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Sarah Perons

@perons.bsky.social

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In search of light, stone, and stories — in churches & chapels, mostly Wales, sometimes over the border🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Heritage consultant - churchescymru.org | Commissioner @rcahmwales.bsky.social | Dysgwr Cymraeg

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Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · Aug 8

You're very welcome Rebecca.

Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · Aug 8

Last year I visited Albania, came home, put this together and then promptly forgot about it! So for historic Orthodox churches, icons, spectacular scenery and a donkey take a minute to enjoy this.

Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · Aug 5

Lovely 🤩🤩

Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · Aug 5

That is a gorgeous window - and you've answered my question. Thank you 😄

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Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · Aug 5

Is this the only stained glass window to feature a cormorant?! 'The Arrival of St Tecwyn' (by coracle from Brittany). Window by Polly Hope, 1988 and in St Michael’s church, Llanfihangel-y-traethau, Gwynedd, on the Llwybr Cadfan pilgrimage route. pererin.com

Stained glass window in two arched panels. The left panel shows St Tecwyn standing in a coracle on blue waves, holding a cross and a red Bible. Below him, a black cormorant stands on the water with a scroll reading “CROESO I DECWYN SANT.” The right panel depicts a coastal landscape with two ponies on green hills beside the sea. At the bottom, a jug of daffodils bears an inscription. A dove flies above in a small pointed pane at the top. The glass is vivid, using blues, greens, and earth tones.

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Dr Toby Driver @drtobydriver.bsky.social · Aug 2

#StandingStoneSaturday 🙄🧐😮

Stretching the legs around the backlanes & hills of Devils Bridge, mid Wales, this morning... #cycling

It would have been rude not to stop at the tiny circular churchyard & Bronze Age stone circle at Ysbyty Cynfyn on the way👌

Standing stone in a church wall with a bike

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Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · Aug 2

It's a beautiful setting isn't it, and as you say, so much of interest.

Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · Aug 2

It really does make the past feel more personal. Are expressions of emotion like this rare on Early Medieval stones? I'm thinking yes.

Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · Aug 1

The Cadfan Stone at St Cadfan's in Towyn is a fascinating survival from 9th century Wales - with not only the earliest example of written Welsh but uniquely, commemorating two women - Tengrumui, and Cun, wife of Celyn. Poignantly it adds: 'Grief and loss remain'. broystumanner.com/st-cadfan-home

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Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · Jul 26

Monument at St Tegfan, Llandegfan to Thomas Davis, Gent., who served two Princes of Wales—Henry and Charles—and later King Charles I as Messenger in Ordinary of His Majesty’s Chamber. Died 1649.

Stone memorial monument inside St Tegfan Church, Llandegfan, depicting a bust of Thomas Davis in period attire with ruffled collar and ornate sleeves, set within a roundel above an inscribed plaque. A skull sits atop the monument. Surrounding it are decorative marble carvings, brass candlesticks, and a golden cross leaning nearby.

Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · Jul 12

A cool escape in the heatwave: ancient yews line the path to St Tygai, Llandygai offering shade and stillness.
Dianc cŵl yn y don wres: ywenni hynafol yn leinio'r llwybr i Tygai Sant, Llandygái yn cynnig cysgod a llonyddwch.

A shaded tree-lined path leads through an open iron gate towards a stone church building with an arched entrance. Tall, ancient yew trees form a green canopy overhead, casting dappled sunlight onto the gravel path.

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Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · Jul 4

St Cian’s Church, Llangian — Grade II listed and on the Llywbr Cadfan pilgrimage route - pererin.com

First recorded in the 13th century, rebuilt in the 1400s and restored again in 1858. The charming timber porch? A later addition from around 1906.

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Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · Jun 22

I like your description of 'silent persistence', very much fits the atmosphere there.

Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · Jun 22

Llangelynnin Old Church has watched over Cardigan Bay from the coastal cliffs of Gwynedd since the 13th century — quiet, weathered and somehow timeless.

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Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · Jun 1

Driving in the Forest of Dean when this striking church came into sight with a Church Open sign. Seemed rude not to stop! Date 1856 by architect George Gilbert Scott. Sadly on the Historic England Heritage at Risk register but a big shout out to those volunteers who keep this stunning church open.

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Jack Davies @tongwynlais.bsky.social · May 17

Tongwynlais by Samuel Coupe Fox

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Tongwynlais by Samuel Coupe Fox

Samuel Coupe Fox (1863–1953) was a prolific photographer who left a fascinating collection of images, but there’s no information about him online. These images of Tongwynlais are just a few f…

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CBHC / RCAHMW @rcahmwales.bsky.social · May 14

We now offer virtual visits for anyone who would like to view our material but can't travel to Aberystwyth, or who would like to have a better idea of what we hold before they travel.

There's more information on our website: zurl.co/zrpY7

#ExploreYourArchive

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Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · May 14

They're easy to miss to be honest. Part of a larger window in the S aisle towards the W end.

Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · May 14

A beautiful flock frozen in glass at Llandaff Cathedral. These delicate panels showcase birds with vivid detail and a painter’s care—each a tiny portrait of nature caught in light. #WindowsOnWednesday #LlandaffCathedral #StainedGlass #Birds

A section of stained glass at Llandaff Cathedral showing six small painted panels, each depicting a different bird in naturalistic detail. The birds include a kingfisher, partridge, pigeon, and other species, set against a pale background with surrounding small rectangular plain glass panes. The style is delicate and illustrative, capturing the birds in lifelike poses.

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Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · May 9

Bold colours. Trumpet-like pipes. The 1862 organ at St Mary’s Priory, Usk is a Victorian showpiece. Built for Llandaff Cathedral, moved here in 1900.
#Usk #HistoricOrgan #VictorianGothic #ChurchArt

A richly detailed Victorian pipe organ at St Mary’s Priory, Usk. The organ is framed by a stone Gothic arch and features an elaborate arrangement of polychrome pipes in green, red, and gold. Several trumpet-like pipes project horizontally from the front, adding a dramatic flair. The wooden organ case below is ornately carved with Gothic tracery and floral motifs.

Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · May 8

#AdoorableThursday at St David, Llangeview

Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · May 5

Mystery chapel alert - can you help @rcahmwales.bsky.social to identify?

CBHC / RCAHMW @rcahmwales.bsky.social · May 5

We need your help! We have a box of photos but no further info. Can you #namethechapel ?

I think this might have been in Abercarn - anyone recognise it?

#GwentArchives #Abercarn #Cwmcarn #Monmouthshire #chapel #capeli

Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · May 5

It is gorgeous isn't it?😍

Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · May 4

The painted ceiling at #WorcesterCathedral is absolutely stunning—golden ribs, angels and intricate patterns soaring overhead. Much of the decoration dates to the Victorian restoration led by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the 1860s. #GothicArchitecture

Ornate painted ceiling of Worcester Cathedral, viewed from directly below. The ceiling features golden ribbed vaulting with richly decorated panels containing floral patterns and medieval saintly figures. Toward the far end, a large circular mural depicts a celestial scene with angels radiating outward. Gothic arches and clerestory windows frame the view on both sides

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Sarah Perons @perons.bsky.social · May 1

Tomb of the Venerable Bede, Durham Cathedral. Wording reads: 'Christ is the Morning Star who when the night of this world is past brings to his saints the promise of the light of life and opens everlasting day'
Memorial designed by George Pace and sculpted by Frank Roper.

Interior view of Durham cathedral, featuring a stone tomb surrounded by ornate candlesticks. Behind the tomb is a wall with a large gold Latin inscription framed by Romanesque arches. In the foreground, there is an intricately carved wooden lectern displaying a framed prayer titled "A Prayer of Venerable Bede." The setting is dimly lit with a reverent and solemn atmosphere.

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