there's a cool nearby too.. |
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Wow that castle is really nice. I've never seen that type of architecture before. Next time I visit Central Europe, I plan to check out Slovenia. |
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this castle looks smashing, what a dreamhouse |
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Vancouver, A city of glass builings, huge trees, 60's holmes, surrounded by a backdrop of ocean and mountains. It's really beautifull here, the air is really nice. When it rains; it's ahhhhh---super gorgeous. It's either from the pot or fresh air, but alot of rich people move here to "chill out". From what I understand, Shaq, Opera, Bono, Paul Horn, Snoop Dogg and tabloid worthy people reside here to Vacation. But, the rich people will never bother you. I love Vancouver. |
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Welcome to the board. I've never been there myself but I was at Lake Louise. Thats how far west I've managed to venture. |
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hey welcomeeee! |
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cool..it's getting real popular especially among brits i think.. knowone, welcome! |
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oh i was looking for this thread. i live in |
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Gloucester (pronounced [ˈglɒstə]) is a city in south-west England, close to the Welsh border. In 1991 it had a population of 106,526. Traditionally Gloucester has been the county town of Gloucestershire. It is located on the left (east) bank of the River Severn, 114 miles west-north-west of London. It is sheltered by the Cotswolds on the east, while the Malvern Hills and the Forest of Dean rise prominently to the west and north-west. Gloucester is a port, linked via the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to the Severn estuary, allowing larger ships to reach the docks than would be possible on the tidal reaches of the river itself. The wharves, warehouses and the docks themselves fell into considerable disrepair until the 1980s, at which point they were renovated and form a public open space for the city's residents. Some warehouses now house the National Waterways Museum, others were converted into luxury residential apartments, shops and bars. |
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Gloucester Cathedral, in the north of the city near the river, originates in the foundation of an abbey dedicated to St Peter in 681. It is the burial place of King Edward II of England. Attached to the deanery is the Norman prior's chapel. In St Mary's Square outside the Abbey gate, Bishop Hooper suffered martyrdom under Queen Mary in 1555. Many quaint gabled and timbered houses survive from earlier periods of the city's history. At the point of intersection of the four principal streets stood the Tolsey or town hall, replaced by a modern building in 1894. None of the old public buildings is left but the New Inn in Northgate Street is a beautiful timbered house, strong and massive, with external galleries and courtyards; it was built in 1450 for the pilgrims to Edward II's shrine, by Abbot Sebroke, and a traditional subterranean passage leads to the cathedral. There are a large number of churches and in the past there were also many dissenting chapels. It may have been the old proverb, "as sure as God's in Gloucester," which provoked Oliver Cromwell to declare that the city had "more churches than godliness." The first Sunday school in England was held in Gloucester, founded by Robert Raikes in 1780. Four churches are of special interest: * St Mary de Lode, with a Norman tower and chancel, and a monument of Bishop Hooper, on the site of a Roman temple which became the first Christian church in Britain; * St Mary de Crypt, a cruciform structure of the 12th century, with later additions and a beautiful and lofty tower; * the church of St Michael, said to have been connected with the ancient abbey of St Peter; and * St Nicholas church, originally of Norman erection, and possessing a tower and other portions of later date. |
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In the neighbourhood of St Mary de Crypt are the slight remains of Greyfriars and Blackfriars monasteries, and also of the city wall. Early vaulted cellars remain under the Fleece and Saracen's Head inns. There are three endowed schools: the College school, refounded by Henry VIII of England as part of the cathedral establishment; the school of St Mary de Crypt, founded by Dame Joan Cooke in the same reign (1539); and Sir Thomas Rich's Blue Coat Hospital for boys (1666). At the Crypt school (http://www.cryptschool.org/) the famous preacher George Whitefield (1714-1770) was educated, and he preached his first sermon in the church. The noteworthy modern buildings include the museum and school of art and science, the county gaol (on the site of a Saxon and Norman castle), the Shire Hall and the Whitefield memorial church. A park in the south of the city contains a spa, a chalybeate spring having been discovered in 1814. West of this, across the canal, are the remains (a gateway and some walls) of Llanthony Priory, a cell of the mother abbey in the vale of Ewyas, Monmouthshire, which in the reign of Edward IV became the secondary establishment. Kingsholm Stadium is the home of Gloucester RFC, founded in 1873, one of England's top rugby union clubs |
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History The traditional existence of a British settlement at Gloucester (Caer Glow, Gleawecastre, Gleucestre) is not confirmed by any direct evidence, but Gloucester was the Roman municipality or colonia of Glevum, founded in the reign of Nerva. Parts of the walls can be traced, and many remains and coins have been found, though inscriptions are scarce. Evidence for some civic life after the end of Roman Britain includes the mention in the Historia Brittonum that Vortigern's grandfather ruled Gloucester, and that the Battle of Deorham in 577 resulted in Wessex controlling Gloucester. Its situation on a navigable river, and the foundation in 681 of the abbey of St Peter by Æthelred favoured the growth of the town; and before the Norman Conquest of England, Gloucester was a borough governed by a portreeve, with a castle which was frequently a royal residence, and a mint. The first overlord, Earl Godwine, was succeeded nearly a century later by Robert of Gloucester. King Henry II granted the first charter in 1155 which gave the burgesses the same liberties as the citizens of London and Winchester, and a second charter of Henry II gave them freedom of passage on the Severn. The first charter was confirmed in 1194 by Richard I of England. The privileges of the borough were greatly extended by the charter of King John (1200) which gave freedom from toll throughout the kingdom and from pleading outside the borough. Subsequent charters were numerous. Gloucester was incorporated by King Richard III in 1483, the town being made a county in itself. This charter was confirmed in 1489 and 1510, and other charters of incorporation were received by Gloucester from Queen Elizabeth I and King James I The Siege of Gloucester in 1643 was an important battle of the English Civil War in which the besieged parliamentarians emerged victorious. Until the construction of the Severn Bridge in 1966, Gloucester was the lowest crossing point on the river. A road bridge built by Thomas Telford in 1829 at Over still stands, |
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notable for its very flat arch construction, but its fragility and narrow width means it is no longer used for traffic, and since 1974 has been paralleled by a modern road bridge. Gloucester was the site of the Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company railway works, which have now closed. |
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