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👀 #BlueTit’s in our camera bird box.
Getting too large for bird box. Busy preening, when not demanding food from parents. Expect them to soon fledge.
#birds
@Eps5371 It is impressive.
This is the original fresco by Bufflamacco of 1336.
In 1832 Lasinio did his colour drawings for the start of the etching process. Using the drawings - lines were scratched or etched onto a metal plate which could then be used to print many copies.
Today’s #mylockdownlife nominated by @StroudStory. 🙏 😀
Would @Middletonfox like to have a go if he hasn’t already?
The epitome of #Edwardian fashion - a high class lady in her sumptuous gown
Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland 1904 by #JohnSingerSargent
@MuseoThyssen #Madrid
#MuseumsUnlocked - fashion
Some interesting characters “hanging around” @ChiCathedral
I recognise the bewigged fellow, but I can’t quite place the other two 🤔#HumourInChurches
Coal Drops Yard #KingsCross, where coal for #London was delivered by #railway from #Yorkshire /#Nottinghamshire coalfields.
#Heatherwick Studio, asked to create a bridge, have designed a ”sinuous roof to look as if the old buildings are stretching towards each other”.
@Barb_Drummond @pighilltweets Yes, it would be interesting to explore the motives of those who have worked on churches/cathedrals.
Were they making a political point, sharing something of religious significance or having a joke.
I love the bewigged lawyer @ChiCathedral
“The power of nature #2”
It created vast sand dunes at #Braunton Burrows.
But..
Exposed to the prevailing wind, waves & tidal currents, the groynes & World War 2 defences have yielded to its destructive powers.
There is a stark beauty to the remains.
#NorthDevon
#Februinary
I like how the bull & wild boar eyeball each other, but I fear for the safety of the rider!
Is this what is meant by “vigorous and earthy scenes of country life”?
The choir-stalls of #Zamora Cathedral, Spain were carved 1512 - 1516.
#AnimalsOnFurniture
Lectern support of c1270 from the workshop of Nicola #Pisano
A man, ox & lion symbolise Saints Matthew, Luke & Mark. The lectern itself would have been an eagle for St John.
Marble carved in #Pisa.
@V_and_A
#SaintsAndTheirAnimals
#AnimalsInChurchesHour #SecondAnniversary