Thursday 13 February 2014

Animal Tiles


Part of the floor in All Saints Church North Street, the stag and cross symbols I can understand. Any thoughts on the circular 'railway track'?

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  1. That is most unusual! I can't say I've ever come across this same combination of symbols before. But I would take a stab at it and say that the tracks symbolize the human journey through life. What do you think?

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    1. I think I remember seeing a reference to eternity, something without a beginning or end. I like the journey interpretation though

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    2. Well, if the stag represents Christ and the cross holds out the promise of eternal life, then maybe the circular does in some sense represent the believer's eternal life/journey with God. Interesting!

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  2. Gorgeous! Railway track to commemorate opening of York station sometime in 19C?

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    1. The tiles might be older than the railway..... perhaps a glimpse into the future Chrissy!

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  3. Lovely! And with regards to that circle, I wonder if it is some kind of protection ... you know, against evil spirits and such ....

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  4. I have no idea on this one, Deb!

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    1. Never mind, I am still impressed with your hagiographic knowledge!

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    2. Dave Williams of Hyde, Cheshire13 February 2014 at 21:35

      Perhaps it's supposed to represent a fence....

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  5. The first thing that comes to mind is a fence...

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  6. John I do still have an email alert for any comments posted, I was delighted to receive your informative comments and links. Armed with my new knowledge I will revisit All Saints and take a look at the wider picture to see if any references to Derby or family coat of arms nearby.
    Many thanks, Deb

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  7. Thanks for the update John, how interesting, I took the floor photo some time ago so details a bit hazy. I last visited the outside of the church a couple of months ago. I was passing early Sunday morning and most unusually the side gate was open so I took the opportunity to walk down and take some photos of the hermit cell. Reconstructed in the early 20th century it has recently been re-restored. Usually this is hidden from public view but having seen the squint from inside the church I wanted to see what the accommodation looked like from the outside. Regards, Deb

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