Historic Churches
Reflections on some of the beautiful churches across the UK and beyond
Thursday 19 December 2013
Sunday 23 December 2012
Breedon on the Hill
The Priory Church, Breedon on the Hill, is probably the nearest of Simon Jenkins' 1000 Best Churches to my house so I decided it was finally time to make a visit. We managed to combine a visit with a short pre-Christmas walk which was just about right for the children. Breedon's origins are Saxons and whilst the most interesting parts of the building are on the inside there were a few interesting features outside also.
Jenkins always seems to give extra marks for tombs and a few were in evidence here. Sadly they made photographing arguably the most significant item in this church - a hugely overbearing box pew - rather difficult to photograph.
Personally, I'm not as interested in displays of such grandeur as I am in more quirky, interesting, carvings and Breedon does not disappoint on this either with Saxon carvings all round the church. The most significant of these is this one of Mary who is depicted as a teacher - something of a departure from the family line, but there were a number of others such as four legged beasts and repeating patterns.
Monday 22 October 2012
Kings Lynn Minster
Sunday 2 September 2012
Monday 23 July 2012
Lindisfarne Priory
We holidayed in Northumberland this year and so popped over to Holy Island (Lindisfarne) for the day. The photos were rather disappointing, but a great day was had by all, and I at least managed to get a semi-decent one of the famous rainbow arch as well as the above of the intricate carving on the gate.
Friday 11 May 2012
Tuesday 13 March 2012
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