003466:Castle Keep Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1930

  • Description

    Type : Lantern Slide Description : A 1930 photograph of the mantel and carved overmantel of the fireplace in the Great Hall of the Castle Keep Newcastle upon Tyne. The carving in the central panel possibly shows the deification of King James I. The goddess Fortuna is in the panel to the left and an unidenitfied female figure is in the panel to the right. Two large stone popinjays stand on either side of the fireplace. The wall above the fireplace is decorated with arms and armour.Castles Collection : Local Studies Source of Information : The mantel (1599) and overmantel (early 17th century) are from the Bee Hive Inn on Sandhill. The popinjays are from Lumley Castle. +Duplicate Printed Copy : If you would like a printed copy of this image please contact Newcastle Libraries http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt" >www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt quoting Accession Number : 003466
  • Owner

    Newcastle Libraries
  • Source

    Newcastle libraries (Flickr)
  • License

    What does this mean? Public Domain Mark
  • Further information

    Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/39821974@N06/4076334842/
    Resource type: Image
    Last modified: 7 years, 11 months ago
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    Picture Taken: Unknown
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