Wednesday, 26th April, 2023

The sun streamed in through the window when I opened the curtains this morning. This I took for a good omen and, indeed, we had a great day.


The view from our room



I liked this picture in "The Railway Inn"



The Railway Inn, Westerfield


After breakfast at McDonald's, we met up with a friend from St John's. Marg was most hospitable and we enjoyed the Anzac biscuits she had baked especially for us.

We then went to St Mary's Church in Dedham. The building of the current church commenced in 1492. Like all the other churches we have visited, there was much to see. Now, some people might say, "If you've seen one church, you've seen them all". To me, this as ridiculous remark as saying, "If you seen one person, you've seen them all." Each one has its own personality and style. Each one has different works of art. Although many of the windows depict the same, or similar subjects, each one is different.







The Pulpit and the Lectern




The Nativity



King David



St Paul



John the Baptist baptising Jesus as two angels look on.



The two angels above. The one at the back has very impressive wings!



The Altar



One of the angels above
The next photos are of a window depicting The Beatitudes which Jesus spoke during the Sermon on the Mount. I am amazed at the detail in so many of the stained glass windows.



Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy.



Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.



Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called Children of God.



Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth.



Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.



Blessed are they who mourn for they will be comforted.
Our final visit for the day was Chelmsford Cathedral. We found that they have Choral Evensong on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Today was Wednesday! Bother! We enjoyed our time in the cathedral despite the fact that people were setting up for some sort of wine tasting event.



Chelmsford Cathedral





A view from the west end



The Nave Organ



"Christ in Glory" by Peter Eugene Ball is located above the chancel arch.





The Nave Ceiling





The Good Samaritan








Details of the above



The Bishop's Throne



The Chancel Organ



The console of the Chancel Organ



The Baptism of Jesus



Christ entering Jerusalem




St Cedd



St Alban



The Cathedral Banner is the result of 850 hours' work.



Part of a memorial. Again, the detail in this artwork is incredible.



The Tree of Life



The 16th century monument to Thomas Mildway and his family.



You can see all his "pledges" on the monument!



"Mother and Child" by Peter Eugene Ball




St Cedd



St Peter




Sts Nicholas, Michael and George



The Cathedral garden had several flower beds like this one.



I thought these tulips were a little out of the ordinary.



The smallest magnolia I have ever seen!



This statue of St Peter was created by Huxley Jones. Notice his Yale key!
After leaving the cathedral, we drove to our accommodation, "The Compasses" at Littley Green, near Chelmsford. It's a very pleasant place to stay and dinner was available on site.





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