Category Archives: Churches

Discovering Albion – day 7: Sarcophagus and Standing Crosses

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

I think both our jaws must have hit the floor as we hit the jackpot. The third room of the little museum seemed to bring together all the threads of the skein that we had been following on our travels. … Continue reading →

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Discovering Albion – day 7: Into the Crypt

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We wandered into the cloisters, following the signs for the ticket office. The ruins are free… but there is a small museum and a tower. The museum we were not too fussed about seeing, but it just shows you… never … Continue reading →

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Discovering Albion – day 6 – Dunfermline Abbey

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

They were locking the door on half of the Abbey Church as we arrived. The new bit, built on the site of the old choir, was opened in 1821 and houses the tombs of Queen Margaret (later canonised as St … Continue reading →

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Discovering Albion – day 5/6: The Kirk on the Bay

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We took the road across the hills, drinking in the green and white beauty agains the backdrop of blue. It was a perfect day. The trip could have taken all day, with me slowing the car every few minutes to … Continue reading →

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Discovering Albion – day 5: … and, More Importantly, Ruthwell…

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“Bloody Hell!” The blasphemous words were out before I could stop them… and in a church too! I think, under the circumstances, I might be forgiven. My companion, though less verbal, was equally astounded. The history of the little kirk … Continue reading →

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Discovering Albion – day 5: Aspatria

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Sue Vincent

By the time we had watched the flock of crows and wandered around the churchyard we were about ready to try the door. Would it be open? There is always that question… Many of the churches in villages and small … Continue reading →

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Discovering Albion – day 5: Déjà Vu…

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Where do ladybirds go for winter? I can tell you that… they go to Aspatria. The carvings on the gateposts were full of them. I had recognised the name immediately because it is so unusual. I couldn’t quite remember why … Continue reading →

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Discovering Albion – day 4: An Irish Saint in Lancashire

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We climbed up the ruins of St Patrick’s Chapel, built in the eighth or ninth century. Legend has it that it commemorates the landing of St Patrick of Ireland and although it was constructed many years after his death, it … Continue reading →

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On the Doorstep ~ Opening Doors

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Sue Vincent

As we could not, due to COVID, gain access to visit Holy Trinity at Bledlow on our recent sortie, I will tell you about our previous visit… what we found… and what we missed… The door that has served Holy … Continue reading →

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Discovering Albion – Day 3: The Art of Faith

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We were still in the cathedral, marvelling at both the tangible history and the artistry… far too much to show or to even take in. Everywhere you look, every surface from floor to ceiling bears the evidence of care and … Continue reading →

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