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The church of Porta Panagia in Trikala, Greece, is a prominent Byzantine temple of the thirteenth century, built in 1283. It is characterized by being what remains of an old monastery, standing out for its limestone walls, ceramic decoration and a structure that mixes Byzantine and Western influences.

Imagine this hurtling down at you over the streets of Worcester. This year marks the 375th anniversary of the Battle of Worcester when this bronze Saker fired a 5lb iron ball smashing through anything in its path. Now it sits quietly at The Commandery a testament to a stormy past

Interested in time travel

March 24, 1199: King Richard the Lionheart of England was wounded by a crossbow bolt at the siege of Châlus Chabrol in France. The wound eventually killed him.

Delighted to be back at The Commandery in April. Join us as Richard Graham explores the turbulent life of Sir Edward Massey, Gloucester’s resolute Civil War hero, Parliamentarian general, and master of shifting loyalties in a nation at war. 🔽

Victorians got Battle of Hastings wrong, expert says bbc.in/3PkeZY4

Successfully made it to Friday and International day of happiness

The medieval town of San Gimignano, Siena, Italy.

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Bluebells overlooking Tintern Abbey. built in 1131 on the Welsh bank of the River Wye, Monmouthshire, Wales. NMP. @HoganSOG Post turned into a reconstruction mock-up. #TinternAbbey

Edward the Confessor from the Bayeux Tapestry

And they were all yellow. #pub

The Bank of England is exploring new banknote designs this week, so why not embrace the drama of our history: Oliver Cromwell, ruler of England’s brief republic or Charles II, the king who restored the crown. Republic or Restoration. Who belongs in your wallet?

Ye Olde Mitre 📍1 Ely Court, Ely Place, London EC1N 6SJ The pub was first built in 1546 for the servants of the 41 Bishops of Ely whose 13th century built palace once occupied this area. The pub was rebuilt in 1773 making it one of London’s oldest pubs. #yeoldemitre #pub

mood because we FINALLY made it to Friday night

POV: you went back in time. Puy du Fou in France is one of the most unique theme parks. Founded in 1978, repeatedly voted best theme park in the world, with epic shows: Viking invasions, Roman gladiator battles, medieval tournaments, and French Renaissance stories.

The Bank of England has announced that pictures of wildlife will replace famous faces on our banknotes. A cute kitten, perhaps? Or a puppy doing some tricks? Or, given that China may well have hacked into the system, even a panda bear? Whichever animals end up making the cut, it’s goodbye to Winston Churchill, Jane Austen, JMW Turner and Alan Turing – and the proud tradition of honouring our greatest Brits. What a travesty. ✍️ Matthew Lynn Article | spectator.com/article/replac…

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Sir Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Thomas Lawrence (c.1815)