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Gargoyles

Gargoyles are infinitely varied, interesting, fantastic creatures. Not even in your wildest imagination – or worst nightmare – could you conjure up the amazing assemblage of creatures – and body parts – to adequately describe the art of the gargoyles. But one does wonder about their social life….

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Dragon Gargoyle On Cathedral
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Chimera of the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris overlooking the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Close-up of gargoyle on the top of Notre-Dame de Paris

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Notre Dame De Paris
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Notre Dame de Paris: Chimeras overlooking the skyline of Paris at a cloudy day
Statue of a griffin

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House with chimeras built by famous architect Gorodetskiy, Kiev, Ukraine
Stone gargoyle
Gargoyle chained to wall.

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griffin statue

Closeup of House with chimeras, famous architectural landmark of Kiev, Ukraine
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Gargoyle on Gothic cathedral of Saint Gatien in Tours, Loire Valley  France

Chimera of the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris overlooking the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Chimeras and tourists of the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, France
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Quotes

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Gargoyle Humor When you mean to be scary
Gargoyle Humor Well that went well
Gargoyle Humor So you come here often

Gargoyle Humor Cheese
Gargoyle Humor When they cancel your favorite reality tv show
Love of Old Things Ooh Cool letter slot

Love of Old Things What secrets harbor behind your doors
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Meet Trudy

Welcome! If you share an appreciation for the honesty of old houses and the satisfaction of making something broken whole, and if you were into repurposing before it became a thing, then you have a kindred spirit in me. What you will find here are not only those things that inspire me personally - the beauty and intricacy of old houses, the value of preserving that which has integrity and usefulness, and the satisfactions of a simpler lifestyle – but resources to bring those inspirations to life.
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