Category Archives: Churches
SCP 25th anniversary
The twenty-fifth anniversary of the formation of the (Anglican) Society of Catholic Priests was held on Thursday 12 September 2019 in Southwark Cathedral. Member priests vest for the service. The bishops join us, including one of our own, Bishop Kate
SCP 25th anniversary
The twenty-fifth anniversary of the formation of the (Anglican) Society of Catholic Priests was held on Thursday 12 September 2019 in Southwark Cathedral. Member priests vest for the service. The bishops join us, including one of our own, Bishop Kate
Martin Randall – the best tours
My trip to Russia was organised by Martin Randall Travel London (with an office in Australia too). They are, in my opinion, the leaders in cultural tours. They are well planned, engage experts who really know their stuff and who
Martin Randall – the best tours
My trip to Russia was organised by Martin Randall Travel London (with an office in Australia too). They are, in my opinion, the leaders in cultural tours. They are well planned, engage experts who really know their stuff and who
The last of the Romanovs
The Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul in St Petersburg is the final resting place for most of the Romanov Tzars. A little gilt on the outside but a lot on the inside. Everyone was keen to see the
The last of the Romanovs
The Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul in St Petersburg is the final resting place for most of the Romanov Tzars. A little gilt on the outside but a lot on the inside. Everyone was keen to see the
Abramtsevo – an artists’ colony
This estate was founded in the 1750s and into the ownership of Sergei Askakov, a writer, in 1853 by which time the main house had been constructed. His books about nature were attractive to many people. Many of his writings
Abramtsevo – an artists’ colony
This estate was founded in the 1750s and into the ownership of Sergei Askakov, a writer, in 1853 by which time the main house had been constructed. His books about nature were attractive to many people. Many of his writings
The Kremlin
Red Square is not red and ‘red’ has nothing to do with communists. Red means beautiful. Not that it was particularly so on the day visited as it had been the site of a concert and they were dismantling the
The Kremlin
Red Square is not red and ‘red’ has nothing to do with communists. Red means beautiful. Not that it was particularly so on the day visited as it had been the site of a concert and they were dismantling the
Tretyakov treasures
I hope I can do justice to today’s exploration of the Tretyakov Gallery of Russian art of the 11rh to early 20th century (pre-Revolution). We begin in the Church of St Nicholas, now forming part of the gallery, and which
Tretyakov treasures
I hope I can do justice to today’s exploration of the Tretyakov Gallery of Russian art of the 11rh to early 20th century (pre-Revolution). We begin in the Church of St Nicholas, now forming part of the gallery, and which
Moscow – not what I expected
Not what you expected when I said “Moscow”. The Metro station – This is our local grocery store – With lots of caviar – And as for the bottle shop – Our hotel is opposite the Kremlin So the view
Moscow – not what I expected
Not what you expected when I said “Moscow”. The Metro station – This is our local grocery store – With lots of caviar – And as for the bottle shop – Our hotel is opposite the Kremlin So the view
In London again
I have returned from my driving sojourn and I am London as you can see from my last post, I had booked a performance of ‘A Very Expensive Poison’ at the Old Vic theatre. I’m staying at one of my
In London again
I have returned from my driving sojourn and I am London as you can see from my last post, I had booked a performance of ‘A Very Expensive Poison’ at the Old Vic theatre. I’m staying at one of my
Let loose in Ludlow
On my own today and have driven to Ludlow in Shropshire, complete with its own castle. Must have just missed her. It is another Tudor market down with come very old building.. Lots of lanes and alleys, some of which
Let loose in Ludlow
On my own today and have driven to Ludlow in Shropshire, complete with its own castle. Must have just missed her. It is another Tudor market down with come very old building.. Lots of lanes and alleys, some of which
Led to Ledbury
Today we went to Ledbury in Herefordshire. Brad said it smelt of country, but I couldn’t tell if it was cow or sheep dung. Possibly cow, as there was a great cheese shop, but there are lots of those in
Led to Ledbury
Today we went to Ledbury in Herefordshire. Brad said it smelt of country, but I couldn’t tell if it was cow or sheep dung. Possibly cow, as there was a great cheese shop, but there are lots of those in
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