Tag Archives: shrine

Dreaming Stones: “…and under the earth…”

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Sharp tang of woodsmoke, tall shadows climb stone walls, reflected flames dance in a black pool. Deep in the belly of earth, the symbols of the rite painted on pale skin, I wait as the torches come… I could not … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, albion, Ancestors, Ancient sites, archaeology, esoteric, france and vincent, historic sites, Spirituality, travel | Tagged caves, earth, Holy well, Lodge Unicorn na h’Alba, Norman, Picts, promntory fort, psychology, Scotland, self exploration, shrine, workshop weekend | 5 Comments

St Albans – “Count the stars…”

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The fourth post on our visit to the Abbey of St Albans a few years ago. Parts One , Two and Three can be found by clicking the highlighted links. We had finally made it into the Crossing at the centre … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient sites, Art, Churches, Don and Wen, History, medieval wall paintings, Photography, Rose, Sacred sites, Spirituality | Tagged abbey church, At Albans cathedral, January holiday, Norman architecture, Romans, Saxon, shrine, stained glass | 16 Comments

A weekend wander II: Stories from the past…

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The church at North Marston has changed much since the death of John Schorne in 1313. The miracles and healings attributed to this saintly man made the church into a place of pilgrimage and that, in turn, brought gifts and … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Churches, Photography | Tagged Henry VIII, hsitory, John Camden Nield, John Schorne, Queen Victoria, shrine, stained glass, symbolism | 8 Comments

Sanctuary – Emma Hyde #writephoto

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The icy wind swirled around the woods, slashing at Asha’s bare skin like a hundred serrated knives. She pulled her threadbare shawl tighter around her shoulders. It was a clear night, her path moonlit through the creaking trees, but in … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged fantasy, fiction, flash fiction, magic, monolith, sanctuary, short story, shrine, sisterhood, story, supernatural, witch, writephoto | 5 Comments

Hokora – Hayley R. Hardman #Writephoto

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I stopped before the shrine, my younger sister’s hand tightening in my own. I glanced down at her. Miki’s school uniform almost matched mine and her long black hair was tied back like my own. She had a bright pink backpack … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged children, Image Writing Prompts, Japan, journey, Life, owl, prayer, protection, shrine, sisters, spirits, winter, writephoto | 2 Comments

#writephoto – A Father to His Children – Michael

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Sue Vincent

He told his kids that upon his death he was to be cremated not buried. He had reasons for that decision. He took his children to the cemetery and past all the new graves; all cared for and decorated with … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged burial, cremation, family, shrine, writephoto | 4 Comments

#writephoto: Swan Lake February -Fandango

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Sue Vincent

There were many origin stories for what became known as the “swan shrine.” Some claim the obelisk served as a grave marker or tombstone carved by the ancient, indigenous people who occupied this land tens of thousands of years ago. … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged #writephoto, farmer, grave marker, obelisk, putrid, shrine, swans, tombstone | 9 Comments

The Wedding of the Millennium #writephoto -The Urban Spaceman

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Emperor Kral held out one of his four hands towards she-who-would-one-day-be-Empress, his most beloved child and only daughter, Princess Kiani. The Princess, resplendent in her marriage gown, watched him coolly in her typically womanish way before settling one of her … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged escape, flash fiction, heroine, humour, marriage, science Fiction, short story, shrine, Sue Vincent, wedding | 3 Comments

#WritePhoto – Shrine by Ritu

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I thought I’d continue the adventures of Barbie and Ken. Ken’s face was plastered across every surface available, like a shrine to him. Photos of him coming and going from various places, smiling, terse looking, with friends or colleagues, but … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged Barbie and Ken, blog, Blog Post, Blogger, blogging, Essex, fiction, Joey, photo prompt, shrine, Sindy, writephoto | 6 Comments

The Long Way Home – James #writephoto

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Sue Vincent

© Sue Vincent His great-Uncle Ian told him everyone in Glaston knew about the Shrine but no one would say much about it. Terry Walker had only met Uncle Ian once before and that’s when he was only six. His … Continue reading →