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Discovering Albion – day 3: Welsh Border Raid…

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It was, when I think about it, one of our ‘raids’; one of those rapid incursions which usually happen we visit somewhere an event is about to start. Like the wedding we almost gatecrashed, although we were to be fair, … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Ancient sites, scotland road trip | Tagged healing spring, Holywell, miracles, pilgrimage, St Winefride, Wales | Leave a comment

Discovering Albion – Day 3: Mud and Earthworks

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We left Chester in search of lunch… oh yes, that had only been the morning, but what a morning! A wonderful start to our holiday research trip and in perfect weather too, which was a bit of a relief. I … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Ancient sites, England, History, Photography, scotland road trip | Tagged camera, hawk, Hugh Lupus, motte and bailey, Norman castle, Saughall, Shotwick castle | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in adventure, Churches, England, Photography, Sacred sites, scotland road trip | Tagged art, Chester cathedral, consistory court, craft, faith, painting, spirituality | Leave a comment

Discovering Albion- Day 3: Climbing the Tower

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We decided to climb the tower of Chester Cathedral. The two hundred and sixteen steps to the top allow you through narrow passageways that have been closed to the public for a thousand years. We climbed the spiral staircase where … Continue reading →

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Discovering Albion- Day 3: Chester Cathedral

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We should have known, of course, right from the first. It was there, written in flowers and earth… but although we saw, we didn’t see. How could we? Such signs and portents seldom become clear until after the fact and … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Ancient sites, Churches, England, History, scotland road trip | Tagged Chester cathedral, King Henry VIII, lady Godiva, Leofric, mercia, Normans, Romans, Werburgh | Leave a comment

Discovering Albion- Day 3: Breakfast in Chester

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Sue Vincent

What with the late night snow and ice it was with a sense of relief that I drew the curtains on a dark and dingy morning. Not too bad, I thought, all things considered. The ice on the car would … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Ancient sites, England, Photography, scotland road trip | Tagged Cheshire, Chester, Deva, market cross, medieval architecture, Roman walls, Rows | Leave a comment

Discovering Albion- Day 2: Merry Meetings and Manchester Airport

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Friday was a good day. We had a late and leisurely start after a fair amount of talking and a little wine… note the restrained understatement on both those counts… The car was packed and ready to go… we would … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, scotland road trip, Workshop 2015 | Tagged Ancient Egypt, Derbyshire, Disley, great hucklow, pub, tea | Leave a comment

Discovering Albion- Day 1: Deer and Stone

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Sue Vincent

How long does a two and a half hour journey actually take? Well, three and a half if you go the back way and get a clear run. Four if you stop somewhere… Five if you find a good church … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Ancient sites, Photography, scotland road trip | Tagged attention, birds, Carl Wark, Deer, invisibility, nature, red kites, Sheffield, yorkshire | Leave a comment

Discovering Albion- Day 1: Living History

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Back to the car for the final stretch of the drive to Yorkshire. We were not meeting till five, so I had plenty of time left to explore. It is amazing how elastic time can be. When the days are … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, England, History, Photography, scotland road trip | Tagged Burne Jones, churches, Derbyshire, stone circle, William Morris, Youlgreave | 2 Comments

Discovering Albion– day 1 – The Road

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

A perfect spring morning; the sky a clear and sunny blue above the vibrant green of the fields. Catkins dance on the hazel trees and snowdrops blaze purity at their roots. The south of England basks in sunlight as I … Continue reading →