Tag Archives: Black Death

Rites of Passage: A mother’s grief

Posted on September 22, 2019 by

High above the village of Eyam, overlooking the hills, valleys and rock edges of Derbyshire, is a walled enclosure. It is a beautiful spot and well worth the walk along the leafy lane for the magnificent views of the landscape. … Continue reading →

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Rites of Passage: Light and shade

Posted on September 21, 2019 by

We walked through the village, watching the changing expressions of visitors as the full horror of the plague story hit home. From the mildly curious to the stark shock of those who aligned themselves with the story for a moment, … Continue reading →

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Rites of Passage: The weight of history

Posted on September 20, 2019 by

It was a beautiful day, and our first port of call on the weekend workshop was the picturesque Derbyshire village of Eyam which nestles within the shelter or moorland hills. With its mellow stone, quaint cottages spanning centuries of architecture, … Continue reading →

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