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The Coronation window
The Coronation window. 60 years ago today was the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. There’s an interesting article by the BBC here about the ‘dazzling spectacle, solemn pledges and soaring music’ on the day. Image of the Week #37
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Image of the Week – Oak tree
We walk past this mighty oak tree everyday, and it’s such a beauty. It is just coming into leaf. Image of the Week #36
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More churchyard wildflowers
Lady’s Smock amongst the gravestones in the churchyard. A beautiful simple little flower. Image of the Week #35
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Evening light
The sunlight through the clerestory window caught my eye one evening this week. I love the pattern of the glass reflecting off the wall, with all its handmade imperfections and even the grime adding to the effect! Image of the Week #34
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Welshpool Series Part 4: St Mary’s churchyard
St Mary’s Church, Welshpool The Parish Church of St Mary of the Salutation is a prominent landmark in the town, especially with its elevated position. We have a great view of St Mary’s, looking over the town from Christ Church. Parts of the church originate from the 13th Century and you can read more about it’s architectural history here The…
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An unusual view…
An unusual view… Image of the Week #33
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On this day… Lady Violet, Countess of Powis
On this day in 1929, Lady Violet of Powis Castle tragically died in a car accident at the age of 63. I believe the accident occured near the Rhallt on the outskirts of Welshpool. This was a devastating loss to her husband, George Herbert, 4th Earl of Powis. He installed a memorial window for her here in the south east corner…
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Room with a view
Whilst at a friends house yesterday, Karl took this photograph of the church from their dining room window. What a view, with Powis Castle behind. Image of the Week #32
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‘Your Christ Church’
We love to see your photographs of Christ Church, and this week we have been lucky enough to have several pictures of the church sent to us by Ian Francis and Colin Rogers. We now have a new Pinterest board ‘Your Christ Church’ to showcase these wonderful photos. If you would like to share your pictures of the church, please…
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Exploring Powis Castle
We had an afternoon off from restoration work this weekend, to go and have an explore around neighbouring Powis Castle. It was a lovely family day out. More pics over at Slate Grey, Lime and Hay
