Monday 30 January 2023

Southwark Cathedral


Southwark Cathedral is situated close to the Thames near London Bridge. It is believed that there has been a church here for over 1000 years. Prior to that there was a Roman villa.  In 1977 a well was discovered beneath the choir, it contained a pagan statue believed to have been put there in the fourth century.






The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee by Leifur Breidfjord.







Outside in the graveyard was a temporary stained glass installation for Christian Aid. Named the Beacon of Hope, it was difficult to photograph, due to the position of the sun, so I took these photos of some postcards of the installation.










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13 comments:

  1. Hels30 January 2023 at 12:18

    Did King James I have a special connection to Southwark Cathedral?

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  2. Marcia30 January 2023 at 12:23

    Looks like you had this beautiful place to yourself.

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  3. DJan30 January 2023 at 13:21

    Such a magnificent place for a church, I guess we have known that for more than a thousand years. Thanks for the information and the great pictures. :-)

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  4. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"30 January 2023 at 14:46

    To my shame I've never been there, so your words and photos are especially welcome.

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  5. roentare30 January 2023 at 21:16

    A fine cathedral

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  6. Andrew30 January 2023 at 21:58

    It's a fine church. I can't get much past the fourth century well though.

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  7. Wendy30 January 2023 at 23:41

    Great photos and thanks for the history lesson.

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  8. William Kendall31 January 2023 at 17:21

    A magnificent interior.

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  9. Cynthia31 January 2023 at 19:43

    I love the Beacon of Hope installation and its sentiments. Is that an owl at the feet of the knight?

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  10. Susan Kane31 January 2023 at 21:20

    Such a beautiful, ancient church! It could take some time to walk around it, and be amazed.

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  11. Amy1 February 2023 at 00:07

    Now that is some cool history, living in NZ we just don't have the same level of history here.

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  12. Sallie (FullTime-Life)2 February 2023 at 17:02

    Beautiful historical church -- and I certainly wish the Beacon of Hope success in what is depicted in any one or all of their goals.

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  13. Lowcarb team member8 February 2023 at 23:56

    Very nice to see your photographs ...
    Keep enjoying your February days.

    All the best Jan

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