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The gothic West Front of Wells Cathedral - with c.300 carved figures - in medieval times was painted vibrant colours. Also I learned today of the “Singing Galleries” behind the sculptures: so that trumpets & choirs could play thru apertures, amazing the citizens below. Incredible
(See @BBCFOUR Romancing the Stone: The Golden Ages of British Sculpture, 1. Masons of God: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod… via @bbciplayer)
I’d love to see some painted cathedrals happen again.
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Many years ago, Britain had dozens of “camping coaches” all over our railway network. But few still exist. So, today, I’d like to tell you about the history of #CampingCoaches - and this beautiful 1895 converted Travelling Post Office I stayed in last night... (thread)...⬇️
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Abandoned and rediscovered:
Russia’s incredible 1970 jet-powered turbojet train - built to travel over 250km/h - has been found rusting outside a railcar factory englishrussia.com/2014/05/26/aba…
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I have been asked an interesting question. Why does London’s Moorgate tube station have a mix of “traditional” bar-and-Circle roundels... and weird diamonds? Well... (1/6)
The Metropolitan Railway, or “the Met” opened in 1863. It was the world’s first passenger underground railway, and soon it extended beyond Farringdon, thru Moorgate. Other extensions also pressed on, fast. The core route is broadly the Metropolitan line that we have today. (2/6)
The Metropolitan Railway was a trailblazer. It was an innovator, a user of great tech and engineering ideas.
Steam trains underground? The Met.
Cut’n’cover tunnels under roads? The Met.
Smokeless loco experiments? The Met.
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Today I have the honour to present you this work of art from Ralf Langer. "Magnum Opus Fachwerkus - come with me"
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