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Category Archives: Lichfield
Buried Him Among Kings
Last night, while reading about the Unknown Soldier, it struck me that I had seen the graves of at least 3 kings. I am not a royalty fan as a rule, because a lot of the misery in this world … Continue reading
Posted in Churches and Cathedrals, Gloucestershire, Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Lichfield, London, Memorials and Monuments, Staffordshire, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom, Warwickshire, Worcestershire
Tagged bury, Edward II, Edward Prince of Wales, Gloucester Cathedral, King, King John, Osric, Reading Abbey, the King of Hwicce, Unknown Soldier, Westminster Abbey, Worcester Cathedral
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The Sleeping Children
I love Cathedrals and old churches, and usually make an effort to have a look at them whenever I am near one. The one attraction that always draws me are the wall memorials and of course the effigies. I have … Continue reading
Posted in Churches and Cathedrals, Heritage, Lichfield, Memorials and Monuments, Personal, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Tagged children, effigy, girls, Lichfield Cathedral, Penelope Boothby, Statue, The Sleeping Children
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Pausing at Letocetum
On our way to Tewkesbury, we stopped over at Letocetum, which is one place I had meant to go visit, but had never gotten round to it. Also known as “Wall Roman Site”, it is close to the city of … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, Lichfield, Personal, Photowalks, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Tagged Bath, Letocetum, Lichfield, mansio, Roman, Rome, ruins, Wall Roman Site
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Lichfield Cathedral
Continuing where we interrupted my trip around Lichfield, this post is devoted to the Cathedral. Photography is only permitted inside with a permit which is available at the shop. Unfortunately the lighting conditions vary considerably as you move between areas, … Continue reading
Posted in Churches and Cathedrals, Lichfield, Personal, Photowalks, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Tagged bishop, Cathedral, Lichfield, Lichfield Cathedral, spire, St Chad, St Chad of Mercia, The Sleeping Children
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On the loose in Lichfield
It is true, I am no longer in Basingstoke, I have relocated to Staffordshire and am currently crashing in a small place called Chasetown. Just up the road from it is the city of Lichfield, which I visited today. The … Continue reading
Posted in Churches and Cathedrals, Heritage, Lichfield, Memorials and Monuments, Personal, Photowalks, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Tagged Captain EJ Smith, CWGC, St Chad of Mercia, Stowe Pond
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