tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post3093108753624500133..comments2024-03-14T22:08:54.440+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: St Mary's Stow-in-LindseyRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-81363113610900794602015-07-28T20:14:42.543+01:002015-07-28T20:14:42.543+01:00Only half of it was closed when we visited but obv...Only half of it was closed when we visited but obviously much of it was under wraps.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-53215659559818232352015-07-28T16:10:13.512+01:002015-07-28T16:10:13.512+01:00I know the impressive Lincoln Cathedral well; but ...I know the impressive Lincoln Cathedral well; but not St Mary's. We spent many years attending the Lincolnshire antiques trade show, and would sight see around the area. Next time we're there, I'll have to visit St Mary's. Hope the church will not be closed during restoration. Woodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-45408316539263775412015-07-28T14:02:10.182+01:002015-07-28T14:02:10.182+01:00This was at the end of May and sadly the foxgloves...This was at the end of May and sadly the foxgloves have now departed until next year. I am pleased that you find the post of interest - thank youRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-45269935230317477962015-07-28T12:42:34.860+01:002015-07-28T12:42:34.860+01:00Another vicarious adventure via your blog Rosemary...Another vicarious adventure via your blog Rosemary! Your posts are so thorough and I love the close ups of the beautiful stonework and the history behind the buildings and artwork. Love the foxgloves too!Wendy Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809722045189710005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-64455228474100378642015-07-28T07:23:33.161+01:002015-07-28T07:23:33.161+01:00It is interesting to ponder that this church was s...It is interesting to ponder that this church was such an important place of pilgrimage and prayer in medieval days and now it is both remote and cut off seemingly on the way to nowhere.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-18481938386265420772015-07-27T19:54:59.792+01:002015-07-27T19:54:59.792+01:00What a historical and architectural gem, Rosemary....What a historical and architectural gem, Rosemary. I'd love to visit when the restoration is complete.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-24134704944388551292015-07-27T11:03:21.211+01:002015-07-27T11:03:21.211+01:00One of the major problems with our ancient religio...One of the major problems with our ancient religious buildings here, is just that, their antiquity. Wood rot, leaking roofs which infiltrate and damage the internal walls. It is amazing that so many are still standing and most are in pretty good condition - I wonder how our buildings today will look in a 1000years time?Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-37028864319609532192015-07-27T10:57:48.838+01:002015-07-27T10:57:48.838+01:00I can well imagine that a lot of people have migra...I can well imagine that a lot of people have migrated from the area over the years and that is probably the reason why Lincolnshire has remained pretty much untouched by modern life - it still does have a remote feeling to it even though in real terms it is not far from the A1 or M1. Do visit sometime, it is lovely when the hedgerows are full of cow parsley and the rolling wolds are yellow with rape.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-32184087039566425982015-07-27T10:52:01.375+01:002015-07-27T10:52:01.375+01:00Dear Gina - we only had one day in the fens and wo...Dear Gina - we only had one day in the fens and wolds, it is a little bit off the beaten track, but whilst on the East side of the country we nipped across to visit H's niece. I feel we should return again sometime and explore more.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-406755195439442652015-07-27T10:43:59.937+01:002015-07-27T10:43:59.937+01:00Thank you Janey - I am now going right over to Goo...Thank you Janey - I am now going right over to Google to read all about it.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-86565564517422887002015-07-27T10:42:55.110+01:002015-07-27T10:42:55.110+01:00Dear Charlie - it is such a joy to see you back in...Dear Charlie - it is such a joy to see you back in the blogosphere - thank you for your kind words - Lincoln Cathedral is rather like a great ship sailing on the wolds and fens as it can be seen for miles around.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-79600116316285761832015-07-27T08:56:49.201+01:002015-07-27T08:56:49.201+01:00Beautiful and amazing! I'm always overwhelmed ...Beautiful and amazing! I'm always overwhelmed when looking at those huge churches or cathedrals and how many hard and dangerous work must have gotten into it to have these built centuries ago. It is important to have them restored and good to see it happen. We went to Arras on a daytrip a few weeks ago and the cathedral there is being restored as well, on the outside. I was amazed to read the story of Arras, as it is so similar to the one of Ypres, destroyed after the first worldwar and all the main buildings rebuilt as they were before the war. There had even been the same discussion of rebuilding or not and leaving it as a reminder. Now, when even those rebuilt buildings already need restoration then the ones that haven't needed rebuilding but have been standing there for centuries must need restoration without any doubt I can imagine, inside and out, from time to time.flowersandhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02262453899981838266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-55868698257487214052015-07-27T08:17:27.165+01:002015-07-27T08:17:27.165+01:00You do have to wonder at the skill of these mediev...You do have to wonder at the skill of these medieval stonemasons don't you - a beautiful church. My ancient family are originally from various places in Lincolnshire I really should visit - eventually they all migrated to the cities to look for work elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-38679038115753035052015-07-27T00:27:58.746+01:002015-07-27T00:27:58.746+01:00Dear Rosemary, The colors are all so subdued and p...Dear Rosemary, The colors are all so subdued and perfect. The stones, the roofs the carvings, all so beautiful. And so are your amazing photographs. Your artistic eye never fails you. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-87768365110492527312015-07-26T22:02:11.771+01:002015-07-26T22:02:11.771+01:00Rosemary the wildflower posted on my blog...is Pha...Rosemary the wildflower posted on my blog...is Phacelia sericea or commonly called Prurpke Fringe oe Purple Pinchusion.Janey and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-64724697685794430482015-07-26T20:41:06.149+01:002015-07-26T20:41:06.149+01:00Dear Rosemary,
As always, you open my eyes to new...Dear Rosemary,<br /><br />As always, you open my eyes to new places, places and buildings I knew nothing about. Thank you so very much sweet Rosemary and Lincoln Cathedral sure is an impressing building. Every stone is filled with so much history. And your photos are absolutely amazing.<br /><br />Take care my friend and thank you for your sweet words on my blog. You're a star.♥<br /><br />Charlie<br />xxMin plats i solenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13356652109453618399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-91337895396017404382015-07-26T13:23:05.312+01:002015-07-26T13:23:05.312+01:00It's both a delightful architectural and histo...It's both a delightful architectural and history lesson all displayed on one wallRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-82737581494263019852015-07-26T10:50:49.712+01:002015-07-26T10:50:49.712+01:00What an interesting Church, especially the group o...What an interesting Church, especially the group of three windows from the different periods, that must be a very unusual feature indeed. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-11912892907000125442015-07-26T08:00:53.715+01:002015-07-26T08:00:53.715+01:00So pleased that you enjoyed seeing them MaricaSo pleased that you enjoyed seeing them MaricaRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-75170969469702176632015-07-26T03:33:25.887+01:002015-07-26T03:33:25.887+01:00These pictures are stunning! Lovely : )These pictures are stunning! Lovely : )Wasabi Honey Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01300236672240766588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-87074314148411696612015-07-25T21:26:54.228+01:002015-07-25T21:26:54.228+01:00Thank you very much Janneke - I too love the crene...Thank you very much Janneke - I too love the crenellations around the windows and was surprised at how crisp and defined it was considering how long ago the stonework was carved. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-89579898837398606082015-07-25T21:24:40.701+01:002015-07-25T21:24:40.701+01:00Thank you Dimi delighted that you enjoyed seeing t...Thank you Dimi delighted that you enjoyed seeing the post and thank youRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-30080970082526363052015-07-25T18:35:53.082+01:002015-07-25T18:35:53.082+01:00Ohh, I still have so many places to visit and one ...Ohh, I still have so many places to visit and one of them is Lincolnshire. The in- and exterior is great, the original Saxon arches are very impressive and the carved crenellations around the windows wonderful. I love the three carved faces and what to think about the musicions supporting a shelve.... <br />It was very interesting again.<br />Regards, JannekeJanneke https://www.blogger.com/profile/11056916431881916066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-43291201051259952662015-07-25T14:08:06.667+01:002015-07-25T14:08:06.667+01:00Hello dear Rosemary!
What a beautiful church!
The ...Hello dear Rosemary!<br />What a beautiful church!<br />The cathedral is very impressive indeed!<br />And the architecture is superb!<br />Wonderful pictures!I really enjoy your post!<br />Dimi...DIMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261333259454936529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-57164974604091331442015-07-25T13:29:51.614+01:002015-07-25T13:29:51.614+01:00It is visible from many miles awayIt is visible from many miles awayRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com