Archive for the tag 'Gloucestershire'
Filed under Colwall 2016, Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays
Tewkesbury Abbey – The Nave
6 Comments CherryPie on Mar 10th 2016
Filed under Colwall 2016, Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays
Tewkesbury Abbey
Although the Abbey was founded in 1087 by nobleman Robert FitzHamon, building of the present Abbey did not start until 1102. Built to house Benedictine monks, the Norman Abbey was near completion when consecrated in 1121.
Embellishments to the long nave roof and the apsidal chancel were made in the first half of the 14th century [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Mar 9th 2016
Filed under Anecdotes, Colwall 2016, Holidays
Colwall – Day Two
We booked an early morning call to make sure we were awake in time for breakfast. The early morning call didn’t happen, but luckily we were awake anyway!
I started breakfast with mixed fresh fruit, during which time our breakfast order was taken. Shortly afterwards a complimentary glass of Prosecco arrived, followed almost immediately by the cooked [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Feb 23rd 2016
Filed under Holidays, Salisbury 2014
Nothing Wasted
The first hint of Charles Wade is seen even before entering the house: the post-box to the left of the door carries his coat of arms together with his motto NEQUID PEREAT, which means ‘Let nothing perish’. The phrase not only reflects the purpose of the collection but also the way in which Wad went [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Jul 19th 2014
