#Wealden

[knuppitalism-with-ue]

Another #paleostream sketch

Iguanodon yeeting a Vectiraptor

[aisphotostuff]

Kent Weald from Emmetts NT Meadow AONB by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Enjoy the ever-changing beauty of the gardens, fresh air and wide-open views at Emmetts Garden.Sitting on one of the highest points in the Weald of Kent comes with the bonus of some incredible far-reaching views. Take a seat on one of the many strategically placed benches and watch the world go by. There's always something to see, no matter which season it is.

[earlypalaeoart]

"Fauna of the Oolitic Period, restored", from Geological Facts; or, the Crust of the Earth, what it is, and what are its uses by the Rev. W. G. Barrett, 1855

https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/72100/pg72100-images.html

After “The Country of the Iguanodon” by John Martin (1837) and maybe “The Age of Reptiles” by George Nibbs (1843)

[hometoursandotherstuff]

Reading my favorite UK home mag, The Wealden Times, I came across this whimsical home. It's not for sale, but the decor is superb. It has 3bds, 2ba, and is called a "maisonette," essentially a two-story apartment within a larger building, often found in converted period houses or town centers.

The creative owners were downsizing and had to leave some of their furniture behind.

In this new place, they carefully blended old and new throughout the home.

Around this great original fireplace they used new wallpaper that looks like a period print.

They may have downsized, but the look is maximalism.

They have such interesting pieces.

The small cluttered kitchen is painted in a pinkish/lilac hue.

On the quirky 3rd level, the previous occupants left a sign that reads "Hobbit Hole," and it's so cozy up here.

This floor is really the star of the home with its wallpaper and murals.

Hallway mural outside the lovely pastel bath #1.

Sitting area under the eaves has a Grecian scene mural.

Small, but adorable, bedroom features a pretty bed, cherubs, butterflies, and clouds, plus a delicate hand painted tree.

Spacious bath #2 has a distinctly more vintage look.

https://priceless-magazines.com/interiors/in-the-clouds/

[uk-fossils]

Lepidotus Fish Scale – Wealden, Cretaceous – Bexhill, Sussex, UK – Genuine Fossil w/ COA

This is a Lepidotus Fish Scale Fossil from the Wealden Formation, dating back to the Cretaceous period, discovered in Bexhill, Sussex, United Kingdom. Lepidotus was an ancient ray-finned fish known for its distinctive thick, enamel-coated ganoid scales, which provided excellent protection in prehistoric aquatic environments. This well-preserved fossil scale showcases the unique texture and pattern that characterize Lepidotus, offering a valuable glimpse into the evolutionary history of ancient fishes. This specimen is part of the renowned Alice Purnell Collection, celebrated for its scientifically significant fossils.

Geological Information:

Period: Cretaceous

Formation: Wealden

Age: Approx. 140 – 100 million years old

Location: Bexhill, Sussex, United Kingdom

Preservation: Excellent scale detail with distinct enamel patterns

Specimen Origin: From the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection

Fossil Type & Species:

Genus: Lepidotus

Type: Fish Scale

Category: Fish fossil

Morphology: The scale fossil features the classic ganoid structure, known for its thick, shiny enamel coating and diamond-shaped design, providing insight into the protective adaptations of ancient ray-finned fishes.

Why This Fossil?

100% Genuine Specimen – All of our fossils are authentic and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Rare Cretaceous Fossil – A unique piece of prehistoric aquatic life.

Collector's Item – Part of the esteemed Alice Purnell Collection, ensuring authenticity and scientific value.

Perfect for Display or Study – Ideal for museum exhibits, educational purposes, collectors, and paleontology enthusiasts.

One-of-a-Kind – The fossil shown in the photos is the exact one you will receive.

Scale Rule for Sizing – A 1cm scale cube is included in the photo for accurate size reference.

Ideal for:

Fossil collectors

Paleontology enthusiasts

Museum and educational displays

Home and office decor

Unique scientific gifts

Evolutionary biology studies

This Lepidotus Fish Scale Fossil offers an extraordinary glimpse into the aquatic ecosystems of the Cretaceous period. Its detailed preservation and scientific significance make it a valuable addition to any fossil collection or educational display.

Ships securely packaged with full documentation and a Certificate of Authenticity.

[tenth-sentence]

They had been told that the three women were not only politically deviant but abnormal women who had 'transgressed the moral boundaries of gender'.

"Normal Women: 900 Years of Making History" - Philippa Gregory

[breadnabutterfingers]

✨my AO3 works and discord✨

Hey, guys! 

I just wanted to make a post that would contain all of my fanfiction with easier access and navigation, hope you’re going to be interested in checking it out ♥

‼️Join my discord server, I have no idea what I'm doing, but let's be friends haha‼️*guys please contact me for the link if it doesn't work 🙏

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Ashes of Spring

Summary: Lucien is tasked with rebuilding the fractured Spring Court, but getting Tamlin back on his feet proves more difficult than anticipated. With the help of an unexpected ally from the Day Court, they must work together to revive not only the lands but also the broken souls that once ruled them...

Pairings: Tamlin/OFC, Lucien/Elain, Cassian/OFC

Words: 110,107 (28 chapters)

Status: Complete

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Oathbreaker

Summary: Tamlin has always struggled between his father’s expectations and his need for freedom, especially with political tensions heating up across the courts. When he arrives at the Day Court for another round of negotiations, he meets Helion’s fiery daughter. She’s wild, uninterested in power, and dismissive of tradition—everything Tamlin’s not used to. But, with everything on the line, they’ll have to decide whether to join forces or go their separate ways…[arranged marriage arc]

Pairings: Tamlin/OFC, 

Words: 74,514 (20 chapters)

Status: Complete

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The Overlooked

Summary: Talia, once a loyal sentry of the Spring Court, seeks vengeance after her home’s fall and the destruction of her High Lord, Tamlin’s power. Infiltrating the Night Court, she manipulates, deceives, and ropes an unwilling Lucien into her dangerous schemes to ignite chaos and start a civil war.

Pairings: Azriel/OFC, Tamlin/OFC

Words: 71,105 (20 chapters)

Status: Complete

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A Court of Zero Flying Fucks

Summary: Two of the most powerful people in their world - Tamlin and Eris, who’ve been wronged by the very forces that should protect them, end up as mates. Lucien rejects his bond with Elain, Nesta does the same, and suddenly you have a whole new family dynamic that’s about to flip the script.*link to the original tumblr prompt post

Pairings: Tamlin/Fem!Eris, Lucien/Nesta, Jurian/Vassa

Words: 63,438 (20 chapters)

Status: Complete

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The Broken Covenant

Summary: Bryn is a witch. Banished from the Night Coven, she wanders without a home. When Illyria offers no future, she journeys to the Spring Court, seeking refuge under a High Lord rumored to be both just and kind. With a sharp-tongued cursed warlock and a deadly Illyrian girl by her side, Bryn steps into a path of adventure, foreign magic and finds where she belongs…

*introduction to the witch lore that I've developed

Pairings: Tamlin/OFC, Andras/OFC, Lucien/OMC

Words: 117,416 (35 chapters)

Status: Complete

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Of Wolves and Wealdens

Summary: Once the Night Court proves useless to Eris's vision for his court's future, he is forced to seek help elsewhere. He turns to Tamlin—neither friend nor foe—to find the one person Beron fears more than death itself…

Pairings: Tamlin/OFC

Words: 66,354 (20 chapters)

Status: Complete

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[tom--22--felton]

#Repost @phoenix_healthhub

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Some special moments from our 2 year anniversary party on Saturday 💚🎉🥂

Thank you to our organisers Eryn and Wendy for all their hard work and to the following companies for all their amazing help 👏🏻

🍽 Catering The Wealden Kitchen

📸 Photos Michelle Wallis Candid Photography

🎈Balloons Tickety Boo

🎂 Cake Bolnore Bakes by Siân

🎸 Band Get Real Band

🎨 Face Paint @Afrodite Hair and Beauty

And thank you to our special guests for joining us Tom Felton and Uckfield Town Mayor 💚

[mesozoicmarket]

A section of dinosaur tibia from an indeterminate iguanodontian from the Wadhurst Clay Formation in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England. This specimen was originally labeled as an Iguanodon from the Wealden Formation collected in 2002. However, Iguanodon does not occur in this deposit which is too old for the genus, but does contain two other iguanodontians, Hypselospinus fittoni and Barilium dawsoni.

[creature-studios]

If he sees this that would make me so happy! Now this was hard to draw. I'm not satisfied with how the eyes turned out and my pencil decided to freak out and leave a smudge on his nose that I couldn't erase, so I had to get rid of it digitally as best I could. All in all I think it's alright.

Darren Naish is a British vertebrate palaeontologist, author, and science communicator. He is well known for his research on dinosaurs and other Mesozoic reptiles, including Eotyrannus, Xenoposeidon, and azhdarchid pterosaurs. Much of his work has focused on fossils from the Wealden Group on the Isle of Wight. Naish founded the vertebrate palaeozoology blog Tetrapod Zoology and has written several popular science books. He frequently appears in media and serves as a scientific consultant for film, television, museums, and exhibitions. Additionally, he has examined cryptozoology and sea monster sightings from a scientific perspective.

Naish earned a geology degree from the University of Southampton and later studied vertebrate palaeontology under David Martill at the University of Portsmouth, where he obtained both an M.Phil. and Ph.D.. His doctoral work focused on the basal tyrannosauroid theropod Eotyrannus, which he and colleagues named in 2001. He has published research on various theropods, including Thecocoelurus, Calamospondylus, and Aristosuchus. Naish has also contributed to studies on sauropod dinosaurs, pterosaurs, fossil marine reptiles, turtles, and marine mammals. His work includes a reinterpretation of the Romanian fossil Heptasteornis, which he and Gareth Dyke argued was an alvarezsaurid.

Beyond his research, Naish has played a significant role in palaeoart and science communication. He co-authored All Yesterdays, a book that explores speculative reconstructions of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. The book challenges traditional palaeoart by depicting dinosaurs with plausible but unconventional adaptations. Naish also served as the lead consultant for the Apple TV+ documentary series Prehistoric Planet, which aimed to depict prehistoric life with scientific accuracy. His contributions have helped shape modern interpretations of dinosaurs and their behavior.

[bluenoo42]

What's your favorite dinosaur?

I like thyreophora which is the clade that includes both ankylosaurs and stegosaurs and also more basal members such as scelidosaurus. within that clade it's hard to choose, but if I had to pick, I'd probably go with Polacanthus which is from the early cretaceous wealden group (Wessex formation) and is known from the type specimen found on the Isle of Wight in 1865 by William Fox (which is where it gets its species name foxii. It is known from relatively few remains, some of which have now been reassigned to Vectipelta. There is part of a Polacanthus specimen coming out of the cliff at Brook Beach at the moment and one of the guides who does the fossil tours with me found a piece of Polacanthus armour recently on the beach!

[aisphotostuff]

The Kent Weald @ Ide Hill... by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: There are some very impressive views of the Kent Weald to be enjoyed from Ide Hill, a 33.5 acre area of semi-natural woodland lying on the steep sides of the Greensand Ridge. Despite having lost over 70 per cent of its tree cover during the 1987 storm, the woodland has regenerated well, and is designated as a Site of Special Interest due to the abundance of wildlife found here. Owned and managed by the National Trust, the site sits at the edge of Ide Hill village, and there are circular walks from which you can enjoy the beautiful views down to Bough Beech reservoir and experience the dense foliage and wildlife of the hilly woodland.

[earlypalaeoart]

"The Wealden [Lower Cretaceous] Period" by Josef Kuwasseg from Die Urwelt in ihren verschiedenen Bildungsperioden [The Primitive World in its Different Periods of Formation] by Franz Unger (1851)

[bulkhead08]

Dinovember 2024 progress. Day 1: The Great Lizard (Megalosaurus) Day 2: Glade of the Iguanodons Day 3: Wealden's Tank (Polacanthus) Day 4: Triassic Lindwurms (Plateosaurus) Day 5: Hadrosaurus: Born in the USA Day 6: Game-Changer: Archaeopteryx Day 7: Bone Wars

[emblematicemblazer]

World building and theories of Engage

Elusia's architecture

Elusia’s architecture is a mixture of Gothic, Romanesque and Perpendicular Gothic and has the following features:

Large, grandiose stained glass windows

Pointed arches

Intricate decoration

Pinnacles and spires

Rib vaults

Flying buttresses

Destinea Cathedral is inspired by York Minster, England. The grandeur of the building makes it a magnificent setting for the first time Alear meets Sombron. It also demonstrates the ingenuity and skill of Elusia's artisans. Masons would have been responsible for the ornate stone carving and creating the blocks for the walks.The roof is wooden and supported by wooden frames which the carpenters would be responsible for. Both the lancet arch windows and The rose window would have been the work of glaziers, finally painters would apply the finishing touches.

All the features such as the stained glass windows, the screens, the organ and the altars are all designed to add to the splendour of the building. 

The shape of the building has great significance, it is in the cruciform or cross shaped design to symbolise religion. Statues of dragons seem to reference the Divine Dragon design. It makes me wonder if Elusia used to worship Divine Dragons or if earlier Fell Dragons were more skin to their Divine counterparts.

Elusia Palace is inspired by Westminster, in particular the central lobby. This is important because it serves as the political centre of Westminster in the same way, it serves as a centre for political intrigue, lobbying and backstabbing in Elusia. It has a vaulted ceiling, the panels between the vaults runs are decorated in glass mosaic floral emblems and heraldic symbols. The style is Perpendicular Gothic as can be seen by the large windows, arched top panelling, straight lines in tracery and four central arches. 

Givre Port is inspired by Dover. Just like Dover Port, Gives serves as the major port and the ‘lock and key of Elusia'. It is where most military ships sail from and most trade takes place. It is where Ivy suggests gathering intelligence on the enemy's activities. There are several forts for defence. The houses are known as Wealden houses. They feature timber frames and a married upper floor. Inside each would have a central hall and a variety of other rooms. 

[uk-fossils]

Dinosaur Bone Fragment Fossil – Wealden Formation, Lower Cretaceous, Brook Bay, Isle of Wight

This listing features a genuine dinosaur bone fragment fossil from the Wealden Formation, dating back to the Lower Cretaceous period (~125 million years old). Discovered at Brook Bay, Isle of Wight, UK, this specimen comes from one of the richest dinosaur fossil sites in Europe.

During the Early Cretaceous, the Isle of Wight was a lush floodplain teeming with dinosaurs, including Iguanodon, Baryonyx, Polacanthus, Hypsilophodon, and even large theropods like Neovenator. This dinosaur bone fragment is a rare and genuine relic from this prehistoric era.

Fossil Information:

Fossil Type: Dinosaur Bone Fragment

Geological Formation: Wealden Formation

Age: Lower Cretaceous (~125 million years old)

Location: Brook Bay, Isle of Wight, UK

Size: Full sizing provided in photos

Preservation: Well-preserved fossilised bone structure

Key Features:

✔ Authentic dinosaur bone fragment from the Lower Cretaceous

✔ Discovered in Brook Bay, a world-famous fossil site

✔ Fossilised bone structure and texture well-preserved

✔ Ideal for collectors, researchers, and educational display

Authenticity & Certification:

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the photos is the exact fossil you will receive.

About the Wealden Formation & Brook Bay:

The Wealden Formation is a famous fossil-bearing rock unit that preserves the remains of numerous dinosaurs, reptiles, and plant life from the Lower Cretaceous period. Brook Bay, located on the southwestern coast of the Isle of Wight, is a well-known site where dinosaur bones, footprints, and other fossils are commonly found.

The Isle of Wight is often called "Dinosaur Island" due to the abundance of dinosaur fossils, making this specimen a valuable piece of palaeontological history.

Why Buy From Us?

This dinosaur bone fragment comes from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We specialise in high-quality, museum-grade fossils, ensuring this specimen is an excellent addition for collectors, researchers, and display purposes.

Own a genuine piece of Lower Cretaceous dinosaur history today!