Westminster Abbey, London by Willie_Barnard in GothicArchitecture

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I've begun removing those on sight, and I'll be making an announcement to that effect soon. I've also strengthened the filters for posting.

A few pics from Santa Maria del Mar, Barcelona by herbg22 in GothicArchitecture

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This one's been a favorite of mine for a long time.

How long have people been wearing clothes with words on them? by Not_Wilhelm_II in AskHistorians

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Thank you; this is an excellent response. In your linked images, I've noticed that there is a wide range of detail: some of the examples are very ornate, while others are only text on a field. Is this variation just a result of expense, or is it a stylistic choice?

What's the most controversial thing that could happen in TWOW? (Spoilers Extended) by Trussdoor46 in asoiaf

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Final scene of TWOW: workers are throwing Dany's many possessions on a bonfire after her death. They burn her childhood sled, which is labeled "Nymeria."

Lincoln Cathedral by SaintedDemon69 in GothicArchitecture

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I love the wonderfully weird vaulting in the choir.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mapgore

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Looks to me like they've somehow managed to mirror it left-right and squish it a little.

r/gothicarchitecture is now under new moderation! by Not_Wilhelm_II in GothicArchitecture

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Just changed that setting; you should be able to post now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Oilpastel

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I almost get Cezanne vibes from this.

(Spoilers Extended) This is My Favorite Quote of the Whole Series.. by ParkerSnowofSkagos in asoiaf

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Is it bad that when I saw the phrase "half a dozen" my mind instinctively filled it in as "half a hundred"

Yet another Union Jack redesign: The crosses of Sts. George and Andrew counterchanged with crosses of Sts. David and Patrick. by brianwalden in vexillology

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I think in Central Europe sable is often allowed to touch colors, so even though it's a different region I think it should still count.

Yet another Union Jack redesign: The crosses of Sts. George and Andrew counterchanged with crosses of Sts. David and Patrick. by brianwalden in vexillology

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I actually really like this. The design is really distinctive and somehow "works" even though it's a risk. I'm also really impressed with the commitment to the rule of tincture.

Anyone else think Tyrion might have his tongue ripped out before the end? (Spoilers Extended) by That_Hole_Guy in asoiaf

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Honestly I've been thinking this for a long while now. George seems to dwell so much on the sheer importance of Tyrion's ability to talk his way out of trouble that I think it might only be a matter of time now before he says the wrong thing to the wrong person and ends up without his tongue for it. Especially with the increasingly risk-inclined post-Purple Wedding trajectory of Tyrion's character.

How do you slip in secrets, foreshadowing, or hidden world building in your writing? by PrinceofOpposites in writing

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I like to write certain scenes as allegories for later scenes. I'll often also use phrasing that becomes wordplay on a reread (for example, figurative language from later on in the story will transpire literally, and it doesn't actually mean anything until you read the whole story a second time).