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  • Stylish woman with turquoise hair and tattoos waiting at a bus stop on Bishopsgate in the City of London, England, UK. Very individual unique style with leopard print fur coat, bright red lipstick and pink headphones.
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  • Stylish woman with turquoise hair and tattoos waiting at a bus stop on Bishopsgate in the City of London, England, UK. Very individual unique style with leopard print fur coat, bright red lipstick and pink headphones.
    20160129_bus stop turquoise hair_A.jpg
  • This photo is of Turquoise Mountain labourers emptying the ‘karachi’ (wheelbarrows) of rubbish ready for collection by the Municipality. Turquoise Mountain has removed over 15,000 cubic metres of rubbish from the area since 2006, lowering the street level by two metres in some places and significantly reducing incidents of illness and disease.The residents of Murad khane  are enjoying improved conditions thanks to  the charity. Turquoise Mountain  is a charity set up by Rory Stewart. He was asked personally by Prince Charles to take on the task of rebuilding the ancient heart of Kabul. His charity using local labour and the goodwill of the community is substantially into the task and has also set up a school training Afghans in traditional crafts. The area had literally been turned into a rubbish dump, now though using ancient skills the buildings are being restored to their former glory, Stewart is hopeful that he can contribute significantly to the local economy.
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  • Suraya Noori, calligraphy student in her third year of study practising nastaliq script at Turquoise Mountain’s Institute.  Suraya had finished her High School education in Kabul before joining the Institute.  Almost half the students learning calligraphy at Turquoise Mountain are girls. The Turquoise Mountain Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization which invests in Afghanistan’s traditional crafts, historic building and landscapes in order to preserve cultural heritage, improve living conditions and create economic opportunities.
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  • Obaidullah and Rohollah (guards) at Turquoise Mountain Headquarters<br />
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They are both from the Panjshir. Obaidullah is 28 and has been working for security companies for four years. Rohollah is 43 and spent his earlier years as a Mojahid fighting the Russians.<br />
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The residents of Murad Khane  are enjoying improved conditions thanks to charity Turquoise Mountain. Turquoise Mountain  is a charity set up by Rory Stewart. He was asked personally by Prince Charles to take on the task of rebuilding the ancient heart of Kabul. His charity using local labour and the goodwill of the community is substantially into the task and has also set up a school training Afghans in traditional crafts. The area had literally been turned into a rubbish dump, now though using ancient skills the buildings are being restored to their former glory, Stewart is hopeful that he can contribute significantly to the local economy.
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  • The Murad Khane Primary School was registered by the Ministry of Education in February 2008 following several months as a literacy centre. The school Principal is Seyyid Nasir Siddidqian. He manages a staff of five who teach courses to eighty-seven children between the ages of four and fourteen, all from Murad Khane.  A further eighty children attend supplementary classes in addition to the Ministry of Education curriculum.  The residents of Murad khane  are enjoying improved conditions thanks to charity Turquoise Mountain. Turquoise Mountain  is a charity set up by Rory Stewart. He was asked personally by Prince Charles to take on the task of rebuilding the ancient heart of Kabul. His charity using local labour and the goodwill of the community is substantially into the task and has also set up a school training Afghans in traditional crafts. The area had literally been turned into a rubbish dump, now though using ancient skills the buildings are being restored to their former glory, Stewart is hopeful that he can contribute significantly to the local economy.
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  • Ustad Omid, ‘Classic’ carving master, working in the centuries old Timurid tradition of wood carving, at Turquoise Mountain’s Woodwork Production Unit. The Turquoise Mountain Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization which invests in Afghanistan’s traditional crafts, historic building and landscapes in order to preserve cultural heritage, improve living conditions and create economic opportunities.
    afghan20_10_064_1.jpg
  • The Murad Khane Primary School was registered by the Ministry of Education in February 2008 following several months as a literacy centre. The school Principal is Seyyid Nasir Siddidqian. He manages a staff of five who teach courses to eighty-seven children between the ages of four and fourteen, all from Murad Khane.  A further eighty children attend supplementary classes in addition to the Ministry of Education curriculum.  The residents of Murad khane  are enjoying improved conditions thanks to charity Turquoise Mountain. Turquoise Mountain  is a charity set up by Rory Stewart. He was asked personally by Prince Charles to take on the task of rebuilding the ancient heart of Kabul. His charity using local labour and the goodwill of the community is substantially into the task and has also set up a school training Afghans in traditional crafts. The area had literally been turned into a rubbish dump, now though using ancient skills the buildings are being restored to their former glory, Stewart is hopeful that he can contribute significantly to the local economy.
    afghan21_10_046_1.jpg
  • This is the local shoe maker. He use to run his own grocers.  During war in the early 90s, he went to Iran. When he returned the only work he could find was cleaning and mending shoes. The residents of Murad khane  are enjoying improved conditions thanks to charity Turquoise Mountain. Turquoise Mountain  is a charity set up by Rory Stewart. He was asked personally by Prince Charles to take on the task of rebuilding the ancient heart of Kabul. His charity using local labour and the goodwill of the community is substantially into the task and has also set up a school training Afghans in traditional crafts. The area had literally been turned into a rubbish dump, now though using ancient skills the buildings are being restored to their former glory, Stewart is hopeful that he can contribute significantly to the local economy.
    afghan21_10_041_1.jpg
  • Mustafa, aged 19 (although he is unsure of exact age) is a labourer on the Turquoise Mountain project rebuilding the old town centre, Murad khane. He is single and lives with his parents. The monkey is called Shadi. <br />
<br />
 “Before Turquoise Mountain came here it was very bad. Everywhere smelt, it was full of rubbish and the sewage – people just threw it out in front of their houses - Before I was just polishing shoes, now I get $5 dollars a day.”<br />
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 The charity was set up by Rory Stewart. He was asked personally by Prince Charles to take on the task of rebuilding the ancient heart of Kabul. His charity using local labour and the goodwill of the community is substantially into the task and has also set up a school training Afghans in traditional crafts. The area had literally been turned into a rubbish dump, now though using ancient skills the buildings are being restored to their former glory, Stewart is hopeful that he can contribute significantly to the local economy.
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  • Ahmad Shah, carpenter, has been working at Turquoise mountain for a year and a half, and is paid Sixty dollars a day ( which relative to the average is considered a very good wage). He is widowed and has two grown up children who are also carpenters. Before TM he worked for another company making tables and chairs. The residents of Murad khane  are enjoying improved conditions thanks to the charity . Turquoise Mountain  was set up by Rory Stewart. He was asked personally by Prince Charles to take on the task of rebuilding the ancient heart of Kabul. His charity using local labour and the goodwill of the community is substantially into the task and has also set up a school training Afghans in traditional crafts. The area had literally been turned into a rubbish dump, now though using ancient skills the buildings are being restored to their former glory, Stewart is hopeful that he can contribute significantly to the local economy.
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  • Jawid, a third year Ceramics student from Istalif, working on a kick-wheel in the Ceramics School.  Jawid is one of fifteen trainee potters working at Turquoise Mountain to improve his skills in glaze and clay techniques.  This new knowledge will help Jawid to attract new business and make high quality pots when he graduates from the three-year programme. The Turquoise Mountain Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization which invests in Afghanistan’s traditional crafts, historic building and landscapes in order to preserve cultural heritage, improve living conditions and create economic opportunities.
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  • This is Karim Khan. He is 45 years old and comes from Paktia province. He is a specialist well digger. In this picture he is digging a 25m well in the courtyard of the Seyyid Hashim Serai, one of Kabul’s last remaining traditional merchant’s houses. The residents of Murad khane  are enjoying improved conditions thanks to charity Turquoise Mountain. Turquoise Mountain was set up by Rory Stewart. He was asked personally by Prince Charles to take on the task of rebuilding the ancient heart of Kabul. His charity using local labour and the goodwill of the community is substantially into the task and has also set up a school training Afghans in traditional crafts. The area had literally been turned into a rubbish dump, now though using ancient skills the buildings are being restored to their former glory, Stewart is hopeful that he can contribute significantly to the local economy.
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  • This is Kaka Khalil with his daughter Adiba who is 2 years old and other family members. He has 7 children up to the age of 13, including a new born baby who is only ten days old. He lives with his three brothers. His father lived in this house and his grandfather before him. His father was tailor for king Zahir Shah. Kaka Khalil acts as a community representative and is often required to liaise between the community and Turquoise Mountain. The residents of Murad khane  are enjoying improved conditions thanks to the  charity . Turquoise Mountain  is a charity set up by Rory Stewart. He was asked personally by Prince Charles to take on the task of rebuilding the ancient heart of Kabul. His charity using local labour and the goodwill of the community is substantially into the task and has also set up a school training Afghans in traditional crafts. The area had literally been turned into a rubbish dump, now though using ancient skills the buildings are being restored to their former glory, Stewart is hopeful that he can contribute significantly to the local economy.
    afghan21_10_040_1.jpg
  • The residents of Murad khane  are enjoying improved conditions thanks to the charity Turquoise Mountain . The charity was set up by Rory Stewart. He was asked personally by Prince Charles to take on the task of rebuilding the ancient heart of Kabul. His charity using local labour and the goodwill of the community is substantially into the task and has also set up a school training Afghans in traditional crafts. The area had literally been turned into a rubbish dump, now though using ancient skills the buildings are being restored to their former glory, Stewart is hopeful that he can contribute significantly to the local economy.
    afghan21_10_043_1.jpg
  • This is Kaka Khalil with local builders. He has 7 children up to the age of 13, including a new born baby who is only ten days old. He lives with his three brothers. His father lived in this house and his grandfather before him. His father was tailor for king Zahir Shah. Kaka Khalil acts as a community representative.  The residents of Murad khane  are enjoying improved conditions thanks to the  charity Turquoise Mountain  which was  was  set up by Rory Stewart. He was asked personally by Prince Charles to take on the task of rebuilding the ancient heart of Kabul. His charity using local labour and the goodwill of the community is substantially into the task and has also set up a school training Afghans in traditional crafts. The area had literally been turned into a rubbish dump, now though using ancient skills the buildings are being restored to their former glory, Stewart is hopeful that he can contribute significantly to the local economy.
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  • Rory Stewart, seen here in his role as chairman of the charity Turquoise Mountain. He was asked personally, by Prince Charles to take on the task of rebuilding the ancient heart of Kabul. His charity using local labour and the goodwill of the community is substantially into the task and has also set up a school training Afghans in traditional crafts. The area had literally been turned into a rubbish dump, now though using ancient skills the buildings are being restored to their former glory, Stewart is hopeful that he can contribute significantly to the local economy. He is also known for being a governor in Iraq, tutoring prince William and Harry, walking across Afghanistan with his dog and writing a book about it. He is currently standing for parliament in the ward of Penrith and Cumbria for the Conservative party.
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  • Rory Stewart, seen here in his role as chairman of the charity Turquoise Mountain. He was asked personally, by Prince Charles to take on the task of rebuilding the ancient heart of Kabul. His charity using local labour and the goodwill of the community is substantially into the task and has also set up a school training Afghans in traditional crafts. The area had literally been turned into a rubbish dump, now though using ancient skills the buildings are being restored to their former glory, Stewart is hopeful that he can contribute significantly to the local economy. He is also known for being a governor in Iraq, tutoring prince William and Harry, walking across Afghanistan with his dog and writing a book about it. He is currently standing for parliament in the ward of Penrith and Cumbria for the Conservative party.
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  • Rory Stewart, seen here in his role as chairman of the charity Turquoise Mountain. He was asked personally, by Prince Charles to take on the task of rebuilding the ancient heart of Kabul. His charity using local labour and the goodwill of the community is substantially into the task and has also set up a school training Afghans in traditional crafts. The area had literally been turned into a rubbish dump, now though using ancient skills the buildings are being restored to their former glory, Stewart is hopeful that he can contribute significantly to the local economy. He is also known for being a governor in Iraq, tutoring prince William and Harry, walking across Afghanistan with his dog and writing a book about it. He is currently standing for parliament in the ward of Penrith and Cumbria for the Conservative party.
    afghan27_646_1.jpg
  • Rory Stewart, seen here in his role as chairman of the charity Turquoise Mountain. He was asked personally, by Prince Charles to take on the task of rebuilding the ancient heart of Kabul. His charity using local labour and the goodwill of the community is substantially into the task and has also set up a school training Afghans in traditional crafts. The area had literally been turned into a rubbish dump, now though using ancient skills the buildings are being restored to their former glory, Stewart is hopeful that he can contribute significantly to the local economy. He is also known for being a governor in Iraq, tutoring prince William and Harry, walking across Afghanistan with his dog and writing a book about it. He is currently standing for parliament in the ward of Penrith and Cumbria for the Conservative party.
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  • Boy drinking fro a tin can in front of A turquoise wall in the ancient walled city of Harar. Situated in Eastern Ethiopia it is considered to be the fourth  holiest city in Islam with 82 mosques. It is a major commercial centre linked by trade routes with the rest of Ethiopia and the entire Horn of Africa.  Ethiopia
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  • An elaborate turquoise dome, part of the Registan complex on 21st February 2014 in Samarkand in Uzbekistan. The Registan was the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand of the Timurid dynasty. The name Registan means Sandy place or desert in Persian.
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  • Brightly coloured jewellery made from coral and turquoise for sale at the indoor antique market in Yu Yuan Garden, downtown Shanghai, China. The pots and ceramics being sold by this family business on the top floor of the market are not genuine antiques. Many are fakes, which are sold to the more gullible tourists. Genuine antiques can be bought but the prices reflect their age considerably.
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  • Bride, groom with bridesmaids and ushers have formal portraits taken after a civil ceremony in Essex, England. Dressed in matching turquoise blue as decided by the bride this European wedding has taken place inside a covered Orangery at a private wedding and event venue. Rather than marrying in a religious context, the happy couple have preferred to tie the knot in this popular setting for a non-church meaning.
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  • With a population on the entire island of only 800, few swimmers visit the turquoise waters of English Bay, 27th May 1997, on Ascension, a small area of approximately 88 km² isolated volcanic island in the equatorial waters of the South Atlantic Ocean, roughly midway between the horn of South America and Africa. It is governed as part of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Organised settlement of Ascension Island began in 1815, when the British garrisoned it as a precaution after imprisoning Napoleon I on Saint Helena. In January 2016 the UK Government announced that an area around Ascension Island was to become a huge marine reserve, to protect its varied and unique ecosystem, including some of the largest marlin in the world, large populations of green turtle, and the islands own species of frigate bird. With an area of 234,291 square kilometres 90,460 sq mi, slightly more than half of the reserve will be closed to fishing.
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  • Alternatively fashionable woman in Marylebone, London, England, United Kingdom.
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  • The "Venus Tailor" shop in the ancient walled city  of Harar, Situated in Eastern Ethiopia it is considered to be the fourth  holiest city in Islam with 82 mosques. It is a major commercial centre linked by trade routes with the rest of Ethiopia and the entire Horn of Africa.  Ethiopia
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  • Blue sky with clouds view towards the island of Atokos at Gidaki beach near Vathy, Ithaca, Greece. Ithaca, Ithaki or Ithaka is a Greek island located in the Ionian Sea to the west of continental Greece. Ithacas main island has an area of 96 square kilometres. It is the second-smallest of seven main Ionian Islands.
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  • Blue sky with clouds view towards the island of Atokos at Gidaki beach near Vathy, Ithaca, Greece. Ithaca, Ithaki or Ithaka is a Greek island located in the Ionian Sea to the west of continental Greece. Ithacas main island has an area of 96 square kilometres. It is the second-smallest of seven main Ionian Islands.
    20190515_ithaca gidaki view to atoko...jpg
  • Blue sky with clouds view towards the island of Atokos at Gidaki beach near Vathy, Ithaca, Greece. Ithaca, Ithaki or Ithaka is a Greek island located in the Ionian Sea to the west of continental Greece. Ithacas main island has an area of 96 square kilometres. It is the second-smallest of seven main Ionian Islands.
    20190515_ithaca gidaki view to atoko...jpg
  • TRourist looking out at blue sky with clouds view towards the island of Atokos at Gidaki beach near Vathy, Ithaca, Greece. Ithaca, Ithaki or Ithaka is a Greek island located in the Ionian Sea to the west of continental Greece. Ithacas main island has an area of 96 square kilometres. It is the second-smallest of seven main Ionian Islands.
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  • The Brighton Dome and gardens on the 19th July 2018 in Brighton in the United Kingdom. The Brighton Dome is an arts venue in Brighton, England, that contains the Concert Hall, the Corn Exchange and the Studio Theatre.
    Brighton-20-7-18-6179.jpg
  • Leighton House on the 3rd October 2019 in London in the United Kingdom. The Leighton House Museum is an art museum in the Holland Park area of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in west London. The house was the former home and studio of the leading Victorian artist, Frederic, Lord Leighton, 1830-1896.
    AC_Leighton_House-1045853.jpg
  • Leighton House on the 3rd October 2019 in London in the United Kingdom. The Leighton House Museum is an art museum in the Holland Park area of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in west London. The house was the former home and studio of the leading Victorian artist, Frederic, Lord Leighton, 1830-1896.
    AC_Leighton_House-1045831.jpg
  • Leighton House on the 3rd October 2019 in London in the United Kingdom. The Leighton House Museum is an art museum in the Holland Park area of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in west London. The house was the former home and studio of the leading Victorian artist, Frederic, Lord Leighton, 1830-1896.
    AC_Leighton_House-1045828.jpg
  • Leighton House on the 3rd October 2019 in London in the United Kingdom. The Leighton House Museum is an art museum in the Holland Park area of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in west London. The house was the former home and studio of the leading Victorian artist, Frederic, Lord Leighton, 1830-1896.
    AC_Leighton_House-1045825.jpg
  • Crystal clear waters of Gidaki beach, Ithaca. Greece.  The Greek island is situated in the Ionian Sea off the northeast coast of Kefalonia. Since antiquity, Ithaca has been identified as the home of the mythological hero Odysseus.
    170430_ithaca_024_1.jpg
  • Crystal lear waters at Fillatro beach, Ithaca, Greece. The Greek island is situated in the Ionian Sea off the northeast coast of Kefalonia. Since antiquity, Ithaca has been identified as the home of the mythological hero Odysseus.
    160416_greece_103_1.jpg
  • Crystal clear waters at Fillatro beach. Ithaca, Greece. The Greek island is situated in the Ionian Sea off the northeast coast of Kefalonia. Since antiquity, Ithaca has been identified as the home of the mythological hero Odysseus.
    160416_greece_098_1.jpg
  • Blue sky with clouds view towards the island of Atokos at Gidaki beach near Vathy, Ithaca, Greece. Ithaca, Ithaki or Ithaka is a Greek island located in the Ionian Sea to the west of continental Greece. Ithacas main island has an area of 96 square kilometres. It is the second-smallest of seven main Ionian Islands.
    20190515_ithaca gidaki view to atoko...jpg
  • Blue sky with clouds view towards the island of Atokos at Gidaki beach near Vathy, Ithaca, Greece. Ithaca, Ithaki or Ithaka is a Greek island located in the Ionian Sea to the west of continental Greece. Ithacas main island has an area of 96 square kilometres. It is the second-smallest of seven main Ionian Islands.
    20190515_ithaca gidaki view to atoko...jpg
  • Blue sky with clouds view towards the island of Atokos at Gidaki beach near Vathy, Ithaca, Greece. Ithaca, Ithaki or Ithaka is a Greek island located in the Ionian Sea to the west of continental Greece. Ithacas main island has an area of 96 square kilometres. It is the second-smallest of seven main Ionian Islands.
    20190515_ithaca gidaki view to atoko...jpg
  • Blue sky with clouds view towards the island of Atokos at Gidaki beach near Vathy, Ithaca, Greece. Ithaca, Ithaki or Ithaka is a Greek island located in the Ionian Sea to the west of continental Greece. Ithacas main island has an area of 96 square kilometres. It is the second-smallest of seven main Ionian Islands.
    20190515_ithaca gidaki view to atoko...jpg
  • A couple walking towards Registan Square on 22nd February 2014 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
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  • An unofficial taxi in front of Registan Square on 22nd February 2014 in Samarkand in Uzbekistan. The Registan was the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand of the Timurid dynasty. The name Registan means Sandy place or desert in Persian.
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  • Registan Square on 21st February 2014 in Samarkand in Uzbekistan. The Registan was the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand of the Timurid dynasty. The name Registan means Sandy place or desert in Persian.
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  • Street life in Samarkand on 22nd February 2014 in Uzbekistan.
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  • Fresh snow on the The Gur-i Amir Mausoleum on 23rd February 2014 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The Gūr-i Amīr or Guri Amir, is the mausoleum of the Asian conqueror Timur, also known as Tamerlane. Samarkand, meaning Stone Fort is one of the oldest populated cities in Central Asia, prospering from its location on the Silk Road between China and the Mediterranean.
    SM_SilkRoads001.jpg
  • Leighton House on the 3rd October 2019 in London in the United Kingdom. The Leighton House Museum is an art museum in the Holland Park area of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in west London. The house was the former home and studio of the leading Victorian artist, Frederic, Lord Leighton, 1830-1896.
    AC_Leighton_House-1045858.jpg
  • Leighton House on the 3rd October 2019 in London in the United Kingdom. The Leighton House Museum is an art museum in the Holland Park area of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in west London. The house was the former home and studio of the leading Victorian artist, Frederic, Lord Leighton, 1830-1896.
    AC_Leighton_House-1045856.jpg
  • Leighton House on the 3rd October 2019 in London in the United Kingdom. The Leighton House Museum is an art museum in the Holland Park area of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in west London. The house was the former home and studio of the leading Victorian artist, Frederic, Lord Leighton, 1830-1896.
    AC_Leighton_House-1045843.jpg
  • Leighton House on the 3rd October 2019 in London in the United Kingdom. The Leighton House Museum is an art museum in the Holland Park area of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in west London. The house was the former home and studio of the leading Victorian artist, Frederic, Lord Leighton, 1830-1896.
    AC_Leighton_House-1045841.jpg
  • Varadero beach with footprints on it, Matanzas province, Cuba's most popular beach resort welcoming thousands of guests every year from all over the world.
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  • Varadero beach in Matanzas province, is Cuba's most popular beach resort welcoming thousands of guests every year from all over the world.
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  • Mother and daughter two 2 people walking along Varadero beach in Matanzas province, Cuba's most popular beach resort welcoming thousands of guests every year from all over the world.
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  • Varadero beach in Matanzas province, is Cuba's most popular beach resort welcoming thousands of guests every year from all over the world.
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  • Two 2 people on Varadero beach in Matanzas province, Cuba's most popular beach resort welcoming thousands of guests every year from all over the world.
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  • Crystal clear waters of Gidaki beach, Ithaca. Greece.  The Greek island is situated in the Ionian Sea off the northeast coast of Kefalonia. Since antiquity, Ithaca has been identified as the home of the mythological hero Odysseus.
    170430_ithaca_209_1.jpg
  • Ithaca, Greece. The Greek island is situated in the Ionian Sea off the northeast coast of Kefalonia. Since antiquity, Ithaca has been identified as the home of the mythological hero Odysseus.
    170430_ithaca_083_1.jpg
  • Crystal clear waters of Gidaki beach, Ithaca. Greece.  The Greek island is situated in the Ionian Sea off the northeast coast of Kefalonia. Since antiquity, Ithaca has been identified as the home of the mythological hero Odysseus.
    170430_ithaca_021_1.jpg
  • Crystal lear waters at Fillatro beach, Ithaca, Greece. The Greek island is situated in the Ionian Sea off the northeast coast of Kefalonia. Since antiquity, Ithaca has been identified as the home of the mythological hero Odysseus.
    160416_greece_102_1.jpg
  • Crystal lear waters at Fillatro beach, Ithaca, Greece. The Greek island is situated in the Ionian Sea off the northeast coast of Kefalonia. Since antiquity, Ithaca has been identified as the home of the mythological hero Odysseus.
    160416_greece_101_1.jpg
  • Tandem surfers Dhelia Birou, 20 and  Clement Cetran, take time out at an event in Seignosse, France. Tandem surfing is a hybrid of surfing and acrobatics. It originated in the 1930s in Hawaii when the Waikiki Beach boys would take female tourists for rides on their boards.
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  • David Cassel catching one of the plentyful tuna for the islands resturant, 27th May 1997, on Ascension, a small area of approximately 88 km² isolated volcanic island in the equatorial waters of the South Atlantic Ocean, roughly midway between the horn of South America and Africa. It is governed as part of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Organised settlement of Ascension Island began in 1815, when the British garrisoned it as a precaution after imprisoning Napoleon I on Saint Helena. In January 2016 the UK Government announced that an area around Ascension Island was to become a huge marine reserve, to protect its varied and unique ecosystem, including some of the largest marlin in the world, large populations of green turtle, and the islands own species of frigate bird. With an area of 234,291 square kilometres 90,460 sq mi, slightly more than half of the reserve will be closed to fishing.
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  • Water pump for heating system at Kensa Engineering, Cornwall.
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  • Mustafa, aged 19 (although he is unsure of exact age) is a labourer on the Turquoise Mountain project rebuilding the old town centre, Murad khane. He is single and lives with his parents. The monkey is called Shadi. <br />
<br />
“Before Turquoise Mountain came here it was very bad. Everywhere smelt, it was full of rubbish and the sewage – people just threw it out in front of their houses-   it was two or three metres high, you could reach the top floor of the houses by standing on the garbage.  During the war, there was nobody to clean up the rubbish, then buildings would collapse and then rubbish would go on rubbish. <br />
Before working with Turquoise Mountain I was just polishing shoes, now I get $5 dollars a day.”
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  • Fatima, age nine, daughter of Nemat Khalil  poses briefly for this picture in Murad Khane as she is late for class at the local primary where she is in third grade. The school was recently built with the support of Turquoise Mountain.  It is rare to see such a confident smile on an Afghan child and a sign that maybe the work the charity is doing is having very good effects in the local community.<br />
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Murad Khane, the ancient centre of Kabul is undergoing a massive regeneration thanks to the Turquoise Mountain Foundation. The foundation was set up by Steward Rory Stewart, the man who’s life has inspired a Hollywood biopic starring Orlando Bloom. He walked across Afghanistan with his dog, governed a province in  Iraq , tutored Prince William and Harry and was asked personally by Prince Charles to undertake the project of regenerating the heart of the old city centre. Two years later, the project has galvanized the local community who have all been offered work. The organization has cleared some 20,000 tons of rotting garbage from the streets, built a primary school, a clinic and restored several of the finest courtyard homes to near-mint condition. With an eye for capacity building Stewart has also developed a school for traditional crafts,
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  • A shiny metallic turquoise Mini car on the 25th September in London in the United Kingdom.
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  • A rather obese woman stands in the waves at the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk. With hands behind her back and fingers interlocked the lady wears a turquoise bathing costume that just about fits her ample, wide body. Her bottom is large as are her legs that have cellulite on the tops of her thighs. She looks left alone, a solitary person standing with her back to the viewer - or perhaps she is standing guard, keeping watch on children as they play safely in the sea. Water splashes against her lower legs and is frozen still by a fast shutter speed. It is a fine, bright sunny afternoon on this Eastern coast of England, more noted for very changeable weather rather than the heatwave experienced here.
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  • Sayed Mohammed, 18, a mason’s assistant is responsible for plastering the walls, during the renovation of the old city district of Murad Khane. He is using a traditional mud-based render made out of gravel, straw and mud. <br />
“The builders tread the mud, straw and gravel mixture for a couple of days to make it strong” he says. “It’s tougher than concrete when it’s finished.” . <br />
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Sayed dreams of being a good mason, having a car and a family. He has been working since he was ten when he used to sell fruit during the Taliban years, he has no education.  Murad Khane, the ancient centre of Kabul is undergoing a massive regeneration thanks to the Turquoise Mountain Foundation. The foundation was set up by Steward Rory Stewart, the man who’s life has inspired a Hollywood biopic starring Orlando Bloom. He walked across Afghanistan with his dog, governed a province in  Iraq , tutored Prince William and Harry and was asked personally by Prince Charles to undertake the project of regenerating the heart of the old city centre. Two years later, the project has galvanized the local community who have all been offered work. The organization has cleared some 20,000 tons of rotting garbage from the streets, built a primary school, a clinic and restored several of the finest courtyard homes to near-mint condition. With an eye for capacity building Stewart has also developed a school for traditional crafts,
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  • Mother Louise Irwin-Ryan's hand and turquoise jewellery. Hanging around in the Harvist Estate, Arsenal, North London. Louise is on various benefits to help support her family income, and housing, although recent government changes to benefits may affect her family drastically, possibly meaning they may have to move out of London. Louise Ryan was born on the Wirral peninsula in 1970.  She moved to London with her family in 1980.  Having lived in both Manchester and Ireland, she now lives permanently in North London with her husband and two children. Through the years Louise has battled to recover from a serious motorcycle accident in 1992 and has recently been diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder. (Photo by Mike Kemp/For The Washington Post)
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