Can we take a moment to appreciate this icon finally being referenced?2yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/RPDR_UK
Fonthill Abbey, UK, showing the third and tallest of its three towers. Like its two predecessors it collapsed within ten years.3yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Lost_Architecture
'Durham is one of the great experiences of Europe to the eyes of those who appreciate architecture, and to the minds of those who understand architecture. The group of cathedral, castle, and monastery on the rock can only be compared to Avignon and Prague' - Nikolaus Pevsner, 1953. Do we agree?2yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/architecture
Another view of my 1900s British mining village - updated based on your feedback!3yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Sims4
My latest build - a manor house adapted from an old monastery, with a garden in the ruins and a secret in the attic...2yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/thesims
My first big build - a 1900s British mining village. Constructive criticism welcome!3yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Sims4
Who else had the Brambly Hedge books as a child? I remember studying the cutaways of the trees for ages.4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/CasualUK
The Trafford Centre, Manchester, UK. Built in 1998 as a 'people's palace' to give patrons the 'Dallas effect'. [building]4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/architecture
Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, completed in 1978, is one of the largest cathedrals in the world and a late flowering of the Gothic Revival.3yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/ArchitecturalRevival
Since we're still on pastiches: Poundbury, Dorset. Begun in 1993, due to be finished in 2025. Owned and heavily influenced by Prince Charles, it will have a population of 6000 when finished. [building]4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/architecture
Visited Ely this weekend, and I'd easily rank the cathedral in my top 3. If you're around East Anglia it's well worth a diversion.4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/CasualUK
What makes a good revivalist building? The Trafford Centre, Manchester3yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/ArchitecturalRevival
Notre Dame update: the interior appears substantially intact!4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
If the original design for the Catholic cathedral been completed...3yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Liverpool
Good news for those in lockdown: The Vicar of Dibley has been added to Netflix UK!3yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
St David's Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Posted solely because it's beautiful.4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
Don’t you just hate all these disreputable new Georgian public houses? Bring back gothic inns! [misc]3yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/architecture
It's easy to forget in this subreddit that when you say 'Anglican' to a significant chunk of British people this is their first thought:4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
I know that William and Mary were co-monarchs of the same kingdoms, but this is a bit... busy.4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/heraldry
Doesn’t this description of a pub game read like an American attempting to be British?3yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/CasualUK
This time last year we were in the middle of a cold snap up in North-East England. It did lead to some heavenly moments, though.4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
How to satisfy your Marian tendencies when your parish isn't into it:4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
The CoA of (I assume) Robert Neville, Bishop of Durham 1438-57. Note the bishop's mitre combined with an earl's coronet on the helm. The arms above are those of the diocese.4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/heraldry
The C of E's cathedrals are doing a cracking job with their events of late3yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
The USA isn't the only country whose leaders have Coats of Arms. John Major is the most recent UK Prime Minister to bear personal arms.4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/heraldry
Someone on Wikipedia made a vector of the Corsican flag as it appears in the 14th century Gelre Armorial, and, well... it's not flattering anybody.4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/vexillology
Design Competition Entries for St. John the Divine Cathedral. Thoughts, considering what we've currently got?2yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
Lots of British companies have coats of arms, but not many use them- can you guess who these might belong to?4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/CasualUK
It’s a wonderful evening here, I thought I’d share it with you all.4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
I turned the list of provinces by population on Wikipedia into a pie chart.4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
The CoA of the City of Westminster, one of the comparatively few English arms to contain a religious figure.4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/heraldry
COA of the Baron de Ros, the oldest barony in England. 'Crom a Boo' is Cornish for 'Startled Crow', hence the supporters*4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/heraldry
The Crusader Kings II devs might lean towards the Reformed side of the church...3yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
Possibly of interest to TEC members- the memorial to Prior Washington in England's Durham Cathedral. Yes, he is (distantly) related to George.4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
Ranked: the historic English counties (and Yorkshire ridings)3yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/vexillology
I hope this sub won’t fall into the trap of thinking age intrinsically confers architectural brilliance. For example this building is old, but a poor example of architecture.3yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/ArchitecturalRevival
Who needs to be martyred when you can just have an imperial assumption? Presenting Our Lady of Bad Taste, Queen Victoria.4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
Got to enjoy this Pembrokeshire view for a day before nature decided I’d seen quite enough, thank you kindly.4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/CasualUK
I see your namby-pamby southern architecture and raise you Durham Cathedral (back in January)4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/CasualUK
Aberystwyth, Wales, flies the flags of various minority nations along its promenade, 'as a symbol of support and friendship'.4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/vexillology
This is just so typically Anglican- 'We're doing really well but also not well enough'4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
When signing up for a National Trust membership there are a staggering array of options to choose for your title. Let us pause awhile and consider the theological implications of these three:3yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
Today is the Commemoration of Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr. One of the Roman martyrs, she became the patron saint of music and musicians. What, then, are your favourite pieces of sacred music?4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
Since we're having a Blessed Virgin moment, I present... The Assumption of Hairy4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
Kingsgate Bridge and Dunelm House, Durham, completed in 1966 and designed by the Architects Co-Partnership under the supervision of Sir Ove Arup. Demolishing the building, which houses the students' union, is part of Durham University's ten-year plan. [building]4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/architecture
A striped British flag- can anyone guess what informed my choice of colours?3yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/vexillology
Flag of England, Ireland and Scotland under the Union of the Crowns (1603-1707), inspired by South Africa4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/vexillology
I'm currently studying the Old English language, and this is one of the course texts- a riddle (relevant to Christianity) from the tenth-century Exeter Book. See if you can fathom it out, no cheating!4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
Discovered this rather regal pulpit in Lancaster Priory the other day. Not sure about the crown being on top of the bible, though...4yr ⋅ Bede_the_Venerable ⋅ r/Anglicanism
