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Stand Firm In Endurance, Taking Delight In All Good Things
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#AdoorableThursday West Door at St Nicholas, Kenilworth. Constructed in the C16th using Norman stonework from several doors in Kenilworth Abbey.
January 8, 2026 at 10:27 AM
#AdoorableThursday West Door at St Nicholas, Kenilworth. Constructed in the C16th using Norman stonework from several doors in Kenilworth Abbey.
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Double Cup 1325–50 German or Bohemian
The only known example of its type and date, this double cup is inscribed with the names of the Three Kings—"Caspar + Melchior + Waltazar"—and was probably used for traditional toasts on the Feast of the Epiphany, 6 Jan. (Met Museum)
The only known example of its type and date, this double cup is inscribed with the names of the Three Kings—"Caspar + Melchior + Waltazar"—and was probably used for traditional toasts on the Feast of the Epiphany, 6 Jan. (Met Museum)
January 6, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Double Cup 1325–50 German or Bohemian
The only known example of its type and date, this double cup is inscribed with the names of the Three Kings—"Caspar + Melchior + Waltazar"—and was probably used for traditional toasts on the Feast of the Epiphany, 6 Jan. (Met Museum)
The only known example of its type and date, this double cup is inscribed with the names of the Three Kings—"Caspar + Melchior + Waltazar"—and was probably used for traditional toasts on the Feast of the Epiphany, 6 Jan. (Met Museum)
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Winter from the top of Wells Cathedral
January 6, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Winter from the top of Wells Cathedral
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1st #MosaicMonday of 2026 so wishing you best possible #NewYear + revelries galore w a Pompeiian panther + Dionysian symbols.
Collected by 18thC Neapolitan aristo Santangelo, whose vast piles of local artefacts rarely seen, even once MANN acquired in 1865.
But clxn now to be key part of new MANN2! 🏺
Collected by 18thC Neapolitan aristo Santangelo, whose vast piles of local artefacts rarely seen, even once MANN acquired in 1865.
But clxn now to be key part of new MANN2! 🏺
January 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
1st #MosaicMonday of 2026 so wishing you best possible #NewYear + revelries galore w a Pompeiian panther + Dionysian symbols.
Collected by 18thC Neapolitan aristo Santangelo, whose vast piles of local artefacts rarely seen, even once MANN acquired in 1865.
But clxn now to be key part of new MANN2! 🏺
Collected by 18thC Neapolitan aristo Santangelo, whose vast piles of local artefacts rarely seen, even once MANN acquired in 1865.
But clxn now to be key part of new MANN2! 🏺
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#InternationalBirdDay
A no doubt squawking parakeet: once on a cubiculum architrave #Fresco of Casa Salese #Roman Villa, and now in Stabiae museum, Campania.
Meanwhile in London, a gang of 5 ring neck parakeets are dominating my garden this winter. Annoying, greedy, noisy, but always fascinating.
A no doubt squawking parakeet: once on a cubiculum architrave #Fresco of Casa Salese #Roman Villa, and now in Stabiae museum, Campania.
Meanwhile in London, a gang of 5 ring neck parakeets are dominating my garden this winter. Annoying, greedy, noisy, but always fascinating.
January 5, 2026 at 6:42 PM
#InternationalBirdDay
A no doubt squawking parakeet: once on a cubiculum architrave #Fresco of Casa Salese #Roman Villa, and now in Stabiae museum, Campania.
Meanwhile in London, a gang of 5 ring neck parakeets are dominating my garden this winter. Annoying, greedy, noisy, but always fascinating.
A no doubt squawking parakeet: once on a cubiculum architrave #Fresco of Casa Salese #Roman Villa, and now in Stabiae museum, Campania.
Meanwhile in London, a gang of 5 ring neck parakeets are dominating my garden this winter. Annoying, greedy, noisy, but always fascinating.
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#Epiphany #TympanumTuesday
The three kings arrive and present their gifts to the child Jesus: on lintel of Romanesque portal of Pieve Sant' Andrea in Pistoia.
Dated 1166, by Gruamonte, a sculptor/architect influenced by Pisa/Lucca style.
A rare portrayal, also related to Via Francigena pilgrimage.
The three kings arrive and present their gifts to the child Jesus: on lintel of Romanesque portal of Pieve Sant' Andrea in Pistoia.
Dated 1166, by Gruamonte, a sculptor/architect influenced by Pisa/Lucca style.
A rare portrayal, also related to Via Francigena pilgrimage.
January 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM
#Epiphany #TympanumTuesday
The three kings arrive and present their gifts to the child Jesus: on lintel of Romanesque portal of Pieve Sant' Andrea in Pistoia.
Dated 1166, by Gruamonte, a sculptor/architect influenced by Pisa/Lucca style.
A rare portrayal, also related to Via Francigena pilgrimage.
The three kings arrive and present their gifts to the child Jesus: on lintel of Romanesque portal of Pieve Sant' Andrea in Pistoia.
Dated 1166, by Gruamonte, a sculptor/architect influenced by Pisa/Lucca style.
A rare portrayal, also related to Via Francigena pilgrimage.
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Embroidered Silk Square, 1680–1720. Japan, Genroku Style.
Silk; overall: 158.1 x 170.2 cm (62 1/4 x 67 in.).
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Silk; overall: 158.1 x 170.2 cm (62 1/4 x 67 in.).
The Cleveland Museum of Art
January 4, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Embroidered Silk Square, 1680–1720. Japan, Genroku Style.
Silk; overall: 158.1 x 170.2 cm (62 1/4 x 67 in.).
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Silk; overall: 158.1 x 170.2 cm (62 1/4 x 67 in.).
The Cleveland Museum of Art
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In flower on Boxing Day in my garden. First pink hellebore bloom, hedged about by promising buds, and a plucky primrose.
Indoors, this amaryllis lighting the darkest days of winter. @3leggedcat.bsky.social @carolineirwin3.bsky.social
Indoors, this amaryllis lighting the darkest days of winter. @3leggedcat.bsky.social @carolineirwin3.bsky.social
December 27, 2025 at 8:25 AM
In flower on Boxing Day in my garden. First pink hellebore bloom, hedged about by promising buds, and a plucky primrose.
Indoors, this amaryllis lighting the darkest days of winter. @3leggedcat.bsky.social @carolineirwin3.bsky.social
Indoors, this amaryllis lighting the darkest days of winter. @3leggedcat.bsky.social @carolineirwin3.bsky.social
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#FindsFriday #FishOnFriday 🏺
Very fine, and refined, Laconian Kylikes (bowls) by “Painter of the Taranto Fish”, demonstrating close links between Taranto and Sparta.
Dolphins + tuna fish w central rosette, birds on outside.
From tomb in central Taranto, 580-570 BC.
MArTA: Taranto Nat Archaeo Museum
Very fine, and refined, Laconian Kylikes (bowls) by “Painter of the Taranto Fish”, demonstrating close links between Taranto and Sparta.
Dolphins + tuna fish w central rosette, birds on outside.
From tomb in central Taranto, 580-570 BC.
MArTA: Taranto Nat Archaeo Museum
December 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
#FindsFriday #FishOnFriday 🏺
Very fine, and refined, Laconian Kylikes (bowls) by “Painter of the Taranto Fish”, demonstrating close links between Taranto and Sparta.
Dolphins + tuna fish w central rosette, birds on outside.
From tomb in central Taranto, 580-570 BC.
MArTA: Taranto Nat Archaeo Museum
Very fine, and refined, Laconian Kylikes (bowls) by “Painter of the Taranto Fish”, demonstrating close links between Taranto and Sparta.
Dolphins + tuna fish w central rosette, birds on outside.
From tomb in central Taranto, 580-570 BC.
MArTA: Taranto Nat Archaeo Museum
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So much promise; so amply fulfilled!
It's double #AdoorableThursday walking into Oxford's fabulous Natural History Museum, after many years. @thehistorymouse.bsky.social
A splendid Gothic example of what the Victorians did for us!
It's double #AdoorableThursday walking into Oxford's fabulous Natural History Museum, after many years. @thehistorymouse.bsky.social
A splendid Gothic example of what the Victorians did for us!
December 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
So much promise; so amply fulfilled!
It's double #AdoorableThursday walking into Oxford's fabulous Natural History Museum, after many years. @thehistorymouse.bsky.social
A splendid Gothic example of what the Victorians did for us!
It's double #AdoorableThursday walking into Oxford's fabulous Natural History Museum, after many years. @thehistorymouse.bsky.social
A splendid Gothic example of what the Victorians did for us!
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#AdventAngels Breath-taking church sculpture, just off the beaten track to Oxford.
St Andrew's, Sandford on Thames, holds this treasure; and a host of beautiful angels are gathered in this C15th limestone portrait of the Assumption of the Virgin. @stroudstory.bsky.social @roaringmeg.bsky.social
St Andrew's, Sandford on Thames, holds this treasure; and a host of beautiful angels are gathered in this C15th limestone portrait of the Assumption of the Virgin. @stroudstory.bsky.social @roaringmeg.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#AdventAngels Breath-taking church sculpture, just off the beaten track to Oxford.
St Andrew's, Sandford on Thames, holds this treasure; and a host of beautiful angels are gathered in this C15th limestone portrait of the Assumption of the Virgin. @stroudstory.bsky.social @roaringmeg.bsky.social
St Andrew's, Sandford on Thames, holds this treasure; and a host of beautiful angels are gathered in this C15th limestone portrait of the Assumption of the Virgin. @stroudstory.bsky.social @roaringmeg.bsky.social
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I was well pleased to see a hoopoe and a pair of Canada Geese take their places confidently in the mosaic. @iangrebe.bsky.social @carolineirwin3.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I was well pleased to see a hoopoe and a pair of Canada Geese take their places confidently in the mosaic. @iangrebe.bsky.social @carolineirwin3.bsky.social
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The day in Westminster that began so auspiciously with a St James' Park heron in full regalia, came to a close in an equally satisfying fashion.
For in Westminster cathedral, with its abundance of shimmering mosaics, we came upon this heavenly glimpse of heron-kind. @everyheron.bsky.social
For in Westminster cathedral, with its abundance of shimmering mosaics, we came upon this heavenly glimpse of heron-kind. @everyheron.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The day in Westminster that began so auspiciously with a St James' Park heron in full regalia, came to a close in an equally satisfying fashion.
For in Westminster cathedral, with its abundance of shimmering mosaics, we came upon this heavenly glimpse of heron-kind. @everyheron.bsky.social
For in Westminster cathedral, with its abundance of shimmering mosaics, we came upon this heavenly glimpse of heron-kind. @everyheron.bsky.social
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#AdventAngels in Sherborne Abbey, Dorset. I loved the experience of visiting this charming little town; somehow more manageable than being overwhelmed in a cathedral city!
This window by Powell & Sons, to mark 50th anniversary of founding of Sherborne School for Girls in 1899. Dedicated 1951.
This window by Powell & Sons, to mark 50th anniversary of founding of Sherborne School for Girls in 1899. Dedicated 1951.
December 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
#AdventAngels in Sherborne Abbey, Dorset. I loved the experience of visiting this charming little town; somehow more manageable than being overwhelmed in a cathedral city!
This window by Powell & Sons, to mark 50th anniversary of founding of Sherborne School for Girls in 1899. Dedicated 1951.
This window by Powell & Sons, to mark 50th anniversary of founding of Sherborne School for Girls in 1899. Dedicated 1951.
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What a look.
Head of a dog, may be a tapestry design, late 16thC
Unknown artist
(British Museum)
Head of a dog, may be a tapestry design, late 16thC
Unknown artist
(British Museum)
November 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
What a look.
Head of a dog, may be a tapestry design, late 16thC
Unknown artist
(British Museum)
Head of a dog, may be a tapestry design, late 16thC
Unknown artist
(British Museum)
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#SteepleSunday
On his feast day, here's St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe in City.
In C13 was St Andrew juxta Baynard Castle as Med fortress was opposite. Name changed 1361 when royal stores moved nearby from Tower.
1666 Gt Fire destroyed Church+Wardrobe; church rebuilt by Wren.
Gutted in WWII, restored.
On his feast day, here's St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe in City.
In C13 was St Andrew juxta Baynard Castle as Med fortress was opposite. Name changed 1361 when royal stores moved nearby from Tower.
1666 Gt Fire destroyed Church+Wardrobe; church rebuilt by Wren.
Gutted in WWII, restored.
November 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
#SteepleSunday
On his feast day, here's St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe in City.
In C13 was St Andrew juxta Baynard Castle as Med fortress was opposite. Name changed 1361 when royal stores moved nearby from Tower.
1666 Gt Fire destroyed Church+Wardrobe; church rebuilt by Wren.
Gutted in WWII, restored.
On his feast day, here's St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe in City.
In C13 was St Andrew juxta Baynard Castle as Med fortress was opposite. Name changed 1361 when royal stores moved nearby from Tower.
1666 Gt Fire destroyed Church+Wardrobe; church rebuilt by Wren.
Gutted in WWII, restored.
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For those who missed it and those who want to hear it again, we are delighted to say that the recording of Glynn Davis's talk on the Colchester Vase is now available on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TRX....
November 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Good luck with trying to sell your produce to anybody else, America
#pesticides #foreverchemicals #environment #health #MakingAmericaSickAgain
#pesticides #foreverchemicals #environment #health #MakingAmericaSickAgain
November 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Good luck with trying to sell your produce to anybody else, America
#pesticides #foreverchemicals #environment #health #MakingAmericaSickAgain
#pesticides #foreverchemicals #environment #health #MakingAmericaSickAgain
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On the feast of St. Edmund #otd: a painted screen showing St Edmund, St. Thomas Beckett, St Edward the Confessor and a Mitred Bishop, c.1300-1310
(National Trust, Kingston Lacy)
(National Trust, Kingston Lacy)
November 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
On the feast of St. Edmund #otd: a painted screen showing St Edmund, St. Thomas Beckett, St Edward the Confessor and a Mitred Bishop, c.1300-1310
(National Trust, Kingston Lacy)
(National Trust, Kingston Lacy)
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This image of Bolton Priory from the 1850s by Joseph Cundall (1818–1895) and Philip Henry Delamotte (1821–1889)is really quite interesting. The priory looks to be in a very precarious state. The priory was dissolved in 1539, and the Clifford family, who were the former
November 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
This image of Bolton Priory from the 1850s by Joseph Cundall (1818–1895) and Philip Henry Delamotte (1821–1889)is really quite interesting. The priory looks to be in a very precarious state. The priory was dissolved in 1539, and the Clifford family, who were the former
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Nothing like the martyrdom of Becket to brighten up a Friday.
From Canterbury Cathedral windows in BM's 2021 Becket exhibition
From Canterbury Cathedral windows in BM's 2021 Becket exhibition
November 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Nothing like the martyrdom of Becket to brighten up a Friday.
From Canterbury Cathedral windows in BM's 2021 Becket exhibition
From Canterbury Cathedral windows in BM's 2021 Becket exhibition
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I was watching one of my local swan families yesterday. I was concerned that the number of cygnets has dropped from 5 to 4, but then I noticed that one of them was taking a ride on Mum’s back ❤️
River Thames, Reading
#birds
River Thames, Reading
#birds
June 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I was watching one of my local swan families yesterday. I was concerned that the number of cygnets has dropped from 5 to 4, but then I noticed that one of them was taking a ride on Mum’s back ❤️
River Thames, Reading
#birds
River Thames, Reading
#birds
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The brilliance of Karl Parsons' East window in St Philip's, Leicester, shines forth in this detail from the tracery, for #TraceryTuesday
Parsons' notes say: "Victory bears the Palm of triumph...The topmost tracery openings are filled by a symbol of the Trinity." @stroudstory.bsky.social
Parsons' notes say: "Victory bears the Palm of triumph...The topmost tracery openings are filled by a symbol of the Trinity." @stroudstory.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The brilliance of Karl Parsons' East window in St Philip's, Leicester, shines forth in this detail from the tracery, for #TraceryTuesday
Parsons' notes say: "Victory bears the Palm of triumph...The topmost tracery openings are filled by a symbol of the Trinity." @stroudstory.bsky.social
Parsons' notes say: "Victory bears the Palm of triumph...The topmost tracery openings are filled by a symbol of the Trinity." @stroudstory.bsky.social
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Already the viburnum bushes are readying themselves (left) to reveal their wonderful scented pink blooms (right)!
November 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Already the viburnum bushes are readying themselves (left) to reveal their wonderful scented pink blooms (right)!