1/ During the Han Dynasty (202 BC - 220 AD), members of imperial family were buried in jade burial suits. Jade was believed to possess magical properties that would protect the body from decay and ward off evil spirits. This suit is constructed of 4,248 custom-cut jade pieces connected by gold wire.
The impressive interior of St. Joseph's Church tower, in Le Havre, France. A singular, chunky, spiral staircase rises from the base of the octagonal shaft to the bell room going through patterns of stained glass
[📹 Bruno Maltor]
Hanging at our gallery for a month from Thursday - open to all. Check website for viewing times. Best formal life portrait of a sovereign for a very long while in my view.
Beaming with happiness at receiving my @BAFTA Fellowship Award.Loved @CliveMyrieBBC presenting my award and Prince William’s affectionate message. Thank you @VictoriaCoren, Nikki Amuka-Bird and @Konnie_Huq for being part of my tribute.@KensingtonRoyal
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant performing "Kashmir" with the Egyptian orchestra leaded by Hossam Ramzi, 1994.
Absolutely amazing, just turn up the volume, and you're off to another Galaxy. Pure genius.
#LedZeppelin
My heart is bursting with joy and happiness. To receive a @BAFTA Fellowship is something I never dreamed would happen to me. All I did was try to make a difference to the lives of others. Hope my #Playschool Babies are happy for me ❤️