Category Archives: Travel
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
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
Laurent at Hotel Café Royal
A brand new grill restaurant at Hotel Café Royal on London’s Regent Street by internationally renowned chef Laurent Tourondel and with a £5m fit-out designed by Piero Lissoni. Laurent is best known in America where he has restaurants in New
Laurent at Hotel Café Royal
A brand new grill restaurant at Hotel Café Royal on London’s Regent Street by internationally renowned chef Laurent Tourondel and with a £5m fit-out designed by Piero Lissoni. Laurent is best known in America where he has restaurants in New
‘Give her something to eat’
We certainly were fed well at the Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great this morning. The sermon by Associate Priest Fr Jeremy Haslock began with a discussion of the improved sandwiches at Marks & Spencer’s before moving to the
‘Give her something to eat’
We certainly were fed well at the Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great this morning. The sermon by Associate Priest Fr Jeremy Haslock began with a discussion of the improved sandwiches at Marks & Spencer’s before moving to the
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
Father M 