The Mystery Goat Of Thames Ditton
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poliphiloSt Nicholas church in Thames Ditton has a very spendid 12th century font. On the south facing side is this carving.
My first impression was that it's a rabbit or hare- possibly the folklorical hare in the moon, but wikipedia says it's a goat- and I suppose it is. But why a goat? And why is it upside down?
Here's what the church looks like from the outside. I love the weather-boarding on the tower.
And here's a view of the Thames, taken from the steps leading up to the private bridge that crosses to the private island. Yes, private. The bridge has a gate with a key pad on it.
My first impression was that it's a rabbit or hare- possibly the folklorical hare in the moon, but wikipedia says it's a goat- and I suppose it is. But why a goat? And why is it upside down?
Here's what the church looks like from the outside. I love the weather-boarding on the tower.
And here's a view of the Thames, taken from the steps leading up to the private bridge that crosses to the private island. Yes, private. The bridge has a gate with a key pad on it.
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Date: 2014-09-21 06:59 pm (UTC)I hadn't thought to connect the goat to St Nick.