Category Archives: Wrought Iron

Justin Bieber’s fans on one side of a black wrought iron fence

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Justin Bieber Tweets Photo of Fan Family

Justin Bieber has tweeted a ‘family’ photo of sorts to share with his followers. It’s actually his ‘fan family’, but he loves them just the same! Justin has always been mindful of the roles his fans play in his successful career and tries to show his love and appreciation as much as possible.

According to a report from Hollywood Life, this photo the Biebs tweeted is a rather peculiar one. It shows his fans on one side of a black wrought iron fence—not unlike the prison bars of days gone by. And Justin appears on the other side—rather strangely dressed in attire akin to that of a cat burglar!

The Never Say Never and Baby singer even holds hands with a couple of fans through the bars, one of which actually appears to have very hairy, masculine arms. Is that a guy holding hands with Justin Bieber? It’s likely a photographic trick on the old eyes—so many of these less-than-stellar quality photographs can be a bit misleading.

You can check the photo out for yourself by clicking here.

Justin Bieber certainly appears happy to be in the company of his fans, and even looks like he’s saying ‘Cheese!’ for the camera. It’s actually a great shot of him with his Beliebers behind him.

Are you impressed with the steps Justin takes to show his appreciation to his fans? He’s come under a bit of scrutiny lately for being stand-offish or rude, but do you think that’s really the case? Might some people simply misunderstand his actions when time is of the essence?

This photo certainly doesn’t convey a young man who treats his fans rudely. This one conveys pure love!

from celebs.gather.com

Viking wrought iron axe head

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Viking axe head discovery is ‘evidence of battle’
Archaeologists think the axe head could be evidence of a battle in 894 AD

A Viking axe head found in a Gloucestershire village could be evidence of a battle more than 1,100 years ago, according to archaeologists.

The wrought iron object, found in Slimbridge in 2008, has now been identified as being of Viking origin.

Historians say a band of Vikings sailed up the River Severn and fought against the Anglo-Saxons in 894 AD.

Archaeologists say where the axe head was found is where they could have tied up their ships.

It was discovered by Ian Hunter Darling under a hedge in his garden.

“I couldn’t believe what I saw. I thought it could have been an agricultural implement of some description,” he said.

He said an archaeological visit to the farm where he lives had got the experts “quite excited”.

“They said I should take it to a museum to have it looked at.”

According to historians King Alfred the Great fought the Vikings in a bloody battle at Minchinhampton, about 10 miles from Slimbridge, in 894 AD.

Three Viking princes were killed in the battle, and fighting could have ranged over a wide area of the Berkeley Vale.

For over a century archaeologists have speculated where the Vikings could have moored their ships.

“They realised my driveway would have been creek in those days before there was a sea wall on the River Severn,” said Mr Hunter Darling.

“The boats could have tied up at the bottom of my garden.”

Members of Slimbridge local history society now want to gather further evidence of Viking activity in the village.

Peter Ballard, from the society, said: “A member of a local family claimed he found a Viking sword in a ditch by the River Cam many years ago, but that has now been lost.”

They are asking for residents who may have found other Viking objects to come forward.

A meeting to highlight the importance of the discovery will be held in Slimbridge Village Hall on 21 February.

The axe head is to go on display at Stroud Museum in the Park

from bbc.co.uk

The Fairley Cemetery : the theft of a 125-year-old wrought iron fence

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George County investigates theft of 125-year-old wrought iron structure from historic cemetery

By Beverly Tuskan

The George County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft of a 125-year-old wrought iron fence that borders the Fairley Cemetery.

“A graveyard is supposed to be a place of rest and peace, but not this past week, as thieves interrupted that by stealing the fence from around the cemetery,” Sheriff Dean Howell said.

The cemetery sits just off Lela Mae Road in the Benndale community on a 1,000-acre tract that is leased by the Draughan/Fairley Hunting Club.

As part of the lease agreement, Howell said, it is the responsibility of the club to maintain the cemetery.

“This is the first time that the fence has been removed,” Howell said. “They (thieves) had like a portable hacksaw, a saws saw, to cut up the fence and made off with it.”

According to sheriff’s detectives Don Hartley and Billy Colburn, the thieves ripped the wrought iron fence right out of the ground, leaving only the cemetery gate. The gate has been cemented into supporting posts.

Hartley said the metal structures were likely taken by thieves with the intention of selling them at a scrap yard, a common source of income for methamphetamine users.

Colburn said local scrap dealers have been notified, and patrols have increased around cemeteries.

Howell said owners in the scrap or secondhand business are required to obtain photo identification of a seller.

from blog.gulflive.com

Wrought iron ornamental fence for Marietta public parking

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Fencing, Wall Planned for Marietta Public Parking Lot
As part of a larger plan, the fence and wall will provide extra safetyalong the parking lot behind Manchester Road.

By Michelle Blodget

Neighbors along Marietta Avenue could soon see a buffer between their homes and the public parking lot across the street.

A retaining wall and fencing are planned for the Marietta Public Parking Lot, which was recently expanded. Maplewood City Council approved a design during last Tuesday’s meeting that consists of a mosaic retaining wall and wrought iron ornamental fence.

City council still must approve spending roughly $140,000 on the project. If approved, the city would start collecting bids and complete the project by August, City Manager Marty Corcoran said.

The wall, which would run along the sidewalk beside the parking lot, would be roughly two-and-a-half feet tall, Corcoran said. That could be a safety hazard for people walking in the parking lot at night, so fencing would run along the length of the wall to prevent injuries.

The plan also calls for steps and handrails in the center of the fenced area for additional safety and convenience. The fence and walls also would extend far enough to slow down potentially hazardous traffic.

“We won’t have people cutting in there with cars, and customers walking over to the sidewalk won’t take a nasty spill,” Corcoran said.

The proposal is just one part of a larger streetscape plan for Marietta, which will eventually include wheel stops, light fixtures and an upgraded sidewalk, along with additional landscaping.

from maplewood-brentwood.patch.com

Maritime places : the Saint John Market

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Maritime places nominated as ‘great public spaces’

A national urban planners association is asking people to vote for their favourite public spaces, and among the nominees are a number of places in the Maritimes.The Saint John Market has been a popular gathering place since it opened in 1876.

The Saint John Market has been a popular gathering place since it opened in 1876. (Great Places in Canada)

The Canadian Institute of Planners is accepting nominations and votes for locations across the country.

The Saint John Market has held a prominent place in the city for more than 100 years.

The building takes up a full block and features a wrought iron gate and brickwork from the late 1800s. It opened for business in city’s uptown in 1876.

“It’s about people earning a living, it’s about people buying product for their households, and it’s a place to socialize. It’s the essence of our society,” Deputy Mayor Stephen Chase said Sunday.

Chase said the architecture, along with the rows of merchants inside, makes it a big draw to the public.

“It’s where you come and you meet acquaintances, meet new acquaintances, talk about the news of the city, the news of the country and gossip.”

Prince Edward Island has two nominees.Victoria Park was granted by Queen Victoria in 1873.Victoria Park was granted by Queen Victoria in 1873. (Tourism PEI)

One is a pedestrian mall Victoria Row, and the other is 16-hectare Victoria Park, granted to the city by Queen Victoria in June 1873.

Charlottetown mayor Clifford Lee said public spaces are important no matter where they are.

“It’s about the quality of life here in the city, it’s nature, it’s a real healthy environment,” Lee said.

Nova Scotia has five nominees, including the LaHave River and King Street in the town of Lunenburg — which is on the UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage list.

from cbc.ca