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Kirkharle, Northumberland – St Wilfrid

Posted on August 23, 2019 by admin

A couple of days in Newcastle, and on Thursday 11 July we had a drive through Northumberland. One of the churches worth re-blogging is St Wilfrid’s church Kirkharle, just off the main A696 at NZ 012826. I last visited in … Continue reading →

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Breadsall, Derbyshire – All Saints

Posted on August 23, 2019 by admin

The Churchwardens were sworn in at a service at All Saints church, Breadsall, on Tuesday 18 June. It’s a church close to home, with a lovely spire that looks down on the Derwent valley. SK 371398. They have a website … Continue reading →

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Nottingham – St Barnabas RC Cathedral

Posted on August 23, 2019 by admin

I had an email a few weeks ago from +Libby, the new Bishop of Derby, asking if I could go to the 175th anniversary service of St Barnabas Catholic Cathedral in Nottingham (the delights of being Diocesan Ecumenical Officer). Friday … Continue reading →

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Moseley Old Hall, Staffordshire

Posted on June 28, 2019 by admin

The nice thing about being on holiday not too far from home, is you have time to visit other places on the way home. My plan was the NT property at Wightwick Manor, but when we got there the car … Continue reading →

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Cotheridge, Worcestershire – St Leonard – and The Firs, Elgar’s birthplace

Posted on June 28, 2019 by admin

Friday 31 May, the last day of the holiday – but we live life to the full! We were out of the flat nice and quickly, and headed towards Elgar’s birthplace. We were there so early we went and had … Continue reading →

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Stoulton, Worcestershire – St Edmund

Posted on June 27, 2019 by admin

I started the day by walking across the road to St Edmund’s church, Stoulton. S0 907497. When I go online in June to find out the details of the church, the website I find is that of Sandy Marchant, the … Continue reading →

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Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire – St Peter and St Paul

Posted on June 27, 2019 by admin

After Pershore we went on to Upton upon Severn, and found it was a bigger village than we expected. We parked in the centre and found most of the shops were inaccessible if you have a Julie in a wheelchair. … Continue reading →

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Pershore, Worcestershire – Holy Cross

Posted on June 27, 2019 by admin

Wednesday 29 May, and we drove to have an explore of Pershore. We parked by the church – SO 948 457 – and had a wonderful visit. Pershore Abbey is officially the Church of the Holy Cross. Website at http://pershoreabbey.org.uk/ … Continue reading →

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Avoncroft Museum of Buildings

Posted on June 26, 2019 by admin

Avoncroft Museum of Buildings – https://avoncroft.org.uk/ – is one of those places I have read about, but never got to. It is near Bromsgrove, and we found it easily. They have a mobility scooter you can borrow, so we were … Continue reading →

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Worcester Cathedral – Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary – 4, Quire and Crypt

Posted on June 26, 2019 by admin

After the tower I needed a late lunch, then we went and explored the Quire. The volunteers directed us out of the main north door, then in to the Quire by another – easier than coping with a large lift. … Continue reading →

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