Thursday 4 May 2023

In amongst the tiles.

 The floor tiles in Rochester cathedral are by and large what you would expect....recognisable patterns and colours. Tucked in between these we have these....not your usual lions, but most definitely domestic moggies 😸. The friends I was with spotted them at the same time and we all commented that we found them rather amusing especially up near the altar as they were.


Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Arilx

10 comments:

  1. Aril - someone put their noses on upside down. Maybe the layer of tiles in the cathedral had a particularly treasured moggy friend that he (it was probably a he) wanted to memorialize.

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    1. You could be right. It seemed a slightly odd inclusion compared to the more formal ones. Arilx

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  2. Love the heart shaped nose!

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    1. It's rather charming I thought. Arilx

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  3. That's a cat for you....right up front where the action is!

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  4. I like the way that they seem to be waving!

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    1. They did seem rather welcoming and jolly. Arilx

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  5. I wouldn't mind one of those tiles in my collection! xxx

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    1. One of those would be perfect I think for you Vix. Arilx

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