Category Archives: Art

Independence Day Mass

Today we celebrated Mass in the Eastern Crypt of Canterbury Cathedral on Independence Day (irony noted). We were led in worship by our celebrant and preacher, Fr Tripp Norris SCP from Atlanta. assisted by the Very Reverend Fr Robert Cristobal

Independence Day Mass

Today we celebrated Mass in the Eastern Crypt of Canterbury Cathedral on Independence Day (irony noted). We were led in worship by our celebrant and preacher, Fr Tripp Norris SCP from Atlanta. assisted by the Very Reverend Fr Robert Cristobal

SCP Aussies do Canterbury

Our day began with a most heartfelt lecture from the Dean of Canterbury Cathedral, the Very Reverend Dr Robert Willis on the subject ‘Catholicity and Canterbury’ with a few turbulent priests thrown in for good measure. [The Dean with SCP

SCP Aussies do Canterbury

Our day began with a most heartfelt lecture from the Dean of Canterbury Cathedral, the Very Reverend Dr Robert Willis on the subject ‘Catholicity and Canterbury’ with a few turbulent priests thrown in for good measure. [The Dean with SCP

The Canterbury Tales

And so begins the third international conference of the (Anglican) Society of Catholic Priests (SCP) in Canterbury, Kent. Eight members from Australia are in attendance and we are gathered with members from England, Canada and the US. Our theme is

The Canterbury Tales

And so begins the third international conference of the (Anglican) Society of Catholic Priests (SCP) in Canterbury, Kent. Eight members from Australia are in attendance and we are gathered with members from England, Canada and the US. Our theme is

To the Tower

Perfect weather for a full day’s walking tour with Sophie Campbell, who has 25 years experience writing for the Telegraph, Times, Guardian, and Condé Nast Traveller. Here is the emperor Trajan giving me the finger as I inspected one of

To the Tower

Perfect weather for a full day’s walking tour with Sophie Campbell, who has 25 years experience writing for the Telegraph, Times, Guardian, and Condé Nast Traveller. Here is the emperor Trajan giving me the finger as I inspected one of

Early start

I arrived at Heathrow at 7am. It was going to be a long day. First there was a disagreement with the conductor on the Heathrow Express as to whether a coupon on my phone app from last year was still

Early start

I arrived at Heathrow at 7am. It was going to be a long day. First there was a disagreement with the conductor on the Heathrow Express as to whether a coupon on my phone app from last year was still

Up and away

I didn’t make it to church on Wednesday morning (sorry Barbara and Elsbeth) but I had to pack. Lunch was in the Air NZ lounge which Thai Airways shares. A pleasant space with a view of aeroplane wheels and plane

Up and away

I didn’t make it to church on Wednesday morning (sorry Barbara and Elsbeth) but I had to pack. Lunch was in the Air NZ lounge which Thai Airways shares. A pleasant space with a view of aeroplane wheels and plane

Last day’s wanderings

On my final day I went for a walk. I love the intricate work embodied in the roof of St Pancras Hotel over the station entrance. I thought these sculptures in the garden of St Pancras Parish Church might look

Last day’s wanderings

On my final day I went for a walk. I love the intricate work embodied in the roof of St Pancras Hotel over the station entrance. I thought these sculptures in the garden of St Pancras Parish Church might look

St Bartholomew the Great

Through the Tudor entrance arch, to the church of St Bartholomew’s the Great, made more recently famous as the set for period dramas. The area to the left of the entrance door was once occupied by the nave of the

St Bartholomew the Great

Through the Tudor entrance arch, to the church of St Bartholomew’s the Great, made more recently famous as the set for period dramas. The area to the left of the entrance door was once occupied by the nave of the

More Gaudi

In the afternoon of my day tour we visited two further Gaudi institutions. The original idea of Park Guell was to create a private residential garden city for wealthy Barcelona residents (developed by th Guell family), who could then live

More Gaudi

In the afternoon of my day tour we visited two further Gaudi institutions. The original idea of Park Guell was to create a private residential garden city for wealthy Barcelona residents (developed by th Guell family), who could then live

“Works well with stone, iron and broken ceramic tiles”

It is the city’s pride and joy.  It brings millions of tourists to this city every year, though there are undoubtedly plenty of other reasons to come. It is, and always has been largely a money-making enterprise for its own

“Works well with stone, iron and broken ceramic tiles”

It is the city’s pride and joy.  It brings millions of tourists to this city every year, though there are undoubtedly plenty of other reasons to come. It is, and always has been largely a money-making enterprise for its own