Medieval bestiaries are classified into four "Families". The classification refers to the contents of the bestiary. The Bestiary of Ann(e) Walsh(e) is a Second Family bestiary which means that it has been compiled from several sources. #medievalmanuscripts #bestiary #annwalsh #annewalshe

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The Bestiary of Ann(e) Walsh(e) is dated to c1400-1425 but Anne Walshe is thought to have lived around 1531. She not only practised her signature on certain pages but also scribbled on other pages as on this page. #medievalmanuscripts #bestiary #annwalsh #annewalshe

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This week we're going to focus on one of the books often referred to in our images of medieval beasts: the Bestiary of Ann Walsh (or Anne Walshe). It is named for the signature which appears scribbled on several pages as per this image. #medievalmanuscripts #bestiary #annwalsh #annewalshe

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This week's writing prompt was painted by Alexandre Markelbach (1824-1906). Where is this chap going? And is he going to need that very red umbrella? #writingprompts #writinglife #writingtips #artworks #alexandremarkelbach

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"Sight Unseen" by Alexis Marie is a fantasy featuring a cursed woman and a single father discover they share a tie to serial killer and their investigation unearths deadly truths and long-buried secrets. #bookrecommendations #tbrlist #alexismarie #sightunseen #fantasy

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