Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Faith Foundations, Heritage, Out & About
A licence was granted in 1331 to John de Broughton ‘for Divine service in his oratory at Broughton’. It is a rare example of a 14th century private chapel. The fixed stone altar slab supported on three solid brackets and the encaustic tiles on the floor are all of the original date.*
The chapel can be [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Aug 25th 2017
As clouds are blown away by the wind, the thirst for material pleasures will be driven away by the utterance of the Lord’s name.
Sri Sarada Devi
8 Comments CherryPie on Aug 20th 2017
Filed under Faith Foundations, Heritage, Out & About
For two days, in September 1651, the destiny of Britain was decided within the walls of Moseley Old Hall.
In January 1649 Charles I had been executed in Whitehall, the monarchy had been abolished and the country declared a Commonwealth. The hopes of the Royalist Cause now rested on the shoulders of his eighteen-year-old son, Charles [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Aug 12th 2017
Filed under Anecdotes, Faith Foundations, Heritage, Out & About
Shortly after lunchtime the sun made a brief appearance so I grabbed my my camera and headed off to Buildwas Abbey. It is a perfect tranquil place to enjoy the sunshine.
As I a sat on a bench I was reminded of a previous visit when I was treated to the sounds of a Benedictine chant [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Aug 2nd 2017
Filed under Colwall 2017, Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays
The original medieval church was considered, by the 6th Earl of Coventry and Capability Brown (who landscaped the estate) to be too close to the house and was demolished. A new church was built in 1763 which incorporates interior masonry and timbers from the old church. The exterior of the church was designed by Capability [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Jul 27th 2017
He loved us not because we were lovable, but because He is love.
C.S. Lewis
8 Comments CherryPie on Jul 23rd 2017
Filed under Colwall 2017, Faith Foundations, Gardens, Holidays
Ever since happiness heard your name, it has been running through the streets trying to find you.
Hafiz
6 Comments CherryPie on Jul 16th 2017
