Friday night quiz

[Jon Maine]

Oh, OK - full answer is, it's Oldway Mansion in Paignton, built for the Singer family, and paid for by sewing machines. I hoped someone would guess at either the Deep South or somewhere near Paris.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oldway_Mansion

But didn't Singer call it The Wigwam - hence my oblique reference above (after many heavy clues)?

Wigwam it was.

 

[Penners]

OK Jon. Now are you going to put us out of our misery about your picture?! Moo thinks I'm wrong about the Peter & Paul Fortress (and having googled a few more pictures of it, so do I ).

 

[Jon Maine]

Its friday night Quiz night!!!



So where and what is it?

Peter & Paul Fortress, St Petersburg?

No but definately thinking along the correct lines, there is a complex in Moscow which bears the same description.

Sorry have not been about the weekend but couldnt get back to the forum it kept timing out.

 

[Jon Maine]

googling "snow castle, finland" gives it to you in the first hit!!!!!
Well, it shows my typing error, LumiLinna Snow Castle.

:wink: :roll:

Must have been the only thing I didnt google

 

[Penners]

there is a complex in Moscow which bears the same description.

Well, the Kremlin is certainly a fortress, but I haven't been able to find that distinctive tower in Kremlin photos.

 

[Jon Maine]

there is a complex in Moscow which bears the same description.

Well, the Kremlin is certainly a fortress, but I haven't been able to find that distinctive tower in Kremlin photos.

Maybe the wrong Kremlin?

 

[Penners]

OK, but there are so many of them...

 

[MdB]

Do I get any points for a picture that looks similar?

No? Oh all right then....

 

[Jon Maine]

Explore Glorious ***** in Russia

One of Russia's largest cities and the capital city of *********, modern day ***** is a very large industrial, commercial and cultural center in Russia. It is also the most important center of ***** culture. Originally founded by the Volga Bulgars, the city went from strength to strength; first as a border post, then as a trade center. It was a good place which shield refugees from Mongolia and was known for it's trade in furniture. Later, it was forcibly taken by Russia and it was at this stage that a lot of the ***** residents were killed, repressed or Christianized. Places of traditional worship were ruined and the original ***** population was forced to settle outside the city.

Maybe a hint here?

 

[Penners]

Bored now.

Sofia, Bulgaria?

 

[Jon Maine]

Bored now.

Sofia, Bulgaria?

Explore Glorious ***** in Russia

One of Russia's largest cities and the capital city of *********, modern day ***** is a very large industrial, commercial and cultural center in Russia. It is also the most important center of ***** culture. :arrow: Originally founded by the Volga Bulgars :!: , the city went from strength to strength; first as a border post, then as a trade center. It was a good place which shield refugees from Mongolia and was known for it's trade in furniture. Later, it was forcibly taken by Russia and it was at this stage that a lot of the ***** residents were killed, repressed or Christianized. Places of traditional worship were ruined and the original ***** population was forced to settle outside the city.

There may be a phrase in what I posted which posted into google will give you the answer, guess which phrase.

 

[Penners]

Ah yes. Russia. Vulgar burglars...

Well, I've googled more pictures from Volgograd than I care to mention, but can't find anything that looks like yours.

I have, however, seen enough photos of the 'Mother Russia' statue to last me a lifetime, and found a few interesting websites that guarantee me a Russian bride. So not a complete waste of time.

 

[Jon Maine]

http://www.kcn.ru/tat_en/kazan/kazkreml.html

It looks a wonderful place. The 58 metre Suyumbika tower and in constant use as a fortress or seat of power since construction.

A population of 30,000 in 17th C too.

 

[Penners]

Well, well... the Kazan Kremlin. Of course!

How come we didn't all recognise it immediately?

 

[Jon Maine]

Well, well... the Kazan Kremlin. Of course!

How come we didn't all recognise it immediately?

Ok, maybe slightly oblique....

:lol:

 

[MdB]

Ok, maybe slightly oblique....

:lol:

Nah, that would have been the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaning_Tower_of_Nevyansk

 

[Penners]

Somewhat closer to home (ie: Chesterfield):

 

[Jon Maine]

Ah yes. Russia. Vulgar burglars...

and found a few interesting websites that guarantee me a Russian bride. So not a complete waste of time.

Like this one?

http://picasaweb.google.com/jonmaine/Desktop?authkey=JUwUlfGjQ4Q#5300912481933902706

Its a definate period property 8)

 

[Penners]

Like this one?

Ooh-er! At my age that might be a bit more exotic than I could cope with.

But, nothing ventured.....

 

[DaveBrigg]

Where would you need to go if you wanted to visit this bank?