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The St John family polyptych, erected in 1615 in St Mary's, Lydiard Tregoze, Wiltshire. It has two sets of doors and eleven painted panels. Though a difficult subject to photograph, this image has been recognized as one of the finest photographic records of the monument.
At eight metres high, probably the tallest monument in a parish church in England. Thomas Foley, 1st Lord Foley (d.1732/3) and his family are depicted on the monument by John Michael Rysbrack, made in 1735-8. Great Witley, Worcestershire.
November 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
At eight metres high, probably the tallest monument in a parish church in England. Thomas Foley, 1st Lord Foley (d.1732/3) and his family are depicted on the monument by John Michael Rysbrack, made in 1735-8. Great Witley, Worcestershire.
The chantry chapel and cadaver effigy of Bishop Richard Fox (d.1528), successively Bishop of Exeter, Bath and Wells, Durham, and Winchester. Founder of Corpus Christi College, Oxford. His feet rest on a skull and his crosier (missing the head) is to his left. Winchester Cathedral.
November 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The chantry chapel and cadaver effigy of Bishop Richard Fox (d.1528), successively Bishop of Exeter, Bath and Wells, Durham, and Winchester. Founder of Corpus Christi College, Oxford. His feet rest on a skull and his crosier (missing the head) is to his left. Winchester Cathedral.
A goat eating a cabbage features on the monument to William Kingston (d.1614) at St Andrew's, Miserden, Gloucestershire.
November 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
A goat eating a cabbage features on the monument to William Kingston (d.1614) at St Andrew's, Miserden, Gloucestershire.
The execution of Charles I, 1649. Painted on boards with the royal arms on the obverse and dated 1676. It was erected by the vicar, John Catlyn. All Saints, Burstwick, Yorkshire East Riding.
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The execution of Charles I, 1649. Painted on boards with the royal arms on the obverse and dated 1676. It was erected by the vicar, John Catlyn. All Saints, Burstwick, Yorkshire East Riding.
"the ymage of deth shotyng at me". Stained glass commemorating Henry Williams (d.1501). Stanford-on-Avon, Nhants. The glass is high up in the tracery lights of the chancel and depicts Death shooting at the kneeling figure of Williams. He requested the glass in his will.
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"the ymage of deth shotyng at me". Stained glass commemorating Henry Williams (d.1501). Stanford-on-Avon, Nhants. The glass is high up in the tracery lights of the chancel and depicts Death shooting at the kneeling figure of Williams. He requested the glass in his will.
St Thomas Becket church, Fairfield, Kent. Until the early 20th century the church was only accessible by boat. It was extensively renovated in 1912-13 having fallen into disrepair.
November 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
St Thomas Becket church, Fairfield, Kent. Until the early 20th century the church was only accessible by boat. It was extensively renovated in 1912-13 having fallen into disrepair.
The monument to Jane & William Ashburnham, Ashburnham, Sussex. 1675 by John Bushnell. William kneels at the feet of his dying wife, his hands held out in a gesture of despair & helplessness. A flying putto crowns her. I'm currently studying Bushnell with a view to creating a comprehensive biography.
November 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The monument to Jane & William Ashburnham, Ashburnham, Sussex. 1675 by John Bushnell. William kneels at the feet of his dying wife, his hands held out in a gesture of despair & helplessness. A flying putto crowns her. I'm currently studying Bushnell with a view to creating a comprehensive biography.
Adam and Eve. 14th century stained glass at St Michael the Archangel, Halam, Nottinghamshire. Adam delves and Eve spins.
November 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Adam and Eve. 14th century stained glass at St Michael the Archangel, Halam, Nottinghamshire. Adam delves and Eve spins.
The bench-ends at East Quantoxhead, Somerset. @thehistorymouse.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The bench-ends at East Quantoxhead, Somerset. @thehistorymouse.bsky.social
A cat which has caught a rat. The foot rest on the monument to a civilian (c.1390) at Old Cleeve, Somerset.
November 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
A cat which has caught a rat. The foot rest on the monument to a civilian (c.1390) at Old Cleeve, Somerset.
The east window of St Mary's, Longworth (Berkshire), designed by Heywood Sumner and made by James Powell and Sons. 1899.
November 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The east window of St Mary's, Longworth (Berkshire), designed by Heywood Sumner and made by James Powell and Sons. 1899.
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Dead and Alive. The monument to Alice, Duchess of Suffolk (d.1475) at Ewelme, Oxon. She was granddaughter of the poet Geoffrey Chaucer. On the top she is shown as in life & inside the tomb as in death. Her cadaver looks up at paintings of the Annunciation & St John the Baptist.
November 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Dead and Alive. The monument to Alice, Duchess of Suffolk (d.1475) at Ewelme, Oxon. She was granddaughter of the poet Geoffrey Chaucer. On the top she is shown as in life & inside the tomb as in death. Her cadaver looks up at paintings of the Annunciation & St John the Baptist.
Sutton Scarsdale Hall, Derbyshire. Built 1724-29. Dismantled in 1919. Some of its interiors are now, unfortunately, in the US.
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Sutton Scarsdale Hall, Derbyshire. Built 1724-29. Dismantled in 1919. Some of its interiors are now, unfortunately, in the US.
The monument to Sir Nicholas Bacon Bt. and his wife at Redgrave, Suffolk. The effigies are by Nicholas Stone and the tomb chest by Bernard Janssen.
November 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The monument to Sir Nicholas Bacon Bt. and his wife at Redgrave, Suffolk. The effigies are by Nicholas Stone and the tomb chest by Bernard Janssen.
Dead and Alive. The monument to Alice, Duchess of Suffolk (d.1475) at Ewelme, Oxon. She was granddaughter of the poet Geoffrey Chaucer. On the top she is shown as in life & inside the tomb as in death. Her cadaver looks up at paintings of the Annunciation & St John the Baptist.
November 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Dead and Alive. The monument to Alice, Duchess of Suffolk (d.1475) at Ewelme, Oxon. She was granddaughter of the poet Geoffrey Chaucer. On the top she is shown as in life & inside the tomb as in death. Her cadaver looks up at paintings of the Annunciation & St John the Baptist.
Rare survival. The De La Warr chantry chapel at Boxgrove Priory, Sussex. Dated 1532. The decoration includes Samson rending the jaws of the lion.
November 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Rare survival. The De La Warr chantry chapel at Boxgrove Priory, Sussex. Dated 1532. The decoration includes Samson rending the jaws of the lion.
Change / No Change. Some Shropshire churches.
November 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Change / No Change. Some Shropshire churches.
The St John family polyptych, erected in 1615 in St Mary's, Lydiard Tregoze, Wiltshire. It has two sets of doors and eleven painted panels. Though a difficult subject to photograph, this image has been recognized as one of the finest photographic records of the monument.
November 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The St John family polyptych, erected in 1615 in St Mary's, Lydiard Tregoze, Wiltshire. It has two sets of doors and eleven painted panels. Though a difficult subject to photograph, this image has been recognized as one of the finest photographic records of the monument.
The enormous royal arms of 1797 over the chancel arch at St Mary, Devizes, Wiltshire. The church is in the process of being converted into a multi-use venue.
November 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The enormous royal arms of 1797 over the chancel arch at St Mary, Devizes, Wiltshire. The church is in the process of being converted into a multi-use venue.
East window at All Saints, Ravenstone, Bucks. 1965 by John Hayward. I used to detest 1960s glass but recently I've come to appreciate it more. It's much maligned (The "Buildings of England" calls this one "insipid"). I now regularly record 60s glass even though it's outside my project remit.
November 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
East window at All Saints, Ravenstone, Bucks. 1965 by John Hayward. I used to detest 1960s glass but recently I've come to appreciate it more. It's much maligned (The "Buildings of England" calls this one "insipid"). I now regularly record 60s glass even though it's outside my project remit.
A font and cover of 1786 made from Lithodipyra, an artificial stone, from the factory of Mrs Coade. Debden, Essex. It's a very hard-wearing material and looks like it was made in the past few years instead of 240 years ago.
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A font and cover of 1786 made from Lithodipyra, an artificial stone, from the factory of Mrs Coade. Debden, Essex. It's a very hard-wearing material and looks like it was made in the past few years instead of 240 years ago.
A 13th century military effigy at St Peter, Great Haseley, Oxfordshire.
November 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
A 13th century military effigy at St Peter, Great Haseley, Oxfordshire.
Stained glass of 1872 by William Morris and friends, All Saints, Madeley, Staffordshire. St Peter by Morris, St Philip & Noah by Ford Madox Brown, and Christ by Edward Burne-Jones.
November 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Stained glass of 1872 by William Morris and friends, All Saints, Madeley, Staffordshire. St Peter by Morris, St Philip & Noah by Ford Madox Brown, and Christ by Edward Burne-Jones.