Fiona Chartres
@chartresfi.bsky.social
Former picture framer who loves churches, art, history and cheese...
Shadowy, ghostly remains of Saints and angels on the beautiful faded 15thC screen at St Andrew's, Lyddington.
#ScreenSaturday
#ScreenSaturday
January 24, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Shadowy, ghostly remains of Saints and angels on the beautiful faded 15thC screen at St Andrew's, Lyddington.
#ScreenSaturday
#ScreenSaturday
St Swithin's, Quenington boasts two fabulous 12thC doors. The tympanum above the south door depicts the coronation of the Virgin and is apparently the earliest depiction of it still in situ.
Also a stunning band of beakheads and who doesn't love a beakhead!
#Adoorableday
#AdoorableThursday
Also a stunning band of beakheads and who doesn't love a beakhead!
#Adoorableday
#AdoorableThursday
January 22, 2026 at 9:29 AM
St Swithin's, Quenington boasts two fabulous 12thC doors. The tympanum above the south door depicts the coronation of the Virgin and is apparently the earliest depiction of it still in situ.
Also a stunning band of beakheads and who doesn't love a beakhead!
#Adoorableday
#AdoorableThursday
Also a stunning band of beakheads and who doesn't love a beakhead!
#Adoorableday
#AdoorableThursday
Beautifully simple with only the faintest hint of wonkiness.. St Michael and St Martin, Eastleach Martin.
#TraceryTuesday
#TraceryTuesday
January 20, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Beautifully simple with only the faintest hint of wonkiness.. St Michael and St Martin, Eastleach Martin.
#TraceryTuesday
#TraceryTuesday
The 12thC columns of the chancel arch at St Andrew's, Stoke Dry are covered in fantastic carvings of people and animals, most of the meanings lost long ago apart from the occasional obvious image such as the bell ringer.
Another of my favourite Rutland churches
#SundayStonework
Another of my favourite Rutland churches
#SundayStonework
January 18, 2026 at 9:25 AM
The 12thC columns of the chancel arch at St Andrew's, Stoke Dry are covered in fantastic carvings of people and animals, most of the meanings lost long ago apart from the occasional obvious image such as the bell ringer.
Another of my favourite Rutland churches
#SundayStonework
Another of my favourite Rutland churches
#SundayStonework
The square Norman font at St Peter's, Brooke is a sturdy affair. Decorated with a simple, elegant arcade pattern it's topped off with a similarly sturdy font cover, the slightly wonky finial just gives it character!
#FontsOnFriday
#FontsOnFriday
January 16, 2026 at 9:10 AM
The square Norman font at St Peter's, Brooke is a sturdy affair. Decorated with a simple, elegant arcade pattern it's topped off with a similarly sturdy font cover, the slightly wonky finial just gives it character!
#FontsOnFriday
#FontsOnFriday
A rather lovely doorway which now leads into the garden at Lyddington Bede House. This would have been part of the long demolished former palace of the Bishop's of Lincoln, the remaining wing became a house and then almshouses around 1600.
#Adoorableday
#AdoorableThursday
#Adoorableday
#AdoorableThursday
January 15, 2026 at 9:34 AM
A rather lovely doorway which now leads into the garden at Lyddington Bede House. This would have been part of the long demolished former palace of the Bishop's of Lincoln, the remaining wing became a house and then almshouses around 1600.
#Adoorableday
#AdoorableThursday
#Adoorableday
#AdoorableThursday
A 13thC Adam and Eve hand in hand as they're expelled from paradise at St George's, Kelmscott. I have to say that Eve doesn't look too distressed at the turn of events.. 🍏
#WednesdayWallPaintings
#WednesdayWallPaintings
January 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
A 13thC Adam and Eve hand in hand as they're expelled from paradise at St George's, Kelmscott. I have to say that Eve doesn't look too distressed at the turn of events.. 🍏
#WednesdayWallPaintings
#WednesdayWallPaintings
A panel of restored 14thC glass at St Mary's, Meysey Hampton. Although named St Mathias it's actually a a composite made up from miscellaneous fragments by the restorers. Still lovely though, the face and quill are particularly fine.
#StainedGlassSunday
#StainedGlassSunday
January 11, 2026 at 1:13 PM
A panel of restored 14thC glass at St Mary's, Meysey Hampton. Although named St Mathias it's actually a a composite made up from miscellaneous fragments by the restorers. Still lovely though, the face and quill are particularly fine.
#StainedGlassSunday
#StainedGlassSunday
The capitals at All Saints, Oakham are crowded with such a fantastic variety of people and creatures.
This monkey seems have a weight attached to his collar that he's trying to carry and looks like he's concentrating on that, I'd be keeping an eye on the dragons personally!
#SundayStonework
This monkey seems have a weight attached to his collar that he's trying to carry and looks like he's concentrating on that, I'd be keeping an eye on the dragons personally!
#SundayStonework
January 11, 2026 at 10:26 AM
The capitals at All Saints, Oakham are crowded with such a fantastic variety of people and creatures.
This monkey seems have a weight attached to his collar that he's trying to carry and looks like he's concentrating on that, I'd be keeping an eye on the dragons personally!
#SundayStonework
This monkey seems have a weight attached to his collar that he's trying to carry and looks like he's concentrating on that, I'd be keeping an eye on the dragons personally!
#SundayStonework
Robert Dudley's initials and heraldic symbols of the ragged staff on a very impressive Elizabethan fireplace in the gatehouse at Kenilworth Castle.
Not originally in this building it probably came from the state apartments designed for the Queen in the Castle.
#LesArmoiriesDuVendredi
Not originally in this building it probably came from the state apartments designed for the Queen in the Castle.
#LesArmoiriesDuVendredi
January 9, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Robert Dudley's initials and heraldic symbols of the ragged staff on a very impressive Elizabethan fireplace in the gatehouse at Kenilworth Castle.
Not originally in this building it probably came from the state apartments designed for the Queen in the Castle.
#LesArmoiriesDuVendredi
Not originally in this building it probably came from the state apartments designed for the Queen in the Castle.
#LesArmoiriesDuVendredi
Today is the feast of Epiphany.
This late 15thC Adoration of the Magi at Upton House is attributed to Hieronymus Bosch (studio of/follower of..)
The details in the clothing of the three kings and assorted onlookers are just so fascinating, there's so much to take in and wonder about.
This late 15thC Adoration of the Magi at Upton House is attributed to Hieronymus Bosch (studio of/follower of..)
The details in the clothing of the three kings and assorted onlookers are just so fascinating, there's so much to take in and wonder about.
January 6, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Today is the feast of Epiphany.
This late 15thC Adoration of the Magi at Upton House is attributed to Hieronymus Bosch (studio of/follower of..)
The details in the clothing of the three kings and assorted onlookers are just so fascinating, there's so much to take in and wonder about.
This late 15thC Adoration of the Magi at Upton House is attributed to Hieronymus Bosch (studio of/follower of..)
The details in the clothing of the three kings and assorted onlookers are just so fascinating, there's so much to take in and wonder about.
Aged to a beautiful warm silvery grey the remaining parts of the former screen at St Edmund's, Egleton now frame the entrance to the tower. This panel is definitely giving off 'four candles' vibes... 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️
#TraceryTuesday
#TraceryTuesday
January 6, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Aged to a beautiful warm silvery grey the remaining parts of the former screen at St Edmund's, Egleton now frame the entrance to the tower. This panel is definitely giving off 'four candles' vibes... 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️
#TraceryTuesday
#TraceryTuesday
Such fabulous angular gothic script with a suppressed desire to twiddle on the memorial to Charles Noel at St Peter's, Brooke, Rutland.
He died aged just 28 in 1619.
#MonumentsMonday
He died aged just 28 in 1619.
#MonumentsMonday
January 5, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Such fabulous angular gothic script with a suppressed desire to twiddle on the memorial to Charles Noel at St Peter's, Brooke, Rutland.
He died aged just 28 in 1619.
#MonumentsMonday
He died aged just 28 in 1619.
#MonumentsMonday
The lectern at St Andrew's, Eastleach Turville supposedly came from Tewkesbury Abbey. The vine that is carved on the shaft is certainly a vigorously fruiting variety!
#SundaySermons
#SundaySermons
January 4, 2026 at 9:47 AM
The lectern at St Andrew's, Eastleach Turville supposedly came from Tewkesbury Abbey. The vine that is carved on the shaft is certainly a vigorously fruiting variety!
#SundaySermons
#SundaySermons
Sloping off and trying not to be noticed at St Mary the Virgin, Buscot.
#SundayStonework
#SundayStonework
January 4, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Sloping off and trying not to be noticed at St Mary the Virgin, Buscot.
#SundayStonework
#SundayStonework
St John the Baptist, Cold Overton was as the village name suggests absolutely freezing.
The 15thC tower and spire looked rather fine in thd winter sunshine though.
#SteepleSaturday
The 15thC tower and spire looked rather fine in thd winter sunshine though.
#SteepleSaturday
January 3, 2026 at 12:45 PM
St John the Baptist, Cold Overton was as the village name suggests absolutely freezing.
The 15thC tower and spire looked rather fine in thd winter sunshine though.
#SteepleSaturday
The 15thC tower and spire looked rather fine in thd winter sunshine though.
#SteepleSaturday
Toot Toot... Happy New Year everyone.
Here's hoping 2026 brings everyone health and happiness 🎉🎊🎉
Here's hoping 2026 brings everyone health and happiness 🎉🎊🎉
January 1, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Toot Toot... Happy New Year everyone.
Here's hoping 2026 brings everyone health and happiness 🎉🎊🎉
Here's hoping 2026 brings everyone health and happiness 🎉🎊🎉
Sometimes simple is best..
A lovely, tiny arch in the tower at St Luke's, Gaddesby.
#windowsonWednesday
A lovely, tiny arch in the tower at St Luke's, Gaddesby.
#windowsonWednesday
December 31, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Sometimes simple is best..
A lovely, tiny arch in the tower at St Luke's, Gaddesby.
#windowsonWednesday
A lovely, tiny arch in the tower at St Luke's, Gaddesby.
#windowsonWednesday
A 13thC gathering of the Apostles at St John the Baptist, Cold Overton.
It's suggested it depicts them gathering at the death of the Virgin and if correct then it's a rare survival.
Only fragments survive but it's not quite as 'poor quality' as Pevsner suggests.
#WednesdayWallPaintings
It's suggested it depicts them gathering at the death of the Virgin and if correct then it's a rare survival.
Only fragments survive but it's not quite as 'poor quality' as Pevsner suggests.
#WednesdayWallPaintings
December 31, 2025 at 9:04 AM
A 13thC gathering of the Apostles at St John the Baptist, Cold Overton.
It's suggested it depicts them gathering at the death of the Virgin and if correct then it's a rare survival.
Only fragments survive but it's not quite as 'poor quality' as Pevsner suggests.
#WednesdayWallPaintings
It's suggested it depicts them gathering at the death of the Virgin and if correct then it's a rare survival.
Only fragments survive but it's not quite as 'poor quality' as Pevsner suggests.
#WednesdayWallPaintings
Poor Dorothey Stevens at St Andrew's, Stoke Dry. Dead at the tender age of 11 and still waiting for that 'joyful resurrection'.
#MonumentsMonday
#MementoMoriMonday
#MonumentsMonday
#MementoMoriMonday
December 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Poor Dorothey Stevens at St Andrew's, Stoke Dry. Dead at the tender age of 11 and still waiting for that 'joyful resurrection'.
#MonumentsMonday
#MementoMoriMonday
#MonumentsMonday
#MementoMoriMonday
Merry Christmas everyone, here's to a happy and healthy 2026🌲
The 13thC nativity at St Clements, Ashampstead is so beautiful, it's part of a larger cycle of the life of Virgin which took my breath away when I first saw it.
I love that the ox and the ass have been left in charge of the baby.
The 13thC nativity at St Clements, Ashampstead is so beautiful, it's part of a larger cycle of the life of Virgin which took my breath away when I first saw it.
I love that the ox and the ass have been left in charge of the baby.
December 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Merry Christmas everyone, here's to a happy and healthy 2026🌲
The 13thC nativity at St Clements, Ashampstead is so beautiful, it's part of a larger cycle of the life of Virgin which took my breath away when I first saw it.
I love that the ox and the ass have been left in charge of the baby.
The 13thC nativity at St Clements, Ashampstead is so beautiful, it's part of a larger cycle of the life of Virgin which took my breath away when I first saw it.
I love that the ox and the ass have been left in charge of the baby.
Not a hungry chap searching for where his wife has hidden the Christmas chocolates but a medieval wheelwright checking his work is true at Ampney St Mary's.
#WednesdayWallPaintings
#WednesdayWallPaintings
December 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Not a hungry chap searching for where his wife has hidden the Christmas chocolates but a medieval wheelwright checking his work is true at Ampney St Mary's.
#WednesdayWallPaintings
#WednesdayWallPaintings
Two rather grumpy cherubs squinting in the late summer sun at St Mary's, Purton.
Possibly grumpy because someone's nicked their legs and replaced them with foliated tassels, no wonder they're holding on so tightly.
#MonumentsMonday
Possibly grumpy because someone's nicked their legs and replaced them with foliated tassels, no wonder they're holding on so tightly.
#MonumentsMonday
December 22, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Two rather grumpy cherubs squinting in the late summer sun at St Mary's, Purton.
Possibly grumpy because someone's nicked their legs and replaced them with foliated tassels, no wonder they're holding on so tightly.
#MonumentsMonday
Possibly grumpy because someone's nicked their legs and replaced them with foliated tassels, no wonder they're holding on so tightly.
#MonumentsMonday