Carved in Stone 1
Several recent vacations have loosely followed the theme of visiting early Christian sites in the UK and Ireland. Beginning with a continuing education course on the … Continue reading Carved in Stone 1
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Doors Open Toronto 2019 – Part 1 (Riverside)
This year marked the 20th anniversary of Doors Open Toronto. The theme for 2019 was “20 Something,” focusing on the event’s past and the future, with an emphasis on Toronto’s youth and Indigenous communities. I chose to begin my Doors … Continue reading Doors Open Toronto 2019 – Part 1 (Riverside)
The Journeys
St. Cuthbert played an important role in the early introduction of Christianity to the people of northern Britain in the 7th Century. Cuthbert first became a … Continue reading The Journeys
Doors of the UK – the NYMR
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway runs across the North Yorkshire Moors between Pickering and Whitby and it is a very popular tourist attraction in North Yorkshire. … Continue reading Doors of the UK – the NYMR
The Devil’s Door
Early Anglo-Saxon churches in the UK often had a north door entrance to the nave of the church. Although not considered to be significant at the … Continue reading The Devil’s Door
Doors of the UK – Church Doors
Our recent trip to the UK included visits to many older churches. One of our first stops was at the Kilmartin House Museum, located south of … Continue reading Doors of the UK – Church Doors
