#prittlewell

[old-transport]

Prittlewell Church painting postcard by Frederick McLean Via Flickr: An old postcard showing a painting looking up towards St Mary’s Church, Prittlewell, Southend. I cannot make out what the painter name is. If there are any errors in the above please let me know. Thanks.

[old-transport]

Prittlewell Church painting postcard by Frederick McLean Via Flickr: An old postcard showing a painting looking up towards St Mary's Church, Prittlewell, Southend. I cannot make out what the painter name is. 📷 Any ephemera I post on Flickr is an original in my possession, nothing is ever copied/downloaded from another location. 📷 ---------------------------------------------------- If there are any errors in the above please let me know. Thanks. If you wish to use this image (bearing in mind it may not be my copyright) or obtain a full size version (most of my uploads are small size) please contact me.

[tashawalton]

🌿🌄🌿 • • • • • #priorypark #Prittlewell #southend #essex #park #exploring #trees #sunset #bluesky #sunglare #plants #leaves #horizon #perspective #silhouette #leadinglines #pointofview #depthoffield #spring #May #sunshine #photograpghy #nature #naturephotography #nikon #nikond3100 #nikonphotography (at Prittlewell Priory)

[tashawalton]

🌳🌲🌴🌿🍃🥦 • • • • • #priorypark #Prittlewell #southend #essex #park #exploring #trees #trunks #bark #branches #greenery #leaves #needles #lookingup #pointofview #depthoffield #scenery #spring #May #sunshine #blueskies #photograpghy #nature #naturephotography #nikon #nikond3100 #nikonphotography (at Prittlewell Priory)

[southend-on-seacc]

Repairs to take place on damaged coffin at Prittlewell Priory

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is ordering repairs to an 800-year coffin on display at Prittlell Priory, Southend-on-Sea, which sustained minor damage after a family placed a child in it for a photo, knocking it off its stand.

The two pictures below show the coffin before and after the damage.

A small piece of the stone coffin, thought to be that of a prominent monk at the priory, broke during the incident and repairs are expected to cost in the region of £100 (approximately 130USD).

The incident took place on Sunday 20 August. Although there are CCTV cameras, these did not clearly capture the incident.

The coffin has always been in three pieces since its excavation but is displayed to appear together. The crack in the centre and the piece missing on the left of the top photo have always been there since it has been displayed, the new damage is to the right of centre in the bottom picture.

The sandstone coffin was found in the grounds of the priory in 1921, complete with a skeleton which could have been a senior monk. It has been on display ever since.  

The Council, which owns and operates Prittlewell Priory, has the broken shard and its in-house conservator will used specialist adhesives to carry out a careful repair of the coffin. 

Cllr Ann Holland, Executive Councillor for Culture, said: 

“The museums conservator has assessed the damage to the coffin and will carry out the repair using materials and techniques suited to the object. Fortunately we predict the costs will be negligible. To prevent future damage we also now feel that the coffin needs to be completely enclosed and the Curatorial Team are assessing how this can best be done.

“The area will reopen as soon possible. In the meantime we would like to remind all visitors that they should observe and respect any barriers and signs in place that are there to protect our important heritage and history.”

Claire Reed, Conservator for the Council’s museums and galleries service, said: 

“The care of our collections is of paramount importance to us and this isolated incident has been upsetting for the museums service, whose staff strive to protect Southend’s heritage for the benefit of our visitors and enrichment of their experience within our historic sites. 

“My priority as museums conservator, is to carefully carry out the treatment needed to restore this significant artefact so it can continue to be part of the fascinating story of Prittlewell Priory.”

 ENDS

The images above can be downloaded here. Please credit Southend-on-Sea Borough Council: https://flic.kr/s/aHsm6TYojY 

[ghost-postcards]

This card was posted in 1907 to Agnes Julie #Jensen at an address in #Chatham #Kent. The postmark is not clear but the picture of #Prittlewell combined with what you can read suggests that the card was posted in #southendonsea #Essex. The card is signed MA which might be the recipient's sister but it might not. The message is fascinating because why would you want the watch and the coffee but not the Macintosh skirt? For more go to https://www.ghostpostcards.com/1907-agnes-jensen (at Prittlewell)

[asnoc-blog]

FIT FOR A KING? REGALIA AND WEAPONRY IN EARLY ANGLO-SAXON ROYAL GRAVES

FIT FOR A KING? REGALIA AND WEAPONRY IN EARLY ANGLO-SAXON ROYAL GRAVES

FIT FOR A KING? REGALIA AND WEAPONRY IN EARLY ANGLO-SAXON ROYAL GRAVES

JOHN HINES

Archaeologia Baltica 8 (2007)

The excavation of a princely grave of the early seventh century at Prittlewell, Essex, in 2003, is the starting point for a review of the development of kingship in early Anglo-Saxon England. Emphasis is placed upon the equally important contributions of history and archaeology. It is…

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[verticaleating]

Going medieval: Prittlewell Priory, Essex

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