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fleur-de-lys tile motif

St Margaret's Church, King's Lynn

In contrast to some of the more intricate tiles, this is a very bold design, using a fleur-de-lis motif. Another variation on the fleur-de-lis theme is shown below.

The two tiles below are based on vegetation patterns - leaves and twigs - with a similar format being used in each design. feathers fleur de lis

twigs tile

leaves tile

This heart design, alternating with lion's head tiles, forms a border to some of the sixteen-tile panels.

heart tile

 

St Margaret's:

Introduction

Views of the font tiling

Selection of tiles around font

Selection of tiles around font

Lions and doves tiles around font

The choir and lower altar

Alpha and Omega tiles

Evangelists tiles

victorian tile pattern

 

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