Category Archives: Art

Time travelling: Fantastic beasts and where to find them…

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The reason I had long wanted to take my companion to the church at Breedon on the Hill was carved in stone. On my first ‘accidental visit’, I had been astounded by a collection of cross shafts tucked away in … Continue reading →

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A visit to Tissington

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The day was bitterly cold. Icy winds and heavy skies meant that it was definitely not the weather for tramping the moors on search of ancient stones. Instead, we had a run out to Tissington, knowing that one of the … Continue reading →

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Barbarous Code III… Stuart France

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* “What are the fruits of silence?” “They are self control, true courage, patience, dignity and reverence.” “Silence is the corner stone of character.” – Ohiyesa * Reblogged from Stuart France

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Barbarous Code II… Stuart France

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* “What is silence?” “It is the Great Mystery!” “The Holy Silence is its Voice.” – Ohiyesa Reblogged from Stuart France

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Ashbourne

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Pre-Raphaelite glass sits in walls pitted by Cromwellian gunfire, while a 1950s reredos graces a chancel that dates back to 1241. That’s why I love these old churches… the history of a community is written within their walls in wood … Continue reading →

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Barbarous Code… Stuart France

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Guard your tongue in youth, and in age you may mature a thought that will be of use to your people. – Big Chief Wabashaw * Reblogged from Stuart France

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Flight of fancy

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Just a few miles away from my home is the little market town of Thame.  It is an interesting place with some beautiful old architecture. I have seen a fair bit of it this year as I have had to … Continue reading →

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A road to now-here… Stuart France

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* While it is true… * * The road does… * * Not lead anywhere. Continue reading at Stuart France

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Wild thing… Stuart France

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* If you like… * * Your cool… * * Old, Old Skool… Continue reading at Stuart France

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A church under wraps II

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Sue Vincent

As we opened the door into St Kentigern’s church, it was fairly obvious we had picked the wrong time to visit. Not only was the sudden and relative warmth of the building steaming up the camera lens like there was … Continue reading →

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