A box-bed (also known as a closed bed or close bed) is a traditional furnishing found in Brittany (France) and western Britain. In homes with usually only one room, the box-bed allowed some privacy and helped keep people warm during winter. Some of them were built in double-decker form. [1462x2340]1yr ⋅ SurnomSympa ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Saint-Malo (France) [800X1030]. The Saint-Malo rolling bridge was a coastline railway that ran from Saint-Malo to Saint-Servan between 1873 and 1923. It was designed by Alexandre Leroyer.11mo ⋅ SurnomSympa ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
My Street, Rue D'Allonville, Nantes (FRANCE). Before and after the lockdown.4yr ⋅ SurnomSympa ⋅ r/OldPhotosInRealLife
Japan, 1894. Massive float (known as dashi), during Hakata Gion Yamakasa (博多祇園山笠), a Japanese festival celebrated during the first half of July in Hakata, Fukuoka. The festival is believed to be over 770 years old and is still celebrated today. [900x1295]11mo ⋅ SurnomSympa ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Vernacular architectures : what are your favorite styles ? I’ll start with Nias architecture (Nias is an island located off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia)11mo ⋅ SurnomSympa ⋅ r/architecture
What's up with Fats Waller' Winter Weather ? Why does this song has more than 1,3 billion listenings ?8mo ⋅ SurnomSympa ⋅ r/Jazz
I was in the hobby about 15 years ago and just found this photo on my computer6yr ⋅ SurnomSympa ⋅ r/Warhammer
You are only allowed three vintage brands in your toolbox. What are your picks ?1yr ⋅ SurnomSympa ⋅ r/Vintagetools
This is called a footstring in French (String de Pieds). I don't know the English name for it.4yr ⋅ SurnomSympa ⋅ r/mildlydisturbing