Laurence G. Tilley
@lgtilley.bsky.social
Sculptor, photographer, writer, father, Keeper of Secrets, history stuff. Dog person, cat person. Instagram @laurence.tilley.photography & @laurence.g.tilley York
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What’s #Christmas without the stunning Wilton Diptych? A rare surviving set of tempera panel paintings, a portable set made for the private use of Richard II, King of England from 1377 to 1399. The brilliant blue garments of the angels are painted with ultramarine, made from lapis lazuli. 🎄 1/
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December 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
What’s #Christmas without the stunning Wilton Diptych? A rare surviving set of tempera panel paintings, a portable set made for the private use of Richard II, King of England from 1377 to 1399. The brilliant blue garments of the angels are painted with ultramarine, made from lapis lazuli. 🎄 1/
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That peanut worm is a little too exciting for me you got anything else?
December 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
That peanut worm is a little too exciting for me you got anything else?
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Goodnight from Mary Judd, taking the bees a ritual slice of cake as she keeps her manners and tells them all her news. Goodnight from Evie Hobbs, desperately trying to stay awake till the hour on Christmas Eve when animals are said to be gifted the power of speech. Goodnight from Hookland.
December 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Goodnight from Mary Judd, taking the bees a ritual slice of cake as she keeps her manners and tells them all her news. Goodnight from Evie Hobbs, desperately trying to stay awake till the hour on Christmas Eve when animals are said to be gifted the power of speech. Goodnight from Hookland.
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For Christmas Day an early medieval gold foil cross found in Andelfingen, dating 7th c. AD.
Gold foil crosses were purpose-made for burials, they were sewn on the veil that covered the deceased.
They are regarded as one of the earliest Christian symbols in southwestern Germany.
MERRY CHRISTMAS🎄🎅
Gold foil crosses were purpose-made for burials, they were sewn on the veil that covered the deceased.
They are regarded as one of the earliest Christian symbols in southwestern Germany.
MERRY CHRISTMAS🎄🎅
December 25, 2025 at 8:06 AM
For Christmas Day an early medieval gold foil cross found in Andelfingen, dating 7th c. AD.
Gold foil crosses were purpose-made for burials, they were sewn on the veil that covered the deceased.
They are regarded as one of the earliest Christian symbols in southwestern Germany.
MERRY CHRISTMAS🎄🎅
Gold foil crosses were purpose-made for burials, they were sewn on the veil that covered the deceased.
They are regarded as one of the earliest Christian symbols in southwestern Germany.
MERRY CHRISTMAS🎄🎅
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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.
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"This story doesn't need a sandworm"
This is almost always wrong. Arguably, EVERY story benefits from adding a huge subterranean worm with quasi-mystical or semi-supernatural powers, or equivalent (similar to Moby Dick).
Obviously the bigger the worm, the more literary quality it adds.
This is almost always wrong. Arguably, EVERY story benefits from adding a huge subterranean worm with quasi-mystical or semi-supernatural powers, or equivalent (similar to Moby Dick).
Obviously the bigger the worm, the more literary quality it adds.
what is your least favorite piece of writing advice and why? 👀
December 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
"This story doesn't need a sandworm"
This is almost always wrong. Arguably, EVERY story benefits from adding a huge subterranean worm with quasi-mystical or semi-supernatural powers, or equivalent (similar to Moby Dick).
Obviously the bigger the worm, the more literary quality it adds.
This is almost always wrong. Arguably, EVERY story benefits from adding a huge subterranean worm with quasi-mystical or semi-supernatural powers, or equivalent (similar to Moby Dick).
Obviously the bigger the worm, the more literary quality it adds.
2nd of 3 still lifes.
Wildflower Spanish Manchego @thecheesetrader13 York, cut to this configuration for me by @stufreestonepoet. Hydrangea from the @wiggintonroadnurseries stall @shamblesmarketyork. Acacia wood board @sostrenegrene York. @marmite Oven Baked Peanuts from @sainsburys
Wildflower Spanish Manchego @thecheesetrader13 York, cut to this configuration for me by @stufreestonepoet. Hydrangea from the @wiggintonroadnurseries stall @shamblesmarketyork. Acacia wood board @sostrenegrene York. @marmite Oven Baked Peanuts from @sainsburys
December 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
2nd of 3 still lifes.
Wildflower Spanish Manchego @thecheesetrader13 York, cut to this configuration for me by @stufreestonepoet. Hydrangea from the @wiggintonroadnurseries stall @shamblesmarketyork. Acacia wood board @sostrenegrene York. @marmite Oven Baked Peanuts from @sainsburys
Wildflower Spanish Manchego @thecheesetrader13 York, cut to this configuration for me by @stufreestonepoet. Hydrangea from the @wiggintonroadnurseries stall @shamblesmarketyork. Acacia wood board @sostrenegrene York. @marmite Oven Baked Peanuts from @sainsburys
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Not from the Upside Down in Stranger Things. A Stemonitis splendens (chocolate tube slime mold) fruiting body; growing on a garage.
via u/Blindstarsoffortune on reddit
via u/Blindstarsoffortune on reddit
December 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Not from the Upside Down in Stranger Things. A Stemonitis splendens (chocolate tube slime mold) fruiting body; growing on a garage.
via u/Blindstarsoffortune on reddit
via u/Blindstarsoffortune on reddit
First of three still lifes. I'm a portrait photographer, but it's fun to use the studio for some still life from time to time. It gives an opportunity to play with light and really take my time without having to try the patience of another human being.
December 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
First of three still lifes. I'm a portrait photographer, but it's fun to use the studio for some still life from time to time. It gives an opportunity to play with light and really take my time without having to try the patience of another human being.
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The York Mystery Plays are a theatrical spectacle performed by the communities of the City of York, the Plays will return to the city in June 2026 at various locations across the City. #York #MysteryPlays #streettheatre #tradition
March 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The York Mystery Plays are a theatrical spectacle performed by the communities of the City of York, the Plays will return to the city in June 2026 at various locations across the City. #York #MysteryPlays #streettheatre #tradition
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Following on from our York Panorama advent calendar image this morning we are have some images of costume designs for the Mystery Plays from the 1960's.
Which design is your favourite?
Archive ref - YMP/2
#archives #costumes #art #york #ArchivesAdventCalendar #MysteryPlays
Which design is your favourite?
Archive ref - YMP/2
#archives #costumes #art #york #ArchivesAdventCalendar #MysteryPlays
December 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Following on from our York Panorama advent calendar image this morning we are have some images of costume designs for the Mystery Plays from the 1960's.
Which design is your favourite?
Archive ref - YMP/2
#archives #costumes #art #york #ArchivesAdventCalendar #MysteryPlays
Which design is your favourite?
Archive ref - YMP/2
#archives #costumes #art #york #ArchivesAdventCalendar #MysteryPlays
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Northern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon rostratus), Adriaen Coenen, 1584 (Rijksmuseum)
December 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Northern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon rostratus), Adriaen Coenen, 1584 (Rijksmuseum)
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In general, how many teeth are supposed to grow inside a vintage puppet's mouth overnight? Is 40 something to worry about?
December 14, 2025 at 6:16 AM
In general, how many teeth are supposed to grow inside a vintage puppet's mouth overnight? Is 40 something to worry about?
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Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) lovely photo of a fox cub taken by Krystyn Radek. #fox #redfox #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography
December 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) lovely photo of a fox cub taken by Krystyn Radek. #fox #redfox #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography
An art edit of the portrait of Bonnie @missyorkshiregold.
@YorkPhotographers See my previous posts for the original and the black and white version. Your "likes" mean more people will get shown my work by the algorithm. Thanks.
@YorkPhotographers See my previous posts for the original and the black and white version. Your "likes" mean more people will get shown my work by the algorithm. Thanks.
December 12, 2025 at 8:34 AM
An art edit of the portrait of Bonnie @missyorkshiregold.
@YorkPhotographers See my previous posts for the original and the black and white version. Your "likes" mean more people will get shown my work by the algorithm. Thanks.
@YorkPhotographers See my previous posts for the original and the black and white version. Your "likes" mean more people will get shown my work by the algorithm. Thanks.
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Namahage go door to door at new years in the north of Japan, brandishing knives, calling "are there any crybabies here?," chastising bad children and lazy people, and eating and drinking sake offered by the families they visit. #FolkloreThursday
December 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Namahage go door to door at new years in the north of Japan, brandishing knives, calling "are there any crybabies here?," chastising bad children and lazy people, and eating and drinking sake offered by the families they visit. #FolkloreThursday
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Russia sending Ukrainian children to 'harmful and abusive' camp in North Korea, says human rights group
Russia sending Ukrainian children to 'harmful and abusive' camp in North Korea, says human rights group
Ukrainian children abducted by Russia have been sent to North Korea for "political indoctrination", human rights campaigners have warned.
news.sky.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Russia sending Ukrainian children to 'harmful and abusive' camp in North Korea, says human rights group
And here's the colour version of the portrait of Bonnie @missyorkshiregold.
@YorkPhotographers See yesterday's post for the black & white version.
@YorkPhotographers See yesterday's post for the black & white version.
December 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
And here's the colour version of the portrait of Bonnie @missyorkshiregold.
@YorkPhotographers See yesterday's post for the black & white version.
@YorkPhotographers See yesterday's post for the black & white version.
First of three for Bonnie @missyorkshiregold. I'm going to put up three of the same image. This one today, the colour version tomorrow and an art edit the next day.
Bonnie's a musician and runs a jolly good Instagram feed. Follow her.
#YorkPhotographers
Bonnie's a musician and runs a jolly good Instagram feed. Follow her.
#YorkPhotographers
December 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
First of three for Bonnie @missyorkshiregold. I'm going to put up three of the same image. This one today, the colour version tomorrow and an art edit the next day.
Bonnie's a musician and runs a jolly good Instagram feed. Follow her.
#YorkPhotographers
Bonnie's a musician and runs a jolly good Instagram feed. Follow her.
#YorkPhotographers
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Have you ever seen something like this before?
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Have you ever seen something like this before?
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This block celebrates the skilled workers of York's Carriage Works. The Carriage Works opened in 1884, at one point employing over 3000 people, before its closure in 1996.
#archivesadventcalendar #archives #york #christmas #railways
This block celebrates the skilled workers of York's Carriage Works. The Carriage Works opened in 1884, at one point employing over 3000 people, before its closure in 1996.
#archivesadventcalendar #archives #york #christmas #railways
December 9, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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This block celebrates the skilled workers of York's Carriage Works. The Carriage Works opened in 1884, at one point employing over 3000 people, before its closure in 1996.
#archivesadventcalendar #archives #york #christmas #railways
This block celebrates the skilled workers of York's Carriage Works. The Carriage Works opened in 1884, at one point employing over 3000 people, before its closure in 1996.
#archivesadventcalendar #archives #york #christmas #railways
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Thank you to Kath Rogers for today's #FoxOfTheDay ( @kath-r-photos.bsky.social )
December 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Thank you to Kath Rogers for today's #FoxOfTheDay ( @kath-r-photos.bsky.social )
December 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Second from the mini-shoot with Sarah @written.with.williams.
Location is The Spurriergate Centre, York, historically St. Michael's Church. It dates to the late C12th.
Location is The Spurriergate Centre, York, historically St. Michael's Church. It dates to the late C12th.
December 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Second from the mini-shoot with Sarah @written.with.williams.
Location is The Spurriergate Centre, York, historically St. Michael's Church. It dates to the late C12th.
Location is The Spurriergate Centre, York, historically St. Michael's Church. It dates to the late C12th.