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King George II

Posted by
sithenah (Greater Manchester/Cheshire, United Kingdom) on 29 March 2011 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.

In the Royal Square, St Helier, Jersey, stands the gilded statue of King George II. It was erected in 1751, in what had been for many years the Market Square. The Square was renamed Royal Square in honour of the King (and the statue) and in gratitude for his contribution towards building the harbour.

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Panasonic DMC-FZ18 1/200 second F/4.0 ISO 100 28 mm (35mm equiv.)

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Carver from United States

King is a perfect choice for K day and a good shot of the statue.

29 Mar 2011 3:06pm

Meryl Jaffe from United States

Oh, how I'd love to be sitting in that cafe right now. A bit more sun would make it more inviting, but your photo just brings you right there!

29 Mar 2011 3:14pm

Gigi Ann from United States

Nice choice for K day, Kings are always an interesting subject.

29 Mar 2011 3:27pm

Roger Green from Albany, NY, United States

I know so little about George II - now George III is another story...
ROG, ABC Wednesday team

29 Mar 2011 3:29pm

Bonjour Luxembourg from Luxembourg

Very well done, this sculpture is wonderful!
Léia

29 Mar 2011 4:30pm

Mama Zen from United States

Beautiful!

29 Mar 2011 4:55pm

Tumblewords from United States

A marvelous statue and delightful cafe - what a pleasant space.

29 Mar 2011 6:49pm

Jingle from United States

very fine K take.
love the view.

30 Mar 2011 1:59am

Gattina from Belgium

If the statue is in gold, maybe I'll spend a visit and don't be surprised if it's gone the next day !

Gattina
ABC team

30 Mar 2011 3:30pm

Sharp Little Pencil from Madison, WI, United States

Great photo! Kind of ironic that behind it, there's a yuppie cafe, don't you think? Commentary on our times. Very nice layout, and perfect for ABC, so thanks. Amy Barlow Liberatore
Here's my contribution:
http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/04/01/two-k-limericks-abc-weds/

1 Apr 2011 4:56am

Albert Manso from barcelona, Spain

Nice shot!

1 Apr 2011 7:51am

Denise Nesbitt from United Kingdom

Wonderful Gerald - I must say I feel so well travelled - and that is just from visiting your blog! lol!
Great as ever.
Denise ABC Team

4 Apr 2011 12:43pm

Panasonic DMC-FZ18
1/200 second
F/4.0
ISO 100
28 mm (35mm equiv.)

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