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G is for Gargoyles and Grotesques

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Lyn

Most people when they gaze up at old cathedrals, houses or churches will notice a gargoyle or two peering down from lofty heights.  Usually any ugly, carved stone creature is labelled a gargoyle but you need a water spout to … Continue reading →

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York, Gargoyles and Ghosts

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Lyn

We’ve been to the sea today – well, we’ve been near the sea.  We’ve visited Whitby Abbey and Scarborough Castle.  The views have been breathtaking, the climbs steep and again the feet sore.  Tonight we’re in West Yorkshire near Halifax. … Continue reading →

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Gargoyles and Runes

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Lyn

I’ve just finished reading ‘Gargoyle’ by Andrew Davidson.  I saw it in the book shop and was drawn immediately to the cover, and the word, of course, gargoyle.  I’ve developed quite an interest in the little stone monsters which hang … Continue reading →

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Time flies…

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Lyn

It’s been over a week since I last blogged – can’t believe time has flown by so quickly.  But it does have a sneaky way of doing that especially just after the kids have been on school holiday.  It takes … Continue reading →

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Monsters, myths, legends and gargoyles

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Lyn

Yesterday, after much persuasion on his part, MrT and I went to a Monster Myth & Legend exhibition in our home town. When we arrived the lady at the welcome desk gave us a strange look and told us to … Continue reading →

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