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The word 'bench' is very, very old. It's derived from Proto-Indo-European, and variations exist in most European languages. It's where judges sit, where moneylenders sat (before they opened their banks), and where your reserve players sit, waiting to join the game. I like to think of today as the August Bench Holiday...

Black and white view of a rustic bench. The long seat of the bench is supported by 11 irregular uprights of different lengths. These uprights form the backrest of the bench, as well as its legs.

#photography #blackandwhite #monochromemonday #psychogeography

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@RickGaehl@mstdn.social But also what you work on. Mine is a section of spare worktop (otherwise a kitchen bench?) fixed on top of the cast Iron frame of an old Singer sewing machine table.
I'm pleased with it.
It is level, which of course a benchmark, Ordnance Survey or otherwise, should be and sets.

Upon benchmarks, much sits.

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@RickGaehl@mstdn.social it's also a working table for carpenters, metalworkers, electromech craftspeople and suchlike.

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@RickGaehl@mstdn.social "before they opened their banks"

In fact, where do you think the word "bank" came from ? 😄

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@RickGaehl@mstdn.social
Doesn't particularly look comfortable as a bench, but it's a great photo. Thanks for sharing!

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