Think we have done something like this before, but the idea is to post images to things or places which your hometown or city is famous for or at least known for!


Wigan:

Wigan Pier:




Pies:




Wigan Rugby League:





Pretty boring I know.

Beilen:

Milk Factory [Powder]:



Train Hostage Near Wijster [Which happend actually near Beilen]



Mental 'hospital' "Beileroord" [GGZ Drenthe]

well i am just near to frankfurt so....








and more

I'm from Nottingham so....

Brian Clough


famous of course for winning 2 European Cups with


Robin Hood


and current Notts boxer Carl Froch who was due to fight Joe Calzaghe before Joe relinquished his belt!

this explains a LOT!

Yep i'm mentally dissabled

Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, East Midlands, UK

Stephen Graham, he lives in my town and has been in a few movies such as Snatch & This Is England also in quite afew programs on tv, a music video for the Arctic Monkeys and had a show on MTV.




The Young Knives, band from my town who have there songs played on radio 1 etc and do all big festivals including Glastonbury.
They also went to the same school as me.




Ashby Hastings Castle, the castle hosted many royal visitors, including Henry VII, Mary Queen of Scots, James I and Charles I.
Got destroyed in the Battle Of Hastings ruins still remain for visitors to go around.




Also from my town KP Foods, the factory that makes the nuts, mini chedders, skips, hula hoops, space raiders etc, so next time you have a bag of hoops look on the back and it will say Ashby De La Zouch.
Mcvities factory also they made digestive biscuits, hob nobs etc thats been knocked down now though.
Also some footballer lives in this town cant remember who though, oh and ofcourse me not bad for a little market town

The town where I was born - Wisbech - is famous as the place where the Kray Twins holed out on when on the run from the police.



The village where I live now (Little Cransley) isn't famous for anything..

Well my home town is famous for the following...


The world famous Blackburn Rovers..


All Around The World Records (AATW) www.aatw.com - one of the biggest dance labels in the country!!!


and of course the world famous...






the town i live in now is famous for...








and....

The beach


and the world famous racetrack:

Haha did u change the pic of the beach Patrick? It had s**tty weather first

No
Thought is was pic but it seems to be the webcam haha

Am not far from Glasgow so here goes---




Irn-bru made here





It's famous for it's healty diet




He was born here




QE2 Was built here





Two close neighbours

Nijverdal is a town of approximately 25.000 inhabitants in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is the commercial centre of the municipality Hellendoorn.

Nijverdal (which means Industrious Valley) was founded in 1836 on the territory of the hamlet Noetsele (that's the part I exactly live right now). It was here that the industrial revolution in the Netherlands took root. Thomas Ainsworth (1795-1841) was one of its founding fathers.


Textile production was the focus of industrial activity in Nijverdal, as it was for the rest of the Twente region. Some of the traditional factory buildings in the Art Deco or Jugendstil style still remain.


The textile industry is still alive and makes products for the American army, saved a part of the Pentagon and makes intelligent textiles


Ben & Jerry's is made 2km from Nijverdal


A small river called the Regge runs through the town's centre.


Our Waterpolo club is the national champion (females) and delivers 3 players from the female Dutch Olympic Team 2008 (and we WON!!!!!!!!)


We have the only and last (small) population of black grouses in The Netherlands


We have a national park with a lot of forest and moors


There's some foundation that tries to get as many as possible national championships (and bigger) to the village


We organise the biggest rally Netherlands


We have many sporters (and also many professional sporters) here and the local government donates the most on sport per inhibitant of the country


Many tourists like it also in here which makes the place a bit noisy now and then


And if you want to see us, we have a webcam on the roof of one of the churches here
(* click on one of the numbers to change the view)

Thijs i demand u gonna wave to us on that cam

no problem..... if you come to the place here we can wave together to the UKTA's

my new home town

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enschede



dunno what it's popular from

we are beaten last week by arsenal, in 2000 there was a big explosion in the fireworks plant and there's a big campus from the university

nothing too special

... and for me of course

For starters: Aurora is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois, with a population of 175,952 (2007 est.). Aurora lies within four counties: Kane, DuPage, Kendall, and Will. About 110,000 of the city's residents reside in Kane County, while about 42,000 live in DuPage County. Will and Kendall County together only account for a few thousand of Aurora's total population. The city refers to itself as "The City of Lights" because it was one of the first cities in Illinois to implement an all-electric street lighting system in 1881. Aurora officially adopted the nickname in 1908. Also the 9 City in the USA to have a Full time Fire Department, and I am proud to be the #495 firefighter of this great city IAFF Local 99

Before white settlers arrived, there was a Native American village in what is today downtown Aurora. In 1834, the McCarty brothers arrived and initially owned land on both sides of the river, but sold their lands on the west side, living and operating their mill on the east side.[2] Aurora was originally two villages: one on the East Side of the Fox River founded by the McCarty brothers and the West Side founded by the Lake brothers. A post office was established in 1837, officially creating Aurora. In 1857, Aurora (then what is now known as the East Side) joined with the West Side.[3] The Aurora Fire Department was established in 1856, and took ownership of its first fire engine that year. The two sides couldn’t agree on which side of the river should house the public buildings, so most public buildings were built on or around Stolp Island in the middle of the Fox River. (A parking garage stands at the site of the original City Hall and Post Office.)

As the city grew, many factories and jobs came to Aurora, along with many people. In 1856, the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad located its railcar construction and repair shops in Aurora to become the town's largest employer until the 1960s. Many of the heavy industries were located on the East side which provided employment for four generations of European immigrants. Many immigrants flocked to the city, mainly from Great Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia, Luxembourg, Germany, France, and Italy.The professional and managerial workers more likely came from Yankee stock and settled across the river, making the West side more affluent. Aurora became main economic center of the Fox Valley area. The combination of these three factors—a highly industrialized town, a sizable river that divided it, and the Burlington's shops—account for much of the dynamics of Aurora's political, economic, and social history. Both sides of Aurora still maintain a rivalry which is enacted through yearly high school football/basketball games. This is the oldest high school rivalry in the state of Illinois.[4]

Beginning in the boom period, the town was inclusive and tolerant, and welcomed a variety of immigrants and openly supporting abolitionism prior to the American Civil War. Mexican migrants began arriving after 1910. Socially, the town was progressive in its attitude toward education, religion, welfare, and women. The first free public school district in Illinois was established in 1851 and a high school for girls four years later. By 1887, 20 congregations (including two African American churches) representing nine denominations were established, and a YWCA started in 1893, still in operation today.[2]

The city was a manufacturing powerhouse until 1974, when the railroad shops began to close. Soon many other factories and industrial areas relocated or went out of business. By 1980, there were few operating industrial areas in the city, and unemployment soared to 16%.[2] Although development of the Far East side at Fox Valley Mall brought stimulus, it helped lead to the decline of the downtown area on Stolp Island. Starting in the late 1980s, several business and industrial parks were established on the outskirts of the city. Today some of the old industrial districts have been reoccupied as warehouses. In 1993, a casino was built downtown, which brought redevelopment to the downtown area. In the late 1990s, more development began in the rural areas outside of Aurora. Subdivisions sprouted up all around the city; Aurora's population soared. Today, approximately 70,000 of the city's residents live in these areas of the city.

Aurora is generally divided into three regions, though politically the city is divided into several wards.

* The West Side is all of Aurora west of the Fox River
* The East Side,is the city east of the river excluding the DuPage County part.
* Fox Valley, also referred to as the Far East Side is the DuPage County part of the city. This is a misnomer because the region is not on the Fox River. In fact, some parts lie in the DuPage watershed instead of the Fox watershed. It is nicknamed because of its proximity to Westfield Fox Valley Mall; one of the first housing developments to be constructed simultaneously with the mall in Aurora is the "Fox Valley Villages".

[edit] Neighborhoods
Neighborhood Location Description
Cherry Hill Far West Side An upper middle class neighborhood south of Galena Boulevard, near Blackberry Historical Farm. Cherry Hill was badly damaged in the 1996 flood, but has since recovered. A tornado related to the 1990 Plainfield Tornado storm also came close to this neighborhood, but with mostly roof and siding damage.
Copleyville East Side The neighborhood surrounding the now vacant Copley Memorial Hospital. The neighborhood is east of Dutchtown and South of the Near East side. This neighborhood is one of the most densely populated in the city.
Downtown Northwest Side Historic downtown is the heart of Aurora and is home to a number of large historic buildings dating back to the early 1900s. Downtown is located 3 miles (4.8 km) South of Interstate 88. Much of downtown Aurora was developed in the lates 1800s and houses several pieces of impressive architecture. Downtown Aurora's declined began in the late 1970s but of late is the home of several new developments including the River Street Plaza Condo development and Downer Place Lofts. Many new businesses have opened with success, along with the Hollywood Casino. A major hotel and high rise condos are planned for the East Bank on the east side of downtown. Today still, many areas just outside downtown remain vacant due to the industrial recession of the 1980s. Downtown Aurora is the home of the famous LeLand Hotel, a 22 story building built in 1921, which housed the Sky Club, a former Blues recording studio. The building once was the tallest building in Illinois outside of Chicago. Today its used as apartments.
Dutchtown East Side The neighborhood once predominately populated by German immigrants during the first half of the 20th century. The neighborhood is east of Copleyville and south of Uptown.
Foxcroft Far Northwest Side A middle class neighborhood with moderate single family homes and townhomes. It was primarily built in the 1970s and was expected to be an epicenter of growth, which did not materialize for several decades. The West Aurora School district built a high school (commonly called North Campus) in 1978 to serve the population. After only a few years, the school was sold and it eventually became the Illinois Math and Science Academy state magnet school. Foxcroft is located west of Edgelawn and north of Indian Trail Road.
Frontenac Far East Side
Hometown Southeast Side
Lakeside Sans Souci Far West Side A continuation of Sans Souci. It was built in the 1980s and 90s. Some homes are early McMansions. West of Orchard Road. This community suffered heavy damage in the 1996 flood.
Little Italy West Side Neighborhood once mainly populated by Italian immigrants south of downtown on the west side, near South Lake Street and West Jericho Road. The neighborhood was once home to many manufacturing jobs.
Near East Side East Side One of the oldest neighborhood of Aurora. This neighborhood is located between Downtown and Uptown. There are several large older homes, some dating back to the 1870s.
Near West Side West Side A neighborhoods on the west side of downtown. It has similar architecture and age to the near east side.
Newport Hill Far East Side
Marywood Northeast Side
Pigeon Hill East Side The former neighborhood where Romanian and other eastern European immigrants once flocked to in the late 1800s. This neighborhood is located just east of the Fox River, north of Indian creek.
Riddle Highlands West Side Located on the West Side, off of North Lake Street and West Illinois Ave. It’s a very charming section of the city, with large, older homes dating back to the early 1900s. The Northgate Shopping Center is located on its eastern boundary.
Sans Souci Far West Side An upscale neighborhood built primarily in the 1960s and 70s. It has long winding streets. Many affluent residents on the West Side live here. Many of the original residents later moved to the even tonier neighborhoods in Sugar Grove, Illinois. It is found northeast of Orchard Road and Prairie Road.
Scraper-Moecherville Southeast Side
Southpark Southeast Side
Uptown East Side The center of Aurora's strong Hispanic culture. The area was an area just east of downtown, booming with large homes and bustling shops in the first half of the 20th century. Today, some old store fronts are still there.

Umm...not a great deal in Matlock really. There is the actor that is Paddy Considine



..ok he's not from here BUT he was the main star in the brilliant Dead Man's Shoes which was filmed in and around Matlock


There is also this:



Riber Castle which has been a base for the Ministry of Defence, a Boy's school and a zoo. It's currently derelict and has been since 2000. Planning permission has been given to turn it into apartments which is a shame really as its a bit of history

Anyway, boring i know but thats all we have here...apart from

the Bakewell Pudding/Tart which is made in neighbouring Bakewell (obviously!) and is yummy!

Hmm can't imagine how that Pudding/Tart would taste..It looks like a failed pizza or a too big pancake.

Thats probably not the best pic of one but believe me they are yum!

I didnt realise Dead Mans Shoes was filmed there Frant1c, ur right tho coool film

I think my town " Tamworth " is famous for Sir Robert Peel ( Basically he started the Police Force in England ) and errr.... The Snowdome

Wouldn't mind watching it again Dead Man's Shoes, i watched it when i was younger but was less than impressed but this may have been due to my age more than anything.

Will seek it out.

Maybe the reason i was impressed with it was because it was made in Matlock (all the places I know and still go to!) and nothing EVER happens in sh*telock Gay!

Umm My home town is not famous for much (baltimore, md, usa, earth) Edgar Allen Poe died and is buried there...

And we have a good hospital (I think)
And the murder rate is about 1 death per 20 something hours and alot more assaults ect...
Gotta love your home town...

Yeah, that one really made the town 'popular'

hey wow!! vry interesting image and some of r very delicious!!


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Sandra
Cool Cool Ringtones

well my city ....




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2. Singapore Is Best Seaport In Asia

Singapore is the first CSI port in Asia. CBP has deployed a small team of 5 U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Singapore. These officers will work jointly with authorities in Singapore to pre-screen and target high-risk cargo containers bound for the U.S.

The port of Singapore is one of the world's largest. While it ranks second to Hong Kong as a transshipment port, Singapore ranks as the wold's busiest port overall. As such, Singapore is positioned at a key crossroads in the global trading system with a high potential for detecting items of concern. Approximately 80 percent of the containers handled in Singapore are transshipments. Last year, roughly 330,000 sea cargo containers entered the United States from the port of Singapore.

3. Singapore's Seaport To Be World's First Wi-Max-Ready By 2008





4. first-ever night race in FORMULA 1™ history

5. Singapore is the 6th wealthiest country in the world in terms of GDP per capita.[6] This small nation has foreign exchange reserves of more than US$177 billion.

6. Though Singapore is highly cosmopolitan and diverse, ethnic Chinese form the majority of the population. English is the administrative language of the country.



7. First country in the world to fly A380 (Singapore Airline)



8. Singapore Airline keeps all their planes at average of 5 years old.

infamous