10 August is the feast of St Lawrence, saint of the blazing dog days of summer. Often shown lying amid the flames of the grill on which he was martyred, his name became proverbial for someone lazy in hot weather: 'he's as lazy as Lawrence'.

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A historian believes he has discovered the identity of a mystery carving of an animal inside a medieval church in Alfriston. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/3J2Krad

Just some stunning colours from the #doumo in #Milan on #stainedglasssunday

🚨The Government has cut vital VAT relief on church repairs, forcing small towns and villages to spend tens of thousands on conservation projects. The Daily Express covers the devastating changes to the Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme ⬇️ shorturl.at/WnLec

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⚠️An AMBER heat health alert is currently in place and the Fire Severity Index is also VERY HIGH. Stay safe: 🚫Avoid having BBQs, bonfires and campfires. ♻Take rubbish home with you. 📱If you see a fire, move to a safe place and dial 999. #FirePrevention #SafeSummer

Small stained glass image of St Clare to be found in the amazing crypt of ⁦All Hallows by the Tower⁩ by the Tower of London . She was a follower of St Francis, who started a community of 'Poor Ladies', renamed after her death the Poor Clares. Her feast day is today.

Just realised it’s #worldelephantday . Just have to share these fabulous mosaics from the #villaromanadelcasale, a #unesco world heritage site located in #sicily #mosaics

Lots happening at our History Festival this month! #pevensey #1066country #eastsussex

Just a few photos of the air show yesterday #redarrows #eastbourneairshow

I came across this on a beach in #ireland . Seems like a perfect picture to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. #assumption

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As the sun sets over London, Westminster Abbey has been lit up in white as an act of remembrance on the 80th anniversary of #VJDay. Prayers are also being said in the Abbey for international friendship, reconciliation, and peace.  #VJ80

The village History Festival is in full swing. Lots of exciting things happening so do pop by.

A few photos of #fontenayabbey founded by St Bernard of Clairvaux whose feast day is today …. ‘Believe me, you will find more lessons in the woods than in books. Trees and stones will teach you what you cannot learn from masters’ . ⁦Abbaye de Fontenay⁩ #burgundy

Does anyone fancy helping us fix our clock ????

Happening this weekend! #pilgrimage #history #festival

On this Sunday at St Nicolas. #concert #history #festival