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27 January 2006 (133)
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27 January 2006 SRW

Cinema Paradiso (I)
27 January 2006 (133)

Salisbury, UK

Went to see Brokeback Mountain at the local Odeon;
and this, believe it or not, is the cinema's foyer --
also a tourist attraction -- John Halle's Hall.

John Halle (or, confusingly, John Hall...) built this house in 1470;
and it was carefully restored in the 19th century.

From the Wiltshire Community History website:
"The range of activities of a merchant such as John Hall is further evidence of Salisbury’s prosperity.
Hall -- four times Salisbury’s mayor, and thrice its Member of Parliament -- had a ship
with which he imported dyestuffs, almonds, fruit, fish, soap, tar and iron; and
engaged in piracy on the high seas. His personal contribution
to the royal levy of 1449 was 2%
of the total of £66."

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Mindy McNaugher29-Jan-2006 02:48
Wow! An incredible cinema foyer! Beautiful black and white shot! Lovely architectural details!
Guest 28-Jan-2006 22:48
I'd never have guessed it.
Jim Ross28-Jan-2006 08:58
Nice shot.. thats a mighty fine cinema....
Graham Tomlin28-Jan-2006 07:36
nice picture regards Helen