Malcolm Stoneman

Double White Narcissus

👀 Coffee time ☕️☕️🌺 -
Falmouth, Cornwall

Double White Narcissus -
📷 17.02.2026 (today)

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The corner entrance with faience tiled surround.

Bee Hive Hotel, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear.
A public house of 1902 by J. Oswald and Sons.

Wonderful tiled faience work to ground floor. (Shame about the unfortunate position of the No Entry ⛔️ sign)

A Historic England Grade II listed building.

#TilesOnTuesday

It certainly is. The bush is absolutely full of flower, but then we have moved somewhat further west for a few days. The weather is a bit milder, but very wet at times.

White camellia

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#Plymouth #Devon

White camellia - 📷 16.02.2026 (today)

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It was such a fantastic exhibition.

Great - safe journey.

A face created out of black, white & “golden” tesserae.

Mosaic of an angel's head (detail)
#Venice, 12th century

Originally Santa Maria Assunta, #Torcello #Italy

In @museelouvre.bsky.social #Paris

#MosaicMonday
#MedievalMonday

Thanks 🙏

There are one or two interesting places. 😉

On the other hand you have many beautiful places in The States as well. 🤔

I’m glad you like it Peter.
Even on a cold wet day nature can still provide a splash of colour.

Yes, agreed.
It is on the north side of the cathedral, therefore the plain glass with some detailing works very well for that location.

Wow.
Great advice.
Thanks - I will have to try it on other sites.

Fascinating. 🤔
Thank you so much for this. 🙏

Great 👍👏👏👏

Yes, I like the simplicity - the plain glass with splashes of colour.
You’re welcome.

We’ve been a couple times now. Very much on our list when we visit York.

We will have to go again when we are in York to see the Melsonby Hoard.

The window is in Cathedral of St Nicholas,
Newcastle, Tyne & Wear.

Oops! 😬
Sorry, I normally put the location - Cathedral of St Nicholas,
Newcastle, Tyne & Wear.

Red bellis

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#KingsLynn #Norfolk

Bellis - 📷 09.02.2026

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Absolutely, one of Mark Knopfler’s best.

Another interesting fact ………
the opening music is from the musical Carousel by Rodgers & Hammerstein. So they also get song writing credits for the song. 🤔🤷‍♂️

A window mainly of white glass, but with anchors, crosses & coats of arms.

Danish Memorial Window - 2002
Artist - Mike Davies

The window has coats of arms of Newcastle & 3 Danish ports. It contains glass from Denmark & the North East.

Denmark was invaded by the Nazis in 1940. After which thousands of Danish sailors made Newcastle their home port.

#StainedGlassSunday

😄

Yes, it is good to see historic seaside architecture recognised for its design & quality.
Whitley Bay was a great place to visit, especially The Spanish City.

Whitley Bay even had an excellent bakery -“PureKnead” - we liked the play on words & ☕️/🍰. 🤔😋😉

Spanish City | Whitley Bay | The North East's Most Iconic Venue Brought back to it's former glory, Spanish City has family-friendly restaurants, fine dining, a tea room, event spaces and champagne bar.

Yes, I knew about the Whitley Bay connection, but thought it was either the funfair or a ride within it, like the “Tunnel of Love”.

The Spanish City has had a revamp, but at least it survives.
Some interesting photos here 👇

spanishcity.co.uk

Yes, indeed.
It was a real privilege to see his pottery collection in the gallery.

👍🤔😄

Spanish City - Wikipedia

Absolutely! 🎶🎶
I knew about Cullercoats & Whitley Bay. But only recently realised the significance of the Spanish City. 🤔

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish...

Indeed I do.
However, I haven’t been for a few years. Overdue a revisit.

Absolutely, really enjoyed Dire Straits. But also his solo work, particularly film scores.

Yes, I’ve really enjoyed Dire Straits & the music if Mark Knopfler. 🎶🎶

It is good to know the background to a song - The Spanish City is in Whitley Bay.

From Cullercoats and Whitley Bay
Out to Rockaway
And girl it looks so pretty to me
Just like it always did
Like the Spanish City to me