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Thursday’s Special: Traces of the Past 03

For the third time this year Thursday’s Special is bringing you a challenge dedicated to past. It can be a distant past or a recent one. It can be a past that is abandoned and about to be forgotten, or past that is still functional and intertwined with present.

My example is one of England’s most iconic structures that most of you will be able recognise and locate.

I am curious to see what traces of the past you have found on your travels or in your home town. Please, join me in this challenge and share a past-related photo post.

P.S. I’ve heard from a confidential source that the attached score is one of the Queen’s favourite songs.

Check out the great entries for this challenge. Click on the titles bellow:

Traces of the past by Marie

Traces of the past by Debbie

Traces of the past by CG

Pauline’s traces of the past

Traces of the past by Irene Waters

Traces of the past from Sylvia

Traces of the past by Tish

Traces of the past by Klara

Traces of the past by Suzanne

Traces of the past by Geriatrix

Traces of the past by Anna

Old road By Middleton Road

Traces of the past by Susan Judd

Traces of the past by Jaspa

Traces of the past by Tobias

Traces of the past by Lynne

August 27, 2015

England, Photography, Thursday’s Special, Travel

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70 responses to “Thursday’s Special: Traces of the Past 03”

morselsandscraps

August 27, 2015 at 12:45 am

Oh that glorious sky, and the proud flag. I used to collect English castle postcards when I was a child – more documentary, than beautifully atmospheric like this. Thanks for the reminder of my past, and another lovely image.

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1. Paula
  
  August 27, 2015 at 8:36 am
  
  The sky got glorious later in the day when a hint of sunset appeared in Kensington gardens.Thank you, Meg.
  
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Debbie Smyth

August 27, 2015 at 12:47 am

Nice brooding shot Paula
Those ominous skies give more than a hint of some of the things that happened there!

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1. Paula
  
  August 27, 2015 at 8:34 am
  
  Thank you, Debbie, and thank you for showing us yet another side of Istanbul.
  
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Thursday’s Special: Traces of the Past | The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect

August 27, 2015 at 7:27 am

[…] Thursday’s Special: Traces of the Past […]

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Marie

August 27, 2015 at 7:32 am

Thoughtful challenge. I don’t see my pingback so I will leave the link. http://3rsofretirement.com/2015/08/27/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past/. Thanks.

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1. Paula
  
  August 27, 2015 at 8:35 am
  
  Thank you, Marie. It is always a smarter choice to leave the link too 🙂 I like your entry a lot!
  
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Traces of the Past in Istanbul | Travel with Intent

August 27, 2015 at 8:01 am

[…] Linked to Thursday Special […]

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Paula

August 27, 2015 at 8:48 am

Have a very safe flight and a great trip, Jo!

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Another Priest, Bishop or Whatever… | Cardinal Guzman

August 27, 2015 at 9:02 am

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Cardinal Guzman

August 27, 2015 at 9:04 am

Nice photo Paula. I found this street portrait for your challenge this week:

Another Priest, Bishop or Whatever…

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1. Paula
  
  August 27, 2015 at 11:41 am
  
  One of your best, Max, and you have some really terrific street portraits from that part of the world. Tusen takk.
  
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  1. Cardinal Guzman
    
    August 27, 2015 at 11:46 am
    
    My pleasure Paula. Hopefully I’ll get some good shots from Firenze/Italy this weekend so I can share with you later.
    
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    1. Paula
      
      August 27, 2015 at 11:50 am
      
      Buon viaggio!
      
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      1. Cardinal Guzman
        
        August 27, 2015 at 12:39 pm
        
        Chateaubriand!
        
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Sue

August 27, 2015 at 9:38 am

Hope I can find something interesting for this when I have a minute or three!

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Thursday’s Special : Traces of the Past 03 | Memories are made of this

August 27, 2015 at 10:30 am

[…] Paula is asking us to look into the past for todays “Thursday Special” […]

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pommepal

August 27, 2015 at 10:37 am

G’day Paula, here is another look at Australia’s past. https://memoriesaremadeofthisblog.wordpress.com/2015/08/27/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-03/

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1. Paula
  
  August 27, 2015 at 11:42 am
  
  That’s a most interesting post, Pauline. Your photos are excellent. I’ve enjoyed it.
  
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  1. pommepal
    
    August 27, 2015 at 11:43 am
    
    I enjoyed revisiting this outback part of Australia via my photos.
    
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cobbies69

August 27, 2015 at 11:25 am

I know this place well, once held there for a few years.. here is one that is close to me..\
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bargate
hope you like, I do have a picture of my own though I thought this would be better.

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1. Paula
  
  August 27, 2015 at 11:40 am
  
  I would love to see a picture of your own Gerry. I’d really do 🙂
  
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Tish Farrell

August 27, 2015 at 11:38 am

You did the Tower proud with that shot, Paula.

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1. Paula
  
  August 27, 2015 at 11:39 am
  
  🙂
  
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Thursday’s Special: Traces of the Past 03: The Gradation House at Bad Dürkheim | Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist)

August 27, 2015 at 1:39 pm

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Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

August 27, 2015 at 1:44 pm

Lovely position to capture the Tower. The ominous clouds add to the atmosphere. I was just listening to the song in the car this afternoon on a cd. It suits the Tower and such a light hearted though poignant look at a murdress. Mine http://irenewaters19.com/2015/08/27/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-03-the-gradation-house-at-bad-durkheim/

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1. Paula
  
  August 27, 2015 at 1:58 pm
  
  I am so glad you listened to this track and what a coincidence that you had listened to it earlier today. 🙂 Thank you very much for your comment and your interesting contribution, Irene.
  
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Thursday’s Special: An Outlaw’s Hiding Place | anotherdayinparadise

August 27, 2015 at 2:23 pm

[…] week’s ‘Thursday’s Special’ is a challenge dedicated to the past. Paula says, “It can be a past that is abandoned and […]

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anotherday2paradise

August 27, 2015 at 2:29 pm

Amazing capture of this historic edifice. The sky is perfect, Paula. Here’s my entry: https://anotherday2paradise.wordpress.com/2015/08/27/thursdays-special-an-outlaws-hiding-place/

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1. Paula
  
  August 27, 2015 at 2:56 pm
  
  A real London sky 😀
  
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anotherday2paradise

August 27, 2015 at 2:31 pm

Forgot to say that I had to chuckle at the Queen loving this song. 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  August 27, 2015 at 2:56 pm
  
  😀 Thank you for listening, darling.
  
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Inside Much Wenlock’s Council Chamber: can the past cost too much? | Tish Farrell

August 27, 2015 at 3:20 pm

[…] week at Thursday’s Special, Paula is inviting us to post traces of the past. Please visit her blog to find out what she and […]

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Tish Farrell

August 27, 2015 at 3:23 pm

Thought you’d like to go inside our 1577 council chamber, Paula: http://tishfarrell.com/2015/08/27/inside-much-wenlocks-council-chamber-can-the-past-cost-too-much/

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1. Paula
  
  August 27, 2015 at 3:29 pm
  
  An example when past has become a burden and yet there remains a great wish to preserve it. Thank you so much, Tish. A well-thought out post. I am very glad that you shared it for this challenge (makes me feel privileged)
  
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  1. Tish Farrell
    
    August 27, 2015 at 7:32 pm
    
    You are the most appreciative person, Paula. Thank you.
    
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Sonel

August 27, 2015 at 4:00 pm

It looks so beautiful against the grey skies Paula. Such great architecture and as always you took such a stunning shot. I love it! 😀 ♥

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1. Paula
  
  August 28, 2015 at 8:08 am
  
  Thanks hon.
  
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Blauer Hut | Geriatri'x' Fotogallery

August 27, 2015 at 5:35 pm

[…] Thursday Special: Traces of the Past […]

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tgeriatrix

August 27, 2015 at 5:38 pm

I thought for while… and then I looked out of my window… and there it was! You don’t realize what you see every day: https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2015/08/27/blauer-hut/

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lumar1298

August 27, 2015 at 5:52 pm

Gorgeous sky…

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1. Paula
  
  August 28, 2015 at 8:08 am
  
  Many thanks, Lori.
  
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Linda Arthur Tejera

August 27, 2015 at 6:14 pm

What a lovely photo, Paula. My, those clouds look ominous — kind of like our impending thunderstorm! Love that music. I must say, the lyrics are a bit unusual! 😀

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1. Paula
  
  August 28, 2015 at 8:08 am
  
  Thank you for listening, Linda.
  
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klara

August 27, 2015 at 7:50 pm

nice shot. really ominous sky.
last one from me before return:
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2015/08/thursdays-special-traces-of-past-iii.html

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1. Paula
  
  August 28, 2015 at 8:07 am
  
  Distant in terms of time and place too. Thanks, Klara.
  
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76sanfermo

August 27, 2015 at 9:05 pm

Glorious past and photo , dear Paula!

(I’ve posted mine , hoping everything’s all right…)

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BiTi

August 27, 2015 at 9:10 pm

Beautiful capture! Here’s my entry, traces of the past in Rome by night:

http://www.pret-a-vivre.com/2015/07/rome-by-night.html

Cheers,
BiTi

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1. Paula
  
  August 28, 2015 at 8:11 am
  
  I can’t access your site and I don’t know why. I’ll try from another server later.
  
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Thursday’s Special: Traces of the Past 03 | WordsVisual

August 27, 2015 at 9:34 pm

[…] See more traces of the past over at Paula’s blog here. […]

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Sue

August 27, 2015 at 9:40 pm

Good shot of the Tower, Paula. Here’s mine, some domestic finds from the past: http://suejudd.com/2015/08/27/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-03/

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1. Paula
  
  August 28, 2015 at 9:23 am
  
  Sort of a relic 🙂 Fab find, Sue!
  
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  1. Sue
    
    August 28, 2015 at 9:27 am
    
    I have enjoyed my finds, now I’ve got to get a shift on and do some more clearing up, I move very soon now!
    
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Old Coach Road | Middleton Road

August 28, 2015 at 12:07 am

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Suzanne

August 28, 2015 at 12:38 am

Yourphoto shows the past in a regal way. Here’s another take on the challenge. artifactsandfictions.com/2015/08/27/bones-of-the-past-2/

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1. Paula
  
  August 28, 2015 at 8:15 am
  
  Very intriguing, Suzanne. Thank your for the wonderful response.
  
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Nato

August 28, 2015 at 3:52 pm

What a site that must have been to see in person! Stunning. Hopefully, I can sit down this weekend and take moment to go through my photos and blog again:) I am sure I have some traces of the past…

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The Charles Bridge, Prague | Jaspa's Journal

August 28, 2015 at 10:09 pm

[…] post was inspired by the photo themes From Every Angle from Shane of The Daily Post, Traces of the Past from Paula of Lost in Translation and Cee’s Which Way […]

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Jaspa

August 28, 2015 at 10:13 pm

I recognise that tower from the second Jaspa’s Journey book, Paula! My subject isn’t quite as old, but it’s getting there… https://jaspasjourney.wordpress.com/2015/08/28/the-charles-bridge-prague/

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Colline

August 29, 2015 at 3:02 pm

The clouds in the photo give a certain moodiness to the picture. Makes me think of all the bloody skirmishes that took place outside these walls.

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1. Paula
  
  August 29, 2015 at 3:04 pm
  
  I think it was inside too. Thank you for your visit, Colline.
  
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Traces of the Past II | Empire of Lights

August 29, 2015 at 4:16 pm

[…] pictures I like just do not seem to fit into any post until a good cue gives me new ideas: Paula’s photo challenge Traces of the Past proved quite helpful for this post. She writes: “For the […]

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tms

August 29, 2015 at 4:21 pm

Hi Paula, I like your iconic picture here; great atmosphere, and it really conveys a feeling of looking at the past.

I decided to focus on the traces for my part, so thanks for inspiring us!

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LDG luciledegodoy

August 30, 2015 at 11:28 am

It is a great representation of traces of the past. And the photo is stunning.

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Door/8 – The General Store | Beyond the Brush

August 30, 2015 at 6:22 pm

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Lynne Ayers

August 30, 2015 at 6:26 pm

HI Paula – I like this popping into the past. Here’s my link – https://lynneayersbeyondthebrush.wordpress.com/2015/08/30/door8-the-general-store/

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Phil Lanoue

August 31, 2015 at 6:22 am

Love all this! A real fun ride!

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hilarycustancegreen

September 8, 2015 at 9:13 pm

I love the song too, not so sure about the Tower of London.

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Kally

November 24, 2015 at 1:30 pm

You have an amazing talent for words! I truly enjoyed being here and looking forward for new updates.

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Thursday’s Special: Traces of the Past Y2-01 | Lost in Translation

February 25, 2016 at 12:29 am

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