Tag Archives: York
Forgotten Heroes
One of the things I enjoy about vacation is just wandering around the community I visit. No set agenda, no plans to see any particular sight or building; just soak in the sights and sounds of the city. When doing that I occasionally notice things that aren’t in the guide books that intrigue me. A […]
Two Bad Boys of York
The sign in the pub window caught my eye as we walked past and I snapped a picture with my phone. I meant to go back and find out more, but that didn’t happen in the four days we spent in York last summer. Next time I guess. Probably everyone in Britain knows who Guy […]
York Castle I – The Time Machine
While it may be a staple of science fiction stores, I doubt time travel is a viable possibility. Relax though; I’m not going to give a scientific explanation why I believe that to be the case, nor a theological one. But in York last summer I stepped into a time machine of sorts that transported […]
York Minster V – Rest In Peace
I have no idea what plans my children have, if any, for my earthly remains. Since I am planning on living forever, or at least a good long time, the subject hasn’t come up. How we deal with the physical shell that is our body post-mortem does vary from culture to culture and time to […]
York Minster IV – The Tour
Like most churches, York Minster depends on volunteers to provide much of the labour that needs to be done. The tasks though for the 500 volunteers can be rather different from what you would find in most churches. I’ve never been asked to give a guided tour of my church, though on occasion I have […]
York Minister III – The Undercroft
Underneath York Minister Cathedral is a wealth of information, an historical museum with information that spans almost two millennia. For me that alone was worth the price of admission to the cathedral – the magnificent architecture and artwork were a bonus. This is a site with a rich history – the cathedral having been constructed […]
York Minster II – Renovations
Our visit to York Minster Cathedral stirred up conflicting emotions, to put it mildly. I still haven’t worked through exactly how I feel about the place. I was impressed by the dedication to worship and Christian witness. But the financial implications of maintaining such a heritage building are staggering. Certainly I recognize its historical significance. […]
York Minster I – Evensong
Sometimes it is the little things that catch your attention. In this case it was a worn step. Stone is a pretty durable substance. I can only imagine how many hundreds of thousands of feet it must have taken to leave an impression, to wear down the step in the choir of York Minster Cathedral. […]
Richard III
When we were in York, England, this past summer local people were still a little put out over the final resting place of Richard III, who died at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. Richard’s bones were discovered two years ago (identity confirmed through DNA testing) beneath a parking lot in Leicester. Sic transit gloria […]
Looking For A Legacy
We have a craving for eternity, a longing for something that transcends this mortal coil. We know our time on this planet is limited and we want to be remembered. Those seeking to leave a legacy for future generations frequently fail to achieve their goals, perhaps because they try too hard or fail to understand […]
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