Another Muscovy Duck with a gentle gaze pictured here, after I had visited the church.

I feared that mus would reprimand me for posting fictionalised frontals.

All is well *breathes out* 😉

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 #😀

Lovely! @iangrebe.bsky.social

My eyes are boggling at that verbal leap re an agitated capital. 😮

I'm glad you picked that phraseology out - it made me smile.

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.

Yes, thank you: I love blind arcading, and that is a fine example.

Absolutely magical, thank you x

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!

Yes! It's intriguing and beautiful.

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.

Most helpful; thank you.

Thank you. I would like to return to Ludlow one day.

A closer look at the arcading - the crocketed(?) pillars are curiously & delightfully "frilly"! @thehistorymouse.bsky.social @chartresfi.bsky.social

Tremendously vibrant 🥰