Well, this lantern is the Lord Provost's lantern in Stornoway. Each time a new Lord Provost came along, they'd shift the lantern. Now they have abolished the position, so the last Provost has this thing sitting outside his house.
Tuesday 30 January 2007
Let there be light
John Scalzi's Photoshoot, thought I'd participate for a change.
Well, this lantern is the Lord Provost's lantern in Stornoway. Each time a new Lord Provost came along, they'd shift the lantern. Now they have abolished the position, so the last Provost has this thing sitting outside his house.
Well, this lantern is the Lord Provost's lantern in Stornoway. Each time a new Lord Provost came along, they'd shift the lantern. Now they have abolished the position, so the last Provost has this thing sitting outside his house.
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What a striking photo. Glad you got inspired to enter the photoshoot. Gerry
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting! Some traditions are funny I think.
ReplyDeletePam
I don't know what a Lord Provost is... is it like a mayor? I love the lantern, though!
ReplyDeletebe well,
Dawn
Very-very nice lantern.
ReplyDeleteGlad no one there protests the nice saying on it.Geez-here they would have a hissy-fit!
connie
What a beauty
ReplyDeleteGuido! thanks!
natalie
What a lovely lantern. Thanks for sharing the history behind it. Take care...
ReplyDeleteJoyce
Wow that is pretty. Thanks for sharing. Linda in Washington state
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