Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, 2 miles (3 km) west of Amesbury. It consists of a ring of standing stones, with each standing stone around 13 feet (4.0 m) high, 7 feet (2.1 m) wide and weighing around 25 tons. The stones are set within earthworks in the middle of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mounds.

Archaeologists believe it was constructed from 3000 BC to 2000 BC. The surrounding circular earth bank and ditch, which constitute the earliest phase of the monument, have been dated to about 3100 BC. Radiocarbon dating suggests that the first bluestones were raised between 2400 and 2200 BC, although they may have been at the site as early as 3000 BC.

One of the most famous landmarks in the UK, Stonehenge is regarded as a British cultural icon. It has been a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument since 1882 when legislation to protect historic monuments was first successfully introduced in Britain. The site and its surroundings were added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1986. Stonehenge is owned by the Crown and managed by English Heritage; the surrounding land is owned by the National Trust.

Stonehenge could have been a burial ground from its earliest beginnings. Deposits containing human bone date from as early as 3000 BC, when the ditch and bank were first dug, and continued for at least another five hundred years. (Wikipedia)

Stonehenge

Stonehenge

Stonehenge

  

Snow, Snow, Snowy Day

Snowy Day. Here in UK particularly in Oxfordshire snow is very seldom, i mean a snow like this is very seldom. I am just lucky to had witnessed a kind of snow like this. They said that its been like three years the last time they had snow like this, and this year is my last year here in UK hahaha i am lucky right? :) some of the photos  i took below.

Street Photography - Warwick

Last week we went to WARWICK CASTLE so after exploring the castle we went out to the streets of Warwick to explore more. We took photos before it gets dark.

WARWICK

Warwick (/ˈwɒrɪk/ WORR-ik) is the county town of Warwickshire, England. The town lies upon the River Avon, 11 miles (18 km) south of Coventry and just west of Leamington Spa and Whitnash with which it is conjoined. At the 2011 United Kingdom census, it had a population of 31,345.

There was human activity at Warwick as early as the Neolithic period, and constant habitation since the 6th century. It was a Saxon burh in the 9th century; Warwick Castle was established in 1068 as part of the Norman conquest of England. Warwick School claims to be the oldest boys' school in the country. The earldom of Warwick was created in 1088 and the earls controlled the town in the medieval period and built town walls, of which Eastgate and Westgate survive. The castle developed into a stone fortress and then a country house and is today a popular tourist attraction.

The Great Fire of Warwick in 1694 destroyed much of the medieval town and as a result most buildings post-date this period. Though Warwick did not become industrialised in the 19th century, it has experienced growth since 1801 when the population was 5,592. Racing Club Warwick F.C., founded in 1919, is based in the town. The town is administered by Warwick District Council and Warwickshire County Council has its headquarters in Warwick. (from wikipedia)

Fall Season

Fall season is probably my favourite season. I love the changing colours of the leaves. I love how beautiful it is. As of this writing the trees are now bald. All the leaves are fallen and its getting colder and colder. Frosty surroundings almost every morning.

Fall Season

Random Photos - Flowers

Went for a "Window" Shopping in Bicester Village last week, aside from a huge crowd and huge stores, big shopping stores, there was these beautiful things in there, it's not noticeable but i noticed it as i am a flower lover. I find it so beautiful so i took photo.

Sunset in Durdle Door

Only seen this photos before on instagram and now i see it by myself. Its amazingly beautiful place. Took some photos before it get dark.

Corfe Castle

Our plan was to go to Old Harry Rocks but we saw this beautiful ruins at the top of the hill. Well we're a castle sucker, we cant resist. We end up visiting this castle first before we proceed to our original destination.

Corfe Castle