Tag Archives: architecture

North-easterly: Sunday Best…

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Sue Vincent

We were right about the church; St Mary’s, Sledmere, was well worth a look, though not for our usual reasons. We normally visit the older places of worship by choice, seeking within their hallowed walls the stories and symbolism that … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, albion, Churches, france and vincent, History, Photography, Stuart France and Sue Vincent, symbolism | Tagged architecture, Sir Tatton Sykes, Sledmere, stained glass, Temple Moore, yorkshire | 1 Comment

Discovering Albion – day 10: Selby Abbey ~ Dignity and Memories

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Sue Vincent

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle of 779 AD mentions a settlement called Seletun. Archaeological remains show it to have been first settled by the Vikings and there was an extensive Roman presence. Today the little town of Selby still straddles the banks … Continue reading →

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Going West: The Accidental Tourist

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Frankly, I thought it appallingly bad planning. Could the town not have chosen a different day to ceremonially install their new mayor? It isn’t as if we hadn’t advertised our itinerary for the weekend, culminating with a visit to the … Continue reading →

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Glimpses of Paranormal Warwickshire Part 4: Gaveston’s Cross and the Saxon Mill ~ SC Skillman

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from SC Skillman : This is the fourth in my series of glimpses into the subject of my new book Paranormal Warwickshire which will be published by Amberley Publishing on 15th November 2020. View of the Saxon Mill Warwick … Continue reading →

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Size matters – Lichfield Cathedral

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Back in June 2017, I finally managed to break my journey between north and south to spend time at one of our mediaeval cathedrals… In our modern world, when we are accustomed to seeing skyscrapers on every skyline, size seems … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, albion, Ancient sites, Art, England, Photography | Tagged architecture, cathedral, gold, history, medieval, Normans, roman, saints, Staffordshire | 11 Comments

About time – Lichfield cathedral

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Back in June 2017, I finally managed to break my journey between north and south to spend time at one of our mediaeval cathedrals… I had been going to do it for ages. Almost every trip north for the past … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, albion, Ancient sites, Photography, travel | Tagged architecture, cathedral, gold, history, martyr, mediaeval, Normans, Repton, roman, saints, St Chad, Staffordshire | 19 Comments

St Albans… ‘render unto Caesar’

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Sue Vincent

A few years ago, we set out early for a visit to St Albans. The beautiful sky soon clouded over, though, leaving us with a chill and persistent rain. We’d been meaning to visit the town for a long time, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Churches, Don and Wen, History, Photography | Tagged architecture, George Gilbert Scott, January holiday, Norman architecture, Romans, St Albans, stained glass, stone carving | 24 Comments

Columns ~ Fandango #writephoto

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“Let’s explore this place,” Frank said. “Go ahead,” Johnny said, “Be my guest. You’ve always had a genuine infatuation with the architecture of old buildings like this.” “Aren’t you coming with?” Frank asked. “Sure, why not?” Johnny said. “It’s not like I have … Continue reading →

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Field Guide to Gargoyles, Part One: What is a Gargoyle, Anyway? – from A Scholarly Skater

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from A Scholarly Skater: I love gargoyles, and I know a lot of other people do too. Talking to gargoyle enthusiasts, I’ve come to realize that the origins, terminology, and interpretation of gargoyles can be confusing, and there’s not a lot of good information … Continue reading →

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#writephoto — Under the Arch – Fandango

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

To Ben, it was everything he thought a university campus should be. The classic gothic architecture of its stone buildings conveyed the sense of history, seriousness, and intellectual fortitude found at universities such as Oxford and Cambridge. There was no question … Continue reading →