Absolutely correct. It was also used in ancient Greece, Sumeria, Phoenicia, and in Celtic lands like Gaul and Ireland in prehistoric times. It is a variation on a simple Solar wheel in motion.Other ancient symbols used in modern architecture such as the double-axe and bundle of rods which have prehistoric and Roman origins show up in England too.
Strange to see the house where I grew up on Google Earth! It came as quite a shock. I hope you are happy living there, we were. 1955-1970 (until I left home)
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Absolutely correct. It was also used in ancient Greece, Sumeria, Phoenicia, and in Celtic lands like Gaul and Ireland in prehistoric times. It is a variation on a simple Solar wheel in motion.Other ancient symbols used in modern architecture such as the double-axe and bundle of rods which have prehistoric and Roman origins show up in England too.
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The building is County Hall, regardless the Library is located within the complex.
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You have attached this photo and others to the village of Melbourn in South Cambridgeshire when they are in fact of an area in Chelmsford Essex.
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this is not Kings Lynn Church, the correct name is St Margrets Church, Kings Lynn
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This is a great shot -- good timing :)
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Ow!
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Anglia Ruskin University - Chelmsford College is a different place.
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it is a university.
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Strange to see the house where I grew up on Google Earth! It came as quite a shock. I hope you are happy living there, we were. 1955-1970 (until I left home)
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