Carmen Theresa

"The bird song of each day is unique. In all creation it has never been heard before and never will return."

[Carmen Theresa @BlueIL2024]

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[Wonder of Science @wonderofscience]

"I know that I am mortal by nature and ephemeral, but when I trace at my pleasure the windings to and fro of the heavenly bodies, I no longer touch Earth with my feet." — Ptolemy, 150 AD

[Carmen Theresa @BlueIL2024]

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[Sandra Boynton @SandyBoynton]

Difficult times. Check in on a friend.

[Sandra Boynton @SandyBoynton]

Happy Groundhog Day. Again. #GroundhogDay

[Sandra Boynton @SandyBoynton]

Never forgotten. #BuddyHolly #thedaythemusicdied

[Grizzlegutweed the Bear @Grizzlegutweed1]

The ‘Ancient High House’ Stafford. The largest remaining timbered town house in Britain

[Grizzlegutweed the Bear @Grizzlegutweed1]

Picturesque variety and irregularity- Tudor Bramhall Hall Cheshire

[Grizzlegutweed the Bear @Grizzlegutweed1]

On February 22nd 1322 the central tower of Ely Cathedral collapsed at night. The Sacrist Alanof Walsingham , decided on a new bold design- the central square space became an octagon 1/3

[Grizzlegutweed the Bear @Grizzlegutweed1]

The priors doorway Ely Cathedral, covered in patterned Romanesque carving

[Grizzlegutweed the Bear @Grizzlegutweed1]

The nave roof Ely Cathedral. The structure is medieval but the painted decoration (inspired by Romanesque painted ceilings in Germany) was executed in the 19thc by just 2 men in succession. They lay on their backs on a high scaffold and painted by candlelight.

[Grizzlegutweed the Bear @Grizzlegutweed1]

The choir of Lichfield cathedral in semi darkness this evening

[Grizzlegutweed the Bear @Grizzlegutweed1]

Medieval wooden roof- All Saints, Oakham. 15thc ?

[Carmen Theresa @BlueIL2024]

Followers -- at Bluesky, with more #catlovers reposts for timeline cleansing.

[Grizzlegutweed the Bear @Grizzlegutweed1]

Looking from the hall doorway to the judges lodgings, Ludlow castle. Built by the Lord president of the council of wales and the Marches in the 16thc. Sir Henry Sydney- father of the poet and warrior, Sir Philip Sydney. He was at school in nearby Shrewsbury

[Archaeology & Art @archaeologyart]

Hao Yumo, "Sweet Dream I" (寝子), 2018. Medium: Ink, Gofun, natural pigments on silk.

[Archaeology & Art @archaeologyart]

Types of comet shapes, illustrated on a silk manuscript from Mawangdui, China, dating to approximately 300 BC. The images depict different forms of comets, which were often interpreted as omens linked to various natural and social events.

[York Minster @York_Minster]

The medieval Chapter House with its soaring wooden vault, was built over 700 years ago as an assembly room for the Chapter to run day-to-day business. Those entrusted to care for the cathedral would meet within its 44 stalls to administer its affairs.

[Gareth Harney @OptimoPrincipi]

The miraculous Great East Window of Gloucester Cathedral, installed in 1350 and surviving with almost all of its original stained glass intact after more than 650 years. The window is the size of a modern tennis court, and at the time of its creation was the largest in the world.

[John McCafferty @jdmccafferty]

The Virginal Player, Jan Miense Molenaer, 1630 - 1640 (Rijksmuseum)

[John McCafferty @jdmccafferty]

A little reminder of life before easily accessible domestic tap water. Adriaen van de Venne, c. 1620 -1626 (British Museum)

The artist died #otd 12 Nov 1662

[John McCafferty @jdmccafferty]

A couple dancing. Actually they��re strutting their funky stuff.
By Adriaen van de Venne, 1620-1626 (British Museum) The artist died #otd 12 Nov 1662.