This is the first time we have had views of a cathedral from the window of our accommodation (Carlise Cathedral)
Today's buffet breakfast at the Crown & Mitre
It took almost four hours (including several
stops) to get to our first destination today. Monk Bretton Priory
was founded in 1154 and was closed on 30th November, 1538 during
the dissolution. I guess 384 years is a pretty good innings! We
had a pleasant wander around the peaceful ruins.
The Gatehouse
These two faces have been checking out the visitors to the abbey for at least 800 years. No wonder they look a little tired!
Inside the Gatehouse
The building in the best state of preservation is the Administration Building. The upper floor was rebuilt in the 17th century.
Another view of the Gatehouse
Very little remains of the Church. Here is the view from the west end.
The view from the east end
These steps went from the church to the monks' dormitory.
The Cloister
The Chapter House
From Monks Bretton Priory, it was a forty-minute drive to Sheffield Cathedral. The oldest parts of this church date from the 1200s but there were major alterations and extensions in 1430, the late 18th century, 1880, the 1960s and 2013-2014. The result is a bit of a hotch-potch but it works quite well as a whole. As was the case yesterday, preparations were taking place for a concert in the cathedral so things had been moved around and some views were interrupted. In particular, there were hundreds of fake candles all over the place!
Looking from the west
A lectern
What a good use for old swords!
The entrance to the Chapel of the Holy Spirit has carvings of the seven churches which appear in the book of Revelation (beginning Chapter 1:11). Angels delivered messages to each of these churches. Find out more in Revelation!
Ephesus
Laodicea
Philadelphia (no, not THAT Philadelphia!)
Sardis
Thyatira
Pergamos
Smyrna
The Sheffield Steel Nativity
by Brian Fell
Thomas Nevil, John Talbot and John Bright
The Bishop's Throne
Detail of the Bishop's Throne: Christ at the top, Sts Peter and Paul below
The ceiling of the old St George Chapel
The ceiling of the Quire
Angels are clever beings, this one can fly, play a musical instrument and help to hold up the roof!
Acts 3: 6 & 7: Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
1 Kings 17:22 "And the Lord heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived."
The organ is an electronic instrument (not a pipe organ).
St Michael
St George
The Pulpit dates from Victorian times and is carved in oak.
Moses
Moses, Solomon (in all his glory) and Joshua
More musical angels
Looking up at the tower.
The Gatehouse
These two faces have been checking out the visitors to the abbey for at least 800 years. No wonder they look a little tired!
Inside the Gatehouse
The building in the best state of preservation is the Administration Building. The upper floor was rebuilt in the 17th century.
Another view of the Gatehouse
Very little remains of the Church. Here is the view from the west end.
The view from the east end
These steps went from the church to the monks' dormitory.
The Cloister
The Chapter House
From Monks Bretton Priory, it was a forty-minute drive to Sheffield Cathedral. The oldest parts of this church date from the 1200s but there were major alterations and extensions in 1430, the late 18th century, 1880, the 1960s and 2013-2014. The result is a bit of a hotch-potch but it works quite well as a whole. As was the case yesterday, preparations were taking place for a concert in the cathedral so things had been moved around and some views were interrupted. In particular, there were hundreds of fake candles all over the place!
Looking from the west
A lectern
What a good use for old swords!
The entrance to the Chapel of the Holy Spirit has carvings of the seven churches which appear in the book of Revelation (beginning Chapter 1:11). Angels delivered messages to each of these churches. Find out more in Revelation!
Ephesus
Laodicea
Philadelphia (no, not THAT Philadelphia!)
Sardis
Thyatira
Pergamos
Smyrna
The Sheffield Steel Nativity
by Brian Fell
Thomas Nevil, John Talbot and John Bright
The Bishop's Throne
Detail of the Bishop's Throne: Christ at the top, Sts Peter and Paul below
The ceiling of the old St George Chapel
The ceiling of the Quire
Angels are clever beings, this one can fly, play a musical instrument and help to hold up the roof!
Acts 3: 6 & 7: Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
1 Kings 17:22 "And the Lord heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived."
The organ is an electronic instrument (not a pipe organ).
St Michael
St George
The Pulpit dates from Victorian times and is carved in oak.
Moses
Moses, Solomon (in all his glory) and Joshua
More musical angels
Looking up at the tower.
Sheffield Cathedral was in the news in
2020 for sacking the choir. It seems that they have one
now but we did not have the opportunity to hear it. As
for the "sacked" singers, you can read about them here.