Yes, some of earliest Welsh language books were published by exiles / refugees in Milan (🇮🇹) in the *1560s*… Now read on... Jerry Hunter ⁦Yr Hen Iaith⁩ #46 Exiles, Secret Networks and Literary Milestones nation.cymru/culture/yr-hen…

Beautiful old windows, part of a listed building, left to rot

Not 1 mention that this arena is being built in #Butetown despite reference to the historic and cultural significance of the area! Atlantic Wharf and Cardiff Bay are redevelopments within the historic community of #Butetown home to #TigerBay respect the cultural heritage🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🐯

Cover reveal!

A not uncommon sight in rural S. Ontario are houses with external walls selectively plastered, often where sheltered by porches; it made a more hospitable surface than stone or brick, more pleasant to lean against, and reflected more light on the task at hand. Short thread:

Unearthed audio: JD Vance says he agrees that “the whole purpose of the postmenopausal female” is to help raise grandchildren and that helping raise children is a “weird, unadvertised feature of marrying an Indian woman”

Traditional Roofing, Huge king post trusses and purlins manufactured from oak had to be strong enough to carry the 30 tons of reclaimed stone slates needed, each slate is pegged in the traditional way, the roof was topped with reclaimed stone ridges and pointed using lime mortar

When Masha Ivashintsova died in 2000, she left behind boxes of belongings and memories, and over 30,000 negatives and undeveloped film. Much like Vivian Maier she hid her photographic talents from the world, never showing her work or considering herself an artist.

The magical Clydach Gorge. This beautiful valley is said to have inspired Shakespeare to write A Midsummer Night's Dream, and is a true melding of both natural landscape and industrial heritage. You can see this well here as the stone viaduct crosses the River Clydach.

Booking is now open for our introductory training course on 21-22 September 2024, based in Sutton Courtenay Abbey, Oxfordshire, and aimed at those new to the study of vernacular buildings. Come along and learn with experts! Further info and booking at vag.org.uk/conferences.htm.

What I wouldn't give for a steaming hot pint on the beach rn

Looking for funds to help restore an historic building in the UK? We may be able to help. We support projects that provide employment and training in traditional building crafts. More info/apply at vinehilltrust.uk

Me in The Modern House Journal on England's youngest listed building - John Outram's Sphinx Hill - and what's round the corner for the C20 Society themodernhouse.com/journal/twenti…

New Open Access supplement to Wheelock's Latin, with readings helpfully keyed to the DCC core Latin vocab, plus video lessons by various scholars on Latin-related subjects. Check it out!

Woooah… this is a very smart/evil scam. The web savvy will immediately spot the dodgy email address, but I bet plenty won’t.

Spanish Inquisition progressing nicely..

St Monans, Fife 💙

Church Going exists!