Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Holidays, Piran & Ljubljana 2015
The coat of arms of the Kobenzl family, who enlarged and modernised Predjama Castle in the 16th century. The castle remained in their possession until 1810.
The coat of arms of the Coronini family who were lords of the castle in the first half of the 19th century.
The coat of arms of the Dukes Windischgratz, who [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Jan 15th 2016
Filed under Heritage, Out & About
These wrought iron gates known as ‘The Bodley Gates’ was given by Violet, Lady Powis as a birthday present to her husband. It is a copy by G. F. Bodley of the early eighteenth century gate shown in a print of Powis House, the family’s London home which was later demolished. The gates [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Apr 19th 2012
Filed under Heritage, Holidays, Malham 2011
These are the arms of John Clifford, ninth Lord of Skipton, who was also known as the Butcher. The beasts supporting the shield are wyverns – half dragon, half serpent.
8 Comments CherryPie on Sep 15th 2011
Filed under Heritage, Holidays, Kent January 2011
Queen Catherine’s coat of arms, incorporates the three lions of England and the fleurs-de-lys of France, it is lozenge shaped rather than shield-shaped. This signifies that she was a widow.
20 Comments CherryPie on Feb 3rd 2011
