#stone of destiny

[theimpalatales]

Charlie Cox in Stone of Destiny

#charlie cox #stone of destiny #stone of destiny 2008 #charlie's smile #my gifs #fandom #cc #cc filmography

[kendallsroyco]

Charlie's Lip Licking: A Saga Since 2008

#charlie cox #daredevil #matt murdock #stone of destiny #boardwalk empire #legacy (2013) #kin amc #treason netflix #he really has been pretty his entire life 🥰

[bantarleton]

The Stone of Destiny being transported from Edinburgh Castle for the coronation of Charles III.

#stone of destiny #scotland #scottish #history #charles iii #coronation #royal family #king charles #king charles iii

[mattmurdeaux]

Charlie Cox's Filmography

of Being Pretty 🎬💞

#charlie cox #daredevil #matt murdock #there be dragons #eat locals #the theory of everything #stardust #boardwalk empire #stone of destiny #casanova #kin amc #face card valid in every role what can i say 🙆

[scotianostra]

On 11th of April 1951 The Stone of Scone, the stone upon which Scottish monarchs were traditionally crowned, is found on the site of the altar of Arbroath Abbey.

You’ve seen the film and no doubt many of you know the story so here’s something a wee bit different

James Wishart, seen in two of the pics, was the then Keeper of Arbroath Abbey, and was there in 1951 when the students who stole the Stone of Destiny left it in the ruins of the Abbey.

There had been a huge police search for the miscreants. James, though, was no grass. He said the three men who returned the Stone were “young well set-up lads” but apart from that could give no description. Nor did he note the make or registration of their car. Well done James 😉

Many believe it was not the original stone that was returned or that now sits in Edinburgh Castle, indeed some say that it wasn’t even the original stone that Longshanks stole back in 1296.

In 2008 a similar looking stone, see the colour pic, was spotted on Gumtree for sale, the seller said his version has had pride of place in his garden and claimed to have found it five years previously in a “secret” cave at cliffs near Montrose, it had a price tag of £1,000 and he could deliver the stone “anywhere in Angus"

Also in 2008 the children of a stonemason who repaired the Stone of Destiny which was broken during the 1950 liberation say there father made two elaborate replicas of the stone, breaking both and repairing them again with three bolts so it would be impossible to tell them from the original. They say it was the replica their father gave back to the students who went on to leave this at Arbroath Abbey.

The Stone is now on display at the recently opened Perth Museum.

#scotland #scottish #history #Arbroath #stone of destiny

[courtforshort15]

#charlie cox #daredevil #matt murdock #tristan thorn #stardust #owen sleater #boardwalk empire #michael kinsella #kin #ian hamilton #stone of destiny #look he's just beautiful #i love him your honor #i will spend my life loving this man #daredevil is my og though #i have an extra soft spot for matt murdock #in all his tormented catholic glory #dr stephen strange #multiverse of madness

[duchessofostergotlands]

With the Stone of Scone leaving it is a good time to remind everyone that it was stolen from Scotland by King Edward I and kept for centuries until 1950 when a group of four Glasgow University students snuck in to Westminster Abbey and took it back. It’s an amazing story and a miracle they managed to pull it off given how absolutely terrible their plan was (for example, before they even got out of the Abbey they dropped the stone on the ground and it split in two):

#Scotland #stone of scone #stone of destiny #british royal family #coronation #coronations

[stairnaheireann]

Lia Fáil and Cú Chulainn

The Lia Fáil (Stone of Destiny) is a stone at the Inauguration Mound (an Forrad) on the Hill of Tara in Co Meath, which served as the coronation stone for the High Kings of Ireland. It is also known as the Coronation Stone of Tara. In legend, all of the kings of Ireland were crowned on the stone up to Muirchertach mac Ercae c. AD 500. The Lia Fáil itself is located in the centre of an earthwork…

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#Co Meath #Forradh #High Kings of Ireland #Hill of Tara #Inauguration Mound #Lebor Gabála Érenn #Lugaid Riab nDerg #Royal Seat #Stone of Destiny #The Lia Fáil #Tuatha Dé Danann

[ancientorigins]

The discovery of Roman numerals on Scotland’s coveted Stone of Destiny, comes in the midst of the preparations for the upcoming British coronation. Further findings might reveal more fascinating information about where else the precious Stone of Destiny may have roamed or who else may have possessed it.

#stone of scone #stone of destiny #coronation #monarchy #throne #king #queen #United Kingdom #artifact #King Charles III #ancient #history #ancient origins

[lahilden]

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The castle construction began in the 12th century with St. Margaret’s Chapel. Built on an extinct volcanic mountain, it is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. The structure served as a military stronghold and a Royal residence, while parts remain in military use. Throughout its history, the castle suffered many sieges and changed hands numerous times. The castle is the most besieged place in Britain. The castle’s defenses evolved over time, with a Half Moon Battery built after a siege in 1573, armed with bronze guns known as the Seven Sisters, while more guns defended the Argyle Battery. Edinburgh Castle was home to many kings and queens. Queen Margaret, who was later made a saint, died there in 1093. The Great Hall was completed in 1511 for King James IV to host banquets and events. Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son James VI in 1566, and he became king of Scotland at 13 months old and united the crowns of England and Scotland in 1603. No one lives at the castle. Since the 17thcentury, it’s been used as a military base. Over 600 soldiers were housed in the New Barracks during the Napoleonic Wars with France, while hundreds of prisoners were locked in the vaults. The oldest Crown jewels in Britain are on display in the Crown Room. The castle is open to the public and has a tea room and a café.

#castles #scotland #edinburgh #edinburgh castle #royal castles #venues #exhibitions #fortifications #stone of destiny

[theimpalatales]

Charlie Cox in Stone of Destiny

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[kendallsroyco]

Charlie Cox at 25 vs at 40 😭

Still the ultimate dreamboat 15 years later 💕

#charlie cox #kin amc #michael kinsella #stone of destiny #ian hamilton #i love him sm 😭💕

[lene-loki]

Charlie Cox Characters Masterlist

MICHAEL KINSELLA (KIN)

IMAGINES

Overdose After robbing Eamonn Cunningham’s stash, the Kinsella’s celebrate their success with drugs and alcohol - until (Y/N) overdoses on cocaine and the happy vibe immediately disappears.

No Prejudices Request: "Okay so get this Micheal kinsella being this scary person and a reader who just treats him with the most kindness anyone can be treated with?? I would love to see the magician be utterly confused and appreciative of the kindness"

OWEN SLEATER (BOARDWALK EMPIRE)

TRISTAN THORN (STARDUST)

HENRY (EAT LOCALS)

IAN HAMILTON (STONE OF DESTINY)

ADAM LAWRENCE (TREASON)

Matt Murdock will be found on my Marvel Masterlist :)

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[petty-d4bblr]

Not me, a person in Scotland, buying the Polish language version (with English language audio option) of a Scottish made movie because the English language one is impossible to find and my hyperfixation needs more kindling for the fire....

Anyway, in other news, I'm actually starting to run out of Robert Carlyle stuff to watch, and I don't know what happens then. Maybe I just cease to be. Who knows?

#hyperfixations are a pain in the wallet ngl #stone of destiny

[scotianostra]

On 11th of April 1951 The Stone of Scone, the stone upon which Scottish monarchs were traditionally crowned, was found on the site of the altar of Arbroath Abbey.

It’s always good to get details from the era in posts, this is a contemporary newspaper report of the event.

Three and a half months after its removal from the Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey early on Christmas morning, the Stone of Scone was to-day deposited in Arbroath Abbey in Scotland. Three men drove up to the abbey and carried the stone, which was draped in a St. Andrew’s flag along the main aisle before laying it at the high altar, on the grave of King William the Lion of Scotland.

The stone was handed over to Mr. James Wishart, custodian of the abbey, who remained with it until a detachment from Angus County Police took possession. Afterwards it was removed to Forfar, where it lay in a locked cell at police headquarters for the night. On top of the stone two unsigned letters were left: one addressed to the King and the other to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland as “successor to the Abbots of Scone.”

The letter to the King read:

“Unto his Majesty King George VI, the address of his Majesty’s Scottish subjects who removed the Stone of Destiny from Westminster Abbey and have since retained it in Scotland, humbly showeth.

"That in their actions they, as loyal subjects, have intended no indignity or injury to his Majesty or to the Royal Family.

"That they have been inspired in all they have done by their deep love of his Majesty’s realm of Scotland and by their desire to compel the attention of his Majesty’s Minister to the widely expressed demand of Scottish people for a measure of self-government.

"That in removing the Stone of Destiny they were restoring to the people of Scotland the most ancient and most honourable part of the Scottish regalia, which for many centuries was venerated as the palladium of their liberty and which in 1296 was violently pillaged from Scotland in the false hope that it would be the symbol of their humiliation and conquest.

"That the stone was kept in Westminster Abbey in defiance of a royal command and despite the promise of its return to Scotland.

"That by no other means than the forceful removal of the stone from Westminster Abbey was it possible even to secure discussion as to its rightful resting place.

"That it is the earnest hope of his Majesty’s Scottish people that arrangements for the proper disposition of the stone may now be made after consultation with the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland who as successors of the Abbots of Scone are its natural guardians.

"That it is the earnest prayer of his Majesty’s loyal subjects who have served his Majesty both in peace and war that the blessing of Almighty God be with the King and all his peoples so that in peace they may enjoy the freedom which sustains the loyalty of affection rather than the obedience of servility. God save the King.”

The letter which was addressed to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland asked that the representatives of the Church should “speak for the whole people and arrange with the public authorities in England that the Stone of Destiny will be retained in Scotland.”

wo Arbroath town councillors, Mr. D.A. Gardner and Mr. F.W.A. Thornton, both of whom are prominently associated with the Scottish Convention movement, were waiting at the entrance to the abbey when the three men arrived. Mr. Thornton helped them to carry the stone in, and Mr. Gardner went to Arbroath police station to inform the police that the stone was lying in the abbey.

Mr. Wishart, who is 63 and has been custodian at the abbey for nine years, told a reporter that the men got out of the car and started to take a heavy object from the back seat. Councillor Gardner came up and said: “Is that the Stone of Destiny you have?”

Mr. Wishart said that Mr. Thornton and three men carried the stone on a wooden litter up what used to be the nave of the abbey between the ruins of the pillars. “They laid it at the three stones which marked the site of the high altar. They carried the stone in a reverent manner, their heads were uncovered, and it was a solemn and impressive little ceremony. The men shook hands with me and wished me the best of luck and then went. As soon as I knew that the Stone of Destiny had been placed in my charge I locked the gates.”

Mr. Wishart said that the three men were “young well set-up lads,” but apart from that he was unable to give a description of them. The car was big and dark-coloured, but he did not note the registration number. “I have always told visitors that one day the Stone of Destiny would come to this historic spot,” he said, “and I am glad that my words have come true.”

On 13 April the Stone was returned to Westminster Abbey.

A wee bit history behind the stone, the first Scottish monarch to be crowned atop the stone in the 11th century, with John Balliol the last King to use the stone on Scottish soil in 1292.

In 1296, the stone was captured by Edward I as spoils of war and taken to Westminster Abbey. On St Andrews Day 1996, the Stone of Destiny was legally returned to Scotland with a ceremony and celebration befitting its status. Since that day, it has remained within the confines of Edinburgh Castle alongside the Honours of Scotland. Thousands lined the Royal Mile to see the stone escorted from the Palace of Holyrood House to the castle.

#scotland #scottish #scottish icon #stone of destiny #stone of scone #history

[lalalalalemon]

So...

When are we getting our stone back?

#stone of destiny #scotland