Dr Pat Witts

I already know ...!

The cover shows Steve's painting of the Newton St Loe Orpheus mosaic. Full details of the book here:
www.archaeopress.com/Archaeopress... 2/2

Book cover with painting of a mosaic showing Orpheus in the centre surrounded by animals.

Bonus post no. 2 for this #MosaicMonday: a new book on mosaics is always exciting, and this one by Steve Cosh - which is about to be published - should be illustrated with lots of lovely pictures. Looking forward to getting my copy soon! 1/2

I can see it working well for that but not aware this stimulating idea has been published 😀. Maybe you could write a paper?

The Zoom link has been provided to ASPROM members. Non-members can request it from WestgateR@cardiff.ac.uk. 2/2

Bonus post no. 1 for this #MosaicMonday: FREE online symposium on mosaics, this Saturday 7 March, 13.50-17.30 UK time:
Aquileia!
Hammam-Lif!!
Scarborough!!!
ALL WELCOME
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From Samuel Lysons, Reliquiae Britannico-Romanae II.I (1813-1817), pl. XX. 2/2

Part of a hand-coloured engraving of a Roman mosaic showing a boar in profile running to the right, flanked by trees.

For this #MosaicMonday, the adorably perky boar from the Withington Orpheus mosaic. The original can now be seen in
@coriniummuseum.bsky.social. 🐗😍

'Red feather costume' ... hmm ... But sassy is a good word for this one. 🐬

I enjoyed that when I visited and had hoped maybe Agatha had made it herself? Love the idea of her attending a mosaic-making course. But I believe no evidence of this?

😱 Best thing about this mosaic, surely, is the surviving trace of Medusa ... (Unwise to upset her!)

Had hoped for a slightly more incisive and informative assessment ... 🧐 But suppose that would be too much to expect here?! 😁

Phew, I got the right answer ...

An early entry for #MosaicMonday. What a lovely city wall mosaic with detailed towers and gates! @romanpalace.bsky.social - how does this compare/contrast with yours?

Heavenly! These bring back happy memories of a stunning landscape.

My compensation for very late delivery of an item at Christmas has been agreed but ironically seems to be delayed in the post ...

That's a lovely view of a favourite site.

Well, the stabbing of the bull makes me feel more uncomfortable. But I suppose being female means the scorpion is less of a problem ... 😁

Oooh ... A treat indeed, and such sumptuous, soft light. Enjoy your trip!

Sounds as if this discovery really is special. Wonderful to think of this in the northern parts of Britannia.

Vacuum cleaning and mention of orgies! The mind is boggled ...

A truly sumptuous piece. Great photos and helpful text. Gorgeous colours. And tiny lion heads!

He knows his profile view is so handsome ...

A 'golden top-coat' is intriguing. (Perhaps @chapps.bsky.social knows of this?)

From Samuel Lysons, Reliquiae Britannico-Romanae II.I (1813-1817), pl. XX. 2/2

An extract from a hand-coloured engraving of a Roman mosaic showing a bull in profile moving to the right, flanked by trees.

For this #MosaicMonday, continuing the homage to the Withington Orpheus mosaic. Some of the animals are now excitingly on display
@coriniummuseum.bsky.social but this delightful bull remains in the BM's store. 1/2

All welcome! The final programme and details of how to obtain the Zoom link will be posted shortly. (If you are an ASPROM member, these will be emailed to you.) 2/2

A special #MosaicMonday announcement – Save the Date - Free ASPROM Symposium, Saturday 7 March 2026, 13.50-17.30 (UK time) to be held on Zoom. Speakers on mosaics in Aquileia and Tunisia, plus Coralie Turpin and Jeremy Deller on the Roman-inspired mosaic on Marine Drive in Scarborough. 1/2

The sequence is different at Low Ham, which lacks the hound and prey, but the similarity is interesting.

I was about to say the same thing! It's so incongruous (but handy ...).