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Miniature portraits of Mary Stuart and Francois
These two miniature portraits of Mary Stuart and Francois , Dauphin of France are part of a series of the family of Henri II and Catherine de’Medicis. In this miniature she is represented in a rich black dress , slashed with white and wearing a black hat or bonnet- a l’Italienne with diamond ornaments and…Continue…
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Metal Detecting – digging
When you have located a target and then pinpointed it with the search coil, the last thing you want to do is damage the find by digging and hitting it with your spade or trowel. Its best to start digging about 6 inches away from the target and dig towards the spot of maximum signal…Continue…
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Mary Stuart – Coins and Jewellery
Mary Stuart – Coins and Jewellery Enamelled Gold locket with miniatures identified as Mary Queen of Scots and James VI , with another portarit of a man inside – late 16th century Silver Ryal ( 30 shillings Scots) struck in 1565 to commemorate the marriage of Mary, Queen of Scots and Henry, Lord Darnley. These…Continue…
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Mary Stuart as Dauphine of France
the artist is Francois Clouet (before 1522-1572).This portrait is held in the archive collection of the National Portrait Gallery. This was probably commissioned around the time of Mary’s marriage to Francois, Dauphin of France. Mary was married at the age of 15 years and 4 months in Notre Dame at Paris, In this drawing only…Continue…
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Metal Detecting – Treasure in the Field by Mary Chester-Kadwell
Treasure in the Field by Mary Chester-Kadwell Metal-detecting started to become a popular hobby in the 1970s when lighter and less expensive machines became available. Since then it has become a pastime that enthrals all ages, including children who go out detecting with their families at the weekend, and retired people enjoying the exercise and…Continue…
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Francois, Dauphin of France and Mary Stuart
This small portrait in miniature is one of the ornamental paintings in the illuminated “Livred’ Heures” (Book of Hours) which belonged to Catherine de’ Medicis the mother in law of Mary Stuart. It shows Francois, Dauphin of France and Mary Stuart. This is part of a series of portraitts of all the children of Henri…Continue…
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Drawing of Mary Queen of Scots as Queen of France
Drawing of Mary Queen of Scots as Queen of France in widows dress by Francois Clouet (before 1522-1572). From this drawing are derived various portraits in oil. In this she is wearing white morning habit. The “deuil blanc” consists of a wired cap fitting tight around the hood, and pressed down on the flat crown…Continue…
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Battlefields of Scotland
These pages reflect the history of battlefields and have been written simply because of the authors interest in the subject. A Scottish Battlefields Register is in preparation at Historic Scotland, following public disquiet over recent development proposals at sites such as Bannockburn (1314) and Sherrifmuir (1715). The Register is expected to serve as guidance for…Continue…
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Michelham Priory and Pevensey Castle report by Mark MacManus photos by Ron Strutt On 12 April 2003, the Cantiaci TTFF invaded East Sussex, with a mandate to explore a Priory and a Castle. Attendees on this auspicious occasion were Alison, Andrew, Anne, Chris, Jacqui, Mark, Ron, Shaun and Tracey. Accompanying minors were Charlotte, Emily, Harry,…Continue…
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Over the next few years , the WhiteFriars development will lay a large area within the town walls open to archaeological investigation. The present stage of the excavation is taking place at St.Georges Street. Small scale excavations preceding the Big Dig have revealed the ditch boundary of Iron Age ‘ Durovernum’ , a length of…Continue…
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As part of Scottish Archaeology Month, Glasgow Archaeological Society organised tours of Govan Old Parish Church and Glasgow Cathedral on Saturday 22nd September 2001. It being more than 20 years since I had last visited the Cathedral, and never having been to the Govan Church, I decided to avail myself of this opportunity. I made…Continue…
