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livesunique · 9 months

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“Wedding Cake” Pavilion, Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom,

Commissioned by the Rothschild Foundation, the three-layered cake is clad entirely in ornate ceramic tiles, a craft tradition rooted in Joana Vasconcelos’ home in Lisbon.

Pâtisserie-worthy adornments like fish diving into shell bowls and corniced platforms complement lacy ironwork and pastel hues.

Part sculpture and part building, the immersive installation invites visitors to walk up winding inner stairwells and traipse around the tiers.

Courtesy: Joana Vasconcelos

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blueiskewl · 2 months

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An Unbroken 1,700-year-old Roman Egg Found in England

A three-dimensional scan of a 1,700-year-old egg discovered at a Roman site in England reveals that, eggs-traordinarily, it still has the remains of a yolk and egg white inside.

It's thought to be the only time a centuries-old chicken egg found with its insides preserved.

"We were absolutely blown away when we saw the contents in there, as we might have expected them to have leached out," Edward Biddulph, a senior project manager at the private company Oxford Archaeology, told BBC News.

The egg was one of four found several years ago during an archaeological excavation of a Roman-era site in the central English town of Aylesbury, about 20 miles (30 kilometers) east of Oxford. Three of the fragile eggs fractured as they were unearthed, releasing a "potent stench," but the fourth remained intact.

Now, the surviving egg has been scanned at the University of Kent with microscopic computed tomography (micro-CT), in which many X-ray scans are compiled digitally to make a virtual 3D model. "It produced an amazing image that indicated that the egg, apart from being intact — which is incredible enough — also retained its liquid inside, presumably deriving from the yolk, albumen etc," as well as an air bubble, Biddulph said.

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The eggs were found in a waterlogged pit at the Aylesbury site, which was being excavated by Oxford Archaeology ahead of a housing development. The archaeologists found evidence of habitation there dating back to the Neolithic period, and the pit dated from the third century A.D., when England was a part of the Roman Empire.

According to a statement from Oxford Archaeology, the pit was first used for malting grain and brewing ale, but it was later filled with water and became a place where passersby could throw in coins and other items as offerings to the gods for good luck.

Organic objects usually rot away when exposed to oxygen, but here many were preserved by the waterlogged soil. As well as the eggs, which seem to have been an offering of some sort, the pit contained a wooden basket, leather shoes, and wooden vessels and tools.

Although Roman-era eggshells have been found before — often in graves, where eggs were thought to be suitable offerings — this seems to be the first time a complete Roman-era egg has been found in Britain. The only other Roman-era egg to survive intact was found in the hand of a dead infant buried near the Vatican, according to The History Blog. But it contained no liquids; archaeologists think it represented rebirth after the premature death of the baby.

The Oxford Archaeology statement noted that the Romans often ascribed symbolic meanings to eggs; they were associated with the gods Mithras and Mercury and had connotations of fertility and rebirth.

The intact egg from Aylesbury was taken to the Natural History Museum in London, where experts were consulted about how to conserve it without breaking it. Senior bird curator Douglas Russell told BBC News that the museum had a collection of mummified bird eggs excavated from the catacombs of sacred animals in Egypt that might be older.

"However, this is the oldest unintentionally preserved avian egg I have ever seen," he said. "That makes it fascinating."

The egg is now back at a museum in Aylesbury, where archaeologists are trying to work out how to extract the contents without breaking the shell.

By Tom Metcalfe.

#An Unbroken 1700-year-old Roman Egg Found in England #Aylesbury #ancient artifacts #archeology #archeolgst #history #history news #ancient history #ancient culture #ancient civilizations #roman history #roman empire

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abigsowhat · 2 days

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Sunrise by the side of the road.

#Sunrise by the side of the road.#greatmissenden #buckinghamshire #aylesbury #photography #nature #naturephotography #photooftheday #photographyeveryday #photographylover #travel #travelphotography #landscapephotography #landscape

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omg-hellgirl · 3 days

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Mick Jagger and Keith Richards after Richards' drug trial at Aylesbury Courthouse, 1977.

#on a charge of possessing LSD and cocaine 🥴#keith richards #mick jagger #the rolling stones #classic rock #old rockstar #70s rock #70s music #70s era #rocknroll #rock n roll #rock #aylesbury #aylesbury courthouse #1970s music #1970s #seventies

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tmarshconnors · 3 months

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Buckinghamshire VS West Sussex

Buckinghamshire and West Sussex are both counties in England, and they have distinct characteristics. Here's a brief comparison of the two:

Location:

Buckinghamshire: Located in South East England, Buckinghamshire is close to London and is known for its picturesque countryside, historic towns, and proximity to the Chiltern Hills.

West Sussex: Situated in the South East of England as well, West Sussex is known for its diverse landscapes, including the South Downs National Park, beautiful coastline, and historic towns.

Countryside and Landscapes:

Buckinghamshire: Known for its rolling hills, the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the Thames Valley, Buckinghamshire offers a mix of rural and suburban landscapes.

West Sussex: Offers a diverse landscape with the South Downs, which is a range of chalk hills, as well as coastal areas along the English Channel.

Economy:

Buckinghamshire: The county has a strong economy, with a mix of industries including technology, healthcare, and finance. It is home to some affluent towns and has good transport links to London.

West Sussex: The economy in West Sussex is varied, with a focus on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. It also has commuter towns and is within reach of London.

Towns and Cities:

Buckinghamshire: Includes towns such as High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Olney and Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes is a new town known for its modern planning and development.

West Sussex: Chichester, Worthing Littlehampton, and Crawley are among the towns in West Sussex. Crawley is known for its proximity to Gatwick Airport.

Historical and Cultural Attractions:

Buckinghamshire: Boasts historical sites like Bletchley Park, the former World War II codebreaking centre, as well as historic houses like Waddesdon Manor.

West Sussex: Features attractions such as Chichester Cathedral, Arundel Castle, and the Weald and Downland Living Museum.

Transportation:

Buckinghamshire: Well-connected to London by road and rail, with the M40 motorway passing through and several train services.

West Sussex: Accessible by major roads, and Gatwick Airport, one of the busiest airports in the UK, is located in West Sussex.

Ultimately, the choice between Buckinghamshire and West Sussex depends on personal preferences, lifestyle, and specific needs. Both counties offer a mix of rural charm, historical attractions, and economic opportunities.

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erikasandersonactor · 3 months

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I saw a Facebook ad/post proudly announcing “Autism Awareness and Prevention Month” followed with the tag line “Join the fight to end Autism!”.

It left me fuming and yelling fuck off very loudly at my screen.

Then, a few minutes later, the artwork for a theatre show I’m appearing in popped up to balance things out.

“Aliens Do Exist” is a brand new one act play following a young woman, Jess, throughout her life as she tries to blend in to a world not built for her, and her journey to self discovery.

This is a beautiful, heartwarming, funny, poignant and eye opening semi-autobiographical account about neurodiversity and autism.

I’m especially proud to be involved in the cast, playing a multitude of characters.

ALIENS DO EXIST is on at the Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury 1-3 March.

#theatre #unbound theatre #actor #autism #neurodiversity #new writing #limelight theatre #aylesbury #character actor #aliens do exist play

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castelnou · 8 months

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aylesbury pavilion

created by joana vasconcelos

buckinghamshire (england)

#arch #aylesbury #england #uk #buckinghamshire #joana vasconcelos

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2t2r · 1 year

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Des peintures de bâtiments détruits sur des morceaux de leur béton

Nouvel article publié sur dessein de dessin https://www.dessein-de-dessin.com/des-peintures-de-batiments-detruits-sur-des-morceaux-de-leur-beton/

Des peintures de bâtiments détruits sur des morceaux de leur béton

#Angleterre #architecture #Aylesbury #batiment #beton #demolition #Harriet Mena Hill #immeuble #Londres #morceau #peinture #renovation

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artdec0 · 25 days

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"Earthly Messenger" dedicated to David Bowie.

#david bowie #aylesbury #sculpture

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stairrenovation · 1 month

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A stylish oak staircase in renovation in Aylesbury using modern Sleek-Twist oak spindles and some Abbott-Wade know-how!

#Staircases #Staircase Renovations #Home Improvements #Staircase Refurbishments #Home #Interiors #Oak Staircases #Glass Staircases #Interior Design #Aylesbury #Buckinghamshire

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maypoleman1 · 2 months

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8th March

The Murder of Noble Edden

Source: Dark Oxfordshire website

As recently as the 1850s, transportation still existed on the United Kingdom’s statute book. The punishment amounted to a judicial racket to keep the colonies of Australia and New Zealand stocked with slave labour. Transportation sentences could be handed out for the most minor of misdemeanours, aimed almost exclusively at the poor. Sheep stealing was top of the list of crimes to be punished in this way. William Noble Edden of Aylesbury in Oxfordshire happened to witness two local ne’er do wells, Tyler and Sewell in the act of a spot of sheep rustling in 1828 but said nothing and the pair got away with it. However Edden started to make fun of the situation by bleating like a sheep whenever he saw the two thieves. For some time Tyler and Sewell put up with the mockery, grateful for Edden’s silence but eventually through a combination of irritation and fear that the local law might put two and two together, they waylaid Edden while he was walking home one night and bludgeoned him to death.

Edden’s wife had no doubt as to who killed her husband and, citing premonition, she accused the two villains. There was no evidence against them but after their arrest, she challenged them to touch Noble’s corpse, invoking the folkloric belief that if a murderer touched the dead body of his victim, then the corpse would bleed. The men refused to do so, damning them in the eyes of their neighbours if not the law. Unable to keep out of trouble, Sewell later ended up in prison for theft and, attempting to negotiate an early release, he hinted to the authorities that Tyler might have been behind the still unsolved murder of Noble Edden. Tyler was indeed arrested, but without anything more watertight than a criminal’s insinuation, was soon released, and ostentatiously celebrated his freedom by dancing through the streets of Aylesbury in a beribboned hat.

Sewell, imprisoned again for bird theft, once more implicated Tyler but with far more detail this time. Tyler hit back when confronted with Sewell’s testimony and blew the whistle on Sewell in turn. Both men were later hanged this day in 1830. Although justice was belatedly done, this was not good enough for Noble Edden, whose ghost still haunts the site of his murder - now a lane branching out from the A418 at Haddenham. To meet the ghost will bring profound bad luck.

#William noble edden #Tyler and sewell #transportation #murder #ghost stories #aylesbury #Haddenham #Oxfordshire

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xtruss · 2 months

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Aylesbury Roman Egg 🥚 With Contents A 'World First', Say Scientists

But to the astonishment of archaeologists and naturalists, a scan has revealed that one of the eggs recovered intact still has liquid – thought to be a mix of yolk and albumen – inside it, and may give up secrets about the bird that laid it almost two millennia ago.

— By Helen Burchell, BBC News, Buckinghamshire

This Egg 🥚 was Cast into a Watery Pit 1,700 Years Ago - Possibly as Part of a Roman Funeral Rite

The only intact chicken's egg found from Roman Britain is now thought to be the only one of its type in the world - after scientists found it still had liquid inside.

The egg, which is about 1,700 years old, was found during a dig in Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. Researchers said at the time it was a "Genuinely Unique Discovery".

However, they admitted they were "Blown Away" recently to find it still contained the yolk and egg white. A Micro CT Scan - that Produces 3D Images - revealed the contents of the egg, complete with the air sac.

A Scan Confirmed the Roman Egg Found in Aylesbury was Complete

Edward Biddulph, senior project manager at Oxford Archaeology, which oversaw the excavation, said while finding the only intact egg from the period in Britain was "amazing... the fact that the egg still retains its original contents, however, is absolutely incredible".

He said: "We were absolutely blown away when we saw the contents in there, as we might have expected them to have leeched out."

The egg was found with others during a dig that took place between 2007 and 2016, ahead of a housing development at Berryfields, in Aylesbury.

Archaeologists needed to prevent the egg breaking up as they removed it during the dig

It was the only egg to survive intact, with others breaking during the excavation, releasing a "potent stench".

The findings from the site were made public in 2019, at which time Mr Biddulph said the extent and range of discoveries "was more than could be foreseen".

However, years on, he said the Roman egg was "still revealing its secrets".

Recent work has been carried out by conservator Dana Goodburn-Brown, who took the egg to the University of Kent to be scanned.

"It produced an amazing image that indicated that the egg, apart from being intact - which is incredible enough - also retained its liquid inside, presumably deriving from the yolk, albumen etc," said Mr Biddulph.

Remains of a basket found in the pit alongside the eggs has been recreated by basket-maker Owen Jones

The egg has also been taken to London's Natural History Museum, where Douglas Russell, senior curator of the museum's birds' eggs and nests collection, and his colleague Arianna Bernucci were consulted about how to conserve the egg and remove the contents without breaking it.

Mr Russell said: "There are older eggs with contents - for example, the [museum] has a series of mummified birds' eggs, probably excavated... from the catacombs of sacred animals at Denderah, Upper Egypt in 1898 which may be older.

"However, this is the oldest unintentionally preserved avian egg I have ever seen. That makes it fascinating.

"Going forward, it will be very exciting to see if we can use any of the modern imaging and analysis techniques available here at the museum to shed further light on exactly which species laid the eggs and its potential archaeological significance."

Mr Biddulph said: "As we found out when we visited the Natural History Museum, [it] appears to be the oldest known example in the world."

The archaeologist admitted that it was "a bit daunting walking around London with a 2,000-year-old egg".

"And it was a bit hairy on the Tube - although it was well protected - it's not like I was carrying it around in my pocket."

The now much-travelled egg is being housed at Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury while work continues to figure out how to extract the contents without breaking the shell.

"It's a bit like blowing an egg - but obviously a much finer process," Mr Biddulph said.

"There is huge potential for further scientific research and this is the next stage in the life of this remarkable egg."

#Archaeology #Chicken 🐓 Egg 🪺🥚#Aylesbury #Aylesbury Roman Egg 🥚#World First #Scientists #History #CT Scan #Helen Burchell | BBC News 🗞️ | Buckinghamshire

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forestduck · 5 months

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