On my journey into town, I wander up Queen St, to my right is St Botolphs church it just peeps through the buildings, looking very grey and austere.....As luck would have it I had my camera with me today.....And...No, I don't know the man in the hat!
I love the doorway it smiles at you in an upside down way... Inviting you to come and have a peek...
The surprise is when you round the corner to the left...
The Priory was granted a charter by William Rufus, son of William the Conqueror, in C.1100. (He is buried in Winchester Cathedral if you needed to know).
It was later badly damaged by cannon fire during the Civil War siege of 1648.
Colchester never ceases to amaze me, how lucky I am to live just 20 minutes or so from all of this fabulous history and architecture... Inspiring... Collagraph knife at the ready...
What a beautiful church. I'll pray for your friend and for you. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie for my lovely gifts you gave me at the contempary craft group. It was lovely to see you again, It seemed such a long time since our last meeting. Love the photos of Colchester, just shows what a magical place it is with all its interesting architecture to inspire any budding artist. You and your friend are in my thoughts. Oh and thanks for following my blog.
ReplyDeleteI will have to go one day!I would love to go to a craft fair or art gallery with you.
ReplyDeleteOh Julie....these pictures are so serene and inspiring. I love your collagraph below...I learned so much reading your post. I knew nothing about them before. I am so sorry about your friend. Sending many hugs...xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place; thanks for the tour!
ReplyDeletewhat is left is so incredibly beautiful; thank you for showing us this, julie. whenever i read about the dissolution i am blown away by the destruction that occurred. it seems hardly believable... xo
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