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Post by Admin on Nov 8, 2016 2:40:50 GMT
Quote:A Late Anglo-Saxon (9-11thC) gold ring w/ eagle design in cloisonné enamel, found in Kent Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Nov 8, 2016 4:08:46 GMT
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Post by Admin on Nov 8, 2016 4:34:08 GMT
Quote:lovely 9thC? #AngloSaxon rock crystal & gold æstel (pointer for reading) @salisburymuseum Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Nov 8, 2016 5:43:32 GMT
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Post by Admin on Nov 8, 2016 6:00:10 GMT
Quote:Old English wealhstod, 'translator/interpreter' is interesting; contains wealh, 'Briton etc' Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Nov 8, 2016 6:28:49 GMT
Quote:#Ancientlandscapes: #Map of #Roman #Britain poss. made by Ptolemy c150AD (detail, 1480 copy) Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Nov 8, 2016 6:40:16 GMT
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Post by Admin on Nov 8, 2016 7:13:10 GMT
Quote:Dating from 1390 this is the oldest surviving cookbook in the English language, it was made for Richard II. Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Nov 8, 2016 7:24:54 GMT
Quote:Spectacular #gold #AngloSaxon ring, c580-650 AD w/ pagan •and• Christian symbols #seeRædwald Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Nov 8, 2016 8:04:37 GMT
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Post by Admin on Nov 8, 2016 15:03:39 GMT
Quote:The Devil's Looking Glass: leather case of Dr Dee's magical speculum @rcpmuseum Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Nov 9, 2016 3:43:45 GMT
I like the shield look Quote:Died today in 1204 (4 April) - Eleanor of Aquitaine, mother of Richard I of England and John of England Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Nov 9, 2016 3:50:05 GMT
Look at all the awesome weapons! And in water!!!! Quote:1461 - Wars of the Roses:Battle of Towton: Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Edward IV of England Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Nov 9, 2016 3:51:15 GMT
For the Old Mother in a village! Quote:Mysterious c700-800AD #runes on #AngloSaxon lead plaque from Fakenham poss charm vs. fever t.co/tdJdJCJbcQThanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Nov 9, 2016 4:18:44 GMT
Quote:Sumptuous ceiling of Wells Cathedral late 13thC Chapter House brings woodland indoors in stone #throughtheireyes Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Nov 9, 2016 4:37:42 GMT
Quote:Underneath The Feathers Hotel, Bridge Street #Chester #Cheshire Carved sandstone Roman hypocaust pillars discovered upon demolition of the old Feathers Hotel, Bridge St. Chester Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Nov 9, 2016 5:17:40 GMT
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Post by Admin on Nov 9, 2016 5:31:39 GMT
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Post by Admin on Nov 9, 2016 5:35:10 GMT
Who said there wasn't superheroes in the past! Quote:Died today (14 April) in 1471: Richard Neville “Warwick the Kingmaker” 16th Earl of Warwick; killed in the Battle of Barnet Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Nov 9, 2016 5:41:51 GMT
Gorgeous. Quote:“View of Patterdale, Westmorland”, 1817 - 1819 By John Glover (British, 1767-1849) oil on canvas; 63.5 x 90 cm Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Nov 9, 2016 6:13:05 GMT
Quote:Medieval monastery? Check! Tudor stronghold? Check! WWII gun battery? Check! Tynemouth has an amazing past t.co/RYYcB73IyAThanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish] cf. The Cloistered Cleric, DRAGON #68
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Post by Admin on Nov 9, 2016 6:30:18 GMT
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Post by Admin on Nov 9, 2016 7:38:53 GMT
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Post by Admin on Nov 9, 2016 7:40:18 GMT
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Post by Admin on Nov 9, 2016 7:43:33 GMT
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