Tag Archives: Avalon

Bedwyr’s Song #writephoto

Posted on February 11, 2019 by

Reposting an old one as it fits fairly well with this weeks writephoto prompt: Bedwyr’s Song On the dark road to midnight The bard takes his rest With a song in his dream And his heart on the Quest. The … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Miles of History XIII: A toe in the water

Posted on July 30, 2018 by

The legendary land of Lyonesse lies off the uttermost point of Britain. It is told that the people of that land were tall and fair, beautiful to behold, wise and learned. At the centre of their lands was a wondrous … Continue reading →

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Mists – Bob Fairfield #writephoto

Posted on December 15, 2017 by

Arthur shivered, drew his crimson cloak over his shoulder and looked once more over the Plains of Avalon. Although it was mid-morning the sun was still unable to break through the wet, damp, pestilential mist. He knew that less than … Continue reading →

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Introducing David Greenaway – Town Crier of Glastonbury

Posted on August 3, 2017 by

We spent May Day weekend in Glastonbury this year with Alienora and our friends… and one of the people unmistakably at the centre of the festivities was David Greenaway, the Town Crier. The traditional Town Crier is an iconic figure. … Continue reading →

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Raising the Maypole

Posted on June 1, 2017 by

It hardly seems possible that it is already a month ago that we were waiting in a place between the worlds for the rites of Beltane to reach their culmination. Glastonbury…the fabled Avalon… is a place where the veil between … Continue reading →

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Beautiful people

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

I took far too many photographs in Glastonbury…and so far the tale of that weekend has not reached its culmination with the raising of the Maypole! But there were so many fabulous costumes, so many beautiful people, that it seems … Continue reading →

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Art in the Courtyard

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

One of the joys of any visit to Glastonbury is, for me, the artwork. It is everywhere in the town, from public art to glorious graffiti. Almost every shop sells handcrafted work in every imaginable medium, from paintings and sculpture … Continue reading →

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May Day in Glastonbury

Posted on May 29, 2017 by

Sunday morning, Beltane, the first morning of May…and we were in Glastonbury. After a leisurely breakfast, Alienora prepared for her role as Priestess in the morning’s proceedings. We would meet the others in the town for the start of the … Continue reading →

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The eggs of the swan

Posted on May 28, 2017 by

After the festivities of the afternoon, there was time for a convivial meal with all our friends at the George and Pilgrim, the 15th century inn that still houses guests, history and ghosts. The town was busy with the Beltane … Continue reading →

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On Beltane Eve…

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

There is probably nowhere else in the country where you can walk through a residential estate on a Saturday morning, in full ceremonial robes and with magical symbols painted on your forehead, without anyone batting an eye. It could only … Continue reading →

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