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Breton Fisherman's Prayer - click to enlarge
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Breton Fisherman's Prayer

DEAR LORD BE GOOD TO ME THE SEA IS SO LARGE AND OUR BOAT IS SO SMALL

The Breton prayer has turned up in various forms in many parts of the world and this particular version comes from Brittany in Northern France. This wall decor shows a small fishing boat alone in the middle of the deep sea: seagulls fly beside awaiting the catch.

This decorative tile expresses the thoughts of lonely sailors out at sea but perhaps also speaks for all of us when faced with the many problems of our lives. An unusual gift for fishermen, sailors or anyone connected to the sea.

Dimensions: 10.3cm x 10cm

Noah's Ark (new version) - click to enlarge
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Noah's Ark (new version)

THERE WENT IN TWO & TWO INTO THE ARK

This tile design is based on a wonderful Romanesque wall painting in the abbey church of St Savin sur Gartempe, Poitou, France (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). We see the three-storied ark filled with Noah and his family on the top floor, with various recognisable animals modelled beneath.

The raven and dove from the story appear at the stern and prow of the ark whilst the text is contained in a ribbon above. The quote is adapted from Genesis Chapter 7, verse 15 “And they went unto Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh....”
A lovely intricate wall tile for everyone to enjoy.

Dimensions: 10.6cm x 9cm

Our Lady of Walsingham - click to enlarge
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Our Lady of Walsingham

OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM

Walsingham, known as England's Nazareth, became a centre of pilgrimage from 1061 until the reformation. The tradition was revived in the early 20th century at the Anglican Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.
This design was commissioned by the Anglican Shrine of Walsingham and you can find out more about this holy site using the link below.

Dimensions: 9cm x 10cm

Web Site: www.walsingham.org.uk

St. Patrick's Prayer - click to enlarge
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St. Patrick's Prayer

CHRIST WITH ME, CHRIST BEFORE ME, CHRIST BEHIND ME, CHRIST WITHIN ME

The prayer forms part of a long liturgical poem known as St Patrick’s Lorica or breastplate. This version was translated from the Gaelic by Cecil Alexander in 1889.

“...Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me...”

The wording on the tile forms a spiral, in itself much used in the early Christian church of Britain and Ireland to represent growth and fulfilment. A comforting message for all of us, perhaps particularly when we need it most. A recent recipient said “It will never be far from me....”

Dimensions: 9.8cm x 9.8cm

The Shrine of St. Thomas - click to enlarge
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The Shrine of St. Thomas

Based on a 15th century Pilgrim’s Badge. Cast in lead, these holy emblems or badges were collected by pilgrims much as we would collect souvenirs of a place we have visited.
Probably made between 1350 and 1400, the badge shows Thomas Becket’s elaborate shrine in Canterbury Cathedral. It gives the impression of the shrine seen by mediaeval pilgrims - with the domed chest containing the sacred bones, encrusted with jewels.

Dimensions: 7.8cm x 10.1cm

God is my Light - click to enlarge
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God is my Light

DOMINUS ILLUMINATIO MEA

Oxford University Crest contains the image of an open book with writing displaying, in Latin, the University’s motto: “Dominus illuminato mea”, translated as “God is my Light”.

Here the words are engraved into the delicately modelled little book, making an attractive tile. It is often bought by, or given to, alumni of the University. It has also often been presented to young people at the time of their confirmation.

Dimensions: 10cm x 7.6cm

Flight into Egypt - click to enlarge
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Flight into Egypt

This decorative tile is based on a Romanesque capital in Autun Cathedral, Burgundy, attributed to the master carver Giselbertus (circa 1120).

It is unusual for sculptures of that period to be attributed accurately, but the words GISLEBERTUS HOC FECIT (Gislebertus did this) are inscribed into the stonework of the west tympanum.
The work of the sculptor Gislebertus had a lasting effect on the development of French Gothic art.
He is known to have been active between the years 1120 – 1140. His most notable works are the ‘Last Judgment’ sculpture for the tympanum over the west doorway of Autun Cathedral, a magnificent reclining nude of Eve for the northern doorway and sixty carved capitals in the nave illustrating various biblical scenes. Amongst these capitals is this tender and graceful depiction of the Mary and Baby Jesus riding a donkey as they flee into Egypt.

Dimensions: 11.2cm

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Noah's Ark (in ring) - click to enlarge
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Noah's Ark (in ring)

This tile design is based on a wonderful Romanesque wall paining in the abbey church of St Savin sur Gartempe, Poitou, France (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). We see the three-storeyed ark filled with Noah and his family on the top floor, with various recognisable animals modelled beneath.