Author Topic: The "guess the place" thread (Read 903415 times)

PaulR · « **Reply #4300 on:** 26 August, 2011, 02:18:09 pm »

That is indeed the song I had in mind. You're getting closer in a sense but, alas, not in a geographical sense.

Peter · « **Reply #4301 on:** 26 August, 2011, 02:40:11 pm »

Connection to John Of Gaunt?

PaulR · « **Reply #4302 on:** 26 August, 2011, 02:44:04 pm »

I do believe you have it, Peter!

Peter · « **Reply #4303 on:** 26 August, 2011, 02:51:19 pm »

Ok, but apart from maybe St Mary de Castro in Leicestershire, I don't know other stuff without google, so I'll leave it to see if anyone else picks it up!

hatler · « **Reply #4304 on:** 26 August, 2011, 03:00:25 pm »

Duchy ? Cornwall ?

hellymedic · « **Reply #4305 on:** 26 August, 2011, 03:08:40 pm »

The Queen's Chapel of the Savoy belongs to the Duchy of Lancaster. They sing a different version of the National Anthem there due to their connection with Sir Arthur Sullivan. I have not been there (though my next-door neighbour was Chaplain there for many years). I thought it was only a tiny chapel though.

[Edit] There was a Savoy Palace...

PaulR · « **Reply #4306 on:** 26 August, 2011, 03:31:15 pm »

Quick now Helen, before Jurek declares his hand!

Jurek · « **Reply #4307 on:** 26 August, 2011, 03:44:53 pm »

Quote from: PaulR on 26 August, 2011, 03:31:15 pm

Quick now Helen, before Jurek declares his hand!

I've been sitting on both of my hands since this morning. As well you know.

hellymedic · « **Reply #4308 on:** 26 August, 2011, 03:52:29 pm »

Jurek can have it! I have no photos with which to play and only knew a string of facts about the place cos David went to Choral Evensong there (broadcast on Radio 3) earlier in the year. David is active(ish) in the Sir Arthur Sullivan Society.

PaulR · « **Reply #4309 on:** 26 August, 2011, 03:58:47 pm »

(Son #2 sang in that service)

hellymedic · « **Reply #4310 on:** 26 August, 2011, 04:05:09 pm »

Quote from: PaulR on 26 August, 2011, 03:58:47 pm

(Son #2 sang in that service)

[Veering OT.] Shame they could not sing all that was on the Order of Service; I was really looking forward to 'Onward Christian Soldiers'!

Jurek · « **Reply #4311 on:** 26 August, 2011, 04:08:02 pm »

Quote from: hellymedic on 26 August, 2011, 03:52:29 pm

Jurek can have it!

I feel at an unfair advantage as I recalled PaulR telling me his youngest sang at the Savoy Chapel.....

I may have to get at least elbow deep into the Album of Cunning Photographs to come up with something suitable though.

If anyone wants to post a pic, then please do.

PaulR · « **Reply #4312 on:** 26 August, 2011, 04:18:54 pm »

Quote from: hellymedic on 26 August, 2011, 04:05:09 pm

Quote from: PaulR on 26 August, 2011, 03:58:47 pm
(Son #2 sang in that service)

[Veering OT.] Shame they could not sing all that was on the Order of Service; I was really looking forward to 'Onward Christian Soldiers'!

Yes, Son#2 said it was bit odd the way it was all stopped when the broadcast slot came to an end. Would they have done that to the royle wedding? Hmmm?

hatler · « **Reply #4313 on:** 26 August, 2011, 04:36:01 pm »

hellymedic · « **Reply #4314 on:** 26 August, 2011, 05:08:24 pm »

Quote from: PaulR on 26 August, 2011, 04:18:54 pm

Quote from: hellymedic on 26 August, 2011, 04:05:09 pm
Quote from: PaulR on 26 August, 2011, 03:58:47 pm
(Son #2 sang in that service)

[Veering OT.] Shame they could not sing all that was on the Order of Service; I was really looking forward to 'Onward Christian Soldiers'!

Yes, Son#2 said it was bit odd the way it was all stopped when the broadcast slot came to an end. Would they have done that to the royle wedding? Hmmm?

No. IIRC the preacher threw in something off the Order, throwing all else out of kilter. Broadcasters do have schedules and timetables to stick to though.

Steph · « **Reply #4315 on:** 31 August, 2011, 08:16:42 pm »

Quote from: hatler on 26 August, 2011, 04:36:01 pm

Looks very like the Bay of Isles off Esperance, but I don't think so. Looks chillier.

clarion · « **Reply #4316 on:** 31 August, 2011, 10:49:36 pm »

Looks a bit like Lundy IIRC.

hatler · « **Reply #4317 on:** 05 September, 2011, 01:01:04 pm »

Lundy is certainly closer than the Bay of Isles.

And apologies for the delay in replying, I've been away for a week.

I'm always absolutely astounded at how quickly these photos are identified, so I thought I would pop this one up on the grounds that no-one would be able to identify it from amongst all the other thousands of islets on this planet.

I'll drop a hint tomorrow.

Peter · « **Reply #4318 on:** 05 September, 2011, 09:25:30 pm »

Sully, or one of the Holms?

Ian H · « **Reply #4319 on:** 05 September, 2011, 09:32:18 pm »

I was going to say Steep Holme, but then I was wondering whether it wasn't one of the islands further west, off the Welsh coast.

Steph · « **Reply #4320 on:** 05 September, 2011, 10:01:19 pm »

Quote from: Ian H on 05 September, 2011, 09:32:18 pm

I was going to say Steep Holme, but then I was wondering whether it wasn't one of the islands further west, off the Welsh coast.

Skomer!

Ian H · « **Reply #4321 on:** 05 September, 2011, 10:07:03 pm »

Quote from: Steph on 05 September, 2011, 10:01:19 pm

Quote from: Ian H on 05 September, 2011, 09:32:18 pm
I was going to say Steep Holme, but then I was wondering whether it wasn't one of the islands further west, off the Welsh coast.

Skomer!

That's the one. Couldn't recall the name.

[edit] still waiting for confirmation that it's correct.

MackieHornet · « **Reply #4322 on:** 05 September, 2011, 10:10:12 pm »

Adrian · « **Reply #4323 on:** 05 September, 2011, 10:31:06 pm »

Mallorca

MackieHornet · « **Reply #4324 on:** 05 September, 2011, 10:39:43 pm »

Quote from: Adrian on 05 September, 2011, 10:31:06 pm

Mallorca

Nope. Want a clue?