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CITIES / NOTTINGHAM: THE OLD WOODEN TELEPHONE BOOTH AMONG THE TREASURES OF THE COUNCIL HOUSE

Photos by Roberto Alborghetti Last week I wrote about the fact that, in the UK, the distinctive and traditional red telephone booths will not be done away with, but will continue to serve their purpose. And, speaking of telephone boxes, I remembered a large and special wooden telephone booth located in the interior spaces of… Read More CITIES / NOTTINGHAM: THE OLD WOODEN TELEPHONE BOOTH AMONG THE TREASURES OF THE COUNCIL HOUSE

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PHOTOS OF NOTTINGHAM CASTLE, NOW CLOSED TO VISITORS (THE TRUST IS MOVING INTO LIQUIDATION)

Photos by Roberto Alborghetti Last April I had the chance to visit again Nottingham – “City of the Rebels” – in the Land of Robin Hood, for The Ghost Bus project and other initiatives such as The Roses of the Year. The events were promoted by ACT founded by Marysia Zipser. A great honor for… Read More PHOTOS OF NOTTINGHAM CASTLE, NOW CLOSED TO VISITORS (THE TRUST IS MOVING INTO LIQUIDATION)

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THE BLUE WASTE CONTAINER IN BEESTON (UK): MACRO PHOTOS OF SCRATCHES, CORROSIONS AND RUST (SLIDESHOW #1)

Watch the Slideshow – © Roberto Alborghetti  Even on my last visit to Beeston, a city that borders Nottingham, I discovered something interesting that caught my attention and my eyes. Here, where The Ghost Bus project was born, I came across, last spring, not a car or a bus of public transport, but a large… Read More THE BLUE WASTE CONTAINER IN BEESTON (UK): MACRO PHOTOS OF SCRATCHES, CORROSIONS AND RUST (SLIDESHOW #1)

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A DAY IN THE CASTLE OF NOTTINGHAM TO DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF “CITY OF REBELS”

Guest Writer: Lamar Francois I really enjoyed my day in the company of Marysia, Roberto and William along with the Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Cllr Dave Trimble who kindly escorted us around Nottingham Castle. My thanks also to the generous hospitality of Solman Nouman at the Castle. On the day I had a really good… Read More A DAY IN THE CASTLE OF NOTTINGHAM TO DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF “CITY OF REBELS”

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THE GHOST BUS: “ENCOURAGING CREATIVITY AND BRIDGING CULTURES AND AGES”

On April I made a whirlwind visit to Beeston and Nottingham city to strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation between UK and Nottinghamshire – the land of Robin Hood – and Italy. It was my seventh visit there since 2014. Now, on that special day with the friends of ACT Art Culture Tourism, founded by Marysia… Read More THE GHOST BUS: “ENCOURAGING CREATIVITY AND BRIDGING CULTURES AND AGES”

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IN THE LAND OF ROBIN HOOD TO STRENGTHEN TIES OF FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION

Roberto Alborghetti visits Beeston & Nottingham Guest Writer: MARYSIA ZIPSER On Wednesday 13th April, Italian artist, author and official biographer to Pope Francis, made a whirlwind visit to his adopted town of Beeston and Nottingham city to strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation between UK and Nottinghamshire – the land of Robin Hood – and… Read More IN THE LAND OF ROBIN HOOD TO STRENGTHEN TIES OF FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION

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INTERVIEW ON NOTTS TV (UK): “MACROPHOTOS TO TELL BEAUTY IN IMPERFECTIONS”

An Italian making news in the UK! It is always good news for our country. So, thanks to Notts TV, the most important broadcaster in the Middle East. He dedicated a space to me in the most popular program: Eye Up, broadcasted from Nottingham. Thanks to journalist Lara Davies and host Richard Spurr. The interview… Read More INTERVIEW ON NOTTS TV (UK): “MACROPHOTOS TO TELL BEAUTY IN IMPERFECTIONS”

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“THE ACT OF REBELLION”: THE GHOST BUS IS BACK IN THE LAND OF ROBIN HOOD

Here we are again in Nottingham – “City of the Rebels” – in the Land of Robin Hood, for The Ghost Bus project and other initiatives such as The Roses of the Year, starting next May. The events were promoted by ACT founded by Marysia Zipser. A great honor for me to be received by… Read More “THE ACT OF REBELLION”: THE GHOST BUS IS BACK IN THE LAND OF ROBIN HOOD

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APRIL 13, 2022: A GREAT DAY IN BEESTON-NOTTINGHAM WITH “THE GHOST BUS” AND “THE ROSES OF THE YEAR”

Here I am back in the beautiful and evocative land of Robin Hood, in the Middle East! A day in Beeston and Nottingham to strengthen the relationship of friendship and cooperation between the United Kingdom and Nottinghamshire – the land of Robin Hodd – with Italy. The awaited day dedicated to “The Ghost Bus” project… Read More APRIL 13, 2022: A GREAT DAY IN BEESTON-NOTTINGHAM WITH “THE GHOST BUS” AND “THE ROSES OF THE YEAR”

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“THE GHOST BUS” ON THE NEW BRAND “ACT” WEBSITE: CLICK AND GET ON BOARD!

A special section dedicated to The Ghost Bus project, born and developed in the Land of Robin Hood (Beeston, Nottingham UK) has been published on the brand new ACT Art Culture Tourism – International website. To find out where #macrofotografiadistrada and #laceractions can lead on the roads of international cooperation and sustainability. Because precisely “the… Read More “THE GHOST BUS” ON THE NEW BRAND “ACT” WEBSITE: CLICK AND GET ON BOARD!

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INSPIRATIONAL BEESTON & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE: A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO COME BACK

Posted by BeestonVision2020  https://www.facebook.com/Beeston2020Vision Based in the alpine Lombardy Region of Northern Italy, Roberto Alborghetti is a prize winning journalist and author. In 1992 he received the European Award for Environmental Reporting – sometimes called the ‘European Pulitzer’ . He is a visual artist, a bestselling writer, official biographer to the present Pope Francis and… Read More INSPIRATIONAL BEESTON & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE: A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO COME BACK

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THE YELLOW YEAR / SCRATCHES ON “CENTRAL WASTE” IN BEESTON, NOTTINGHAM, UK

Pantone announced its colors of the year for 2021: PANTONE Ultimate Gray and PANTONE Illuminating. Selecting two colors for only the second time in 22 years, Pantone described the chosen yellow and gray as independent but complementary, representing a theme of unity and mutual support. Whereas PANTONE Illuminating is bright and vivacious, Ultimate Gray is… Read More THE YELLOW YEAR / SCRATCHES ON “CENTRAL WASTE” IN BEESTON, NOTTINGHAM, UK

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FROM NOTTINGHAM (UK) HANDCRAFTED COLLECTION OF LINOCUT CARDS AND PRINTS

Fellow blogger Marysia Zipser, founder of ACT Group in Beeston Nottingham (UK), is glad to present her handcrafted collection of Wollaton Hall and Deer Park linocut cards and prints, for you to choose and purchase for your Christmas gifts & greeting cards or to treat yourself!   Prices range from £3.50 to £20.00. Marysia is printing… Read More FROM NOTTINGHAM (UK) HANDCRAFTED COLLECTION OF LINOCUT CARDS AND PRINTS

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