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Broadway Tower is a folly on Broadway Hill, near the large village of Broadway, in the English county of Worcestershire, at the second-highest point of the Cotswolds (after Cleeve Hill). Broadway Tower's base is 1,024 feet (312 metres) above sea level. The tower itself stands 65 feet (20 metres) high.
The 'Saxon' tower was the brainchild of Capability Brown and designed by James Wyatt in 1794 in the form of a castle, and built for Lady Coventry in 1798–1799. The tower was built on a beacon hill, where beacons were lit on special occasions. Lady Coventry wondered whether a beacon on this hill could be seen from her house in Worcester — about 22 miles (35 km) away — and sponsored the construction of the folly to find out. Indeed, the beacon could be seen clearly.
Broadway Tower is a folly on Broadway Hill, near the village of Broadway, in the English county of Worcestershire at the second-highest point of the Cotswolds (after Cleeve Hill).Broadway Tower's base is 1,024 feet (312 metres) above sea level. The tower itself stands 65 feet (20 metres) high.
If you have time I would highly recommend you taking a steep climb out of Broadway Tower towards the Broadway village. This really enjoyable walk is going to take you through the Cotswolds fields full of lambs and absolutely breathtaking views. If you get tired on your way down you can enjoy a little break on one of the benches (if it’s not already taken by the local lambs) and get lost in the tranquility of the Cotswolds view. If you like picture-postcard villages with honey coloured buildings, Broadway village is going to delight you with its rich cultural heritage.
Next time you watch TV look out for Broadway Tower which has been featured in a number of movies and television programs including Sherlock Holmes, The Gemini Factor, Interceptor and Crush.
Broadway Tower is a "folly" on Broadway Hill, near the large village of Broadway, in the English county of Worcestershire and was constructed at the second-highest point of the Cotswolds. In architecture, a "folly" is a building constructed primarily for decoration, but suggesting through its appearance some other purpose. The tower itself stands 65 feet (20 metres) high.
This "Saxon" tower was the brainchild of Capability Brown and designed by James Wyatt in 1794 in the form of a castle, and built for Lady Coventry in 1798–1799. (Wiki)
The Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, a multi-use facility Designed by Bermello Ajamil. The 52,000-square foot cruise ship terminal is a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certified building. Construction cost $21.1 million USD.
Fun sculptures by Spanish artist Santi Flores. He says they are figures showing individuality but demonstrating we can all come together . . . maybe. I just saw all these hands raised like excited children waving a greeting. They're lots of fun on Broadway between 40th and 38th Streets. I like the way they look like they're tickling the buildings.
One of the famous intersections in San Francisco and a great place to do a little people watching. Not coincidentally, I found some people to watch, and a few buildings as well.
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This very old Cotswold stone building in Broadway has been turned into a pub, named Tavern, by celebrity chef James Martin. The pub is part of The Lygon Arms hotel on the village High Street. Now the hotel has two restaurants run by the TV chef after Martin launched restaurant Grill in February 2023.
Broadway tower sits on top of a Cotswold escarpment near Chipping Campden, Worcestershire.
Another idea of 18th century landscape designer “Capability Brown” and with the help of the renowned architect James Wyatt it was completed in 1798 for George William 6th Earl of Coventry.
Standing 65ft tall, from the top of the tower on a clear day 16 counties can be seen.
Broadway Tower was built in 1798 as a Gothic folly to add romance and interest to the landscape for the 6th Earl of Coventry. The 18th century was the age of building and landscaping to create picturesque and fanciful views. Follies were purpose-built "ruins" or mock mediaeval castles.
There are several railway and subway stations with the name "Broadway" bat this one is in Broadway & Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206