Now close to the end of my European junket, I am having two weeks in England. One week I was at a Bible conference in Keswick, northern England, the rest of the time I was in southern England with friends I met through connections with the mission in Bourofaye, Senegal.
This post features photos from a day we toured three well preserved villages around Chippenham. Most of the buildings in these villages are from the 18th & 19th centuries, some are much older. They are closely monitored by governmental agencies for historical preservation.
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The archway into the Malmsbury abbey features the 12 apostles, 6 on either side. The last one on the right is Peter. This abbey was a destination for pilgrimages where the faithful would kiss the feet of Peter’s statue. Notice that his feet have been knocked off. This damage happened in the mid-16th century when the Protestant King Henry VIII destroyed many vestiges of Roman Catholicism.
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An almshouse in Malmsbury built in 1691. Almshouses provided shelter for the elderly and homeless. Some are still in operation.
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An illumination from a 14th century hand copied Bible.
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Arched stone bridge with woolen mill in background. The woolen industry has long since died and the mill has been transformed into apartments.
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The Snooty Fox pub in Tetbury . A favorite hang out for Prince William & Prince Harry. Prince Charles has a country home nearby.
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The tomb of King Athelstan, the first king of the U.K. His feet rest on a lion, symbol of the fact that he participated in a Crusade.
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| The tomb of a count also with his feet on a lion but his legs are crossed, indicating that he participated in two Crusades. |
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