Vinnie Sullivan
The #MechanicalGalleon is a stunning nef/ornament that is also an automaton and clock. It was constructed in about 1585 by Hans Schlottheim in southern #Germany. During the 1600s, there was an enthusiasm for such clockwork automata. 📸 My Trips To The #BritishMuseum
Detailed, 4th century silver platter from the #Roman Empire. The #Mildenhall treasure was discovered in #Suffolk, #England (Romano-Britain). The decoration relates to the mythology of #Bacchus (God of wine), popular throughout the #Roman period
📸 My Trips To The #BritishMuseum
📸 My Trips To The #BritishMuseum
Vinnie Sullivan
This 1977 documentary named "In One End" covers some beautiful pubs. The first clip is of a man discussing his survival of a major flood that occurred in 1953. The #NorthSeaflood of 1953 caused major damage, injuries, and deaths across #Scotland, #England…
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This clip from 1977 shows various pubs in the area of #Laxfield, a small ancient village in northern #Suffolk, #England. He begins by discussing Sunday pub laws, which helps priests and vicar's avoid unruly congregations. The first pub is the Kings Head (Gorams Mill Ln, #Laxfield, #Woodbridge, #England, #IP13 (still trading) 🍻🤝
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