Whenever we drove in the country side or along the rural roads to look for a particular town to explore, we looked out for spire. This structure is a good indication of the historical significance and size of the town.
The spire of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin and St. Mary Magdalen in Tetbury was visible even miles away. However, it is the sign displayed in one building in the town, "Award Winning Public Toilets" that really made an impression to me.
Was it a toilet of a 5-star hotel standard? Far from it! The toilet was clean and smoking-prohibited. Its only visible innovation is the wash basin, built in a recess on one side of the walls. Thanks to sensors, no pressing of soap bottle or turning of tap is required. Dispensing of soap and release of water from the water tap are all automatic. It was probably the idea of saving resources that won the hearts of the judges then.
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Church of St. Mary the Virgin and St. Mary Magdalen in Tetbury
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Has this Church been graced by "royals"? This tree found at the back of the Church was planted by Camilla Parker Bowles, Duchess of Cornwall on 3 May 2011 to commemorate the occasion of the marriage of Kate Middleton to Prince William.
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