Jaq W
@kardomah.bsky.social
Aesthete
I post about *ALL OF THESE THINGS*: Art, Design, History, Archaeology, Architecture, Egyptology, LFC, sometimes music
I post about *ALL OF THESE THINGS*: Art, Design, History, Archaeology, Architecture, Egyptology, LFC, sometimes music
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I always get wanderlust at this time of year.
Mostly to escape Slade, and mawkish guff.
Kasbah Amridil in the oasis town of Skoura, Morocco, backdropped by the Atlas Mountains. Founded in 17th century and has a museum and rooms where visitors can stay. Photograph: Ron Yue in The Guardian
Mostly to escape Slade, and mawkish guff.
Kasbah Amridil in the oasis town of Skoura, Morocco, backdropped by the Atlas Mountains. Founded in 17th century and has a museum and rooms where visitors can stay. Photograph: Ron Yue in The Guardian
November 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I always get wanderlust at this time of year.
Mostly to escape Slade, and mawkish guff.
Kasbah Amridil in the oasis town of Skoura, Morocco, backdropped by the Atlas Mountains. Founded in 17th century and has a museum and rooms where visitors can stay. Photograph: Ron Yue in The Guardian
Mostly to escape Slade, and mawkish guff.
Kasbah Amridil in the oasis town of Skoura, Morocco, backdropped by the Atlas Mountains. Founded in 17th century and has a museum and rooms where visitors can stay. Photograph: Ron Yue in The Guardian
Illustration of the Wāq Wāq Tree that "bears fruit that resemble women" from the Kitāb al-Bulhān (Book of Wonders), a 14th-15th Century, illustrated Arabic manuscript covering subjects such as astronomy, astrology, geomancy and folklore, held at the Bodleian Library.
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Illustration of the Wāq Wāq Tree that "bears fruit that resemble women" from the Kitāb al-Bulhān (Book of Wonders), a 14th-15th Century, illustrated Arabic manuscript covering subjects such as astronomy, astrology, geomancy and folklore, held at the Bodleian Library.
The post includes this hilarious image from 1809 of the typical "boxes" at Covent Garden and the young actor portraying Hamlet, painted by James Northcote
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The post includes this hilarious image from 1809 of the typical "boxes" at Covent Garden and the young actor portraying Hamlet, painted by James Northcote
A great start to the weekend listening to @bendorgrosvenor.bsky.social & @januszczak.bsky.social discuss Bendor's rescue donkeys, portrayals of Mary Magdalen in art & the possibility Vermeer's Girl w/Pearl Earring might be a nod to MM, and interview with a master forger zczfilms.com/podcasts/wal...
November 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
A great start to the weekend listening to @bendorgrosvenor.bsky.social & @januszczak.bsky.social discuss Bendor's rescue donkeys, portrayals of Mary Magdalen in art & the possibility Vermeer's Girl w/Pearl Earring might be a nod to MM, and interview with a master forger zczfilms.com/podcasts/wal...
More updates from my eldest, when I get them
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
More updates from my eldest, when I get them
Snowing here ❄️
It's quite a blizzard.
It's quite a blizzard.
November 19, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Snowing here ❄️
It's quite a blizzard.
It's quite a blizzard.
So You Want to See The President! (1943) a four-panel suite of paintings by Norman Rockwell, commissioned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s press secretary, Stephen T. Early and which hung in the White House for decades, has been bought by The White House Historical Association
November 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
So You Want to See The President! (1943) a four-panel suite of paintings by Norman Rockwell, commissioned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s press secretary, Stephen T. Early and which hung in the White House for decades, has been bought by The White House Historical Association
I liked the look of the tower of All Saints' Church in the skyline of the trees earlier, but when looking at the photo on my return, in the ivy-clad skeleton of the tree on the left, I see Mr Punch wearing a crown, dancing.
(The International Break drags on - we have to amuse oursleves)
(The International Break drags on - we have to amuse oursleves)
November 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I liked the look of the tower of All Saints' Church in the skyline of the trees earlier, but when looking at the photo on my return, in the ivy-clad skeleton of the tree on the left, I see Mr Punch wearing a crown, dancing.
(The International Break drags on - we have to amuse oursleves)
(The International Break drags on - we have to amuse oursleves)
surviving son had lived. The lost Palace and gardens she commissioned were said to rival palaces in Castile.
She was intelligent, well educated, went on Crusades with Edward, had 15 children inc. Edward III, and used Langley Palace as a nursery. All in all, a fascinating life, and interesting talk.
She was intelligent, well educated, went on Crusades with Edward, had 15 children inc. Edward III, and used Langley Palace as a nursery. All in all, a fascinating life, and interesting talk.
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
surviving son had lived. The lost Palace and gardens she commissioned were said to rival palaces in Castile.
She was intelligent, well educated, went on Crusades with Edward, had 15 children inc. Edward III, and used Langley Palace as a nursery. All in all, a fascinating life, and interesting talk.
She was intelligent, well educated, went on Crusades with Edward, had 15 children inc. Edward III, and used Langley Palace as a nursery. All in all, a fascinating life, and interesting talk.
Went to a lecture tonight on wife of Edward I, Queen Eleanor of Castile (she of the crosses), which was held in All Saints Church, Kings Langley on the 749th anniversary of her signing a contract to acquire the estate land in Langley. Discovered that we could have had a King Alfonso, if their eldest
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Went to a lecture tonight on wife of Edward I, Queen Eleanor of Castile (she of the crosses), which was held in All Saints Church, Kings Langley on the 749th anniversary of her signing a contract to acquire the estate land in Langley. Discovered that we could have had a King Alfonso, if their eldest
Homecoming soldier, Vienna, by Ernst Haas.
November 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Homecoming soldier, Vienna, by Ernst Haas.
Just saw a Jensen Interceptor while waiting at the bus stop.
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Not my photo, but this colour and model.
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Not my photo, but this colour and model.
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Just saw a Jensen Interceptor while waiting at the bus stop.
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Not my photo, but this colour and model.
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Not my photo, but this colour and model.
Remembering Malcolm "Molly" Duncan (1945– 2019) Scottish tenor saxophonist & founding member of Average White Band, on #SaxaphoneDay
Molly recorded with Ray Charles, Tom Petty, Ben E. King, Bryan Ferry and many others & played live with artists inc Marvin Gaye & Chaka Khan. We toured together (1/2)
Molly recorded with Ray Charles, Tom Petty, Ben E. King, Bryan Ferry and many others & played live with artists inc Marvin Gaye & Chaka Khan. We toured together (1/2)
November 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Remembering Malcolm "Molly" Duncan (1945– 2019) Scottish tenor saxophonist & founding member of Average White Band, on #SaxaphoneDay
Molly recorded with Ray Charles, Tom Petty, Ben E. King, Bryan Ferry and many others & played live with artists inc Marvin Gaye & Chaka Khan. We toured together (1/2)
Molly recorded with Ray Charles, Tom Petty, Ben E. King, Bryan Ferry and many others & played live with artists inc Marvin Gaye & Chaka Khan. We toured together (1/2)
The difficult part is writing about it without identifying anyone. I've written a few short posts but some of it only makes sense/is funny if you know who it refers to!
Might give it a try tho & include stuff like the time our tour manager was turned into a spliff on a dull train journey in Germany
Might give it a try tho & include stuff like the time our tour manager was turned into a spliff on a dull train journey in Germany
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The difficult part is writing about it without identifying anyone. I've written a few short posts but some of it only makes sense/is funny if you know who it refers to!
Might give it a try tho & include stuff like the time our tour manager was turned into a spliff on a dull train journey in Germany
Might give it a try tho & include stuff like the time our tour manager was turned into a spliff on a dull train journey in Germany
Bought this earlier today and it's been whispering to me since I unpacked the shopping. Violet fig with shallott... mmmmm
Diving in now.
Diving in now.
November 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Bought this earlier today and it's been whispering to me since I unpacked the shopping. Violet fig with shallott... mmmmm
Diving in now.
Diving in now.
Me (middle), Julian and Vic being dazzled by daylight at the top of Notre Dame (c1987 - 88)
November 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Me (middle), Julian and Vic being dazzled by daylight at the top of Notre Dame (c1987 - 88)
"The exhibition will examine how out of the racial inequality of 1950s and 60s Liverpool emerged a rich, dynamic music scene centred on the vibrant nightlife of Toxteth in L8. Clubs such as the Whitehouse, the Palm Cove, and Dutch Eddies became hubs of creativity and musical excellence."
November 4, 2025 at 9:29 AM
"The exhibition will examine how out of the racial inequality of 1950s and 60s Liverpool emerged a rich, dynamic music scene centred on the vibrant nightlife of Toxteth in L8. Clubs such as the Whitehouse, the Palm Cove, and Dutch Eddies became hubs of creativity and musical excellence."
You might like these that I saw yesterday, Rosemary!
Encaustic tiles, some 600 years old, originally housed at the Priory, which adjoined the Plantagenet Royal Palace that stood at the top of Langley Hill.
In All Saints Church, Kings Langley #medieval
Encaustic tiles, some 600 years old, originally housed at the Priory, which adjoined the Plantagenet Royal Palace that stood at the top of Langley Hill.
In All Saints Church, Kings Langley #medieval
November 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
You might like these that I saw yesterday, Rosemary!
Encaustic tiles, some 600 years old, originally housed at the Priory, which adjoined the Plantagenet Royal Palace that stood at the top of Langley Hill.
In All Saints Church, Kings Langley #medieval
Encaustic tiles, some 600 years old, originally housed at the Priory, which adjoined the Plantagenet Royal Palace that stood at the top of Langley Hill.
In All Saints Church, Kings Langley #medieval
Sharing for #TilesOnTuesday
Encaustic tiles, some 600 years old, originally housed at the Priory, which adjoined the Plantagenet Royal Palace that stood at the top of Langley Hill.
Encaustic tiles, some 600 years old, originally housed at the Priory, which adjoined the Plantagenet Royal Palace that stood at the top of Langley Hill.
November 4, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Sharing for #TilesOnTuesday
Encaustic tiles, some 600 years old, originally housed at the Priory, which adjoined the Plantagenet Royal Palace that stood at the top of Langley Hill.
Encaustic tiles, some 600 years old, originally housed at the Priory, which adjoined the Plantagenet Royal Palace that stood at the top of Langley Hill.
Pharaoh Tracy - and I won't hear any arguments
November 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Pharaoh Tracy - and I won't hear any arguments
This slab is not at the entrance to the Church, so I've no idea...
A lovely carving, and a few other nice features
All Saints, Kings Langley
A lovely carving, and a few other nice features
All Saints, Kings Langley
November 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This slab is not at the entrance to the Church, so I've no idea...
A lovely carving, and a few other nice features
All Saints, Kings Langley
A lovely carving, and a few other nice features
All Saints, Kings Langley