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May 19, 2006
it's grim up there
Today we have plastic ducting and electric motors and ventilating rooms is a relatively easy job. But two centuries ago it was a much more brutal affair, involving big tin pipes and large holes in the ceiling and walls.
I found this under a dust and grit filled zinc mesh as I was clearing the ceiling so it can be re-plastered. Two centuries' muck fell on my head. Oh! the joys of building and punctuation.
Posted by john at May 19, 2006 03:42 PM
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I have seen this several times now and my brain still thinks that is is a painting of an eye, even though I know what it is.
I think looking out for eyes must be something that goes back to ancient times, for dodging hostile tribes and fierce animals.
Posted by: Daphne at May 22, 2006 08:29 PM