The theme for this week's Photo Hunt is advertisment. I don't have any good photos of adverts so I thought I would advertise one of the most delightful pubs in Ireland. Located in Annascaul on the Dingle Peninsula the South Pole Inn was once owned by one of my personal heroes Tom Crean.
Tom Crean was an explorer who participated in three of the major British expeditions to Antarctica in the early 20th century including Captain Scott's ill fated attempt to reach the South Pole (during which he was decorated for bravery) and Shackelton's disastrous expedition of 1914. Crean was one of the men who accompanied Shackleton in his successful bid by open to reach South Georgia to obtain help in rescuing the other expedition members.
After he retired from the Royal Navy and from exploration he opened the South Pole Inn and died in 1936. The pub is full of photos and memorabilia from his expeditions and there is a bronze statue to the man in a memorial garden across the road. (see below)
I know this is a stretch on the theme but how often do I do that!
One thing I REALLY miss about living in London is, it's unique and cosy pubs, such as the one you posted about.... :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to be there now, have a pint! :)
Fantastic watering hole. I haven't been in one. My recent love for beers may fix that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing.
I think it is a great idea for the theme :-)
ReplyDeleteI miss the time I lived in London when I see your shots of this pub Jams.
ReplyDeleteThere's been a while since I had fine beer.
I better go back to London soon, don't you think? :)
Love your shots!
Have a great weekend :)
Anna
Well, and may I add: having a date with one's only man there is quite pleasurable ... :)
ReplyDeleteI think it works with the theme, and looks like a lovely pub! Happy weekend :)
ReplyDeleteLot of history to go with your advertisemnet... great post!
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the theme! And what a delightful place! I'd love to visit it one day.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! Sean it's a perfect place for a pint or three of plain!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Jams and I really like the cat one underneath!
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I think this was a great choice for the theme and a very interesting post too. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI think you had a brilliant idea myself.
ReplyDeleteI got a new appreciation of those early Antarctic explorers when I was in Christchurch NZ recently. They departed from there and it was a very long way just to get to Antarctica, let alone explore the place.
Happy weekend to you Jams.
I like your twist with the theme and if I'm ever in that part of Ireland, I'll look the pub up, o at least remember having read a blog post about a pub somewhere :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info, Jams -- and if the pub folks knew, I'm sure they'd be happy for the free advertisement! :)
ReplyDeletenow that's some really cool history! Great choice for the theme.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like such a cool place - I'd love to go there! Enjoyed reading this one a lot.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like such a cool place - I'd love to go there! Enjoyed reading this one a lot.
ReplyDeleteA very cosy and country feel about this pub :P
ReplyDeleteall i was thinking reading this post was it would b nice to visit this pub one day :)
ReplyDeleteDarn! We missed this one when we were in the Dingle area1 Too bad - it looks wonderful. But do they play trad?
ReplyDeleteAloha jams,
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures for this week's PH theme. Really like reading through your post as well.
Happy photohunting!
Cindy O
http://upcountrysmiles.com
Stop by!
This must be a fun place to go to, :) The name itself sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOn the outside, it's like something which wouldn't be out of place in Malta.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting little pub! Great story behind it, as well!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting and charming place. Thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteI agree with June: an interesting and charming place. I'd love to visit there. My advertisement photos are here: http://blondesherry.blogspot.com/2009/06/photohunt-advertisement.html
ReplyDeleteWell done on the stretch! I prefer them like that, but I was feeling less than inventive today.
ReplyDeleteOh that looks like a very interesting pub!
ReplyDeletethey should be paying you for this nice ad!
ReplyDeleteNice adverts. Happy weekend. Mine is ready.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great historical place. I would love to visit. I was fascinated by Scott's Journals.As always, interesting post, Jams.
ReplyDeleteI love the rustic beams and my brother would love the bright color and the penguin.. he is a collector of penguins. Great shots and information as well.
ReplyDeleteMy hunt is up here.
Gosh! If not for the guy standing next to the building, I would have thought it was real big. :P
ReplyDeletePlease do drop in my blog to help me in a proper advertisement for a better cause. :)
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Great post, Jams. Beautiful pictures!!!
ReplyDeleteI want to be there now! :-)
http://lfwaterloo.blogspot.com/2009/06/photohunt-38-advertisement.html
quite a nice looking place to have a drink, not such a bad idea for photohunt
ReplyDeletenice shot.........the colors are wonderful! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love your photos!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
Mariposa's PhotoHunt
Ad or no ad, jams, those are delightful pics of a very comfortable-looking pub. They make me want to settle in there with a pint in my right hand, and on my left, a friend with a tale of adventure to tell!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a very cool pub to visit. Great take on the theme this week.
ReplyDeleteThanks Girasoli,
ReplyDeleteSteve it is wonderful pub with reasonable food. The memorabilia is amazing
Well, at least this is an Advertisment good as anything else for the South Pole Pub
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!
ReplyDeleteI was born about 5,500km away from the South Pole :P
That's a nice looking pub. Thanks for sharing the interesting story about Tom Crean.
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