Your framed 'little white things' are casts of Greek and Roman intaglios - carved cameos or gems that were worn as finger rings, signet rings and cameos by the ancient Greeks and Romans, like the Gemma Augustea. Being Greek/Roman they of course carry classical, mythological or historical scenes. Josiah Wedgwood was influenced by them. The casts were made out of fine clay and were a more cost effective way to study and collect the intaglios without actually owning the original. Great video. Cheers.
I lived close to Lauriston Castle in the 1960s. Silverknowes Crescent to be exact. My friend, also from the Crescent had a part time job cleaning the Castle. I visited her there once and heard of Blue John for the first time. Ever since, when I hear Blue John mentioned, I think of Lauriston Castle.
I visited as an eleven year old ,my most memorable impression was when the guide opened the bookcase door to reveal the passage behind the grounds too , we’re very impressive This was 1951 !
Great video, Rhi! Your passion always shines through. And yes, a video on the Blue John phenomenon would be very interesting. I hope you get to explore and share more historical sites in the future!
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Your framed 'little white things' are casts of Greek and Roman intaglios - carved cameos or gems that were worn as finger rings, signet rings and cameos by the ancient Greeks and Romans, like the Gemma Augustea. Being Greek/Roman they of course carry classical, mythological or historical scenes. Josiah Wedgwood was influenced by them. The casts were made out of fine clay and were a more cost effective way to study and collect the intaglios without actually owning the original. Great video. Cheers.
Thank you so much! I'm very interested in learning more about them!
Cool place thanks for sharing!😁💜✌️
I lived close to Lauriston Castle in the 1960s. Silverknowes Crescent to be exact. My friend, also from the Crescent had a part time job cleaning the Castle. I visited her there once and heard of Blue John for the first time. Ever since, when I hear Blue John mentioned, I think of Lauriston Castle.
I loved this video!
Always enjoy going to Lauriston Castle but loved finally seeing the inside, class video Rhi!
Thank u ma lad 💪🏼
Good video. Thank you for sharing. And, as an American, I understood more than half of your English!
I visited as an eleven year old ,my most memorable impression was when the guide opened the bookcase door to reveal the passage behind the grounds too , we’re very impressive
This was 1951 !
Absolutely brilliant Rhiann. Lauriston Castle is a place very dear to my heart too
Thank you Natasha! ❤️
Great video, Rhi! Your passion always shines through. And yes, a video on the Blue John phenomenon would be very interesting. I hope you get to explore and share more historical sites in the future!
thank you so much Impossible! Blue John phenomenon video coming soon!
What a beautifully preserved house. (Nothing good comes from that there London!) Coincidentally, my first job was at Blue John Caverns.
This is great! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed :)
charged for murder in a duel?!?! thats surprising! great video :D
Keeemon!
KEEEMON
Laws family are my ancestors, my great grandfather had one of five ledgers with Laws ancestry, sadly lost now
Get that pin out of your face woman!
Never!!
@@RhiHart Disgraceful!
Too much talking and not showing the inside
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