Monthly Archives: February 2019

Chester, Cheshire – St Peter

Posted on February 18, 2019 by admin

Having been to Grosvenor Museum we walked back through the town and stopped at St Peter’s Church – https://www.chesterstpeter.org.uk/. It is right in the centre, SJ 405663, at the crossing of Eastgate, Northgate, Watergate and Bridge Street, on the foundation … Continue reading →

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Chester’s collection of Roman gravestones

Posted on February 17, 2019 by admin

Chester is not a city I know particularly well. We had a couple of nights here on a narrow boat when we were young and in love – I remember going to early Communion in the Cathedral, and taking the … Continue reading →

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northernvicarwalks – Beside the Tyne to Dunston Staithes

Posted on February 5, 2019 by admin

After a morning in Newcastle we crossed the Tyne and had a late lunch at the Sage. Then Julie sat with a book, and I went for a walk. I did about 5 miles west along the river to Dunston … Continue reading →

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Newcastle upon Tyne – St Andrew

Posted on February 3, 2019 by admin

Friday 18 January. We drove into Newcastle and I went for a walk while Julie and our friend Katie spent a happy few hours in Waterstone’s. I went to J&M Sewing Services to buy new clerical shirts – they have … Continue reading →

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Elsdon, Northumberland – St Cuthbert (for the third time)

Posted on February 2, 2019 by admin

From Hartburn we drove on through Cambo, and the gorgeous road to Elsdon – stopping before the village to get a few photos. I do love Northumberland. St Cuthbert’s church is a favourite. I’ve blogged it twice, but visited a … Continue reading →

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