Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Art, Heritage, Holidays, Wells 2016
This delightful wooden ram is situated above the the Smith England Hairdressing Salon.
The wooden ram above dates from the shop’s former use by Stonehenge Woolen Industries, set up in the early C20th by Catherine Lovibond, with the aim of regenerating the rural economy. The firm continued in business till 1959. *
The ram was recently renewed [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Jan 14th 2017
Filed under Art, Heritage, Holidays, Winchester 2016
…by the 52nd Regiment at Waterloo 1896
This incident took place during the final stages of the Battle of Waterloo, after the 52nd Light Infantry had routed the last advancing column of the French Imperial Guard and the pursuit of the French by Wellington’s army was in progress. *
*from an information plate next to the painting
4 Comments CherryPie on Nov 17th 2016
This painting by South African-born artist, Jason Askew, has been commissioned by The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum to mark the Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo.
It is 7.50 p.m. on Sunday, 18th June 1815. A column of French Imperial Guard has just been repulsed by the 1st Foot Guards of Major-General Maitland’s brigade (top [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Nov 14th 2016
Filed under Art, Holidays, Winchester 2016
…and in the morning, we will remember them.
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Nov 11th 2016
Filed under Art, Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays, Wells 2016
The Jesse window is one of the most splendid examples of 14th century stained glass in Europe. This great East Window shows the central story of the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus, surrounded by some earthly ancestors including Jesse, father of King David.*
*from a signboard in front of the window
10 Comments CherryPie on Sep 6th 2016
Filed under Art, Faith Foundations, Holidays, Wells 2016
This sculpture is by David Backhouse, a Somerset artist who also created Memorial to Animals in War in London.
‘This sculpture is inspiring in its own right, and also changes the way you look at the setting. The pilgrim seems to both belong here, and to be passing through’ (Dee Price)*
*From a signboard next to the [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Aug 22nd 2016
