Rochester Cathedral, Summer
Posted 7th March 2014
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When we went to Rochester to see the castle, we found there was time left to visit the cathedral. I like cathedrals a lot; they are grand in general and rather pretty, and whilst churches and other religious buildings are lovely too (the large mandir in London is astoundingly beautiful), there is just something about cathedrals. Their history and sheer size are breath-taking. And in the case of Rochester there is the association with Dickens, a few ruins, and a large crypt you can walk around.
Not surprisingly, I took many photographs inside Rochester. I’m happy to say you can take pictures without paying (some cathedrals charge) and there is no entry fee. Looking back at my photographs the other day I thought I might share them with you all so that you could see the building for yourselves.
The plaque reads: Charles Dickens. Born at Portsmouth. Seventh Of February 1812. Died at Gadshill Place By Rochester. Ninth of June 1870. Buried in Westminster Abbey. To connect his memory with the scenes in which his earliest and his latest years were passed, and with the associations of Rochester Cathedral and its neighbourhood which extended over all his life. This tablet. With the sanction of the Dean and his Chapter, is placed by his Executors.
The crypt. Mainly empty except for this tiny altar.
Do you like visiting religious buildings as a tourist?
Hever Castle, Late Autumn
Posted 22nd November 2013
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As you may know, last Friday I went to Hever Castle. The day was fine and the colours were beautiful. At this time of year and on a weekday, few people visit, so we were able to take many photographs. My boyfriend took some panoramas which if I can I will post to Twitter, but otherwise here are my efforts. I’ve decided to leave them in the order taken – from entrance, to castle, to Roman gardens, and back again – and this time I used a couple of filters, too. As usual, the photos can be right clicked to see them full size. If I ever find the plugin or whatever it is to make viewing photos easier you can be sure I’ll be working through the entire archives of this blog.
Where have you found autumn to be most beautiful?
