tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post8216536796061622913..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: The Great Survivor - Part 3Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-63864370979919530092016-06-02T14:19:25.418+01:002016-06-02T14:19:25.418+01:00You are correct Janey - it is ironwork at its very...You are correct Janey - it is ironwork at its very bestRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-85381833335297523702016-06-02T12:02:34.609+01:002016-06-02T12:02:34.609+01:00That ironwork in the cathedral is amazing.That ironwork in the cathedral is amazing.Janey and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-90828062487346394422016-06-01T06:49:01.101+01:002016-06-01T06:49:01.101+01:00♡♡Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-2552623648310445382016-05-31T16:03:35.388+01:002016-05-31T16:03:35.388+01:00How much gold - so beautiful.How much gold - so beautiful.orvokkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408082210385156163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-83057070574976806432016-05-31T08:51:16.838+01:002016-05-31T08:51:16.838+01:00She must have been an incredibly stong women, not ...She must have been an incredibly stong women, not only in body but in mind too. A feminist 400 years before they existed in what was defintely a man's world then.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-87112681819127614872016-05-31T03:16:25.060+01:002016-05-31T03:16:25.060+01:00Bess seems like a badass. I'd love to know how...Bess seems like a badass. I'd love to know how she stayed so healthy and avoided death. I do love all that ironwork.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-70487328922396094412016-05-30T07:50:49.393+01:002016-05-30T07:50:49.393+01:00It was a day school so I went home each day, but n...It was a day school so I went home each day, but not being a Catholic I had never seen nuns before and found them rather frightening.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-73161057659828030252016-05-30T07:48:04.843+01:002016-05-30T07:48:04.843+01:00The interior is Neo Classical in style which Rober...The interior is Neo Classical in style which Robert Bakewell's ironwork compliments wellRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-76408714388933329592016-05-30T07:32:48.730+01:002016-05-30T07:32:48.730+01:00What a beautiful cathedral full of light! The iron...What a beautiful cathedral full of light! The ironwork is superb! Living up to 80 in 16th is amazing. Talking of a peron’s life, we have a traditional rite to celebrate three-year-old as it was a miracle to grow into that age. I can understand how you were unhappy; living in Convent School away from your parents for a little girl is enough lonely and tough and seeing women dressed all in black must have been terrifying. Anyway, I’ll scroll down to the part 1.<br /><br />Yoko<br />stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-69125202084348920782016-05-30T05:14:59.789+01:002016-05-30T05:14:59.789+01:00My goodness the Cathedral is beautiful and a privi...My goodness the Cathedral is beautiful and a privileged resting place for Bess.<br />Off to read from your link :)Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-37169955378808738302016-05-29T18:41:48.358+01:002016-05-29T18:41:48.358+01:00Thank you for visiting Antonio and for your kind c...Thank you for visiting Antonio and for your kind comment - it was lovely to hear from youRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-37304798259376309322016-05-29T18:21:36.235+01:002016-05-29T18:21:36.235+01:00Beautiful images of a superior culture. Congratula...Beautiful images of a superior culture. Congratulations and a good weekAntonio Machadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01361402926011889482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-51920327176536625872016-05-29T12:13:10.094+01:002016-05-29T12:13:10.094+01:00It is so nice to see you back here Marian - hope t...It is so nice to see you back here Marian - hope that all is well with you, and that we shall see much more of you again.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-30317553067739548282016-05-29T10:50:02.898+01:002016-05-29T10:50:02.898+01:00Such a beautiful post Rosemary! Happy to find time...Such a beautiful post Rosemary! Happy to find time to come back here to blogland and I see I will have a lot of catching up to do on your blog. I will enjoy it, I already know that. Hope you're ok and things are going great. Have a lovely sunday!<br />Marian flowersandhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02262453899981838266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-58722189386041360452016-05-29T09:12:53.372+01:002016-05-29T09:12:53.372+01:00I think that we must have been looking at each oth...I think that we must have been looking at each others blogs at the same time. I wrote a comment on yours, and at the same moment one from you arrived here!<br />The wrought iron work in the Cathedral is very lovely especially as the building is so light which shows it off beautifully.<br />Glad that you enjoyed seeing it and reading the history too.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-76253473774268922482016-05-29T08:59:07.670+01:002016-05-29T08:59:07.670+01:00I love that wrought iron in the Derby Cathedral bu...I love that wrought iron in the Derby Cathedral but I'm absolutely fond of tht beautiful Mayor's Pew. The more heritage buildings I have seen in Britain, the more I know there is so much more to see.<br />Thank you for your wonderful history stories with the always magnificent photos.Janneke https://www.blogger.com/profile/11056916431881916066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-9409052884173329432016-05-29T08:29:13.258+01:002016-05-29T08:29:13.258+01:00I always think that the Cathedral is a total surpr...I always think that the Cathedral is a total surprise when you enter with the brightness and lightness coming from the large plain glass windows. <br />I am pleased that you have visited and thank you for the kind comment re: photos.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-67076594467973238832016-05-29T08:15:13.217+01:002016-05-29T08:15:13.217+01:00Another fabulous post Rosemary. From a photograph...Another fabulous post Rosemary. From a photography point of view I must thank you for the wonderful photos inside the Cathedral. They're far superior to any I could have taken. I've been to a concert there. It was very crowded, but I did admire the lightness of the building and all the details including the ironwork. I must return sometime and now read your account of your schooldays in the convent. (Our girls also went to a convent school. They had a good experience with lots of tales about the nuns who were still teaching at that time). Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-43879114382308348822016-05-29T08:08:29.374+01:002016-05-29T08:08:29.374+01:00Hello Lorrie - Thank you for reading these posts, ...Hello Lorrie - Thank you for reading these posts, and I am pleased that you are intrigued by Bess. She must have been a very determined and strong personality to survive so successfully in such a male dominated environment. Perhaps she was the first feminist but over 400 years ago.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-40015225087912160342016-05-29T04:23:21.792+01:002016-05-29T04:23:21.792+01:00What a beautiful, light-filled Cathedral. I'd ...What a beautiful, light-filled Cathedral. I'd not heard of Bess of Hardwick before your posts, but I am intrigued, now, and will be looking up more to read about her life. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-15381851181673703362016-05-28T20:44:26.422+01:002016-05-28T20:44:26.422+01:00The Cathedral is one of those things that as a chi...The Cathedral is one of those things that as a child you take for granted, but returning as an adult I see that is a very lovely place.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-16544124492308353082016-05-28T20:37:38.522+01:002016-05-28T20:37:38.522+01:00Another lovely post about Bess of Hardwick. I am e...Another lovely post about Bess of Hardwick. I am enjoying them and I'm learning so much about her and the buildings she was associated with. It is interesting reading about your connection to Derby Cathedral, too. The ironwork there is amazing and all the more special because it was made by a local craftsman.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-76683160958338221412016-05-28T20:35:16.546+01:002016-05-28T20:35:16.546+01:00Courtlife must have been a minefield, and you are ...Courtlife must have been a minefield, and you are correct she did well to survive it all, unlike many others who ended up in the tower or hanging on the gallows. <br />The ironwork was very recently restored so it is looking pristine.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-48637860296982205102016-05-28T20:31:37.844+01:002016-05-28T20:31:37.844+01:00Thank you for your kind comment and visitThank you for your kind comment and visitRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-51950894027404644982016-05-28T19:58:39.902+01:002016-05-28T19:58:39.902+01:00Bess also survived the climate of political whims ...Bess also survived the climate of political whims and intrigue which could change one's future in an instant. I think if I was to choose life as a courtier or craftsman I would pick the latter. The keepers of the Cathedral have done a wonderful job of preserving and maintaining the ironwork.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.com