Bonus today: two little windows free with your regular Wednesday Window. These delightful holes in the wall are in Dragon Hall, Norwich (see posts passim), and the big one has been there since around 1220.
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With the footage we are seeing on the news of whats going on over there I'd say windows are probably a pretty popular replacement item right about now. Stay safe Dive, it looks nasty on the news.
1200 years old. They just don't make them like that anymore. Blows my mind considering my country as I know it isn't even 300 years old yet.
Your country is about 4.5 billion years old, Kate. You have some awesome geology there. And folk have been living there for tens of thousands of years. Modern Australia, on the other hand, has only really existed since the 1960s. A pretty cool place, either way.
Our riots are just dumb kids being dumb. It'll pass like it always does.
Gorgeous windows. I wish we had such wonderful old buildings. I did get my T-Shirt from the Brazen Head in Dublin, est. 1198. The nice thing is they were out of the touristy shirts and I got one with "staff" printed on the sleeve. Too bad I didn't get one with original staff, but haircloth, chain maille and the like tend to get uncomfortable when you're on the road.
Neetzy, we have a pub in Norwich that says it was established in 1068, which is true as it was built to serve the workers building the Cathedral. But I got barred for life from the place for writing a review that mentioned in passing that while the undercroft dates back to that time the actual building is 17th century. The landlady actually screamed at me in the street. The Brazen Head in Dublin is actually Victorian (19th century) on a site dating back to 1198 but at least they have the honesty to say they are "unsure" how much of the original place survives.
Ms.M. Dragon Hall is a wonderful place. I did a couple of detailed photoposts on its history (and the dragon) a while back. Do a search for "Here Be Dragons" in the little search window on the top left of the page.
Petrea, I have way too many links and around fifteen hundred posts. It even took me a while to find it. Thanks for remembering it, though.
Good try, Petrea! But Dive has so many posts. However, I typed in what he suggested and, indeed, learned the answers to my questions! What amazing history! And the dragons are just what St. George ordered. (Thank you, Dive, for taking the time to find it :-) )
12 comments:
With the footage we are seeing on the news of whats going on over there I'd say windows are probably a pretty popular replacement item right about now.
Stay safe Dive, it looks nasty on the news.
1200 years old. They just don't make them like that anymore. Blows my mind considering my country as I know it isn't even 300 years old yet.
Your country is about 4.5 billion years old, Kate. You have some awesome geology there. And folk have been living there for tens of thousands of years. Modern Australia, on the other hand, has only really existed since the 1960s. A pretty cool place, either way.
Our riots are just dumb kids being dumb. It'll pass like it always does.
1220? Just after lunch then.
Gorgeous windows. I wish we had such wonderful old buildings. I did get my T-Shirt from the Brazen Head in Dublin, est. 1198. The nice thing is they were out of the touristy shirts and I got one with "staff" printed on the sleeve.
Too bad I didn't get one with original staff, but haircloth, chain maille and the like tend to get uncomfortable when you're on the road.
Great photo -- it evokes stillness, like time has stopped for a bit.
How did Dragon Hall get its name? Did St. George slay any dragons nearby?
Ooh! Ooh! I know the answer to Ms. M's question! don't tell her, let me go find the link.
I recognize this place, thanks to you, Dive.
hang on, I'll be back.
Oh, bother. I am utterly defeated. I've been looking for that post under "Hidden Norfolk" and it's not there. Help.
Hee hee, Phil.
Neetzy, we have a pub in Norwich that says it was established in 1068, which is true as it was built to serve the workers building the Cathedral. But I got barred for life from the place for writing a review that mentioned in passing that while the undercroft dates back to that time the actual building is 17th century. The landlady actually screamed at me in the street.
The Brazen Head in Dublin is actually Victorian (19th century) on a site dating back to 1198 but at least they have the honesty to say they are "unsure" how much of the original place survives.
Ms.M. Dragon Hall is a wonderful place. I did a couple of detailed photoposts on its history (and the dragon) a while back. Do a search for "Here Be Dragons" in the little search window on the top left of the page.
Petrea, I have way too many links and around fifteen hundred posts. It even took me a while to find it. Thanks for remembering it, though.
It's all about atmosphere, yes? I could get a whole book read if I was cuddled up on a sofa in front of THAT window.
Me too, Maria.
Good try, Petrea! But Dive has so many posts. However, I typed in what he suggested and, indeed, learned the answers to my questions! What amazing history! And the dragons are just what St. George ordered. (Thank you, Dive, for taking the time to find it :-) )
The building is indeed a joy, Ms.M. and what a long and chequered history it has. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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