12th/13th/14thC painted draperies in the Galilee Chapel at Durham Cathedral for #TextileTuesday I'm hedging my bets date wise, I've read that the painting of Cuthbert on the right is 12thC but the draperies might be later.

The footrest on the tomb of Ralph Green d.1417 at St Peter's, Lowick seems to be subtly suggesting that he's rather fed up of the status quo and things are about to get interesting! #MonumentsMonday

Adam and Eve and the tree of knowledge with a rather grumpy faced serpent at All Saints, Oakham. #SundayStonework

The large and very striking porch at St Andrew's, Barnwell has bowed slightly and become almost horseshoe shaped over the years, it shelters a handsome 13thC doorway with similar decoration. #AdoorableThursday #Adoorableday

St Peter's, Raunds is known for its fabulous 15thC wall paintings which include the remnants of what must have been an enormous rood. Six angels remain surrounding where the crucifixion would have been sited, it's still incredibly impressive. #WednesdayWallPaintings

The 15thC window in the south transept at St Peter and St Paul, Langham is certainly a 'showstopper'. Flooding the church with light and colour. #TraceryTuesday

A stunning depiction of the trinity on the monument to Edmund Tame d1534 and his two wives at St Mary's, Fairford. Sir Edmund actually has two brasses and this is part of the smaller one set into the wall of the chapel. #MonumentsMonday

Happy in the sun and grumpy in the shade at St John the Baptist, Cold Overton. #SundayStonework

Someone obviously completely misread the job description as a column swallower and has decided to start nibbling on the capital instead at St Mary's, Leckhampstead. #Caturday (I'm saying feline rather than demon)

Last week I posted the south door at St Swithin's, Quenington and today I present the 12thC north door. The tympanum shows the harrowing of hell, Christ spears Satan whilst the serpent spews forth three sinners. No beakheads this side but don't worry, it's still fabulous. #AdoorableThursday

Striking and stylish art deco window grilles on Hotel Street, Leicester. #IronworkThursday

The 13thC wall paintings at St John the Baptist, Cold Overton would have been so interesting to see complete. This shows St John above a scene described as the funeral of the Virgin, I assume they're depicted carrying her bier. #WednesdayWallPaintings

A rather lovely pelican in her piety at All Saints, Oakham. I wonder if they're meant to be oak leaves? #SundayStonework

Shadowy, ghostly remains of Saints and angels on the beautiful faded 15thC screen at St Andrew's, Lyddington. #ScreenSaturday

St Swithin's, Quenington boasts two fabulous 12thC doors. The tympanum above the south door depicts the coronation of the Virgin and is apparently the earliest depiction of it still in situ. Also a stunning band of beakheads and who doesn't love a beakhead! #Adoorableday #AdoorableThursday

Beautifully simple with only the faintest hint of wonkiness.. St Michael and St Martin, Eastleach Martin. #TraceryTuesday

The 12thC columns of the chancel arch at St Andrew's, Stoke Dry are covered in fantastic carvings of people and animals, most of the meanings lost long ago apart from the occasional obvious image such as the bell ringer. Another of my favourite Rutland churches #SundayStonework

The square Norman font at St Peter's, Brooke is a sturdy affair. Decorated with a simple, elegant arcade pattern it's topped off with a similarly sturdy font cover, the slightly wonky finial just gives it character! #FontsOnFriday

A rather lovely doorway which now leads into the garden at Lyddington Bede House. This would have been part of the long demolished former palace of the Bishop's of Lincoln, the remaining wing became a house and then almshouses around 1600. #Adoorableday #AdoorableThursday

A 13thC Adam and Eve hand in hand as they're expelled from paradise at St George's, Kelmscott. I have to say that Eve doesn't look too distressed at the turn of events.. 🍏 #WednesdayWallPaintings

A panel of restored 14thC glass at St Mary's, Meysey Hampton. Although named St Mathias it's actually a a composite made up from miscellaneous fragments by the restorers. Still lovely though, the face and quill are particularly fine. #StainedGlassSunday

The capitals at All Saints, Oakham are crowded with such a fantastic variety of people and creatures. This monkey seems have a weight attached to his collar that he's trying to carry and looks like he's concentrating on that, I'd be keeping an eye on the dragons personally! #SundayStonework

Such a happy little kitty corbel at St Edmund's, Egleton. #Caturday

Robert Dudley's initials and heraldic symbols of the ragged staff on a very impressive Elizabethan fireplace in the gatehouse at Kenilworth Castle. Not originally in this building it probably came from the state apartments designed for the Queen in the Castle. #LesArmoiriesDuVendredi

Today is the feast of Epiphany. This late 15thC Adoration of the Magi at Upton House is attributed to Hieronymus Bosch (studio of/follower of..) The details in the clothing of the three kings and assorted onlookers are just so fascinating, there's so much to take in and wonder about.

Aged to a beautiful warm silvery grey the remaining parts of the former screen at St Edmund's, Egleton now frame the entrance to the tower. This panel is definitely giving off 'four candles' vibes... 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️ #TraceryTuesday

Such fabulous angular gothic script with a suppressed desire to twiddle on the memorial to Charles Noel at St Peter's, Brooke, Rutland. He died aged just 28 in 1619. #MonumentsMonday

The lectern at St Andrew's, Eastleach Turville supposedly came from Tewkesbury Abbey. The vine that is carved on the shaft is certainly a vigorously fruiting variety! #SundaySermons

Sloping off and trying not to be noticed at St Mary the Virgin, Buscot. #SundayStonework

Such a cheerful little lion, happy with his lot as a footrest to Eustace de Folville d1347 at St Mary's, Ashby Folville. #Caturday

St John the Baptist, Cold Overton was as the village name suggests absolutely freezing. The 15thC tower and spire looked rather fine in thd winter sunshine though. #SteepleSaturday

Toot Toot... Happy New Year everyone. Here's hoping 2026 brings everyone health and happiness 🎉🎊🎉

Sometimes simple is best.. A lovely, tiny arch in the tower at St Luke's, Gaddesby. #windowsonWednesday

A 13thC gathering of the Apostles at St John the Baptist, Cold Overton. It's suggested it depicts them gathering at the death of the Virgin and if correct then it's a rare survival. Only fragments survive but it's not quite as 'poor quality' as Pevsner suggests. #WednesdayWallPaintings

Poor Dorothey Stevens at St Andrew's, Stoke Dry. Dead at the tender age of 11 and still waiting for that 'joyful resurrection'. #MonumentsMonday #MementoMoriMonday

Merry Christmas everyone, here's to a happy and healthy 2026🌲 The 13thC nativity at St Clements, Ashampstead is so beautiful, it's part of a larger cycle of the life of Virgin which took my breath away when I first saw it. I love that the ox and the ass have been left in charge of the baby.

Not a hungry chap searching for where his wife has hidden the Christmas chocolates but a medieval wheelwright checking his work is true at Ampney St Mary's. #WednesdayWallPaintings

Two rather grumpy cherubs squinting in the late summer sun at St Mary's, Purton. Possibly grumpy because someone's nicked their legs and replaced them with foliated tassels, no wonder they're holding on so tightly. #MonumentsMonday

Karl Parsons nativity window of 1921 at St Philip's, Leicester simply glows. Mary holds Jesus on her knee in the centre with a kneeling King on the left and a kneeling shepherd on the right. To be honest I did my best but photos don't really do it justice. #StainedGlassSunday

Playing hide and seek in a church is so much fun! A pointy snouted something (fox?) thinks they've found the perfect spot at St Nicholas, Hatherop. #SundayStonework

The incredibly impressive 14thC tower and spire loom over you somewhat as you approach All Saints, Oakham. The less said about the fact there's only two windows in the tower and they're off centre the better... (apparently it's to accommodate the stairs) #SteepleSaturday

A C15 bench end at Trent, Dorset. This looks as though the bird above has vanquished the Basilisk/wyvern(?) below. But what is that bird, it's not a dodo, a stylised eagle perhaps?

Today's #AdventAngels is swinging their thurible with a completely devil may care attitude at All Saints, Braunston in Rutland. Probably once part of a reredos for a long lost altar, the oval above them contains the instruments of the passion. #ThuribleThursday

For #AdventAngels today a finely carved musical angel on a 15thC misericord at St Mary's, Tansor. Formerly at Fotheringhay the quality of the carving is fantastic, the way the wings curl over. And yes they are fingering the lute not flipping the bird as I first thought... 🖕🏻 #Woodensday

Squeezed between the tombs of the Willoughby chapel and the organ at St Mary the Virgin and All Saints, Willoughby-on-the-Wolds is this lone row of medieval tiles. Only one remains of each design, a hint of how rich the decoration of the church might have been. #TilesOnTuesday

I had a very strange feeling of being watched at St John the Baptist, Barnack.. #SundayStonework

I was reminded anew how stunning the 16thC glass at Withcote Chapel is when I revisited this autumn. This is a tiny panel but the colours and detail are fabulous (try to ignore the two random reset swirly decorative pieces on the right) #StainedGlassSunday

Something a bit different for today's #AdventAngels from Manchester Art Gallery. The incredibly beautiful Illusions painted by Annie Swynnerton around 1902. A young winged girl in armour with a clear, confident gaze, ready to fight for equality and independence.

The 13thC font at All Saints, Oakham has been changed and altered over the centuries but is really rather lovely. The late 19thC or early 20thC cover compliments it perfectly and the base which looks to me like a reused capital just adds to its character. #FontsOnFriday

Double cusped arches at St John the Baptist, Inglesham. #Adoorableday #AdoorableThursday