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poliphilo ([personal profile] poliphilo) wrote2015-02-19 04:11 pm

The Toad Rock

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The Toad Rock, Rusthall Common, Tunbridge Wells

[identity profile] cmcmck.livejournal.com 2015-02-19 04:12 pm (UTC)(link)
That's a glacial erratic, that is! :o)

[identity profile] poliphilo.livejournal.com 2015-02-19 04:15 pm (UTC)(link)
In the 19th century there were those who thought it was a sphinx- a little the worse for wear.

[identity profile] cmcmck.livejournal.com 2015-02-19 04:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, that old chestnut! Everyone knew that Brits were Egyptians who'd got a bit lost, didn't they? :o)

[identity profile] lblanchard.livejournal.com 2015-02-19 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
What's on the interpretive signage? [I'll Google it in a minute and if the text is online I'll report back]

[identity profile] lblanchard.livejournal.com 2015-02-19 05:30 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm back without a sign but with a hilarious image.

http://www.twbc-apps.co.uk/publicarthouse/Eccentric-Dance.jpg

EDITED TO ADD: But wait, there's more! Here's an audio file:

https://audioboom.com/boos/642016-toad-rock-eccentric-dance
Edited 2015-02-19 17:32 (UTC)

[identity profile] poliphilo.livejournal.com 2015-02-19 10:15 pm (UTC)(link)
That's wonderful. And what a catchy little tune!

[identity profile] poliphilo.livejournal.com 2015-02-19 10:15 pm (UTC)(link)
I think it explains how the thing was formed- but I didn't pay it much attention, I'm afraid.

[identity profile] fflo.livejournal.com 2015-02-19 09:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Very cool.

[identity profile] poliphilo.livejournal.com 2015-02-19 10:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks.

[identity profile] amritarosa.livejournal.com 2015-02-24 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
That is truly wonderful! if ever I'm in that part of the planet, I will have to see the Toad Rock in person :)