Category Archives: Churches
Back to Londinium
The evening prior to disembarkation all the suitcases are left outside our staterooms and the crew get them into the hold and then into the terminal for collection. An early start as I had to be out by 7.50am, disembark,
Back to Londinium
The evening prior to disembarkation all the suitcases are left outside our staterooms and the crew get them into the hold and then into the terminal for collection. An early start as I had to be out by 7.50am, disembark,
An Oldie in Olden
Following my helicopter ride to see the little cal glaciers, I went for a walk around the town, such as it was – mainly a souvenir shop and several clothing outlet stores. A church on this site dates from 1300
An Oldie in Olden
Following my helicopter ride to see the little cal glaciers, I went for a walk around the town, such as it was – mainly a souvenir shop and several clothing outlet stores. A church on this site dates from 1300
Flying over fjords
Slowly cruising along the fjord at sunrise was so peaceful and beautiful in a Jameson Valley rather than Sydney Harbour way. Quite serene in the early morning light.
Flying over fjords
Slowly cruising along the fjord at sunrise was so peaceful and beautiful in a Jameson Valley rather than Sydney Harbour way. Quite serene in the early morning light.
Leisurely Leicester
You may remember that on arrival in London my suitcase had suffered a bung wheel making trekking to my accommodation rather difficult. So I set off to acquire a new bag. Fortunately I was not staying far from the London
Leisurely Leicester
You may remember that on arrival in London my suitcase had suffered a bung wheel making trekking to my accommodation rather difficult. So I set off to acquire a new bag. Fortunately I was not staying far from the London
Hamburg
Note to self: people in Hamburg are called Hamburgians, not Hamburgers. Awkward. Here I am in Hamburg for the first, and possibly only time. On a bus tour to get to know this second largest German city. Am please to
Hamburg
Note to self: people in Hamburg are called Hamburgians, not Hamburgers. Awkward. Here I am in Hamburg for the first, and possibly only time. On a bus tour to get to know this second largest German city. Am please to
Finding the King
We had a lovely afternoon tea in the White Boar Cafė of the King Richard III Visitor Centre, under Richard’s coat of arms which contains two white boars. Cafė courtyard gardens. Even their own gin. Then a visit to the
Finding the King
We had a lovely afternoon tea in the White Boar Cafė of the King Richard III Visitor Centre, under Richard’s coat of arms which contains two white boars. Cafė courtyard gardens. Even their own gin. Then a visit to the
Cathedral of St Martin, Leicester
The church of St Martin, now Leicester Cathedral, is central to the old part of the city, and to its recent claim to fame – the discovery and reinterment of the body of King Richard III under a car park
Cathedral of St Martin, Leicester
The church of St Martin, now Leicester Cathedral, is central to the old part of the city, and to its recent claim to fame – the discovery and reinterment of the body of King Richard III under a car park
Loving Leicester
I have made it to Leicester, and Jenny is prepared to show me around despite having spent two days with me in Sheffield earlier in the week. The Lanes are the prettiest part of this city and we wandered through
Loving Leicester
I have made it to Leicester, and Jenny is prepared to show me around despite having spent two days with me in Sheffield earlier in the week. The Lanes are the prettiest part of this city and we wandered through
SCP London
St George’s Bloomsbury was the venue for today’s meeting of the London Chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests. Fr Matthew Duckett led a con-celebration of Holy Eucharist which included me. Here I am in the group photo, not obscured
SCP London
St George’s Bloomsbury was the venue for today’s meeting of the London Chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests. Fr Matthew Duckett led a con-celebration of Holy Eucharist which included me. Here I am in the group photo, not obscured
Sheffield – a surprise visit
The surprise was on me because my friend Jenny, who I went to visit in Sheffield doesn’t live there. She lives in Leicester, 70 miles away. I could have gotten off the train an hour earlier. I have no idea
Sheffield – a surprise visit
The surprise was on me because my friend Jenny, who I went to visit in Sheffield doesn’t live there. She lives in Leicester, 70 miles away. I could have gotten off the train an hour earlier. I have no idea
Father M 