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, Town Centre, Market Harborough, England, United Kingdom, UK
A view of the Town Centre in Market Harborough, England, showing a street scene with pedestrians, parked cars, and the spire of St. Dionysius church in the distance. The Independent Chapel is visible on the left.
A view of the Town Centre in Market Harborough, England, showing a street scene with pedestrians, parked cars, and the spire of St. Dionysius Church in the distance. The Independent Chapel building is visible on the left.
, Town Centre, Market Harborough, England, United Kingdom, UK
A view of the Town Centre in Market Harborough, England, showcasing the architecture and streetscape of the historic market town. The Independent Chapel is visible in the background.
A view of the Town Centre in Market Harborough, England, showcasing the architecture and streetscape of this historic market town. The Independent Chapel, with its distinctive facade, is visible alongside other buildings lining the street.
, Old Grammar School, Market Harborough, England, United Kingdom, UK
The Old Grammar School, a timber-framed building dating back to the early 17th century, stands in Market Harborough, England. Originally built as a school, the structure is now a prominent landmark in the town's historic marketplace. Its raised design provided a covered area for market traders.
, St Dionysius Church, Market Harborough, England, United Kingdom, UK
St Dionysius Church, with its distinctive spire, stands prominently in the market town of Market Harborough, England. The church, a landmark in the town, is pictured alongside the historic Market Hall, a reminder of the town's rich history as a trading center.
, Cultural Quarter, Market Harborough, England, United Kingdom, UK
A view of the Cultural Quarter in Market Harborough, England, showcasing the town's historic architecture. The image features the iconic timber-framed Old Grammar School, a medieval market hall, alongside the spire of St. Dionysius Church and the red brick Victorian building. The Cultural Quarter is a focal point for the town's heritage and community events.
, St Dionysius Church, Market Harborough, England, United Kingdom, UK
St Dionysius Church dominates the skyline of Market Harborough, England. The parish church, known for its towering spire, is a landmark in the town and a focal point for the community.
, St Dionysius Church, Market Harborough, England, United Kingdom, UK
St. Dionysius Church, with its distinctive spire, dominates the skyline of Market Harborough, England. The church, a landmark in the town, serves as a place of worship and a focal point for the community.
, Cultural Quarter, Market Harborough, England, United Kingdom, UK
A view of the Cultural Quarter in Market Harborough, England, featuring the spire of St. Dionysius Church and the Old Grammar School. The area is a mix of historic buildings and modern shops.
, Old Grammar School, Market Harborough, England, United Kingdom, UK
The Old Grammar School, a timber-framed building dating back to 1614, stands in the heart of Market Harborough, England. Originally built as a school, it now serves as a prominent landmark and a reminder of the town's rich history. The building's unique design, with its open ground floor and ornate detailing, makes it a popular spot for visitors and locals alike.
, Town Centre, Market Harborough, England, United Kingdom, UK
A view of Town Centre in Market Harborough, England, showcasing the town's architecture and streetscape. The image captures the mix of shops, businesses, and historic buildings that characterize the town center, a hub for local commerce and community life.
A view of the Town Centre in Market Harborough, England, United Kingdom, showing a mix of shops, restaurants, and historic buildings. The image captures the everyday activity of people walking along the street and cars parked along the roadside. The spire of St. Dionysius church is visible in the background.
, St Dionysius Church, Market Harborough, England, United Kingdom, UK
The imposing spire of St Dionysius Church dominates the skyline of Market Harborough, England. The church, a landmark in the town, is a popular destination for both worship and tourism.
© Maxence Guillaume
, St Dionysius Church, Market Harborough, England, United Kingdom, UK
The imposing spire of St Dionysius Church dominates the skyline of Market Harborough, England. The church, a landmark in the town, is a testament to centuries of religious and architectural history.
Der Familienname Küssenpfennig (so die ursprüngliche Schreibweise) war im Mittelalter verbreitet (wohl Spitzname mit Anspielung auf Geiz). Namensträger gab es beispielsweise auch in Prag, Brunn, Wels. In Wien wird 1360 und 1368 der verstorbene Fleischhacker Wisent Küssenpfenning, Oheim des Niklas von Ödenburg, erwähnt. Hans von Ofen, "den man auch Küssenpfenning nennt", besaß 1404-1430 das Haus Konskriptionsnummer 665 gegenüber St. Laurenz. Das Haus in der Griechengasse (1423 von Hans Pirpaumer aus zwei kleineren Häusern zusammengebaut und 1470 von Kaspar Zeitl erworben) führt erstmals 1470 das Schild "Zum Küssenpfennig", obwohl in den Besitzerreihen niemand dieses Namens aufscheint (ebenso 1514). 1700 war es ein Gasthaus im Besitz des Gregor Farnwanger, 1741 wurde der Haupttrakt (der einen Turm besaß) durch einen Neubau ersetzt. Der Nebentrakt (in dem ab 1804 die Kapelle für "griechische fremde Untertanen" untergebracht war [vorher im Steyrerhof ]) musste 1880 einem Neubau weichen. Die Sage, dass der berühmte Arzt Theophrastus Paracelsus (1493-1541) hier 1538 geweilt und eine schlechte Münze in ein Goldstück verwandelt habe, taucht erst im 18. Jahrhundert auf und wird in der Wiener Publizistik seit 1837 auf das Haus bezogen (Inschrift). www.geschichtewiki.wien.gv.at/K%C3%BCssdenpfennig
Date stone on the tower of former town hall of Amstelveen.
The tile tableau with numbers is placed in a sunken area with decorative brickwork all around.
The facade of the building is executed in neo-Gothic style with some Art Nouveau elements, especially in the tower.
This building was used as a town hall till 1980 when the new housing was inaugurated.
After 1982 the building was converted into a modern office building by architect John Webbers.
Note the four symbols in the corners of the tableau.
For more images see also: www.amstelveenweb.com/fotodisp&fotodisp=209
About the history of the use of year stones in architecture:
English: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchor_plate
Dutch: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muuranker
And: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaartallen_op_gebouwen
Amstelveen, Dorpsstraat, March 12, 2015.
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