The hexfoil (or Daisy Wheel) is one of the most easily recognizable of the apotropaic symbols and has been carved…
The Scores on the Doors…..
The door to the old Brewhouse (as it is now hung, upside down) within the outbuildings at Charlecote Park, a…
The Story of the ‘Little Blue Lady’
During the 17th century a little girl aged about six years old lived at the Manor with her family along…
Intercessors, Folk Saints & Effigies of Notable Pious Individuals: Foci for Graffiti?
Why have effigies and monuments to the dead historically attracted graffiti ? It is phenomenon that seems to be particularly…
The Mysterious ‘Whorls’ of St Peter’s Church, Little Comberton, Worcestershire
In the village of Little Comberton is a mysterious design on a tympanum1 – quite possibly unique in Britain –…
New Discoveries Made in Worcestershire During Graffiti-Fest 2022
Three Days of Illustrated Talks on the subject of Medieval & Historic Graffiti were held in and around Evesham Abbey…
Graffiti Fest 2022: A Three-Day Festival Dedicated to Discovering the Medieval & Historic Graffiti & Inscriptions in Worcestershire
Great news! We have now been joined by the Almonry Museum & the Evesham Abbey Trust who will also be…
A Guided Tour of the Historic Graffiti within Evesham Abbey’s former Precinct (Graffiti Fest Pt.3)
Saturday 9th April 2022 Hosted by the Simon de Montfort Society The tour will commence at 11.00am with a two-hour…
Graffiti Fest 2022: Part 2
Historic Graffiti & Ritual Protection Marks at St James’s church, Badsey, Worcestershire (Graffiti Fest Part 2)
Friday 8th April 2022 Illustrated talk in the church – please bring a torch! Hosted by the Badsey Society The…
Ritual Protection Marks & Ritual Practices 