Heidi The History Mouse
@thehistorymouse.bsky.social
A mainly medieval mouse with a passion for history and architecture.
Historia, Caseus, Somnum!
Historia, Caseus, Somnum!
Nemesis...
This shiny #PeckyMouseBotherer is giving Mouse the shiny side eye. That's close enough....
#StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #AllMetalMonday
This shiny #PeckyMouseBotherer is giving Mouse the shiny side eye. That's close enough....
#StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #AllMetalMonday
November 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Nemesis...
This shiny #PeckyMouseBotherer is giving Mouse the shiny side eye. That's close enough....
#StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #AllMetalMonday
This shiny #PeckyMouseBotherer is giving Mouse the shiny side eye. That's close enough....
#StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #AllMetalMonday
Effigy north of nave #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #MemorialMonday
Finely carved although defaced as Mouse has come to expect. Bloomin' Commonwealth iconoclasts. Depending on what you read this C15 figure is a knight/civilian/man/woman
Finely carved although defaced as Mouse has come to expect. Bloomin' Commonwealth iconoclasts. Depending on what you read this C15 figure is a knight/civilian/man/woman
November 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Effigy north of nave #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #MemorialMonday
Finely carved although defaced as Mouse has come to expect. Bloomin' Commonwealth iconoclasts. Depending on what you read this C15 figure is a knight/civilian/man/woman
Finely carved although defaced as Mouse has come to expect. Bloomin' Commonwealth iconoclasts. Depending on what you read this C15 figure is a knight/civilian/man/woman
Carved niche and effigy north of nave #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #MemorialMonday
One to zoom in on if that sort of thing interests you gentle reader. The #FootBeast is recorded as cat playing with a mouse. That's not getting a closeup. #Ogee finial is a characterful face
One to zoom in on if that sort of thing interests you gentle reader. The #FootBeast is recorded as cat playing with a mouse. That's not getting a closeup. #Ogee finial is a characterful face
November 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Carved niche and effigy north of nave #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #MemorialMonday
One to zoom in on if that sort of thing interests you gentle reader. The #FootBeast is recorded as cat playing with a mouse. That's not getting a closeup. #Ogee finial is a characterful face
One to zoom in on if that sort of thing interests you gentle reader. The #FootBeast is recorded as cat playing with a mouse. That's not getting a closeup. #Ogee finial is a characterful face
North of nave #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #MemorialMonday
C15 effigy in an impressively moulded #Ogee niche surmounted by an (unrelated) memorial tablet (although it does make for a very striking composition)
C15 effigy in an impressively moulded #Ogee niche surmounted by an (unrelated) memorial tablet (although it does make for a very striking composition)
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
North of nave #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #MemorialMonday
C15 effigy in an impressively moulded #Ogee niche surmounted by an (unrelated) memorial tablet (although it does make for a very striking composition)
C15 effigy in an impressively moulded #Ogee niche surmounted by an (unrelated) memorial tablet (although it does make for a very striking composition)
Somehow curiously theatrical C18 wall tablet with the cherubs appearing through the 'veil' as if it was a stage curtain. An impressive memorial nonetheless
North of nave #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #MemorialMonday
North of nave #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #MemorialMonday
November 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Somehow curiously theatrical C18 wall tablet with the cherubs appearing through the 'veil' as if it was a stage curtain. An impressive memorial nonetheless
North of nave #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #MemorialMonday
North of nave #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #MemorialMonday
Fabulous tall wave moulded arch to C16 tower. The Listing say 4-centred but it's actually not, it just has its centres quite far along the inside of the springing line. A good sprinkling of angels and saints complete the scene #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #StonemasonryMonday
November 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Fabulous tall wave moulded arch to C16 tower. The Listing say 4-centred but it's actually not, it just has its centres quite far along the inside of the springing line. A good sprinkling of angels and saints complete the scene #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #StonemasonryMonday
From chancel arch #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #StonemasonryMonday
Perpendicular arches, on four shafts separated by (in this case) ovolo moulding. Wider and lower than other churches on this scamper. Listing says 'disappointing capitals'. Mouse wonder what was expected
Perpendicular arches, on four shafts separated by (in this case) ovolo moulding. Wider and lower than other churches on this scamper. Listing says 'disappointing capitals'. Mouse wonder what was expected
November 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
From chancel arch #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset for #StonemasonryMonday
Perpendicular arches, on four shafts separated by (in this case) ovolo moulding. Wider and lower than other churches on this scamper. Listing says 'disappointing capitals'. Mouse wonder what was expected
Perpendicular arches, on four shafts separated by (in this case) ovolo moulding. Wider and lower than other churches on this scamper. Listing says 'disappointing capitals'. Mouse wonder what was expected
From tower arch #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset
As it turns out this is a church with a real sense of space and light even on this winter light. Three of the four bays of the south aisle and transept to the right
As it turns out this is a church with a real sense of space and light even on this winter light. Three of the four bays of the south aisle and transept to the right
November 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
From tower arch #StAndrewOldCleeve #Somerset
As it turns out this is a church with a real sense of space and light even on this winter light. Three of the four bays of the south aisle and transept to the right
As it turns out this is a church with a real sense of space and light even on this winter light. Three of the four bays of the south aisle and transept to the right
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
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....