Mdina is a fortified medieval town enclosed in bastions, located on a large hill in the centre of Malta. The town was the old capital of Malta, and with its narrow streets, few inhabitants and beatuful views over the Island it is truly a magical town. Mdina is referred to as the “Silent City” by Maltese and [...]
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Filed under Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays, Malvern 2021
The Church of St Michael & All Angels
The medieval church of St Michael and All Angels stands within the grounds of Croft Castle, a historic medieval castle and stately home (National Trust). The church was constructed around the year 1300. To this earlier building was later added a 17th-century clock tower and interior gallery, as well as a set of box pews.
6 Comments CherryPie on Sep 16th 2021
Filed under Holidays, Out & About, Stanton Manor 2020
Out and About in Bath
10 Comments CherryPie on Dec 22nd 2020
Filed under Holidays, Sherborne 2019
St John’s Almshouse – Sherborne
Originally built as St Johns’ Almshouse, the modern day St Johns’ House benefits from the unique surroundings of the original Almshouse buildings but residents now enjoy contemporary and comfortable accommodation in a relaxed and friendly environment. Applications are welcomed from all who wish to enjoy what life at St Johns’ has to offer, without many [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Oct 2nd 2019
Filed under Holidays, Wells 2016
Mindful Colouring
A colouring book and pencils in the room was just too hard to resist
6 Comments CherryPie on Sep 17th 2016
Filed under Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays, Wells 2016
Vicars’ Close
On 30 December 1348, Bishop Ralph made over to the vicars ‘the dwellings newly built and to be erected by us for the use of the vicars, and ‘quarters with appurtenances built and to be built’. The houses were built in two rows running north from the Hall, and were completed by the time of [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Sep 2nd 2016
