Tag Archives: The Initiate

On the Doorstep: Hidden Histories

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

There was a point at which we realised that we had got it wrong. That the chapter entitled ‘The Triumph of Horsenden’ should really have been’The Triumph of Bledlow’… but not only did it not have quite the same ring … Continue reading →

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Graeme Cumming Reviews: The Initiate ~ Stuart France and Sue Vincent

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Graeme Cumming: Perhaps unusually, I’m going to open up by saying that I know both authors of this book – but in this case, that knowledge will provide context to my review. I first ‘met’ Sue online through … Continue reading →

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Books, Blogs and Photographs

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It can be problematic finding photographs online that you are allowed to use for your blog or in your books. The terms of licences are not always clear and you are reliant upon the honesty of those who upload their … Continue reading →

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Silver Hand

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Silver Hand His father murdered for a throne, his own life under threat, He lost a crown to envy and so he would not forget His sword hand they had cut from him, so knight he could not be; They … Continue reading →

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St Albans Abbey – ‘and unto God’…

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The second post on our visit to the Abbey in St Albans a few years ago. The first post can be found here. Where do you start? If the fabric of the building is made of fifteen hundred years and … Continue reading →

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Wings of love

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The red kites are teasing me again, circling low over the garden… until I grab the camera, disappearing in their typical fashion as soon as the lens is pointed skywards. They were at it all morning, yet all I managed … Continue reading →

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Ancient stories

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Sue Vincent

One of the things that have struck home over the past few years, wandering around the churches of Britain, is just how much we learn and understand from stories and images. The record held in these ancient places goes back … Continue reading →

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Connections…

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“I know what links St John the Baptist, St Christopher and St Catherine…” “You do?” “They were all beheaded.” “…Baphomet!” “Sophia.” “How did you get from Baphomet to Sophia?” “There’s a cipher, you convert Baphomet into Hebrew letters then apply … Continue reading →

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Stepping back…

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I spent too much of the day twiddling my thumbs in hospital waiting rooms far from home, thanks to the economic logic that sends patients to distant towns, not just for the specialist units…which is understandable… but for routine appointments…which … Continue reading →

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Sharing the quest…

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Sue Vincent

In the books written with Stuart France, we weave a story which details our journeys through the sacred landscape of old Albion, the ancient and inner heart of Britain. They are not factual guides or journals of our travels, nor … Continue reading →

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