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A Palm Sunday in Limoges: Ceramics & Saints
When you think of Limoges, one word springs instantly to mind: porcelain. The city’s name is practically synonymous with the fine, translucent ceramics that once graced royal tables across Europe. For centuries, “Limoges” has meant craftsmanship — artistry shaped in white kaolin clay, fired and glazed to perfection. In a curious way, it feels like France’s answer to Britain's Wedgwood, that Staffordshire marvel of industrial elegance. Both towns rose to fame on the back of be
Ahmed
Dec 10, 20255 min read


Our Lady of La Salette- part 2
In an earlier post we wrote about La Salette and the history behind the popularity of one of the most curious Marian Apparitions. Why...
Ahmed
Sep 23, 20246 min read


Our Lady of La Salette- part 1
When I review the various statistics for the website the most popular items are always of the same type. It's pretty much always Our Lady...
Ahmed
Jul 18, 20243 min read


Odd things found in books.
I always look at books when I am going to fairs or brocantes. I can't help it. We have a big problem with books at home. Removal men hate...
Carole
Jun 20, 20243 min read
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