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    Historical Inspiration for Beauty and the Beast

    Recently I saw the new film version of Beauty and the Beast and loved it! The film enhanced the animated version and still contains the beautiful story and lovable characters we’re familiar with. I was also struck by what seemed to…

    By Memoirs of a Teapot May 2, 2017
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    How to Design an Armchair in the 18th Century

    This armchair and its twin, created by Frenchman Jean Avisse, would have made a stunning addition to an 18th century French townhouse (perhaps decorated like this one in the image above)! But wait, why not a 21st century home right?! True,…

    By Memoirs of a Teapot March 3, 2017
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Hi, I’m Caitlyn. I’m a history blogger, a museum guide, and I’m currently working on a PhD in early medieval history. Here on the blog, I write about old objects, historic buildings and museums, history books and history teaching tips. Let’s chat history!

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Monk Bar, York. #englishhistory #York #yorkcitywa Monk Bar, York. #englishhistory #York #yorkcitywalls
Beautiful York Minster in the twighlight, when the Beautiful York Minster in the twighlight, when the sun shines through the clouds. #nofilter #yorkminster #yorkminstercathedral #historicarchitecture
York Minster from the York city walls. #yorkminst York Minster from the York city walls. #yorkminster #yorkcitywalls
The daffodil covered motte of Clifford's Tower, Yo The daffodil covered motte of Clifford's Tower, York UK. #cliffordstower #daffodils #springflowers
A perfect view of the carriage loop and the old ol A perfect view of the carriage loop and the old olive tree from the front door of Elizabeth Farm, Parramatta. #inspiringplaces #phdjourney #elizabethfarm #historyfeels #historymuseum #historicplaces #inspiredbyhistory #australianhistory #phdstudent
Freshly organised sewing set up ready for a new pr Freshly organised sewing set up ready for a new project that I'm planning to work on this weekend. 🧵🫖🪡 #phdjourney #sewingproject #historianhobby #sewingsetup #sewingorganization
Turning pot sherds into whole pots again (at least Turning pot sherds into whole pots again (at least on paper) in an archaeological drawing course this week. ⚱️🪔✏️ #phdjourney #ancienthistory #archaeologicaldrawing #archaeology #archaeologyskills #potsherds
A perfect spot for promenading when it's wet outsi A perfect spot for promenading when it's wet outside or for curling up with a book. Today's pic for #museummonday is from Larnach Castle about 20mins drive outside of Dunedin's city centre, NZ. #history #housemuseum #castle #larnachcastle #dunedinhistory #phdjourney #phdstudent #studyingthepast
A rainy study day today; data analysis, meetings, A rainy study day today; data analysis, meetings, and classes. 🌧📚🫖⚱️ 📸 is a rainy day trip to Melbourne's botanic gardens a couple of years ago. #phdjourney #phdstudent #archaeologyphd #historyphd #historyfeels #pasttravels #studyhistory #archaeologyresearch
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Monk Bar, York. #englishhistory #York #yorkcitywa Monk Bar, York. #englishhistory #York #yorkcitywalls
Beautiful York Minster in the twighlight, when the Beautiful York Minster in the twighlight, when the sun shines through the clouds. #nofilter #yorkminster #yorkminstercathedral #historicarchitecture
York Minster from the York city walls. #yorkminst York Minster from the York city walls. #yorkminster #yorkcitywalls
The daffodil covered motte of Clifford's Tower, Yo The daffodil covered motte of Clifford's Tower, York UK. #cliffordstower #daffodils #springflowers
A perfect view of the carriage loop and the old ol A perfect view of the carriage loop and the old olive tree from the front door of Elizabeth Farm, Parramatta. #inspiringplaces #phdjourney #elizabethfarm #historyfeels #historymuseum #historicplaces #inspiredbyhistory #australianhistory #phdstudent
Freshly organised sewing set up ready for a new pr Freshly organised sewing set up ready for a new project that I'm planning to work on this weekend. 🧵🫖🪡 #phdjourney #sewingproject #historianhobby #sewingsetup #sewingorganization
Turning pot sherds into whole pots again (at least Turning pot sherds into whole pots again (at least on paper) in an archaeological drawing course this week. ⚱️🪔✏️ #phdjourney #ancienthistory #archaeologicaldrawing #archaeology #archaeologyskills #potsherds
A perfect spot for promenading when it's wet outsi A perfect spot for promenading when it's wet outside or for curling up with a book. Today's pic for #museummonday is from Larnach Castle about 20mins drive outside of Dunedin's city centre, NZ. #history #housemuseum #castle #larnachcastle #dunedinhistory #phdjourney #phdstudent #studyingthepast
A rainy study day today; data analysis, meetings, A rainy study day today; data analysis, meetings, and classes. 🌧📚🫖⚱️ 📸 is a rainy day trip to Melbourne's botanic gardens a couple of years ago. #phdjourney #phdstudent #archaeologyphd #historyphd #historyfeels #pasttravels #studyhistory #archaeologyresearch
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