General Chat

I went there years ago. Not a religious person but the historical aspect of the building was magical. My naughty son as he was back then got on his knees and skidded along the floor. His voice echoed around the huge dome - so embarrasing.

Found it interesting to see the monks or whatever they are called selling gold jewelry made with rubies

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Thank you, Barry - that was lovely. I've been in the Sistine Chapel and I was so overawed I couldn't speak.

The Sistine Chapel Virtually....

VIEW EVERY PART OF MICHAELANGELO'S MASTERPIECE.
Click and drag your arrow in the direction you care to see.

At the lower left, click on the plus (+) to move closer, on the minus (-) to move away

Slowly does it - the programme is very sensitive!

Enjoy!

http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/index.html

As we were poor we stayed in North Wales.... :-D

Just behave Mr. M. or I shall personally frogmarch you towards the door :-|

How's about you telling us where you went on honeymoon and then we can all have a good larf :-D :-D

;-)

Wend got more than her Three Coins Merlin..........she took the whole lot........emptied it she did :-0.........paid for the wedding and more.... :-0

It was Flippant Mr. magoo. :-D Wend spent a lot of time swimming in there trying to get those few coins back :-D While Frank Sinatra seranaded her. ;-) ;-) singing "Three Coins In a Fountain" Little did he know that Wend had got them back. :-D :-D :-D :-D

Wonder where all that money goes ?

:-P back at her.

How flippant :-P

...............to get your money back........... :-D

Well, Barry, they say that if you toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain you will make a return visit one day . . . :-)

Just had a look......fantastic.

Been to Rome on a day trip, too much to see in a day. Would like to see the Vatican though.

You're most welcome, Wend. Did your wishes come true?

That's the only word for it Kay and thankyou Barry for putting up the link. I hope that one day I shall be able to see it with my own eyes. My husband and I honeymooned in Rome and tossed our coins in the Trevi Fountain, so it is possible. :-)

Its breathtaking.

So pleased you enjoyed the 'tour', Mo.

'Fraid I don't have any more up my sleeve!

Pippety toodles!

The Vatican is very beautiful inside.
I'm not a Catholic (lots of my family are) but I was in awe and was thrilled we were allowed to take pictures. The craftsmanship everywhere is breathtaking.

Thanks Barry I'm going to have a look at your tour.. toodle pip

edit: Great views thanks again Barry must send the link to my Grandsons. When we were there we could walk down the staircase in Nave 1

Hi Barry,

I normally try and but the guide book of major places of interest so I will get one and see if there is any information and let you know one way or the other.

They often have info about building works in them, most of the old houses and castles as you probably know were "work in progess" :-)

Teresa

I hope you have an enjoyable visit to Chartwell, Teresa.

I have a little bragging to do about Mr. Churchill's home, so please indulge an old fella.

My Dad’s (first) cousin, Alfred Benjamin Barnes, 1879 - 1951, known as Benny Barnes, was a bricklayer. With his three sons he was at Chartwell from 1926 - 1928 building an extension to the home, I understand.
It was Benny who taught Mr. Churchill to lay bricks - and Winnie joined the union!

I am in contact with the daughter of one of Benny’s sons and she sent me copies of the Daily Telegraph and Daily Sketch dated September 1928 with a brief story about Mr. Churchill’s endeavour.

I tried to find information about Benny’s time working at Chartwell but without success. I don’t know if there is any further information or pictures of the work done at Chartwell. I should be interested to know.

Do enjoy your forthcoming day there. I hope you have a memorable time. There are many more NT places for you both to visit!

Barry

We only joined the NT last year Barry so are working our way round the sites and houses. We are making a vist to Winston Churchills house Chartwell next week. Its the School Esater Hoildays and our youngest is learning about WW2 at school in History so I think it will be well worth a visit. We have been member of the English Heritage for years but still enjoy revisiting their houses and castles :-)

We will have to look out for Sissinghurst Gardens, Its on route to Dover Castle where we paln to visit later this year. Im glad you enjoyed your afternoon there.

Teresa