Heidi The History Mouse
@thehistorymouse.bsky.social
A mainly medieval mouse with a passion for history and architecture.
Historia, Caseus, Somnum!
Historia, Caseus, Somnum!
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Mouse's #RiverAxeTopThree #Somerset. So which of the sixteen churches would Mouse recommend visiting? In at number one: #StJohnAxbridge. Church and town make a fine day out. More Perpy perfection. Crossing and vaulting are wonderful, but add ceilings, roof timbers and monuments
All the right words, not necessarily with the right photo....
Sanctuary...
#StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset
Sanctuary...
#StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset
November 17, 2025 at 8:18 AM
All the right words, not necessarily with the right photo....
Sanctuary...
#StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset
Sanctuary...
#StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset
South of south aisle. Churchyard #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #StandingCrossSunday
Fine C14 #StandingCross. Octagonal shaft with replacement head of crucifixion group, C15 style. Broached socket stone and top stage of calvary are more eroded than those below. Likely rebuilt
Fine C14 #StandingCross. Octagonal shaft with replacement head of crucifixion group, C15 style. Broached socket stone and top stage of calvary are more eroded than those below. Likely rebuilt
November 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
South of south aisle. Churchyard #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #StandingCrossSunday
Fine C14 #StandingCross. Octagonal shaft with replacement head of crucifixion group, C15 style. Broached socket stone and top stage of calvary are more eroded than those below. Likely rebuilt
Fine C14 #StandingCross. Octagonal shaft with replacement head of crucifixion group, C15 style. Broached socket stone and top stage of calvary are more eroded than those below. Likely rebuilt
From nave #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #StoneworkSunday #SundayStonework
The day was grey and the interior felt somewhat gloomy at first but this is a church with strong visual appeal. Tall wave moulded pointed chancel arch with small moulded capitals neatly frames the altar
The day was grey and the interior felt somewhat gloomy at first but this is a church with strong visual appeal. Tall wave moulded pointed chancel arch with small moulded capitals neatly frames the altar
November 16, 2025 at 10:11 PM
From nave #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #StoneworkSunday #SundayStonework
The day was grey and the interior felt somewhat gloomy at first but this is a church with strong visual appeal. Tall wave moulded pointed chancel arch with small moulded capitals neatly frames the altar
The day was grey and the interior felt somewhat gloomy at first but this is a church with strong visual appeal. Tall wave moulded pointed chancel arch with small moulded capitals neatly frames the altar
North aisle. West end of north elevation #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #StainedGlassSunday
It's refreshing to find some good modern stained glass. This was designed and made by a local artist to mark the millennium
It's refreshing to find some good modern stained glass. This was designed and made by a local artist to mark the millennium
November 16, 2025 at 9:55 PM
North aisle. West end of north elevation #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #StainedGlassSunday
It's refreshing to find some good modern stained glass. This was designed and made by a local artist to mark the millennium
It's refreshing to find some good modern stained glass. This was designed and made by a local artist to mark the millennium
Nave. North of chancel arch #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #SundaySermons
The pulpit doesn't bear a mention in the Listing but another source claims it is C14 or C15 (probably because of the cusped pointed arches). Mouse venture C19 or later
The pulpit doesn't bear a mention in the Listing but another source claims it is C14 or C15 (probably because of the cusped pointed arches). Mouse venture C19 or later
November 16, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Nave. North of chancel arch #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #SundaySermons
The pulpit doesn't bear a mention in the Listing but another source claims it is C14 or C15 (probably because of the cusped pointed arches). Mouse venture C19 or later
The pulpit doesn't bear a mention in the Listing but another source claims it is C14 or C15 (probably because of the cusped pointed arches). Mouse venture C19 or later
From chancel arch #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset
The panelling is C19 and it gives the chancel a typically Victorian look. It's both a very visually appealing and a spiritual space
The panelling is C19 and it gives the chancel a typically Victorian look. It's both a very visually appealing and a spiritual space
November 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
From chancel arch #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset
The panelling is C19 and it gives the chancel a typically Victorian look. It's both a very visually appealing and a spiritual space
The panelling is C19 and it gives the chancel a typically Victorian look. It's both a very visually appealing and a spiritual space
November 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
November 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Those screen doors do nothing for the visual appeal of the otherwise quite pretty little C15 porch of #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset. But it has nice diagonal buttresses with offsets so that makes up for it. Tomorrow Mouse (and you can all come too if you want) will PIFAP
November 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Those screen doors do nothing for the visual appeal of the otherwise quite pretty little C15 porch of #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset. But it has nice diagonal buttresses with offsets so that makes up for it. Tomorrow Mouse (and you can all come too if you want) will PIFAP
The church of #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #SteepleSaturday
The earliest church comprised tower, nave and chancel. Subsequently a south aisle, transept and porch were added. Aisle and nave were lengthened later followed by a tower rebuild. Victorian organ chamber to north
The earliest church comprised tower, nave and chancel. Subsequently a south aisle, transept and porch were added. Aisle and nave were lengthened later followed by a tower rebuild. Victorian organ chamber to north
November 15, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The church of #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #SteepleSaturday
The earliest church comprised tower, nave and chancel. Subsequently a south aisle, transept and porch were added. Aisle and nave were lengthened later followed by a tower rebuild. Victorian organ chamber to north
The earliest church comprised tower, nave and chancel. Subsequently a south aisle, transept and porch were added. Aisle and nave were lengthened later followed by a tower rebuild. Victorian organ chamber to north
Welcome to the church of St. Andrew in the village of Old Cleeve in Somerset set in this curious hinterland framed by distant hills. Predominantly C13 with C15 and C16 additions including the impressive tower. C19 restored chancel #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset #SteepleSaturday
November 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Welcome to the church of St. Andrew in the village of Old Cleeve in Somerset set in this curious hinterland framed by distant hills. Predominantly C13 with C15 and C16 additions including the impressive tower. C19 restored chancel #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset #SteepleSaturday
The weather and the light meant that the photos of #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset probably didn't do the church justice. It means there are very few candidates, but the calm almost Old Master quality of this photo make it #MouseFavouritePhoto (though it should have been titled 'Sanctuary'. Mouse's bad)
November 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The weather and the light meant that the photos of #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset probably didn't do the church justice. It means there are very few candidates, but the calm almost Old Master quality of this photo make it #MouseFavouritePhoto (though it should have been titled 'Sanctuary'. Mouse's bad)
And as #FontsMeanfarewell what of the church of #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset? This church is all about the tower with a strong visual appeal from outside. Some interesting interior features too notably Wyndham family memorials and screen. A high 4/5 from Mouse #MusVisit 🐭🐭🐭🐭
November 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
And as #FontsMeanfarewell what of the church of #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset? This church is all about the tower with a strong visual appeal from outside. Some interesting interior features too notably Wyndham family memorials and screen. A high 4/5 from Mouse #MusVisit 🐭🐭🐭🐭
As sure as #FontsMeanFarewell, Mouse move on to the next church on the #ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast. The weather has taken a turn for the worse and if there's one thing Mouse hates it's getting her fur wet. It always goes frizzy like a tribble
November 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
As sure as #FontsMeanFarewell, Mouse move on to the next church on the #ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast. The weather has taken a turn for the worse and if there's one thing Mouse hates it's getting her fur wet. It always goes frizzy like a tribble
The enduring allure of #ChurchDoorFittings...
Magnificent pull with rose nail fitted plate. Suggests the original C15 south door is still in use
#StDecumanWatchet #Somerset for #FerrousFriday
Magnificent pull with rose nail fitted plate. Suggests the original C15 south door is still in use
#StDecumanWatchet #Somerset for #FerrousFriday
November 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The enduring allure of #ChurchDoorFittings...
Magnificent pull with rose nail fitted plate. Suggests the original C15 south door is still in use
#StDecumanWatchet #Somerset for #FerrousFriday
Magnificent pull with rose nail fitted plate. Suggests the original C15 south door is still in use
#StDecumanWatchet #Somerset for #FerrousFriday
Interesting ones don't turn up that often, but this is rather fine. A #BootScraper with a frame to hang onto while you remove the dung from your walkers #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset for #FerrousFriday
(Framing a damaged #OSbenchmark on the buttress)
(Framing a damaged #OSbenchmark on the buttress)
November 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Interesting ones don't turn up that often, but this is rather fine. A #BootScraper with a frame to hang onto while you remove the dung from your walkers #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset for #FerrousFriday
(Framing a damaged #OSbenchmark on the buttress)
(Framing a damaged #OSbenchmark on the buttress)
There's a certain steam punk quality to these #FridayPipes
Gallery in west tower arch #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset
Gallery in west tower arch #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset
November 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
There's a certain steam punk quality to these #FridayPipes
Gallery in west tower arch #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset
Gallery in west tower arch #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset
Arch to north chapel #StDecumanwatchet #Somerset for #FridaysFacesInStone
This poor angel has lost an arm, a wing and half of his eek and riah (for those fond of Round the Horne). He's down to a wing and a prayer....
This poor angel has lost an arm, a wing and half of his eek and riah (for those fond of Round the Horne). He's down to a wing and a prayer....
November 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Arch to north chapel #StDecumanwatchet #Somerset for #FridaysFacesInStone
This poor angel has lost an arm, a wing and half of his eek and riah (for those fond of Round the Horne). He's down to a wing and a prayer....
This poor angel has lost an arm, a wing and half of his eek and riah (for those fond of Round the Horne). He's down to a wing and a prayer....
Angels with dirty face?
The fabulous carved angels on the underside of the font basin, #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset
It's a Mouse #TwoFah one; #FontsOnFriday and #FridaysFacesInStone
The fabulous carved angels on the underside of the font basin, #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset
It's a Mouse #TwoFah one; #FontsOnFriday and #FridaysFacesInStone
November 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Angels with dirty face?
The fabulous carved angels on the underside of the font basin, #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset
It's a Mouse #TwoFah one; #FontsOnFriday and #FridaysFacesInStone
The fabulous carved angels on the underside of the font basin, #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset
It's a Mouse #TwoFah one; #FontsOnFriday and #FridaysFacesInStone
It's amazing what you can repair with some B&Q patio tiles and some bathroom tile adhesive. The #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset font for #FontsOnFriday
Originally each face of this battered octagonal prism stem had two blind pointed windows each face separated by a pilaster buttress
Originally each face of this battered octagonal prism stem had two blind pointed windows each face separated by a pilaster buttress
November 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
It's amazing what you can repair with some B&Q patio tiles and some bathroom tile adhesive. The #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset font for #FontsOnFriday
Originally each face of this battered octagonal prism stem had two blind pointed windows each face separated by a pilaster buttress
Originally each face of this battered octagonal prism stem had two blind pointed windows each face separated by a pilaster buttress
West of south aisle #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset for #FontsOnFriday
what Mouse can only really describe as 'a rather lovely goblet style C15 font' and so that's where she stopping (well until later maybe)
(Clutter here due to electrical work so all is forgiven)
what Mouse can only really describe as 'a rather lovely goblet style C15 font' and so that's where she stopping (well until later maybe)
(Clutter here due to electrical work so all is forgiven)
November 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
West of south aisle #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset for #FontsOnFriday
what Mouse can only really describe as 'a rather lovely goblet style C15 font' and so that's where she stopping (well until later maybe)
(Clutter here due to electrical work so all is forgiven)
what Mouse can only really describe as 'a rather lovely goblet style C15 font' and so that's where she stopping (well until later maybe)
(Clutter here due to electrical work so all is forgiven)
North (Wyndham) chapel #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset for #LesArmoiriesDuVendredi
One of several rather fine crests on the chest tomb
One of several rather fine crests on the chest tomb
November 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
North (Wyndham) chapel #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset for #LesArmoiriesDuVendredi
One of several rather fine crests on the chest tomb
One of several rather fine crests on the chest tomb
"Now brethren, this is an expensive chest and by my recknin' right delicate too"
"So tha be careful settling im down lest thee incur wrath of t' Lord"
"You at back with yer 'and up. Why tha lookin' so guilty?"
Not a candidate for #FridaysFacesInStone #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset
"So tha be careful settling im down lest thee incur wrath of t' Lord"
"You at back with yer 'and up. Why tha lookin' so guilty?"
Not a candidate for #FridaysFacesInStone #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset
November 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"Now brethren, this is an expensive chest and by my recknin' right delicate too"
"So tha be careful settling im down lest thee incur wrath of t' Lord"
"You at back with yer 'and up. Why tha lookin' so guilty?"
Not a candidate for #FridaysFacesInStone #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset
"So tha be careful settling im down lest thee incur wrath of t' Lord"
"You at back with yer 'and up. Why tha lookin' so guilty?"
Not a candidate for #FridaysFacesInStone #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset
Mouse's #FridaysBitsAndPieces from #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset. The bits and pieces Mouse didn't share in the week: It's estimated that only 10% of medieval crosses survive to the present day. A platoon of the 1st Mixed Cone Somersets has been deployed to guard this one
November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Mouse's #FridaysBitsAndPieces from #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset. The bits and pieces Mouse didn't share in the week: It's estimated that only 10% of medieval crosses survive to the present day. A platoon of the 1st Mixed Cone Somersets has been deployed to guard this one
Mouse's #FridaysBitsAndPieces from #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset. The bits and pieces Mouse didn't share in the week: Two #DullButWorthy photos from the same church Mouse? You spoil us. Unusually (well Mouse not seen before) the shaft of the #StandingCross has a modern wooden cross
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Mouse's #FridaysBitsAndPieces from #StDecumanWatchet #Somerset. The bits and pieces Mouse didn't share in the week: Two #DullButWorthy photos from the same church Mouse? You spoil us. Unusually (well Mouse not seen before) the shaft of the #StandingCross has a modern wooden cross