Hello everyone and happy Thursday to you all. Today in Australia is ANZAC Day (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps), a day to remember those who served their country as part of the armed forces and a day to think of those who lost their lives to war.
Although we didn’t do anything today to commemorate i.e. attend the usual Dawn services, it was still a good opportunity to reflect and think of those who lost their lives (dying for their country to give the future generations a better life) and those who made it home.
My only door this week is from an old pub situated at the heart of Sydney, known as The Glenmore Hotel. This is a heritage listed pub (known as a hotel as all pubs used to be hotels up until the 1980s, as this was the only way they could have a liquor license) built in 1921, just a stone throws away from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.
This pub is full of character and charm and you can feel the history as soon as you walk through the door. It made me think of the ANZACS and that maybe they would have had drinks in this pub.
Have a great weekend everyone and I look forward to checking out some of your doors.
Wayne
WrookieSchU 
My parents spoke of the going-away gatherings for friends that were leaving to fight in World War II. Of course, some did not return. So I can see a pub as one of the most poignant places for remembering and honoring.
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Oh wow so interesting. I can’t even imagine the feelings before heading off to war.
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Quite an impressive door!
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Thank you Jean!
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The door looks quite welcoming and well maintained too. Nice views in your other photos. The Sydney Opera House is an amazing architectural feat. Thank you Wayne. Cheers.
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Thank you as always Suzette! It’s good for a pub to have a welcoming door I’m sure.
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It really is charming, Wayne. I like the dark green color, and the windows above it. Thanks for the background. Hugs.
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Thanks very much Teagan!
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I always had trouble with these kinds of commemorations, I simply cannot put myself in their shoes.
Nowadays, there is pretty much no cause which could motivate me to put my life on the line.
Yet millions did.
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Absolutely agree. People volunteered to go, crazy.
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I like this post, I think it is very important to remember days like this and the people who gave all for us to honor them. I feel the same for our Memorial Day in the US. PS: love the entry way but also love the photo of the Sydney Opera House.
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Thanks so much. Yes I think they do the memorials well here and so many young people attend which is great. Very different from the UK and Ireland.
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When I was in Australia years ago, I learned all about ANZAC. We even got to taste ANZAC cookies! I love the door, which I am sure gives a prelude to what the inside is like. Great photo of the bridge!
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Thanks very much! I love Anzac cookies!
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I love the door you featured, Wayne. As I was reading, I had the thought of veterans coming home and returning to life’s simple pleasure, like stepping into a pub after work. I’ was glad to see you mention that.
I really like the pattern painted on the glass panels. It took me a few minutes to realize that the window is a trapezoid. Of course, it makes me think of a beer glass.
I hope you have a great weekend.
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Thanks a lot Dan! I was imagining the exact same thing or even drinks before they head off to war. If walls could talk, I’m sure there would be some great stories shared over a beer. I love the glass panels too, thanks for your thoughts.
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