Want to have a go at this old and very British hobby? Coming into existence during the 17th century. A sturdy piece of paper is placed over a brass plaque then rubbed with a treated wax.Want to give it a try? The crypt in St-Martin-in the-Fields church (near Trafalgar Square) has 90 brass replicas for you to choose from.
Stunning...
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty colours on an intricate design. Stopping the paper moving around can be quite challenging! We have two framed rubbings we and our children did umpteen years ago. I think we did them in Windsor.
ReplyDeleteLooks really nice, but I may rather go to St-Martin-in-the -Fileds for a concet!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen that before. Must be similar to rubbing a pencil on paper that is on top of something. Lots of kids do that here.
ReplyDeleteNever tried this but it looks lots of fun
ReplyDeleteI have taken kids into churchyards to do brass rubbings on some of the very old gravestones. We've also done bark rubbings to find the different textures. It's great fun.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very diligent work :-D
ReplyDeleteGreat hobby.
ReplyDeleteSo intricate. Must take some time to get all of the individual colors done properly.
ReplyDeleteLike this shot !
ReplyDeleteso interesting
Did one at a church in Norfolk yonks ago - still got it somewhere.
ReplyDeleteI'd be there like a shot - love this.
ReplyDeleteWhat an intricate pattern in the image.
ReplyDelete«Louis» would like to try this.
Quite intersting.
ReplyDeleteSydney - City and Suburbs
Never even heard of brass rubbing. Certainly looks interesting from your photo :-)
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