51 quirky features of Norwich Cathedral that you can go and find
I have always loved Norwich Cathedral as it is stunning and wonderfully atmospheric. I also love it because it is loaded with a hotchpotch of history which is not surprising, as its foundations were laid in 1096. This post is the 'fruit' of about two years of reading everything I could lay my hands on about the cathedral. Everything included here, you can go and see for yourself. 1) The Elizabethan grave of Thomas Gooding Thomas was a mason of the cathedral. He paid a fair amount of money to be buried upright because he believed this would give him an advantage come judgement day. At the base of his memorial is a memento mori: a poignantly death-focused inscription, typical of its time. 'All you that do this pass bye Remember death for you must dye As you are now even so was I And as I am so shall you be Thomas Gooding here do staye Wayting for God's judgement day' If you look at the skeleton, you will see there is poor knowledge of anatomy. 2) T...
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Well now that looks like a fantastic mosaic! Is it glass, synthetic, porcelain, natural stone?
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ReplyDeleteIt's paper and watercolour Eric - that's all. My fellar has just recorded an album he's calling shards - so I am playing around with shards until I get cut and cry.
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Absolutely love it!!
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Ps. Your pressy should have arrived at your office on Friday. Give me a shout and let me know when you get it....and if you like it! *crosses fingers*
Nice title Andy. Nice art Moll xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol and Claire. I have added a photo of the CD but the colours are not as vibrant in the photo as they are in real life.
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