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The sacred and the ordinary
Sure, there was a lot to look at in this old church – columns that dated from the 11th century, a very interesting World War I memorial, stained glass, and so on. But of course it was the dish towel, drying on a radiator under a stained glass window, that captured my attention.
Photographers were asked to donate £2 and wear a sticker that identified us. Of course, I made the donation. And I kept the sticker, too. In case I ever need Official Photographer cred.
St. Edward’s Church
Stow-on-the-Wold, UK
photographed 6.4.2017
Also – the funeral of The Who’s bassist, John Entwhistle, was held in this church in 2002. So, there’s that.
Sacred to the Memory
This little forest of candles caught my attention first. And then, I read the markers on the wall.
The top marker, for Martha, made me sad to think that apparently in 69 years, her only accomplishment was having been born.
The second marker was just full of information. A wool stapler is a person who buys wool from a producer, grades it, and sells it to a manufacturer. And “relict” means something that has survived from an earlier period, which must mean that Sarah was Mr. Wilbraham’s widow.
Also, inside this little church in a random town, we ran into some friends from home. And home is 4,800 miles away. Small world, eh?
St. John’s Church
Cirencester, UK
photographed 6.4.2017
Dark tomorrows
From a certain angle, below the house, it looked as though the shrubs were going to win.
Chastleton House
near Moreton-in-Marsh, UK
photographed 6.3.2017
The creeping damp
The interior courtyard was slick with moss. And the parts that weren’t mossy were covered up with shade-loving plants. Even though the sun was shining when we were there, the place felt dank.
Chastleton House
near Moreton-in-Marsh, UK
photographed 6.3.2017
A certain kind of light
The very top floor of the house had a large room, empty of furniture but filled with light coming in the large, un-curtained windows.
Chastleton House
near Moreton-in-Marsh, UK
photographed 6.3.2017
