The Original Outdoor Fountains

The water from rivers and other sources was originally supplied to the occupants of nearby towns and municipalities by way of water fountains, whose purpose was mainly practical, not artistic. A supply of water higher in elevation than the fountain was required to pressurize the movement and send water spraying from the fountain's nozzle, a system

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Features Hydro-Statics 101

When in equilibrium, liquid applies force to its container or any other material it comes in contact with. These fall into two types, hydrostatic load or outside force. The force applied by the liquid against a level wall is equivalent at every single point where it makes contact with the wall. Liquid in equilibrium will apply vertical pressure at

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Anglo Saxon Landscapes During the Norman Conquest

The arrival of the Normans in the later half of the eleventh century greatly altered The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. The skill of the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and agriculture at the time of the conquest. But before focusing on home-life or having the occasion to think about domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans

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Anglo Saxon Landscapes During the Norman Conquest

The arrival of the Normans in the later half of the eleventh century greatly altered The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. The skill of the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and agriculture at the time of the conquest. But before focusing on home-life or having the occasion to think about domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans

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The Elegance of Simple Garden Decor: The Outdoor Wall Fountain

Having a pond in the vicinity of your garden water fountain is no longer necessary because they can now be situated on a wall near by. Nowadays, you can do away with digging, difficult installations and cleaning the pond. Due to its self-contained nature, this fountain no longer requires plumbing work. Regularly adding water is the only requirement

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