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Jo Thorpe Mosaic @jothorpe.bsky.social · Feb 17
Love crafts & interiors? Try mosaic making for a day! Join my one-day workshop in #Walthamstow to design your own stunning mosaic, with expert guidance from me, a pro artist featured at Westminster Cathedral & the V&A.

📅 Limited spots—book now! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mosaic-mag...

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A 1977 mosaic in Grimsby, created for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, is at risk due to redevelopment. Campaigners urge its preservation as the council assesses its condition.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Mosaic
Petition to save mosaic in Grimsby threatened by Freshney Place
Campaigners say it is under threat because of the new shopping centre development
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February 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Love crafts & interiors? Try mosaic making for a day! Join my one-day workshop in #Walthamstow to design your own stunning mosaic, with expert guidance from me, a pro artist featured at Westminster Cathedral & the V&A.

📅 Limited spots—book now! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mosaic-mag...

#Mosaic
February 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Mosaic is making a comeback? As someone who’s been creating them since 1996, I’d say they never really left! It’s great to see designers embracing this technique in 2025.

www.homesandgardens.com/interior-des... #Mosaic #JoThorpeMosaic #InteriorDesign
Are mosaic tiles making a comeback? Here's how designers are making this once-dated look work in 2025
With characterful decorating in full swing, designers explain how they'll be featuring this elegant, artisanal technique in their 2025 interiors
www.homesandgardens.com
February 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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I've done this course and can strongly recommend for any Londoners interested in tapping into their creativity!

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January 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Love, love, love! A stunning find in Pompeii: archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old private thermal spa, revealing the luxury of the elite before Vesuvius’ eruption. The preserved mosaics and bathhouse offer a glimpse into Roman life.
archaeologymag.com/2025/01/priv... #Pompeii #Mosaic
Pompeii excavation reveals spectacular 2,000-year-old private thermal spa and bathhouse
Archaeologists have unearthed one of the largest, best-preserved private thermal bath complexes ever found in Pompeii.
archaeologymag.com
January 20, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Ever wondered where a beautiful mosaic could fit in your home? 🌟 Join my upcoming course in Walthamstow and learn how to create your own unique piece! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mosaic-mag... #MosaicClasses #Walthamstow
Mosaic Magic: A One-Day Course for All Levels!
Join me for a fun-filled day of learning and creating beautiful mosaic projects, suitable for all skill levels!
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January 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Unearthed wonders! Mosaic featuring crocodiles, dolphins, flamingos, and eels have been discovered in a Roman bath turned stable in Herakleia 🦩🐬🐊 arkeonews.net/roman-bath-a... #Mosaic
Roman Bath and Magnificent Mosaics Used as Stables by the Villagers For Many Years
Archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Herakleia in Muğla’s Milas district in western Türkiye unearthed a striking discovery from...
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January 6, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Exciting discovery alert! A Roman mosaic uncovered near Kettering in Northamptonshire will be featured on BBC’s Digging For Britain. www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/... #Mosaic #DiggingForBritain @northantstelegraph.bsky.social
Kettering Roman villa and Chester House reveals hidden secrets in BBC TV's Digging For Britain with Dr Alice Roberts
Northamptonshire’s Roman past will feature in the latest series of BBC TV's Digging For Britain as TV cameras accompany Professor Alice Roberts to two county sites.
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk
January 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM