Wall-to-wall books, comfortable seating, warm colouring and a fireplace are all one could want in a library. This one is a good updated version of a library-family room with its television, paintings and generally relaxed air.
English Country Style, 1986
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The Scouts (A patrol of the 10th Light Dragoons, Peninsular War)
by William Barnes Wollen
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Commemoration Slab from Castlesteads, England dated to the 2nd Century CE on display at the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery in Carlisle, England
The different Roman legions each had a series of emblems. Besides the eagle, they each had additional badges which they used when they wanted to mark soemthing that they had built or be associated with.
The Second Legion Augusta was raised during the civil war that brought the Emperor Augustus to power. This event was commemorated by adopting Augustus' emblem, a capricorn. This is often called a "Sea Goat" and is a mythical creature that had the head and body of a goat and tail of a fish. In addition they also used the winged horse, a pegasus as an emblem. Both these badges have been found on this building stone at Castlesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall.
Photographs taken by myself 2023
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The warm, luxurious effect of dark wood in a bathroom combines with the femininity of pie-frill edged cotton curtains and a flowery wallpaper.
Laura Ashley Style, 1987
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The word Lent, which denotes the Christian abstention period of 40 days preceding Easter, used to be the default word for springtime. Its Dutch cognate lente still is the word for 'spring', while German Lenz is now archaic. They all come from a word meaning 'long-day'.
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Nelson boarding the 'San Josef' at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797
by George Jones
With the famous battle cry "Westminster Abbey or Glorious Victory!" Nelson sword in hand, leading the boarding party, captured San Nicolás & used her as a bridge to board and capture San José.
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