Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Art, Heritage, Holidays, Newcastle 2013
This brass once covered the altar tomb of Roger Thompson.
[This] huge Flemish brass that formerly covered the altar tomb of Roger Thornton in the ancient Newcastle parish church of All Saints, Quayside, which closed for Anglican worship in 1959. It is believed to be the largest brass in the country.
It is pre-1429 and commemorates [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Apr 19th 2013
Filed under Art, Faith Foundations, Holidays, Newcastle 2013
10 Comments CherryPie on Apr 18th 2013
Filed under Art, Holidays, Newcastle 2013
…is the Vampire Rabbit of Amen Corner!
The rabbit (or is it a hare?) sits atop a very ornate doorway which is the entrance to an office. Although there are many theories nobody seems to know the meaning of the strange creature…
Bloody fanged Hares used in 1900 architecture
Strange Creature
14 Comments CherryPie on Apr 2nd 2013
Filed under Art, Out & About
For information about this monument see my previous post. The photos above make some of the details on the monument clearer.
6 Comments CherryPie on Feb 23rd 2013
Filed under Art, Heritage, Out & About
From the guide book:
There are two theories concerning the Cat’s Monument’s existent. One tale suggest it is a decication to the ship’s cat on the Centurion who kept the ship free of vermin during its lengthy circumnavigation. Another story claims it is a memorial to a family pet a Persian Cat by the [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Feb 21st 2013
Filed under Art, Gardens, Out & About
Shugborough Estate features several interesting monuments, one of which is The Ruin.
The Ruin is situated by the River Sow, facing the formal gardens. Part of its feature is a thoughtful druid, he seems rather ghost-like in my image.
9 Comments CherryPie on Feb 20th 2013
Filed under Art, Holidays, Paris 2012
10 Comments CherryPie on Jan 31st 2013
