Category Archives: Architecture
Rothko at Tate Modern
After having seen the play Red last week, what a thrill to unexpectedly be taken to see the work that was the subject of the play at the Tate Modern.In the late 1950s, Rothko was commissioned to paint a series
Rothko at Tate Modern
After having seen the play Red last week, what a thrill to unexpectedly be taken to see the work that was the subject of the play at the Tate Modern.In the late 1950s, Rothko was commissioned to paint a series
Lunch at Trinity College, Cambridge
Starting the day early at Kings Cross (not the Sydney one).Such a clever modern addition to the original train terminal.I much quicker trip than my slow return from Kings Lynn yesterday and with air conditioning too.Four seats to myself and
Lunch at Trinity College, Cambridge
Starting the day early at Kings Cross (not the Sydney one).Such a clever modern addition to the original train terminal.I much quicker trip than my slow return from Kings Lynn yesterday and with air conditioning too.Four seats to myself and
London wanderings
It was a deliberate wander, with a view to visiting my friend Jennifer at Wippells. She was not in on a Monday. I will have to return. I know, I promised ‘no shopping’ while on holidays and have been very
London wanderings
It was a deliberate wander, with a view to visiting my friend Jennifer at Wippells. She was not in on a Monday. I will have to return. I know, I promised ‘no shopping’ while on holidays and have been very
St Martin’s Lane Hotel
I have for many years wanted to stay in this Philippe Starck designed hotel just steps from St Martin’s in the Fields and near the site of the long lost bar ‘Brief Encounter’. A redesign and upgrade in 2015 retains
St Martin’s Lane Hotel
I have for many years wanted to stay in this Philippe Starck designed hotel just steps from St Martin’s in the Fields and near the site of the long lost bar ‘Brief Encounter’. A redesign and upgrade in 2015 retains
Our Lady St Mary
This morning our select gang of Walsingham pilgrims had the honour of attending the local parish church at South Creake, Our Lady St Mary the Virgin. Our host was Fr Clive Wyllie SCP – who graciously invited us all to
Our Lady St Mary
This morning our select gang of Walsingham pilgrims had the honour of attending the local parish church at South Creake, Our Lady St Mary the Virgin. Our host was Fr Clive Wyllie SCP – who graciously invited us all to
To Walsingham
A big thank you to the Society of Catholic Priests in North America and Fr Tripp Norris for arranging the people-mover to take us to Walsingham from Canterbury. Seven of us, including the driver, had a very comfortable three hour
To Walsingham
A big thank you to the Society of Catholic Priests in North America and Fr Tripp Norris for arranging the people-mover to take us to Walsingham from Canterbury. Seven of us, including the driver, had a very comfortable three hour
St Augustine’s Priory
This morning we concelebrated Mass together in the ruins of the priory of St Augustine, after first honouring his burial place.We processed through the ruins to the remains of the crypt for our service.Our preacher was Canon Professor Esther Mumbo
St Augustine’s Priory
This morning we concelebrated Mass together in the ruins of the priory of St Augustine, after first honouring his burial place.We processed through the ruins to the remains of the crypt for our service.Our preacher was Canon Professor Esther Mumbo
Pugin’s place
Augustus Pugin (1812-1852) was an English architect, designer and artist who is principally remembered for his pioneering role in the Gothic Revival architecture of the early nineteenth century, including the interior of the Palace of Westminster (Parliament) and many churches
Pugin’s place
Augustus Pugin (1812-1852) was an English architect, designer and artist who is principally remembered for his pioneering role in the Gothic Revival architecture of the early nineteenth century, including the interior of the Palace of Westminster (Parliament) and many churches
To the Cross
This afternoon we took a coach ride and walk, a long walk, to St Augustine’s Cross at Cliffsend. This cross erected in the ‘Victorian Celtic’ style – that is, in a fashion that the Victorians thought the Celts might have
To the Cross
This afternoon we took a coach ride and walk, a long walk, to St Augustine’s Cross at Cliffsend. This cross erected in the ‘Victorian Celtic’ style – that is, in a fashion that the Victorians thought the Celts might have
Canterbury Cathedral by day
A daylight self-tour to record some important relics in photographic form. I begin in the crypt, the farthest eastern chapel being the Chapel of Jesus. Up the stairs, so wonderfully worn down by pilgrims across the ages, is the chapel
Canterbury Cathedral by day
A daylight self-tour to record some important relics in photographic form. I begin in the crypt, the farthest eastern chapel being the Chapel of Jesus. Up the stairs, so wonderfully worn down by pilgrims across the ages, is the chapel
Father M 