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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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