Thursday, December 23, 2010

How Much Is My Antique Lamp Worth

poor Josefa Reina Puerto


Next to the Plaza de la Magdalena
once opened a passageway, known since the eighteenth century as poor Alley there Carthusian distribute alms among the poor.

In 1939 it received its present name, Josefa Reina Puerto, in honor of a teacher from Seville who was distinguished for his special dedication to the education of the poor.
Among the side walks and the central walk put two beds with numerous acacias.
were also incorporated banks which turned the area into a place of rest in the shade for many citizens.




In 2009, the area was again restored, eliminating many trees, some very close and the windows of nearby buildings.




While for some it remains the old alley.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Candy Poster For Dance

Faerie duck and the Source of Mercury, a shared history

The Source of Mercury
This place has had the presence of a source for centuries, the origin of a very close relationship with the source traveling

of Seville, Duck
battery.



installed there first source of water received Canos de Carmona. was a mere functional source was eliminated in 1576 due to deterioration. Instead they created a beautiful ornamental fountain topped by a bronze sculpture representing Mercury.
Due to the lateness of this water supply source, a crowd broke down in protest. occasion of that destruction was commissioned a new bronze figure, who capped the power restored in 1717. And he stayed there until it was dismantled in 1833. While the source disappeared, the figure ended up in different places, spending much time in a pool located on the Paseo de las Delicias.

to replace in 1850 placed a new fountain in the center of the square, topped by the figure of a duck, known since then as the battery of the duck.







Over time the location became a problem as difficult to hold large events in the city, being carried to the place where now stands the Bank of Spain.


There also

Before long, since a few years later was dismantled and taken to the Alameda de Hercules
. There
was very well received, being known in the Alameda area that was ranked as the Plaza de la Pila
duck
. In addition there were many who called for his return after he left the place.
As we say, go again, this time for the Prado de San Sebastian.


There
welcomed all travelers arriving at the bus station until 1965, when it is removed again.



This last trip was due to the construction of the Palace of Justice and the adjacent parking lot.


was installed the following year in its current location, the Plaza of San Leandro.
are typical in this place against the background of your images both famous and pig laurel as the Convent of San Leandro.



We can admire, if not vandalize, how the duck is gushing water falls cup cup through the pipes with the masks.







As a last detail comment that the battery was a fake duck tour in 1985 and who was present on the cover of the April Fair that year.
This cover was guarded on the sides in paths reproductions of this lovely video.





Sunday, December 5, 2010

Leroi Air Compressor Coupling

And Shrimp visited Expo 92

Today, December 5, marks the sixtieth anniversary of the birth of José Monge Cruz, Camarón de la Isla
.

Considered the best singer in history, made an unparalleled contribution to Flamenco, the new Heritage
.
Camarón died young, in July 1992, in Seville Universal Exhibition celebrating his. Camaron de la Isla, the work of Antonio Aparicio Mota, next to the Land Pavilion Jerez.


Javi, as this is called Seville child who posed for the work. sample
When finished, the monument was taken to the birthplace of Camarón, San Fernando.






Thursday, December 2, 2010

How To Masterbat Vidios

The body of Doña María Coronel

To find out who was this brave woman, begin to know the origin of its known history.

Doña María Coronel
married Juan de la Cerda, men involved in actions against King Pedro I, who was imprisoned and beheaded, and is also home destroyed and the land sown with salt so that not even grow there grass. His residence was located
on the street that bears his name.



After being widowed, retired from the worldly life, but soon began to be harassed by the king, obsessed with her.

There was hidden by nuns in a ditch covered garden with tables, because the king had arrived there after being warned. Not finding
left, but later, when Mary was there installed, again by surprise. After
perserguirla ended up in the kitchen, where desperate stalking the king was thrown to the side of a pan of boiling oil.
disfigured, causing the flight of the king, who was deeply sorry, ensuring their care and giving it as needed.
She called back the site of his house, and built there in 1374 the Royal Monastery of Santa Inés, better known as the Convent of Santa Inés
.


When he died, was buried Doña María Coronel in the convent church.









Centuries later, they found the coffin due to works, and when opened were surprised, because his body remained incorrputo.
The
December 2, anniversary of his death, is exposed to the public the box where the body lies incorrupt Doña María Coronel. be found in the choir, behind a fence every year to look out the faithful.








can still see the scars on his face.