Category: UK

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Technology

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

 


Ground Penetrating Radar, Photo by PH Morton

Whilst taking Diesel our lively dog for his morning walk in our next road, I came across a couple of personable technicians with this impressive technology. I guessed what it was as I had seen before in archeology documentaries. I chatted with them & they confirmed that it was a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) device.

The technicians are surveying the road in preparation for the installation of more electric vehicle street charging powerpoints.

As with other radar systems (aircraft etc) detection systems, the GPR sends out beams of powerful radio pulses which are reflected off any underground objects/anomalies, etc. A P.C. laptop or similar is used to display the returned signals for interpretation. The signals pinpoint where subsurface features such as buried underground pipes and power, etc cables. are precisely located. This saves much time and cost as there is no need to dig up/excavate large areas as in the recent past to ascertain their placement. For the same reason, these useful devices are now widely used in archeology.

Charles III – The Coronation (2023)

History

UK

Charles III – The Coronation (2023)


Charles immediately became king as soon as Queen Elizabeth II passed away on 8 September 2022.

His coronation took place yesterday, 6 May 2023.  His lover, now his wife, Camilla was also elevated into being a queen rather than the more standard queen consort.

The enactment of the coronation was exemplary.  The archaic ceremonial proceeding worked really well.

The British make traditional looks and feel normal.  The pomps and circumstances are a welcome part of the whole shebang.

The coronation is a very Christian affair, represented by many Christian denominations such as the Anglican, the Catholics, the Greek Orthodox, and the Presbyterian.

Charles promised to serve not to be served! I will hold him to that!

Charles is the Head of the State, the Head of the Church of England, and the Head of the Armed Forces.

 

 

National Emergency Alert Test (UK)

23 April 2023: 

National Emergency Alert Test (UK)



At 3 pm today,  there will be an Emergency National Alert Test across the UK.  Every 4G & 5G phone will receive an alert.

This is the first-ever test of this new government-fronted emergency alarm system.

Be ready with your mobile phone.

Familiarised yourself with the sound which will warn each and every one of oncoming calamities, and disasters, like flooding, snow, and wildfire.

The alert sound/vibration will last around 10 seconds.

As this is only a test, there is no need to take any action.⭐️

Probably it may add terrorist attacks, zombie attacks, and alien invasions near you🤣🤣🤣 to the system soon.

HM Queen Elizabeth II Has Passed

British Royalty

RIP Queen Elizabeth II

6 February 1952 –
8 September 2022


Queen Elizabeth II
BBC Photo


Queen Elizabeth died today, 8 September 2022, at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle.

She reigned for 70 years making her the longest reigning monarch in the UK and the second in the world.

A long life well lived!

God save the Queen.

Did you know?

The Royal Standard is never lowered into a half mast even if the reigning monarch has passed away.

Charles is now the king, King Charles III


The Queen’s Funeral.

19 September 2022

  • The Brits are the best in staging pomps and ceremonies and they have made the Queen proud.
  • On her casket, her Crown, scepter which symbolises fairness and justice, and orb which symbolises Christianity around the world, were placed.
  • The funeral is attended by most of the world leaders.
  • Prince George (9) and Princess Charlotte (7) may have been the youngest attendees.
  • The acoustic at the Westminster Abbey is spectacular.  It might have been like angels were singing.
  • The Lord is my shepherd was sung.
  • The single bagpiper was really poignant.
  • This is the first funeral of a monarch at Westminster Abbey since 1760.
  • The flowers for the wreath were collected from Buckingham Palace, Highgrove, and Windsor.
  • The national and commonwealth soldiers, guards, armies, and militaries had their arms/rifles backwards to symbolise mourning.
  • The mall is just a scene to behold.
  • The word to describe this event is MAJESTIC.
  • At Windsor Castle, where the Queen will be interred, there will be a Wand of Office ceremony where the Lord Chamberlain will break a wand which symbolizes the end of a reign and then the start of another reign.
    • The wand breaking was not as dramatic as I thought.  It was already cut in half and just gently pulling it apart.
  • The 64 drummers and pipers did such a good job.
  • People lining up the street from London to Windsor threw flowers at the Queen’s hearse.
  • It has mild early autumn weather.  Brilliant colours especially along the countryside.
  • Who is that eye-catching 7’2″ man walking in front of the hearse?
  • The funeral ceremony started at 10:45 am to 5 pm and apparently there is a close family only ceremony that would not be shown to the public.
  • The Queen was laid to rest at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

Elizabeth II

British Royal Family

 

Elizabeth II


In Profile

 

Queen Elizabeth II

  • Name: Elizabeth Alexandra Mary
  • DoB: 21 April 1926 (96)
  • Death: 8 September 2022 (96)
  • PoB: Mayfair, London, UK
  • Spouse: Prince Philip (1921-2021)
  • Issue:
    • Charles (Prince of Wales)
    • Anne (Princess Royale)
    • Andrew (Duke of York)
    • Edward (Earl of Wessex)
  • Designation: Queen of United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth Realms
  • Defender of the Faith (Anglican Christian)

 


Facts & Factoids

  • The Queen was only 25 when she became Queen Regnant (meaning equivalent to a king)
  • She is the Queen of Hearts and Hats. Apparently, the Queen is quite the trendsetter these days. Her choice of hats is incredibly trendy.
  • The Queen’s handbag is from the British brand ‘Launer’.  She had been using the same type of handbag from Launer since the1960s. (Now we know that she keeps marmalade sarnie for later!❤️❤️🤣🤣🤣)
  • 2 – 5 June 2022: A long weekend celebration of The Queen’s 70th reign, the Platinum Jubilee.
  • 6 June 2022: In another 7 days, The Queen would overtake Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand as the second-longest reigning monarch ever.  The first was Louis XIV of France.
    • 13 June 2022: The Queen is now officially the second longest-reigning monarch in the world ever.
  • The Queen has 8 Grandchildren: Mark Phillips, Zara Tindall, Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise Windsor, & James, Viscount Severn
  • 6 June 2022: The Queen has 12 Great Grandchildren: Savannah Phillips, Isla Phillips, Prince George, Mia Tindall, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Lena Tindall, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, Lucas Philip Tindall, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi
  • The Queen greeted 15 Prime Ministers in her reign.

The Queen was truly the star of the Jubilee.