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The Bürgerhospital in Frankfurt

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“What is the art of healing other than a daily service of love and charity to advance the wellbeing of the suffering!”

Johann Christian Senckenberg

Senckenberg, a physician, naturalist, and collector, set up a foundation and to this day the noted natural history museum in Frankfurt carries his name. He was instrumental in establishing the first proper hospital in Frankfurt in the mid 18th century. The walls on the ground floor are decorated with quotes by him.

The Ragtag Daily Prompt: Medicinal

Four Romans and a Cat

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These are all artefacts in the museum of Chesters Roman Fort (formerly known as Cilurnum) in Northumberland. They are around 1800-1900 years old. And especially for curiouscat99 who thought of this prompt: The Ragtag Daily Prompt: Ancient

Cats, According to DEATH

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“I meant,” said Ipslore bitterly, “what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?”

DEATH thought about it. CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.”

Terry Pratchett: Sourcery

Not the Henry – The real Henry

And a small Henry gallery:

And all the not-Henrys:

Someone, please stop me!

Paula’s Words of Wisdom #2 – “find a quote and illustrate it with a fitting photo” (only one?)

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A Whole Village

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Bornheim is a part of Frankfurt that still has some of the characteristics of a village even though it is located very centrally. This is the sign of the local museum, featuring the motto of Bornheim: the jolly village. Apparently , the moniker stems from the traditional Ebbelwoi pubs that are found there. Ebbelwoi is the name for the local (very, very sour) cider. Does that mean the inhabitants walk around with a permanent smile on their faces? I’ll check if I’ll be there again.

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Brings a Smile to Your Face