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CathyLoweBerkshire
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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.
Another Muscovy Duck with a gentle gaze pictured here, after I had visited the church.
December 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
I feared that mus would reprimand me for posting fictionalised frontals.

All is well *breathes out* 😉
December 3, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The thought of a pair of kippers with a dab of butter absolutely did NOT cross my mind!

Seriously, I agree with you entirely; it's a smashing hashtag #😀
December 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
December 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
My eyes are boggling at that verbal leap re an agitated capital. 😮
December 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I'm glad you picked that phraseology out - it made me smile.
December 1, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The window reflects an historical event in Nightingale’s life, at the age of sixteen, when she received a clear ‘call’ from God.

The words ‘Here am I, send me’ (Isaiah 6:8) express her understanding of personal mission and how it drove her life’s work.
November 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Yes, thank you: I love blind arcading, and that is a fine example.
November 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Absolutely magical, thank you x
November 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
And thanks to @portaspeciosa.bsky.social, I can now locate the description in Pevsner, which confirms what you and Steve say.

Pevsner says it is "wonderful unrestored C13th work" with shallow niches for statues. Full description below - the reference to "nodding cusped heads" is spot!
November 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Yes! It's intriguing and beautiful.
November 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Reposted by CathyLoweBerkshire
The Morning Chapel, known as such since the C18 when it was used for morning worship. Officially it is the North East Transept and was the home of two chapels - St Martin of Tours and St Catherine. Both are still in existence. The angels are on the western facing element of the former Choir screen.
November 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Most helpful; thank you.
November 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Thank you. I would like to return to Ludlow one day.
November 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A closer look at the arcading - the crocketed(?) pillars are curiously & delightfully "frilly"! @thehistorymouse.bsky.social @chartresfi.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Tremendously vibrant 🥰
November 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM