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Cockled to the wall - its presence has influenced the future history of the property it is attached to. The Falcon name being used in the businesses that have come and gone in this building. A small but significant part of surviving pub culture.","latitude":53.9569278,"longitude":-1.0894019,"image":"https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/b6/2eb6d776-18dd-41f1-a2d1-b76fa2d605be/content/images/2026/08/Everton-2-2-1-1.jpg","imageFocusX":50,"imageFocusY":12,"postUrl":"https://www.digest.andymarshall.co/treasure-hoard-the-c18th-gilded-falcon-sign-micklegate-york/","hasStory":true,"sourceIndex":21},{"id":23,"storyTag":"#treasure-23","name":"The choir stall angel at Hereford Cathedral","description":"My photography guru, Edwin Smith took a defining photo of this angel and the cathedral which is full of narrative and symbolism. I have copied the photo here (with my own camera). He took it later in his life, when he was ailing and, perhaps, it is a commentary on the afterlife. All things lead to the angel. A modern day pilgrimage for me.","latitude":52.0542859,"longitude":-2.7163753,"image":"https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/b6/2eb6d776-18dd-41f1-a2d1-b76fa2d605be/content/images/2026/08/Dfq_s-UWsAAY6sg-1.jpeg","imageFocusX":50,"imageFocusY":71,"postUrl":"https://www.digest.andymarshall.co/treasure-hoard-the-choir-stall-angel-at-hereford-cathedral/","hasStory":true,"sourceIndex":22},{"id":24,"storyTag":"#treasure-24","name":"The Soul House at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge","description":"Found inside the grave goods of an Egyptian tomb. 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The frieze on the exterior is part of the zeitgeist of the fin-de-siecle era and influenced a generation.","latitude":55.8473631,"longitude":-4.3137814,"image":"https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/b6/2eb6d776-18dd-41f1-a2d1-b76fa2d605be/content/images/2026/09/3111304294_73881e7c05.jpg","imageFocusX":50,"imageFocusY":42,"postUrl":"https://www.digest.andymarshall.co/treasure-hoard-house-for-an-art-lover-glasgow/","hasStory":true,"sourceIndex":25},{"id":27,"storyTag":"#treasure-27","name":"The fish and chips at Quay Street, Portree","description":"Served with a dash of vinegar and a splash of Scots Gaelic - outside is a view to behold whilst chomping on your chips.","latitude":57.4116846,"longitude":-6.1920188,"image":"https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/b6/2eb6d776-18dd-41f1-a2d1-b76fa2d605be/content/images/2026/09/IMG_8142-2.jpg","imageFocusX":50,"imageFocusY":32,"postUrl":"https://www.digest.andymarshall.co/treasure-hoard-the-fish-and-chip-shop-at-portree/","hasStory":true,"sourceIndex":26},{"id":28,"storyTag":"#treasure-28","name":"The glass house at Benmore Botanic Garden","description":"Up in the overstory of trees - it's not just about the glass house - but the journey to it that enthrals","latitude":56.0229627,"longitude":-4.9934105,"image":"https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/b6/2eb6d776-18dd-41f1-a2d1-b76fa2d605be/content/images/2026/09/IMG_6571.jpg","imageFocusX":50,"imageFocusY":100,"postUrl":"https://www.digest.andymarshall.co/treasure-hoard-the-glass-house-at-benmore-botanic-gardens/","hasStory":true,"sourceIndex":27},{"id":29,"storyTag":"#treasure-29","name":"The Old Moray House gate posts, Edinburgh","description":"Built around 1618 - Striking obelisk like gateposts that have a bit of the northern renaissance about them. 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