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Winter sunshine illuminates the buildings in Guild Street and Regent Quay. On the corner of Carmelite Street is the 'Crit' with, just along the road, the old Tivoli theatre.
It's often the case that you overlook places of interest close to home, so it was only a few weeks ago that we took a guided walk in Stratford upon Avon, only a few miles away. Its connections with Shakespeare are very familiar, but I'd never visited its Guild Chapel. Founded by the Guild of the Holy Cross before 1269, this wonderful little chapel passed into the control of the town corporation in 1553, when the Guild was suppressed by Edward VI. It stands opposite the site of William Shakespeare's home, New Place, and was enhanced by an extensive series of wall-paintings by the gift of Hugh Clopton, an earlier owner of New Place. They were not enjoyed for long, as Shakespeare's father John, holder of several civic offices, undertook their defacement in the later 1500s, when such things were thought to be popery. The wall paintings were rediscovered in the early 1800s and the chapel underwent restoration in the 1950s. A major restoration project is currently underway.
These are shots of the Doom painting (appropriate at the mooment, you can't help feeling...).
This wonderful 13th-century chapel has some very fine wall paintings, including this poem known as the Allegory of Death. The poem occurs fairly frequently in the 15th century, often inserted on the spare leaves at the beginning or end of a manuscript, as well as being inscribed on walls and tombstones all over England and the south of Scotland. It warns of the inevitability of death and how we should all strive to lead a good life as worldly goods are worthless as we all end up equal in death. It was only discovered in 2016, hidden behind wood panelling.
Guilds of Historica Book II Challenge 1 A
Soraya is a member of the Hashishin, an ancient and secretive group of Kaliphlin assassins. Some even claim that the very word "assassin" can be traced back to this group. The widespread idea that the Hashishin are smoking certain plants before combat is however an ignorant misinterpretation of the name. Even though their numbers are few, they are feared throughout Kaliphlin and indeed throughout Historica.
Soraya is very skilled in the use of her long single-edged sword, but she also has a few more tricks up her sleeve. One of these is her trained monkey, fiercely loyal and with surprising skills with the knife.
In some parts of Nocturnus, the strangleweeds grow very thick and the only relatively safe means of transportation is on the rare stone paths with stone walls and regular patrols to get rid of the weeds. These paths are unfortunately also an excellent place for an ambush, as Soraya well knows. She therefore lets her monkey follow her on the side between the trees. When as expected a Nocturnian soldier ambushes her, the monkey is ready to deal with the threat...
Guilds of Historica Book II Challenge 1 A
Soraya is a member of the Hashishin, an ancient and secretive group of Kaliphlin assassins. Some even claim that the very word "assassin" can be traced back to this group. The widespread idea that the Hashishin are smoking certain plants before combat is however an ignorant misinterpretation of the name. Even though their numbers are few, they are feared throughout Kaliphlin and indeed throughout Historica.
Soraya is very skilled in the use of her long single-edged sword, but she also has a few more tricks up her sleeve. One of these is her trained monkey, fiercely loyal and with surprising skills with the knife.
In some parts of Nocturnus, the strangleweeds grow very thick and the only relatively safe means of transportation is on the rare stone paths with stone walls and regular patrols to get rid of the weeds. These paths are unfortunately also an excellent place for an ambush, as Soraya well knows. She therefore lets her monkey follow her on the side between the trees. When as expected a Nocturnian soldier ambushes her, the monkey is ready to deal with the threat...
It's often the case that you overlook places of interest close to home, so it was only a few weeks ago that we took a guided walk in Stratford upon Avon, only a few miles away. Its connections with Shakespeare are very familiar, but I'd never visited its Guild Chapel. Founded by the Guild of the Holy Cross before 1269, this wonderful little chapel passed into the control of the town corporation in 1553, when the Guild was suppressed by Edward VI. It stands opposite the site of William Shakespeare's home, New Place, and was enhanced by an extensive series of wall-paintings by the gift of Hugh Clopton, an earlier owner of New Place. They were not enjoyed for long, as Shakespeare's father John, holder of several civic offices, undertook their defacement in the later 1500s, when such things were thought to be popery. The wall paintings were rediscovered in the early 1800s and the chapel underwent restoration in the 1950s. A major restoration project is currently underway.
These are shots of the Doom painting (appropriate at the moment, you can't help feeling...). I think this side is hell.
I am in charge of the "Quilt as Desired" challenge for my guild. I created this block with lots of negative space and a few border-type areas for participants to show off their quilting skills.
This was cool, just announced my role in this game, and someone compiled the shots together for me, handed this to me at a convention!
The Medieval Stonemasons Guild - designed back in 2023 for the #bricklinkdesignerprogram Series 1. It reappeared in Series 2, and was also offered in the #bricklink MOC Pop-Up Store. This MOC inspired a number of other builds, including the Medieval Construction Site (BDP 5, 6, 7) the Medieval Cathedral (BDP 8), and the Medieval Stonemasons School (BDP 7).
The Medieval Stonemasons Guild is now available on #rebrickable : rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-164544/arselus/medieval-stonemas...
Several years ago I was browsing around a small music store when a man entered with a guitar case. He made his way to the counter and started talking to the clerk. I was trying out some old mandolins. I could hear that the man was looking to trade in his acoustic guitar for an electric. Time passed and I continued onto a dusty old electric piano. The man who had entered the store was done making his deal and walked out with a brand new electric guitar. As I turned around, the clerk behind the counter was standing on a ladder hoisting his newly acquired acoustic guitar high up onto a hook on the wall. He had barely started to come down the ladder when I said "How much for the that thing?".
I play this guitar every single day. I take it with me on long weekends up north. I've burned countless hours mindlessly strumming chords and picking tunes on it. I love this guitar.
It's often the case that you overlook places of interest close to home, so it was only a few weeks ago that we took a guided walk in Stratford upon Avon, only a few miles away. Its connections with Shakespeare are very familiar, but I'd never visited its Guild Chapel. Founded by the Guild of the Holy Cross before 1269, this wonderful little chapel passed into the control of the town corporation in 1553, when the Guild was suppressed by Edward VI. It stands opposite the site of William Shakespeare's home, New Place, and was enhanced by an extensive series of wall-paintings by the gift of Hugh Clopton, an earlier owner of New Place. They were not enjoyed for long, as Shakespeare's father John, holder of several civic offices, undertook their defacement in the later 1500s, when such things were thought to be popery. The wall paintings were rediscovered in the early 1800s and the chapel underwent restoration in the 1950s. A major restoration project is currently underway.
These are shots of the Doom painting (appropriate at the moment, you can't help feeling...). I think this side of it is heaven, but it's hard to tell.
Unknown assembly. Possibly the Preston & District Butchers Association members (same tie and hat worn in the members float photograph)
... Comments welcome
Photo courtesy of www.preston-guild.co.uk