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Shark spine, Hybodus reticulatus

Shark spine, Hybodus reticulatus. Lower Jurassic: Blue Lias Formation, Shipston on Stour.

Sheldon Tapestry Map of Warwickshire - Barcheston

This detail of the Sheldon Tapestry shows the area around Barcheston. Brailes, one of the Sheldon's other estates, is also shown. Notice the post fencing round the park at 'Compton'. This is now known ...

Sheldon Tapestry Map of Warwickshire - Feldon and Arden

As described in the original description panel, Warwickshire is divided in to two distinct areas by the River Avon. The northern part (on the left) is known as the Arden. It was far more heavily wooded ...

Sheldon Tapestry Map of Warwickshire - Weston

On the left (north) of this detail is the house of Weston, (just above the windmill at Wolford). It was in this house, built by Ralph Sheldon, that the tapestries were originally made to hang.

Shell, Spiriferina species

Brachiopod shell, Spiriferina. Lower Jurassic: Marlstone Rock Formation, Edgehill Quarries. Collected by Jon D. Radley, Keeper of Geology.

Shelly ironstone

Shelly ironstone. Lower Jurassic: Marlstone Rock Formation, Avonhill Quarry, Avon Dassett. Collected by Jon D. Radley, Keeper of Geology.

Shelly ironstone - dry

Shelly ironstone - dry. Lower Jurassic: Marlstone Rock Formation. Avonhill Quarry, Avon Dassett. Collected by Jon D. Radley, Keeper of Geology.

Shelly ironstone - wet

Shelly ironstone - wet. Lower Jurassic: Marlstone Rock Formation. Avonhill Quarry, Avon Dassett. Collected by Jon D. Radley, Keeper of Geology.

Shrewley. Wooden Windmill

Disused wooden post windmill, formerly called 'Pinchem', Shrewley. 1929 Originally built in Claverdon 1803, but moved to Shrewley Common in 1832. Open trestle, 4 common sails, iron sheeted roof, wooden ...

Slipper and Wooden Dolls

Embroidered slipper filled with a collection of small dolls. The dolls are all made of wood, with jointed limbs and painted hair and faces. They would have been very cheap to buy, and were probably made ...

Small Barrel or Costrel

This small wooden barrel, or costrel, has an iron handle and iron rings to hold the staves, wooden strips, in place. Costrels were used by farm workers to carry their beer and cider out to the fields. ...

Soft Toy

This teddy bear belonged to a girl called Sarah. She was born during World War II (1939 - 1945), when materials for dolls and toys were in short supply. He is home-made, using odd pieces of fabric in ...

Soft Toy - dog

This fabric dog is made of velvet, with button eyes. It was made by the Dean's Rag Book Company, who began making children's cloth books in 1905. They then expanded to produce dolls and soft toys.

Soft Toys

This group of soft toys belonged to a girl called Sarah. She was born during World War II (1939 - 1945), when materials for dolls and toys were in short supply. They are all home-made, using odd pieces ...

Southam. Windmill

Southam 'Old Mill' Windmill, Welsh Road West. c.1900 Originally built around 1807. Rebuilt after a fire in 1849. Had 6 storeys, 4 patent sails and 2 sets of stones on the third floor. Sails off 1923. ...

Squid, Coleoid

Squid. Lower Jurassic: Saltford Shale Member, Southam Cement Works Quarry. Peter Blake collection.

Stockton. Post Windmill

Stockton post windmill falling into disrepair. 1911 Built 1810. Brick and slated roundhouse, 2 pairs stones, 4 common sails, ladder and tailpole with lever. Ceased work 1879. Pulled down with brick ...

Tea Caddy

Mahogany tea caddy, with hinged lid and brass key plate, escutcheon.Tea was expensive, and was often kept in a decorative locked box, or 'caddy', by the lady of the household. Early 19th century 254mm ...