Brittunculi(@rarrayson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Andrea Zuvich One of the many sad events in Scottish history was the Glencoe Massacre in 1692. The attached provides a good background. glencoemuseum.com/post/murt-ghli….

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The HalfShire Hundred(@halfshiretales) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Feathers Hotel, Ludlow for

A Jacobean gem. Refronted in 1619 - it’s been operating as an Inn since 1670. Still open for business.

“That prodigy of timber-framed houses” - Pevsner

The Feathers Hotel, Ludlow for #windowsonwednesday 

A Jacobean gem. Refronted in 1619 - it’s been operating as an Inn since 1670.  Still open for business. 

“That prodigy of timber-framed houses” - Pevsner
#shropshire #heritage #17thCentury
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Justine Brown's Bookshelf(@brown_bookshelf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The glamorous Barbara Palmer, Duchess of Cleveland. Pastel attributed to John Greenhill. Possibly Charles II’s most turbulent mistress.

The glamorous Barbara Palmer, Duchess of Cleveland. Pastel attributed to John Greenhill. Possibly Charles II’s most turbulent mistress. #17thcentury #history #baroque
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Exquisitely carved tiny figures on the 17th century alabaster wall monument dedicated to the recusant Moreton family. St Mary the Virgin and St Chad at Brewood.

#31DaysofGraves

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Exquisitely carved tiny figures on the 17th century alabaster wall monument dedicated to the recusant Moreton family. St Mary the Virgin and St Chad at Brewood.

#alabaster #monument #Staffordshire #17thcentury
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New blog post &

Day 10: Plaque

An unexpected find of the tomb of Elizabeth Whorwood from Sandwell Hall, spotted by chance on a plaque in Gloucestershire.

thebcdyingmuseum.blog/2023/10/10/wha…

New blog post & #31DaysofGraves 

Day 10: Plaque

An unexpected find of the tomb of Elizabeth Whorwood from Sandwell Hall, spotted by chance on a plaque in Gloucestershire. 

thebcdyingmuseum.blog/2023/10/10/wha…

#sandwellhall #17thcentury #westbromwich
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Tom Brautigam(@tomb1649) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I’ve just found a letter written by Thomas Fairfax which is suffused with glitter!!
I don’t want to sound all revisionist about puritans’ love of ‘festivities’ but…

(Genuinely haven’t added any effects to the pic)

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Somerset Pottery Fabric Type Series(@SomersetPottery) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Here's an unusual vessel type i'd not come across before, a warmer. It was probably filled with hot coals and used to warm beds. Excavated at Donyatt Site 2, , it dates from c. 1600-1650

Here's an unusual vessel type i'd not come across before, a warmer. It was probably filled with hot coals and used to warm beds. Excavated at Donyatt Site 2, #Somerset, it dates from c. 1600-1650 #TypeSeries #PostMedievalPottery #17thCentury
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Dr Kate Strasdin(@kateStrasdin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

To sleeve or not to sleeve? The masterful construction of these late stays allows the silk sleeves to be worn or removed with the silk ribbons tied at the shoulder. Tiniest stitches in contrast thread mark the channels of boning across its surface V&A

To sleeve or not to sleeve? The masterful construction of these late #17thcentury stays allows the silk sleeves to be worn or removed with the silk ribbons tied at the shoulder. Tiniest stitches in contrast thread mark the channels of boning across its surface @V_and_A #handsewn
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The Cromwell Museum(@MuseumCromwell) 's Twitter Profile Photo

10 April 1660 General John Lambert escaped from the Tower of London and attempted to rally forces against the Restoration. He was defeated and spent the remaining 24 years of his life in prison. Image from our collection. 🧵1/2

#OnThisDay 10 April 1660 General John Lambert escaped from the Tower of London and attempted to rally forces against the Restoration. He was defeated and spent the remaining 24 years of his life in prison. Image from our collection. #17thCentury #BritishCivilWars #OTD 🧵1/2
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