Tag Archives: effigy

Whitby Weekend: One last wonder…

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Sue Vincent

There was time for one more visit before our ways parted. Gary knew the town well from time spent there with his father, but could not recall ever visiting the church. Stuart and I have been there before… and were … Continue reading →

Posted in albion, Ancient sites, Churches, England, History, Photography | Tagged chantry chapel, effigy, knight, Pickering, St Peter and St Paul, stained glass, yorkshire | 11 Comments

Burned in Effigy ~ Fandango #writephoto

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Sue Vincent

There once was a time, not that long ago, when all witches were good, helpful, charitable, and benevolent. They were highly regarded by the villagers and their beneficial and healing spells and potions were welcomed by the townspeople. But as … Continue reading →

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Cold stone and warm hearts

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Last year we visited Haddon Hall in Derbyshire as part of our research, both for the upcoming workshop and the continuing trail of clues we follow as we look back through history. We learned a lot about the Manners and … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches, History, Stuart France and Sue Vincent | Tagged bakewell, effigy, Elizabethan, family, fashion, history, tomb, Tudor, Vernon and manners families | 31 Comments

Broken #midnighthaiku

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The Middleton effigy in the parish church at Ilkley, West Yorkshire. It is thought to mark the passing of Sir Peter de Middleton (c.1290 -1336), a local landowner, sheriff of Yorkshire in 1335 and one of the royal justices. Like … Continue reading →