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Detail nativity, the angels,
Morris & Co - Burne-Jones
Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, Winchester, -

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2021-12-15

For today: Two beautiful Art Nouveau angels:

1. 1920s stained glass by Kayll & Reed of Leeds at St Helen's, Barmby on the Marsh, Yorkshire
2. 1890s cast copper altar by Henry Wilson at St Mark's, Brithdir, Gwynedd

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2021-05-19

I'm equally smitten by Samson and the terrific manes.

I doubt the dental examination is all that well appreciated, though the lion's bid to star in the next is there for us all to see. Bible 1445.

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2021-01-07

I've saved this contribution until well after the watershed

Here, a miniature of Delilah binding Samson to a bed. His lavish locks are evident. Bible, 1445. Manuscripts & Archives Division, The New York Public Library.

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2021-01-07

For today's - these from the church in Quimperle, Brittany.

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2020-11-18

Stained glass from Hythe in Kent, and Southwell Minster.

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2020-11-11

For some from Alfriston and Winchelsea in East Sussex and from Kidlington in Oxfordshire.

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2020-10-14

Very late submission for
window of Saint Mary Magdalene, Saint-Georges of Chavanges church, Early C16th.
Photos: Christophe Deschanel

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2020-10-08

May not be a snake as it’s in the water but it sure looks like one! from the window in farnborough church

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2020-01-22

Here is a stunning piece of from St Andrew's Ufford. Isn't it breathtaking!

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2019-06-19

A rare English wall painting - the figure of St Cuthbert in the Galilee Chapel of .


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2018-07-04

A variety of birds for Some local birds from Appledore; a swallow from Wirksworth; a 14th century bird from Salehurst and a detail from one of the Chagall windows at Tudeley

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2018-03-14