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Dryslwyn #Castle
Founded in the C13th, Dryslwyn Castle was a pivotal seat of the ancient south Wales kingdom of Deheubarth. Its early history remains largely unknown, but in 1287 it became a point of conflict between Welsh and English forces.
#castlesaturday #medieval – at Wales, United Kingdom
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Wobbly God
The central boss of the 15th century vaulted porch at Cotterstock, Northamptonshire, depicts the Trinity. Perhaps the masons were drunk: not only was the boss set askew to the ribs of the vault, but God, seated on his heavenly throne, has a distinct lean.
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I am a survivor of Aberfan, but I lost my brother.
The bereaved families and fellow survivors of Aberfan do not need or appreciate the hollow words of remembrance of a political party like Reform who only exist to sow division and hatred.
We are better than that.
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Hidden for centuries beneath limewash and paint, expert conservators have revealed a remarkable collection of medieval wall paintings inside St Lawrence’s, Gumfreston, Pembrokeshire.
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John Holmes, a mine engineer from a nearby pit in Caerphilly, answered the call for help after disaster struck Aberfan. John, who's 92, has never spoken about what he saw that day until now. It comes on the eve of the 60th anniversary of the tragedy.
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60 years after the Aberfan disaster, Viv Jones recalls the moment he realised his brother had died after coal waste engulfed Pantglas Junior School
116 children and 28 adults lost their lives that day. Now, he shares his story to make sure the children of Aberfan are never forgotten.
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At 9:15am today, Wales will fall silent to remember those who were taken from us in the Aberfan disaster.
60 years may have passed, but we will never forget them.
ALT Volunteers helping with search and rescue operations following the Aberfan disaster. The image is covered by the words 'cofiwn Aberfan 60 years' cut out against a black background
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Tomorrow is #SUDEPActionDay. Ministers and officials pledged to work with SUDEP Action, families and MPs this year, but key commitments, including today’s ministerial roundtable, have stalled.
Stand with us. Sign our petition below 👇
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A skeleton for Tanfield
The monument to Sir Lawrence Tanfield, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer may be found at Burford, Oxfordshire. He and his wife lie on a tomb chest under a canopy. In a recess beneath is a life-size skeleton - a memento mori. Erected in 1628.
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🧵In 1654, Elizabeth Roberts of Beverley was accused of witchcraft and imprisoned at York Castle after John Greencliffe claimed she had attacked him through supernatural means. According to Greencliffe’s deposition, Roberts appeared to him before transforming into a cat. The
ALT This image shows black cats from the medieval bestiary manuscript Liber de naturis bestiarum (MS. Bodley 533, folio 13r), created in England during the mid-13th century.
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At risk from further decay, St Tyfi's, Llandyfeisant is a charming Gothic church that is sadly suffering from a combination of rotting roof timbers, invasive vegetation and defective drainage. However, with your help, we can repair St Tyfi’s.
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The late Anglo-Saxon west doorway at Holy Trinity Church in Colchester. Dating to the mid-11th century, the doorway incorporates re-used Roman bricks. 📸 My own. #AdoorableThursday #HolyTrinity #Colchester
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The gorgeous 14th century south porch of the Church of St. Mary in Ashwell, Hertfordshire 💕
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St Leonard, Sherfield English, Hampshire
1902-4 by Fred Bath for Louisa Baring, Lady Ashburton to commemorate her daughter.
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✨ It wasn’t until I first saw the Saxon crypt at St Wystan’s, Repton, that I understood John Betjeman’s words: ‘Holy air encased in stone.’ I’ve never felt the past so close, or found such comfort in feeling rooted in a longer story. A real hidden gem, a must see.
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Merrivale - Dartmoor
This fascinating site features two double stone rows dating back to the late Neolithic around 3000–2300 BC.
#standingstonesunday #archaeology
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The 15th century priest’s door from the Church of St. John the Baptist at Bere Regis in Dorset. 📸 My own. #AdoorableThursday #BereRegis #Dorset
