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Originally dating to around 1320, the building is important because it has most of its original features; successive owners effected relatively few changes to the main structure, after the completion of the quadrangle with a new chapel in the 16th century. Pevsner described it as "the most complete small medieval manor house in the county", and it remains an example that shows how such houses would have looked in the Middle Ages. Unlike most courtyard houses of its type, which have had a range demolished, so that the house looks outward, Nicholas Cooper observes that Ightham Mote wholly surrounds its courtyard and looks inward, into it, offering little information externally.[9] The construction is of "Kentish ragstone and dull red brick,"[10] the buildings of the courtyard having originally been built of timber and subsequently rebuilt in stone.[11]
The moat of Ightham Mote
The house has more than 70 rooms, all arranged around a central courtyard, "the confines circumscribed by the moat."[10] The house is surrounded on all sides by a square moat, crossed by three bridges. The earliest surviving evidence is for a house of the early 14th century, with the great hall, to which were attached, at the high, or dais end, the chapel, crypt and two solars. The courtyard was completely enclosed by increments on its restricted moated site, and the battlemented tower was constructed in the 15th century. Very little of the 14th century survives on the exterior behind rebuilding and refacing of the 15th and 16th centuries.
The structures include unusual and distinctive elements, such as the porter's squint, a narrow slit in the wall designed to enable a gatekeeper to examine a visitor's credentials before opening the gate. An open loggia with a fifteenth-century gallery above, connects the main accommodations with the gatehouse range. The courtyard contains a large, 19th century dog kennel.[12] The house contains two chapels; the New Chapel, of c.1520, having a barrel roof decorated with Tudor roses. [13] Parts of the interior were remodelled by Richard Norman Shaw.[14] wikipedia
16th century-late 19th century
The house remained in the Selby family for nearly 300 years.[3] Sir William was succeeded by his nephew, also Sir William, who is notable for handing over the keys of Berwick-upon-Tweed to James I on his way south to succeed to the throne.[4] He married Dorothy Bonham of West Malling but had no children. The Selbys continued until the mid-19th century when the line faltered with Elizabeth Selby, the widow of a Thomas who disinherited his only son.[5] During her reclusive tenure, Joseph Nash drew the house for his multi-volume illustrated history Mansions of England in the Olden Time, published in the 1840s.[6] The house passed to a cousin, Prideaux John Selby, a distinguished naturalist, sportsman and scientist. On his death in 1867, he left Ightham Mote to a daughter, Mrs Lewis Marianne Bigge. Her second husband, Robert Luard, changed his name to Luard-Selby. Ightham Mote was rented-out in 1887 to American Railroad magnate William Jackson Palmer and his family. For three years Ightham Mote became a centre for the artists and writers of the Aesthetic Movement with visitors including John Singer Sargent, Henry James, and Ellen Terry. When Mrs Bigge died in 1889, the executors of her son Charles Selby-Bigge, a Shropshire land agent, put the house up for sale in July 1889.[6]
Late 19th century-21st century
The Mote was purchased by Thomas Colyer-Fergusson.[6] He and his wife brought up their six children at the Mote. In 1890-1891, he carried out much repair and restoration, which allowed the survival of the house after centuries of neglect.[7] Ightham Mote was opened to the public one afternoon a week in the early 20th century.[7]
Sir Thomas Colyer-Fergusson's third son, Riversdale, died aged 21 in 1917 in the Third Battle of Ypres, and won a posthumous Victoria Cross. A wooden cross in the New Chapel is in his memory. The oldest brother, Max, was killed at the age of 49 in a bombing raid on an army driving school near Tidworth in 1940 during World War II. One of the three daughters, Mary (called Polly) married Walter Monckton.
On Sir Thomas's death in 1951, the property and the baronetcy passed to Max's son, James. The high costs of upkeep and repair of the house led him to sell the house and auction most of the contents. The sale took place in October 1951 and lasted three days. It was suggested that the house be demolished to harvest the lead on the roofs, or that it be divided into flats. Three local men purchased the house: William Durling, John Goodwin and John Baldock. They paid £5,500 for the freehold, in the hope of being able to secure the future of the house.[8]
In 1953, Ightham Mote was purchased by Charles Henry Robinson, an American of Portland, Maine, United States. He had known the property when stationed nearby during the Second World War. He lived there for only fourteen weeks a year for tax reasons. He made many urgent repairs, and partly refurnished the house with 17th-century English pieces. In 1965, he announced that he would give Ightham Mote and its contents to the National Trust. He died in 1985 and his ashes were immured just outside the crypt. The National Trust took possession in that year.[8]
In 1989, the National Trust began an ambitious conservation project that involved dismantling much of the building and recording its construction methods before rebuilding it. During this process, the effects of centuries of ageing, weathering, and the destructive effect of the deathwatch beetle were highlighted. The project ended in 2004 after revealing numerous examples of structural and ornamental features which had been covered up by later additions.[1]
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Emmet and Lucy Wyldstyle pour over a pile of Legos to see what is all there, and then determine to create something. Stay tuned to see what they create later!
“8-8 Is a Date to Create”
This almost has a rhyme to it, doesn’t it? If you’ve been waiting for a specific date to create something, your wait is over. On August 8th, we celebrate “The Date to Create,” an effort to put an end to procrastination and get your ball rolling on creating that one thing you’ve been meaning to take on. It could be just about anything you could dream up. All it takes is some imagination, a little know-how, and the resolve to do it. Can’t think of anything you can do just in a single day? No worries — August 8th can be the date you got started on that massive project you’ve been meaning to take on.
Some Stuff You Can Create
Stumped for ideas? That thing you can create doesn’t have to be a massive project. Just something you know you can do. Just think of the feeling of satisfaction you’ll get knowing you created something.
A new recipe. A lot of my favorite recipes started out as improvised ideas for using up holiday leftovers. With a little experimentation, you can get it exactly right and then share it with friends.
A quilt. If you’re into crafting, you probably have a lot of waste fabric laying around. You can turn that fabric into a quilt just by cutting it into evenly sized squares and making up your own pattern. Don’t need a new quilt? No problem. I’ve seen the quilts that the ladies in my church made out of leftover fabric for charity. Ask around to see who might be needing one.
A backyard science experiment. Got some kids who are curious about how something in the science world works? A homemade science experiment can be a good way to demonstrate basic scientific principles. Be sure to read up on how to do it safely and have some fun with it.
A garden. Okay, August 8th might be a little late to start an outdoor garden, but you can create an indoor vegetable garden with a few potted plants and a little cleverness. Grow root vegetables and herbs you can enjoy any time of the year. And you can start planning your outdoor garden for next year.
An Android app. If you’re good with code, you can create your own Android app. Sound daring? The genius behind “Angry Birds” created the original game just using his computer and the books he found in his college’s library. Who knows, you might create the next big app!
And don’t forget Legos! Imagine what you could create with a pile, or small pile or even a big pile, of the world’s favorite building bricks.
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Car: Sunbeam Alpine.
Date of original registration: 31st December 1962.
Date of first registration in the UK: 1st September 1981.
Registration region: Cornwall.
Latest recorded mileage: 63,132 (MOT 3rd August 2017).
Date of last V5 issued: 21st October 2014.
Date taken: 9th August 2015.
Location: Queen Square, Bristol, UK.
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Date: 06-05-2016
Location: Martin-Luther-Straße, Essen, Germany
EVAG newest type: Flexity Essen. EVAG 1623 climbing towards the Hobeisenbrücke. The units of the series receive names of Essen neighbourhoods. This is named after Essen-Schönebeck.
Just visible over the roof of the houses is the Lutherkirche in Frohnhausen. Built at the of the 19th century, it was proposed and financed by Alfred Krupp for his workers who resided in neighbouring areas.
BOX DATE: 2020
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
RELEASES: 2020 #OOTD; 2020 Advent Calendar
BODY TYPE: No date; painted shirt, undies, & tights
HEAD MOLD: No date "Unity"; open mouth; ear slots
SPECIAL FEATURES: Spits
PERSONAL FUN FACT: The moment I saw promo pictures of Tricksta B.B., my heart melted into a puddle. These darn L.O.L.s have proven to be as addictive as Bratz or Monster High! The fact that this gal came with extra clothes and accessories only added to her appeal. In fact, it gave me an "excuse" to add her to my collection. What if I ran out of other L.O.L. clothes in the future? What about future nude flea market purchases? Yes, I should definitely hoard a bunch of extra L.O.L. garments...that is the only responsible thing to do! Anyways, I didn't see this gal at my local Walmart at all. But one day when we were out shopping at Target, I spotted this set for the first time. Her cartoon on the box was even more enticing in person. Had it not been for the large 12 packs of re-released dolls, I may have caved and gotten this lady sooner. I noticed around Christmas that this doll was cheaper online than in stores. But since I had already bought enough doll stuff, I figured I would wait. Turns out Colleen got a gift card for Target as a Christmas gift. She bought herself three books and me this Tricksta B.B. (how thoughtful!). She ordered the stuff online since the books she wanted weren't sold in stores, and the #OOTD doll was cheaper (plus she qualified for free shipping). Tricksta is without a doubt my favorite of the #OOTD dolls. I love her split color design and her sassy aesthetic. Interestingly, she was marketed with two types of packaging--one was labeled "Advent Calendar," the other as "#OOTD." Mine is technically the #OOTD labeled one...but the contents are the same. MGA probably offered the #OOTD version since the Advent Calendar is more suited for the holiday season. I should note I opened her all in one go...I wouldn't have the patience to wait 25 days to get everything! Also, a fun fact about this gal is that she was my last dolly of 2020...a great way to end the year indeed!
Date: 19-06-2015
Location: Hafenstraße, Krefeld, Germany
Three axle MaK G763C in the service of Krefeld Harbour since 1982 as D II, about to cross the tram track.
Got the wife to pose for me before going out on the town. Then started to play around a bit using the remote.