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HFF 7 Mar 2025

Happy Fence Friday, All

Was, initially, a bit worried there wasn't actually a fence here.....But some of the fence you can see above the bush. And, the fence looks much bigger behind the bush :-)

Radcliffe Observatory

From Wikipedia -
"Radcliffe Observatory was the astronomical observatory of the University of Oxford from 1773 until 1934, when the Radcliffe Trustees sold it and built a new observatory in Pretoria, South Africa. It is a Grade I listed building. Today, the building forms part of Green Templeton College of the University of Oxford. The observatory was founded and named after the physician John Radcliffe (1650–1714) by the Radcliffe Trustees. It was built on the suggestion of the astronomer Thomas Hornsby, who was occupying the Savilian Chair of Astronomy, following his observation of the notable transit of Venus across the sun's disc in 1769 from a room in the nearby Radcliffe Infirmary".
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38 comments

Christa1004 said:

How interesting it must be to visit this observatory. And there is also a fence around the balcony... HFF Roger.
4 weeks ago

Roger Bennion replied to Christa1004:

Thank you, Christa. I hadn't really noticed the fence on the balcony :-)))
HFF and have a lovely weekend.
4 weeks ago

LotharW said:

Ich denke, die Gläser des Observatorium sind mittlerweile blind, wenn sie nicht erneuert wurden HFF,Roger. Ich wünsche Dir ein schönes und sonniges Wochenende! Bleib gesund.
4 weeks ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

Well, apart from the fence behind, I think a formal hedge such as this should also count as a fence, Roger. HFF and have a good weekend.
4 weeks ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbe image de l'observatoire !
HFF Roger
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful building; well captured Roger.
hFF
4 weeks ago

William Sutherland said:

Outstanding shot! HFF!
4 weeks ago

Franck Chabal said:

⭐ HFF Roger.
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Xata said:

And the bush can also be considered as a fence!
HFF to you.
4 weeks ago

Martin H. said:

Have a nice weekend and HFF! :-)
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Mikus said:

Wunderbar, in schönem Sonnenlicht. HFF, Roger.
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Interesting buildings and fascinating notes Roger,
HFF and a lovely weekend!
4 weeks ago

Peter_Private_Box said:

Hi Roger
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition
Great colours too
Best Wishes, HFF, a nice week ahead, and stay safe!!
Peter
4 weeks ago

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

Never fear Roger, plenty of fences in view!
HFF. Enjoy the weekend.
4 weeks ago ( translate )

uwschu said:

hFF Roger, sonniges Wochenende wünsche ich Dir
4 weeks ago ( translate )