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Ecclesiastical Light
The church was locked when we first arrived, with a sign that it was closed for cleaning. By the time we’d explored the graveyard, the cleaner was through and invited us in, as long as we promised to be careful on the still-damp floors.
This church dates from the late 13th century. The town goes back much further; it was originally chartered in 709. According to Wikipedia, there’ve only been three murders in the town, a woman in 1707, a US soldier in 1945, and another woman in 1976. (In case you’re looking for a nice murder-free locale.)
St. Leonard’s Church
Bretforton, UK
photographed 6.2.2017
Layers
Walk the perimeter inside the old cathedral and you’ll be rewarded with a stunning view of intricate interior walls and ceilings beyond. (In case you were wondering, the Cathedral opened on April 8, 1093.)
Winchester Cathedral
Winchester, UK
photographed 6.1.2017
No apprehension here
Mid-morning, and the light coming into the Lady Chapel was lovely.
Winchester Cathedral
Winchester, UK
photographed 6.1.2017
A Higher Power
You can’t even imagine how happy it made me to see this power cord right there on the ancient column. (I am very easily entertained. Apparently.)
Winchester Cathedral
Winchester, UK
photographed 6.1.2017
Crypt Keeper
This mysterious man stands in the cathedral’s crypt. The sculpture was made by Sir Antony Gormley, who cast it in lead from a plaster model of his own body. During rainy months, when the crypt floods, the statue is standing in water.
Winchester Cathedral
Winchester, UK
photographed 6.1.2017
