I've had a cracking day out today. The sun was shining so I got myself organised. Snacks and drinks in the bag. Comfy footwear and warm jacket. I have taken lots of photo, and made two videos so look out for them in the next few days. Can you guess where I've been?
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13 hours ago
Looks like Lincoln Cathedral to me. I've just been reading about it in the 12th C in Ken Follett's brilliant book The Pillars of the Earth. It was when the factions of King Stephen and Queen Matilda were fighting and Stephens' army's horses were stabled in the cloisters! 1141 it was and King Stephen lost and was taken prisoner and put into Bristol Castle. I did a rerun of two blog posts about the interior of Lincoln Cathedral in the past week. I'd love to go there again, but it ain't gonna happen now I am a full time carer for my husband.
ReplyDeleteHere are links to Bovey Belle's two blog posts if anyone wants to explore further.
Deletehttps://codlinsandcream2.blogspot.com/2023/01/a-visit-to-lincoln-cathedral-in-2015.html
https://codlinsandcream2.blogspot.com/2023/01/lincoln-cathedral-part-ii.html
Thanks Meanqueen. I have to content myself with "bothering" the local old churches nowadays, but there are some gems amongst those too, especially the ones with Medieval architecture by the Hereford School.
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DeleteI do believe that's Lincoln Cathedral! Well under rated I think. Bit of trivia, my Dad died at the top of the main tower in 1992. He was an Electrician.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry Mark. That must have been terrible for you and your family. H x
DeleteThat's very sad, Mark.
DeleteLast time I went there I was horrified to see all of the seating was plastic chairs. I suppose they could use the floor space when removed. They have to make money for the upkeep don't they? Your photo's are lovely tho. Lovely day.
ReplyDeleteNo plastic seating now. See the video.
DeleteI loved it when I went a few years ago. You had the perfect weather for it [now very English of me to comment on the weather!] Arilx
ReplyDeleteI find I am organising everything around the weather these days.
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