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Absolute fav for this week’s #FindsFriday. On back of #greatbritishdig episode in Nottingham and discussions of Robin Hood, here is a stunning seal matrix of marcher lord and hero of medieval romance, Fulk FitzWarin. Look away @jpwarchaeology you know what’s coming!😃🧵1/
Matrix depicts helmeted knight (FitzWarin) on horseback, charging right with shield in left hand and sword raised in right. The image is so well detailed that mail, folds in the surcoat, shield and swordbelt strap and the slit and grill in the helmet are all clearly visible. 2/
Shield bears the arms of FitzWarin, Quarterly per fess indented argent and gules. Horse wears a high saddle and its mane has been plaited. Bridle and reins are clearly visible and the strap across its chest is decorated with hanging harness pendants in the shape of crosses. 3/
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We are celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth at Past Preservers by showcasing our amazing experts!
We want you to get to know them as well as we do, so we made a list for you! twitter.com/i/lists/101742…
Over the month we will introduce you to them individually on this thread! #WHM2021 Image
We would like to start by Introducing Alex Iszatt, Forensic Criminologist & Former CSI.
A real history buff, her interest in forensic science has seen her give advice on cold cases & historical crimes.
Find out more about Alex at #WomensHistoryMonth Image
Its our pleasure to introduce you to Historian & Author Alexandra Jones!
"I am an American historian of WWII & the early Cold War period, I began my career in museums & I now work on exposing stolen cultural property" #WomensHistoryMonth Image
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