March 19th 2023.
Never expecting what he would find, a history lover chanced upon paintings ‘of national significance’ while renovating his kitchen.
Dr Luke Budworth, aged 29, stumbled upon ancient friezes that might be from 1660 in his Micklegate, York house.
Experts have labeled it an ‘exciting rediscovery’ and believe it will offer insight into the street’s past.
Luke knew there was an ‘odd piece’ of his wall but he finds it unbelievable that he uncovered a piece of history.
Kitchen fitters revealed the first piece of the painting under his kitchen cupboard.
It portrays scenes from a 1635 book called Emblems written by poet Francis Quarles.
Not long after, Luke discovered more pieces boarded up under his ceiling on both sides of his chimney.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) He never anticipated what he would find, but a history buff unexpectedly discovered paintings ‘of national significance’ while redecorating his kitchen.
Dr Luke Budworth, 29, stumbled upon ancient friezes that may have originated from 1660 at his Micklegate, York residence.
Professionals have declared it an ‘exciting rediscovery’ and suppose it will provide insight regarding the street’s history.
Luke knew there was an ‘odd piece’ of his wall but he is amazed that he encountered a part of history.
Kitchen installers discovered the first piece of the painting beneath his kitchen cupboard.
It depicts scenes from a 1635 book called Emblems written by poet Francis Quarles.
Not long after, Luke found more pieces sealed up beneath his ceiling on both sides of his chimney.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk)
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk)
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk)
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk)
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