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Margate, Kent, England. In 1835 Mr James Newlove lowered his son into a hole in the ground while digging a pond. The young boy re-appeared and spoke of an underground labyrinth of chambers covered in strange symbolic mosaics of shells. It is still unclear exactly what the purpose of this grotto was but many believe it to have been an ancient pagan temple, whilst others dismiss it as being the meeting place of a strange cult.
Lots of poor people drop by my office trying to make a bit of money by selling all sorts of stuff like snacks and trivialities like this desk decor made from shells. According to the letter handed to me by the fellow who sold this to me, it was crafted by prison inmates as part of a livelihood program set up for them.
en) Empty giant clam shell in the museum of the Paleokastritsa Monastery.
fr) Coquille fossilisée de tridacne géant dans le musée du monastère de Paleokastritsa.
pl) Muszla przydaczni olbrzymiej w muzeum klasztoru w Paleokastritsa.
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"Beautiful shells and the view of the ocean at Rathtrevor Beach in Parksville. If you're looking for a great campsite on the Island, check out Rathtrevor Beach. It's awesome. www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/rathtrevor/ " - Katya Small, 2012 myPQB Story Contest