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CathyLoweBerkshire

@cathylowe.bsky.social

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Enthusiast. Churches and cathedrals, Modernist architecture, music especially Mozart, birding especially swans. My son is a hospital doctor; I once worked in the NHS in health education/public health.

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CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 22h

The entire monument, fashioned from alabaster and black marble.

The figures of Time and Death hold commanding positions in the double-arched canopy. @portaspeciosa.bsky.social @thehistorymouse.bsky.social

CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 22h

#31DaysOfGraves 9 • hand

Many pairs of hands included in this imposing monument, but the smallest pairs the saddest of all.

All Saints, Spelsbury, Oxfordshire. Sir Henry Lee, d 1631.

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CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 1d

Pick itself up and go gallumphing over the Berkshire countryside is my best guess!

CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 2d

I recognise this insect! Right, a view of the exterior of the church.

Neo-Norman, with a "highly eccentric tower" (Pevsner), 1842-3. Extraordinary! @thehistorymouse.bsky.social

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CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 2d

#31DaysofGraves Day 8 Glass.

A domestic take on the memorial window. By E Liddall Armitage, for James Powell & Sons, in the tucked-away church of St Mary's, Burghfield.

The border of birds, the doubtless much loved pets, & the little flock of sheep - all lift the spirits. @iangrebe.bsky.social

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CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 2d

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CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 3d

😃🤣 @thehistorymouse.bsky.social The role of monumental tassels in entertaining church mice is noted in a footnote by Pevsner, in a rare display of playfulness!

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CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 3d

The recumbent effigies, left. Right, the lady has a playful dog at her feet, nibbling her gown!

CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 3d

#31DaysofGraves 7 • angel

These tomb angels in St Mary's, Aldermaston, had a specialist role - safeguarding the tassels of the effigies' cushions.

Sir George Forster & wife, made c 1530. Alabaster & of the highest quality. @portaspeciosa.bsky.social @chartresfi.bsky.social

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CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 3d

#31DaysOfGraves: Gender

The incomparable Alice, Duchess of Suffolk, d 1475, at rest with her supporting angels in St Mary's, Ewelme. @portaspeciosa.bsky.social

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CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 4d

#31daysofgraves

Day 6: Gender

A slight bending of the rules to include this extraordinary modern memorial font cover, in All Saints, Odiham, Hampshire.

CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 4d

Yes indeed!

CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 4d

Brilliant!!

CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 5d

The alabaster effigies relax in All Saints, Bisham. @stroudstory.bsky.social

CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 5d

#31DaysofGraves Day 5: Bird

Fierce yet noble birds of prey in All Saints, Bisham. Behind, half brothers recline on a tomb chest in the Hoby chapel, Sir Philip & Sir Thomas, d 1558 & 1566.

@churchartnature.bsky.social @iangrebe.bsky.social I'm not sure if these are intended to be specific hawks?

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CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 5d

Sometimes my brain cells are sluggish, such as they are.

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CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 5d

I've subsequently thought that "fringed cravat" might do just as well! The infinite variety of heron-kind!

CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 5d

Marmalade stripes and floral bosses @stroudstory.bsky.social

CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 5d

Would love to meet again!

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Exeter College, Oxford @exeter.ox.ac.uk · 8d

Don't forget to look up 👀

The magnificent stone vaulted ceiling of the Chapel, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the 1850s, is a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture.

#ExeterCollegeOxford #GothicRevival #OxfordArchitecture

Looking up at the magnificent Gothic Revival ceiling of Exeter College Chapel. Intricate stone ribs arch across the vault, meeting at decorative carved bosses. Below the ceiling, the upper sections of tall, colourful stained glass windows are visible.

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CathyLoweBerkshire @cathylowe.bsky.social · 5d

I have personally worshipped this exceptional feline with @iangrebe.bsky.social! An outstanding college cat.

Exeter College, Oxford @exeter.ox.ac.uk · 6d

Happy #WorldAnimalDay from our favourite feline Fellow, Walter de Staplecat! He’s enjoying a quiet Caturday in the Rector's Garden and sending purrs to all the animal lovers in our community. 🐾

#ExeterCollegeOxford #WaltertheExeterCat #CatsOfInstagram #CatsOfOxford