Category Archives: Churches

Picking up the breadcrumb trail…

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Wandering the backroads that meander through the hills between Staffordshire and Derbyshire was something I had been promising myself for a while. The map is the last thing on my mind… I just point the car in a generally northerly … Continue reading →

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Embrace

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Sue Vincent
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Hubris

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Sue Vincent

“I am the only architect with whom I have never quarrelled.” Edmund Beckett, 1st Baron Grimthorpe (1816 – 1905) was one of the men responsible for the restoration of St Albans Cathedral. By the time he became involved in the … Continue reading →

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Meaning

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Sue Vincent
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Little Gems – Dinton

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Sue Vincent

One summer’s morning, back in 2013, I nipped out for milk and got a little sidetracked… I often do. You may have noticed that I seem to spend a lot of time wandering the highways and wild places with a … Continue reading →

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A family affair

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Sue Vincent

The 12th century church looked awfully quiet considering around eighty people were supposed to be there. Sort of … shut, in fact. “You sure this is the right place?” “Long Crendon church, they said. This is Long Crendon.” “Didn’t you … Continue reading →

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Chasing shadows

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Sue Vincent

The itchy footed hobbit (no, they are not hairy) got in the car and set off on a mission. It wasn’t so much ‘if you choose to accept it’ .. more a biting off the hand of opportunity…the morning had … Continue reading →

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Larkin

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Sue Vincent

Church Going by Philip Larkin With thanks to John Flanagan for reminding me of this poem by English poet Philip Larkin (1922-1985) Once I am sure there’s nothing going on I step inside, letting the door thud shut. Another church: … Continue reading →

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Kirkstall Abbey

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Sue Vincent

“There are those who seek knowledge for the sake of knowledge; that is Curiosity. There are those who seek knowledge to be known by others; that is Vanity. There are those who seek knowledge in order to serve; that is … Continue reading →

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From Giants Dance…

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Sue Vincent

..“Is that Wild enough for you?” “That’s pretty wild.” “Glad we brought it on?” “No, not really.” “How can the One be evil?” “Say what?” “The One is the One.” “Oh.” “The evil is a disguise to win back the … Continue reading →

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