John Oram's photos with the keyword: Jaffa

At the risk of losing some dignity or credibility, I shall accompany this photograph with a brief tale. On my first visit to Jaffa, I was looking for the old station, which is not well signposted. I hope I am not the only one who might imagine this attractive building as a former railway station (allowing for changed surroundings). Anyway this is not that station but houses some small shop units. It stands between Sderot Yerushalayim [Jerusalem Boulevard] and the narrow Bat Ami (right). 200_P1020907

At the risk of losing some dignity or credibility, I shall accompany this photograph with a brief tale. On my first visit to Jaffa, I was looking for the old station, which is not well signposted. I hope I am not the only one who might imagine this attractive building as a former railway station (allowing for changed surroundings). Anyway this is not that station but houses some small shop units. It stands between Sderot Yerushalayim [Jerusalem Boulevard] (right) and the narrow Bat Ami. 200_P1020903

The Clock Tower is probably the most famous feature of the centre of Jaffa but I was also rather taken by 'The New Saraya' seen on the left of this picture. Saraya House was the residence of the Turkish governor and the Turkish government building. It was largely destroyed in a Lehi bombing in 1948. Subsequent restoration included the pillars of the government building. 200_P1020897

The Clock Tower is probably the most famous feature of the centre of Jaffa but I was also rather taken by 'The New Saraya' seen on the left of this picture. Saraya House was the residence of the Turkish governor and the Turkish government building. It was largely destroyed in a Lehi bombing in 1948. Subsequent restoration included the pillars of the government building. 200_P1020893

This is the 'sebil' (public water fountain) of the Mahmudiyeh Mosque in Jaffa. With its white granite, pink marble and beautiful inscriptions, this struck me as a beautiful piece of architecture. 200_P1030357

Part of Rehov Yefet (Street) in Jaffa conveys the character of the Old City. 200_P1020881

There are many of these signs along the shore from Tel Aviv to Jaffa. They are treated pretty much like the local parking restrictions....so expect to see people swimming. 200_P1020866

Jaffa pre-dates Tel Aviv, with which it is now linked, by many hundreds of years. It is, at first, a little confusing and becomes charming with acquaintance. Prominent on the skyline is the bell tower of St. Peter's Church whilst in the foreground is the al-Bahr Mosque (Sea Mosque). 200_P1020863

Jaffa pre-dates Tel Aviv, with which it is now linked, by many hundreds of years. It is, at first, a little confusing and becomes charming with acquaintance. Prominent on the skyline is the bell tower of St. Peter's Church. 200_P1020862

The title of this photograph is something of a convenience as it actually looks from Jaffa to Tel Aviv across a little creek. 200_P1020860

The Etzel House Museum at Jaffa is a small museum to the history of the Etzel (more formally Irgun). The organisation fought the British in 1931-48. 200_P1020854

A relic at the Etzel House Museum at Jaffa which is a small museum to the history of the Etzel (more formally Irgun). The organisation fought the British in 1931-48. 200_P1020855

The Etzel House Museum at Jaffa is a small museum to the history of the Etzel (more formally Irgun). The organisation fought the British in 1931-48. 200_P1020848

Perhaps the most familiar landmark in Old Jaffa is the clock tower in Yefet/Rehov David Razi'el. This is one of seven clock towers built in Israel during the Ottoman period. The others are located in Safed, Acre, Nazareth, Haifa, Nablus (West Bank) and Jerusalem, the last being the only one that has not survived until today. (Wikipedia) 200_P1020874

Jaffa Railway Station was constructed in 1892 as the terminus of the Jaffa-Jerusalem Railway. Adjacent buildings included the commercial terminal, the Wieland house and factory. A number of buildings including the station now form 'Ha Tachana' (simply, 'The Station') which is a popular eating and shopping location in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. This coach is displayed in front of the station building. 200_P1030238

Jaffa Railway Station was constructed in 1892 as the terminus of the Jaffa-Jerusalem Railway. Adjacent buildings included the commercial terminal, the Wieland house and factory. A number of buildings including the station now form 'Ha Tachana' (simply, 'The Station') which is a popular eating and shopping location in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. 200_P1030246

Jaffa Railway Station was constructed in 1892 as the terminus of the Jaffa-Jerusalem Railway. Adjacent buildings included the commercial terminal, the Wieland house and factory. A number of buildings including the station now form 'Ha Tachana' (simply, 'The Station') which is a popular eating and shopping location in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. 200_P1030249

Jaffa Railway Station was constructed in 1892 as the terminus of the Jaffa-Jerusalem Railway. Adjacent buildings included the commercial terminal, the Wieland house and factory. A number of buildings including the station now form 'Ha Tachana' (simply, 'The Station') which is a popular eating and shopping location in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. This coach, which would have run in trains between Jaffa and Jerusalem, is on display in the complex. 200_P1030239