Bikes and... wait for it, wait for it, Churches!

[non-fixie]

Église St Pierre, Lacave:

 

[chickendrumsticks]

I've found my smallest church so far – St Hugh's, Foolow. It was converted from a blacksmiths to a church in 1888, which must be a fairly unusual scenario. As much as it may look like a mere chapel, it is in fact a bona fide church.

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St Hugh of Lincoln apparently had 'a deep and lasting friendship' with a swan (and is thus usually pictured with one, along with being the patron saint of swans, naturally).

How "deep" one wonders? Apologies for the smut Hugh.

 

[sjcprojects]

How "deep" one wonders? Apologies for the smut Hugh.

It does make me wonder how specific certain vows might have been, let’s just say that.

 

[RobLoasby]

How "deep" one wonders? Apologies for the smut Hugh.

Is that what is meant by swan upping?


I’ll get my coat….

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Trinity Anglican, Cornwall, Ontario. Founded 1784
Tough to get the whole thing in a picture because of the giant maples in the yard
Still not sure what to do with the Bridgestone, but the bars must go.
Plenty of history if you are interested, including the oldest graveyard in the city

https://www.southeasternontario.ca/...ce-of-faith-trinity-anglican-church-cornwall/

 

[bagpuss]

Whilst on ride to the West Country i came across this lovely Church at Richards Castle. Built in the 1890's in the Norman style

 

[bagpuss]

Hmm tech moment

 

[chickendrumsticks]

"In the Norman style", yes. Those arches are tiny bit too pointed to be genuine. Lovely building though.

 

[bikeworkshop]

"In the Norman style", yes. Those arches are tiny bit too pointed to be genuine. Lovely building though.

And those windows mid left tell of the arts and crafts.
I imagine the builders didn't want it to be an imitation, more of a homage.

Very nice

 

[chickendrumsticks]

And those windows mid left tell of the arts and crafts.
I imagine the builders didn't want it to be an imitation, more of a homage.

Very nice

Quite right. yes, a substantial pile almost like a Norman castle in some ways.but subtly enhanced with arts and crafts nuances. They were great "harkers back" with nods to Early English style and early Gothic. What a tradition! Pure in its own way. Compare to European Romanesqus .