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Ken Marshall
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Posted at 12:39 on 13th August 2014
What do Paignton,Torquay, Brixham, Babbacombe, Genoa,Portofino and Vernazza have in common?
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Ken Marshall
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Posted at 10:22 on 14th August 2014
Clue:They are all associated with an Italian word.
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rustyruth
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Posted at 13:43 on 14th August 2014
Riviera which is an Italian word, I believe meaning coastline ?
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Ken Marshall
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Posted at 14:04 on 14th August 2014

Yes , the answer is they are all part of a Riviera. Genoa, Portofino and Vernazza are on the Italian Riviera. The French and Italian Rivieras are known as "The Riviera" without qualification.

Riviera may also be applied to any coastline,especially one that is sunny,topographically diverse and popular with tourists. A lot of advertisements describe the English Riviera as being the area around  Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and Babbacombe.Some say "English Riviera" is a nickname for the Torbay borough in Devon.

Well done Ruth,



Edited by: Ken Marshall at:14th August 2014 14:10
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rustyruth
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Posted at 15:06 on 14th August 2014
Thanks Ken, that was a wild shot in the dark. I'll be back later.
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rustyruth
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Posted at 12:52 on 15th August 2014

Sorry for the delay folks.

I am the younger son of a Count and Countess. Amongst other things I am an architect and author. Who am I ?

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Ken Marshall
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Posted at 04:34 on 16th August 2014
Francesco da Mosto. I haven't read any of his books but I have watched  one of his documentaries on YouTube, i.e. Francesco's Venice.
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rustyruth
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Posted at 14:40 on 16th August 2014
Correct Ken, we have all his DVD's being a lover of all things  Italy I watch them a lot. Well done, over to you.
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Posted at 15:24 on 16th August 2014

Thanks. Here is a difficult question:

What is the name starting with the letter D of the country estate  in North Yorkshire  offering clay pigeon and game shooting ? Weddings,conferences and board meetings are held in a stunning 18th century hall (country house).Team-building activities(rafting, orienteering,archery, pistol shooting,problem solving,etc.) are run outdoors.


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rustyruth
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Posted at 15:45 on 16th August 2014
Well being as I'm in Yorkshire my first stab in the dark would be Duncombe Park ?
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