Hemming Robeson was the Vicar of Tewkesbury 1877-92. During his incumbency the great restoration of the Abbey started in 1875, was completed, and the Abbey House, the Gateway and a number of adjoining buildings were bought back for the Church. He was a founder of the Tewkesbury High School for Girls, the building now occupied by the Abbey School.
He moved to Bristol in 1892 and became Archdeacon of Bristol and North Wilts. Dying in 1912, he was buried in Bristol.*
*From an information board
Here’s a question for you, Cherry: can one visit this abbey and the Gloucester Cathedral in one day…or is that nigh to impossible???? If impossible and you had to pick one, which would you choose?
You can visit them in one day, we did
We also visited the Dockyard which left us a bit short of time in Tewkesbury Abbey.
I like them both, they are different and both are well worth a visit. If I only had time for one I think I would choose Gloucester Cathedral. It has lots of interest and I particularly like the Cloisters.
Midas would be in thrall at the colour.
Perhaps the stonework has had his touch
Magnificent arches. What a ‘ceiling’.
This part of the Abbey is quite spectacular
I should have taken more photos…
i love the golden vaulted arches that open in different directions Cherie….peter:)
They are wonderful aren’t they
A very impressive ceiling and arches.
I recommend a visit to the Abbey
Interesting to read that even as late as that buildings were still being bought back, Cherie
I found that interesting too
Sometimes I wish I lived in your pocket! You see all the wonder of the world,don’t you Cherie?
A photographer always looks for the best angles to see the world.
Great lighting in the Abbey reflected in your photos.
Knowing that you have been there today, that is a great compliment. Thank you