Thank you Martin, that’s really lovely of you and makes me very happy. I did wonder about choosing just a few longer pieces this time but I wanted to include the story about Old Felixstowe and then I started writing about St Gregory and that one seemed to want to take its course as well.
Afternoon Imogen. Hope you are well? Just wanted to say how much I loved your piece on St Gregory. Here in Morville my village church that I attend each week, is St Gregory's. It was built in 1118 and was originally part of Morville Priory (a satellite of Shrewsbury Abbey) which is illustrated on the Mappa Mundi in Hereford Cathedral. After Henry VIIIth did his thing of course, all that remains are the church and a couple of the monk's fishponds. One of our elders - Joyce Brick passed away 2 weeks ago aged 101 and 11 months. She died in her sleep - or as I put it 'slipped out the back door when no-one was looking'. Many years ago she made a papier maché St Gregory (about 15" tall) who we fetch out of the vestry where he watches over us as we wash up after coffee, and display him in the church in this, his special week.
Anyway wanted to share that with you. If you find time to Google Morville Church, take a look. We are across the church meadow and backed by Acton Hill which was carved out by a glacier gazillions of years ago. Best wishes and love to you, Elaine xx
Good morning Elaine. Thank you for your lovely comment, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the piece on St Gregory the Great. I was very interested to know about your lovely church (and your fellow parishioners - I'm sorry to hear about Joyce but what a long, rich life she had). Of course I googled Morville Church, and how lucky you are to have such a beautiful building to call your special place. The atmosphere must fairly tingle, given all the human emotions that will have played out there since 1118. I would love to see a photo of your papier mache St Gregory if you have any images, and feel happy to share. A blessed St Gregory's week to you, and much love, Imogen xx
Loved each of the pieces. Your writing gets better and better and has a lovely flow.
Thank you Martin, that’s really lovely of you and makes me very happy. I did wonder about choosing just a few longer pieces this time but I wanted to include the story about Old Felixstowe and then I started writing about St Gregory and that one seemed to want to take its course as well.
Afternoon Imogen. Hope you are well? Just wanted to say how much I loved your piece on St Gregory. Here in Morville my village church that I attend each week, is St Gregory's. It was built in 1118 and was originally part of Morville Priory (a satellite of Shrewsbury Abbey) which is illustrated on the Mappa Mundi in Hereford Cathedral. After Henry VIIIth did his thing of course, all that remains are the church and a couple of the monk's fishponds. One of our elders - Joyce Brick passed away 2 weeks ago aged 101 and 11 months. She died in her sleep - or as I put it 'slipped out the back door when no-one was looking'. Many years ago she made a papier maché St Gregory (about 15" tall) who we fetch out of the vestry where he watches over us as we wash up after coffee, and display him in the church in this, his special week.
Anyway wanted to share that with you. If you find time to Google Morville Church, take a look. We are across the church meadow and backed by Acton Hill which was carved out by a glacier gazillions of years ago. Best wishes and love to you, Elaine xx
Good morning Elaine. Thank you for your lovely comment, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the piece on St Gregory the Great. I was very interested to know about your lovely church (and your fellow parishioners - I'm sorry to hear about Joyce but what a long, rich life she had). Of course I googled Morville Church, and how lucky you are to have such a beautiful building to call your special place. The atmosphere must fairly tingle, given all the human emotions that will have played out there since 1118. I would love to see a photo of your papier mache St Gregory if you have any images, and feel happy to share. A blessed St Gregory's week to you, and much love, Imogen xx