Sheffield Cathedral is the oldest building in Sheffield still in daily use. Formerly the Parish Church of Sheffield, it was granted Cathedral status in 1914 – however the history of Christianity on this site goes back over 1000 years.
Like many churches, Sheffield Cathedral is a building which has many stories to tell. It tells [...]
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Sheffield Cathedral
14 Comments CherryPie on Mar 14th 2020
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Sheffield Peace Gardens
The Peace Gardens area was originally the churchyard of St Paul’s Church, which was built in the 18th century. The church was built to accommodate Sheffield’s increasing population, which had outgrown the capacity of the Parish Church (which is now the Anglican Cathedral).
A wealthy local goldsmith called Robert Downs paid for St Paul’s Church to [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Mar 9th 2020
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end.
Ursula K. Le Guin
8 Comments CherryPie on Mar 8th 2020
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Changing of the Guard (Bear)
14 Comments CherryPie on Mar 5th 2020
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Dothill Nature Reserve
Yesterday I ventured out to Dothill Nature Reserve. I had intended to walk along the Silkin way but I came across a large puddle that caused me to have a change of plan. I skirted through the edge of Apley Woods and rejoined the Sillkin Way further along.
Whilst in the woods I took the opportunity [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Mar 3rd 2020
Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams, who looks inside awakens.
Carl Gustav Jung
14 Comments CherryPie on Mar 2nd 2020
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In Search of Butterflies
This afternoon before visiting family I was able to go on a short walk in lovely sunshine.
10 Comments CherryPie on Mar 1st 2020
