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Tabula set DP076633
Filename: DP076633.jpg
Size: 2832 x 4256 (1.4MB)
Date: 14th January 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Der
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Staff Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Tabula set DP076633
Dover Castle, Dover, Kent. The distorted reflection of a tabula game board and playing pieces on a table in the Guest Chamber of the castles Great Tower
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Media ID 24266828
© Historic England Archive
Castle Medieval Reflection Board Game Drunken Ghostly Middle Ages Mysterious
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In this print by Derek Kendall, titled "Tabula set DP076633" we are transported to the enchanting world of Dover Castle in Kent. The image captures a mesmerizing scene within the Guest Chamber of the castle's Great Tower, where history and intrigue intertwine. As our eyes wander across the frame, we are immediately drawn to a distorted reflection that dances upon a table. It is none other than a tabula game board and its accompanying playing pieces. This ghostly apparition seems to have materialized from another time, evoking an air of mystery and wonder. The medieval ambiance envelops us as we imagine knights and nobles engaging in strategic battles on this very board. The worn-out surface tells tales of countless victories and defeats throughout centuries past. Its presence reminds us that even amidst grandeur and power, leisure activities were cherished during the Middle Ages. But there is more to this image than meets the eye. A subtle sense of drunkenness or wooziness emanates from the reflection, leaving us questioning whether it is merely an optical illusion or something supernatural at play within these ancient walls. Derek Kendall has masterfully captured not only a historical artifact but also an intangible essence that lingers within Dover Castle's hallowed halls. Through his lens, he invites us into a realm where reality blends with imagination—a place where medieval echoes reverberate through time itself.
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