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2025-04-04 05:13:37

Layer3.news on Nostr: feeds.guardian.co.uk RARE WALL PAINTINGS FOUND IN CUMBRIA SHOW TASTES OF WELL-OFF ...


RARE WALL PAINTINGS FOUND IN CUMBRIA SHOW TASTES OF WELL-OFF TUDORS


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✍️ Rare 16th-century wall paintings have been discovered in a former hunting lodge in Cumbria, England, providing insight into the interior design tastes of well-off Tudors.
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👉 The wall paintings date back to the reign of Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
👉 The paintings feature odd, grotesque beasts and fantastic foliage
👉 The discovery is a rare find in Cumbria and nationally important
👉 The wall paintings provide insight into the interior design tastes of well-off Tudors
👉 Historic England has included the wall paintings in the protection of the main lodge building

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Artwork thought to date from reign of Elizabeth I reveals how those with disposable incomes decorated their homesRare and fantastical 16th-century wall paintings which shine light on the interior design tastes of well-off Tudors have been revealed in a former hunting lodge.Historic England said the wall paintings at The Ashes in Inglewood Forest, Cumbria, were remarkable and warranted extra heritage protection. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/apr/04/rare-wall-paintings-found-in-cumbria-show-tastes-of-well-off-tudors

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