Peacocks for #mosaicmonday, here with vine tendrils & a basket of grapes. Well-observed, good quality work with, in the lower border, a striking decorative tromp-l'oeil ribbon set against a dark background & picking up colouring from the birds' plumage. Antioch 2-4c CE

Scenes from the life of St Machar by Douglas Strachan, in the Crombie Chapel in St Machar's Cathedral in Aberdeen #stainedglasssunday

Yellow-legged Gull near Mt Athos in Northern Greece #SuperSeaBirdSunday

The approach to the Cathedral in Cefalu in Sicily #staircasesaturday

The very handsome St Swithun's in Retford: originally 13c, extensively restored after fire in 16c, and with the tower reconstructed after a collapse in 17c #steeplesaturday

In the collection at the Chain Bridge Honey Farm near Berwick upon Tweed #ferrousfriday

One of the stylish modern signposts in Retford in Bassetlaw (what a lovely name!) #fingerpostfriday

At Knole House in Kent #adoorablethursday

The remains of King Edward's Gate into the Cathedral Close in Gloucester. It was named after King Edward II, who was brought here for burial after his murder at Berkeley Castle in 1327 #thursgate

Saladin's Citadel in Cairo, started in 1176, and the seat of government for the rulers until 19c #wallsonwednesday

Dunlin roosting on the harbour-wall in Musselburgh in December #WaderWednesday #EastLothian

A misericord in St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick #woodensday

#tilesontuesday in the Chancel of Chester Cathedral

Pine Trees dominating the skyline on the Garleton Hills in #EastLothian (with a view towards Fife) #thicktrunktuesday

@ianebbage1 The most chilling detail is the interpretation. To the monks of Lindisfarne, this wasn't just a raid; it was the literal Apocalypse. They believed these "sea-wolves" were the heralds of Judgement Day sent by God for their sins. This stone doesn't just show warriors; it captures

Elgin Cathedral #mementomorimonday

A mosaic of a tame gazelle wearing a collar with a bell, from Dougga in Tunisia in 3c AD. "Bodala" seems to be a (nick)name, but the significance is not clear. (Bardo Museum, Tunis) #mosaicmonday

Adult and juvenile Sandwich Terns in August at Port Seton in #EastLothian #SuperSeaBirdSunday

The "Viking Raid -Judgement Day" Stone (800-825), possibly representing the Viking raid of 793: in the Lindisfarne Museum #stoneworksunday

#stainedglasssunday by Marc Chagall in All Saints, Tudeley in Kent

The west door to the ruined Elgin Cathedral #adoorablethursday