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Retailer B&Q had sales rise from £5,000 in 1997 to £16 million in 2001. [5] The series was cancelled in 2005. Describing its cancellation, BBC Director-General Mark Thompson said that the series was "reaching the end of its natural life" and that "the public do get very cross when they see the BBC flogging a dead horse". [4] [6]
Grand Master of Ireland 1874–1885. [1] James Hamilton, 2nd Duke of Abercorn KG, CB, PC (Ire) (1838–1913), styled Viscount Hamilton until 1868 and Marquess of Hamilton from 1868 to 1885, was a British nobleman and diplomat. Grand Master of Ireland in 1886. [1] James Hamilton, 7th Earl of Abercorn FRS PC (1686–1744), was a Scottish and ...
Dry stone walls are characteristic of upland areas of Britain and Ireland where rock outcrops naturally or large stones exist in quantity in the soil. They are especially abundant in the West of Ireland, particularly Connemara. They may also be found throughout the Mediterranean, including retaining walls used for terracing.
Carlyle wrote an article titled "Ireland and Sir Robert Peel" (signed "C.") published in April 1849 in The Spectator in response to two speeches given by Peel wherein he made many of the same proposals which Carlyle had earlier suggested; he called the speeches "like a prophecy of better things, inexpressibly cheering."
John Ruskin (8 February 1819 – 20 January 1900) was an English polymath – a writer, lecturer, art historian, art critic, draughtsman and philanthropist of the Victorian era.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK or U.K.) or Britain, is a sovereign country located off the northwestern coast of the European mainland. It includes the island of Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands.
The Manhattan tower contains 46,945 cubic yards (35,892 m 3) of masonry, while the Brooklyn tower has 38,214 cubic yards (29,217 m 3) of masonry. [5] [6] There are 56 LED lamps mounted onto the towers. [61] Each tower contains a pair of Gothic Revival pointed arches, through which the roadways run. The arch openings are 117 feet (36 m) tall and ...
The East Room is an event and reception room in the Executive Residence of the White House complex, the home of the president of the United States.The East Room is the largest room in the Executive Residence; it is used for dances, receptions, press conferences, ceremonies, concerts, and banquets.