Wordless Wednesday – Earl Grey Monument

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Margaret

: Earl Grey’s Monument, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Charles, 2nd Lord Grey is commemorated in Newcastle-upon-Tyne by this monument for his work on the Great Reform Act of 1832.

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6 thoughts on “Wordless Wednesday – Earl Grey Monument”

Auntie E on March 10, 2010 at 11:23 am said:

Very nice lens capture.The statue is watching over the town.
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Beth F on March 10, 2010 at 1:55 pm said:

Lovely shot. I love the contrasts of old and new. Is this the Earl Grey the tea is named for?
caite on March 10, 2010 at 2:03 pm said:

I love his tea! thank you Earl Gray!
Mog on March 10, 2010 at 3:32 pm said:

Great shot, nice to see blue skies.
Margot at Joyfully Retired on March 10, 2010 at 4:47 pm said:

I’m very ignorant of some things but I thought Earl Grey was simply the name of a tea. I need to work on my history, I see. Beautiful buildings and blue sky.
Lilian Nattel on March 10, 2010 at 10:08 pm said:

I accidentally clicked on the photo and am glad because I could see it so much better enlarged!