Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Heritage, Holidays, Sherborne 2019
This composite instrument, the body dating back to the 17th century and carved from a single block of English beech has a birch table. The head and key box are by the French maker Francois Louvet who presumably restored and added to this ancient instrument following irrevocable damage suffered in the 18th century.*
*From a sign [...]
11 Comments CherryPie on Jun 25th 2020
Filed under Gardens, Heritage, Holidays, Sherborne 2019
Berkeley Castle is a beautiful and historic Castle, begun in 1154 and still the home of the Berkeley family. It is a great day-out for all the family, hosting special events during school holidays and throughout the year. Awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for the last five years.
The Castle, which dominates the Vale of Berkeley, is [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on May 23rd 2020
Filed under Art, Colwall 2016, Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays
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2 Comments CherryPie on Mar 23rd 2016
Filed under Art, Colwall 2016, Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays
… is builded by some man but he that built all things is GOD.
Comments Off CherryPie on Mar 21st 2016
Filed under Colwall 2016, Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays
…would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
10 Comments CherryPie on Mar 19th 2016
Filed under Colwall 2016, Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays
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 [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Mar 17th 2016
Filed under Colwall 2016, Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays
Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself.
Desiderius Erasmus
14 Comments CherryPie on Mar 13th 2016
