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FBU4250202: Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. General view of the west wing shrines along the central court from the north wing. There were two types of shrine: “Bench shrine” and “Lutral Basin””. The “” bench Shrine”” was a small and rectangular room with low benches running round the walls to support cult objects and figurine of the deity. On some of them were found female figurine, ritual vessels, and “” offering tables”” (small altar). The “” Lustral Basin”” type was a room lower than the founding structures, with a few steps leading down into them. It was used for purification rituals., Minoan / Bridgeman Images
FBU4250290: Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. General view of the west wing shrines along the central court from the north wing. There were two types of shrine: “Bench shrine” and “Lutral Basin””. The “” bench Shrine”” was a small and rectangular room with low benches running round the walls to support cult objects and figurine of the deity. On some of them were found female figurine, ritual vessels, and “” offering tables”” (small altar). The “” Lustral Basin”” type was a room lower than the founding structures, with a few steps leading down into them. It was used for purification rituals., Minoan / Bridgeman Images
MPX5124923: All is safely gathered in... Staff at Own Owen, Broadgate, Coventry, singing hymns before the store opened. It is the second year running that a harvest service has been held at the store. This year, the Coventry Cathedral choirboys sang at the service. Staff brought produce which was later distributed to the elderly in the city. Perishable goods were being given to pensioners who had worked at Owen Owen, at their monthly tea party today. The Rev. Denis Claringbull, the industrial chaplain, and the Rev. Nigel Abbott, Vicar of Holy Trinity Church, conducted the service, 8th October 1974 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images