Bramfield’s Elizabeth Coke

St. Andrew’s church in Bramfield is a beautiful and fascinating church to visit, particularly for its medieval rood-screen and 17th century monument to the Coke family. Built in the Middle Ages, the church has a distinctive exterior with a detached round tower and has been rendered and limewashed for protection. Inside, the church is one… Continue reading Bramfield’s Elizabeth Coke

Bardolph Tomb, Dennington

The splendid alabaster tomb of Sir William Bardolph (d.1441) and his spouse in the parclose chapel at the east close of the south aisle. Very last but not the very least, the closing church of the day and a fantastic just one to end on, the last of my itinerary’s ‘big three’ which I only… Continue reading Bardolph Tomb, Dennington

Hugh Birley, Manchester Cathedral

Monument to M.P. for Manchester Hugh Birley (d.1883) mounted in 1886. Manchester Cathedral nevertheless looks to all intents and applications like an specifically grand town parish church, exuding civic pleasure. This is traditionally talking the reality, for the diocese of Manchester was only developed in 1847 and prior to currently being raised to cathedral rank… Continue reading Hugh Birley, Manchester Cathedral

marrakech djemaa el fna square

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Westminster Burying Ground

From the Westminster Corridor web site: www.westminsterhall.org/ Westminster Corridor, one particular of the area’s most intriguing architectural landmarks, is a converted Gothic church developed on arches earlier mentioned Westminster Burying Floor, producing catacombs. Edgar Allan Poe and his youthful spouse uncovered their remaining resting put inside Westminster Burying Ground, as did quite a few early… Continue reading Westminster Burying Ground