Ok I've not shown you Bury St Edmunds cathedral before so off to Bury (hang on we'll get to the daffs).
The great Abbey at Bury was huge. Beside the monastic buildings and Abbey church there were three smaller churches in the grounds, two of these survives St James became the cathedral and St Mary's is now a very fine parish church.
The abbey grounds are very well kept and are pretty good for woodland birds (I saw Treecreeper and Goldcrest today).
so off to the cathedral.
Awaiting his master
St Mary's wasn't open yet so I went back around the gardens.
Then onto the Refrectory for a tea and scone.
These two were hanging around the Refectory.
St Mary's is much more interesting than the cathedral.
The tomb of Henry VIII sister
So Daffodils. I've been to Ickworth a few times but in Spring it often has a good display of daffs. Sadly some were finished and others not out but I did what I could.
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How wonderful to see blooms. You did a smashing job. Those tombs, if that's what they're called are fantastic. I especially like the one with the skeletonized figure on it.
Very nice. What's that white stuff on the ground in some of the shots though?
And what on earth time did you go to be back, processed all those photos and done the blog by 3pm? The mind boggles. I mean it's not as if Bury is 5 mins up the road. Blimey.
Wonderful pictures Pete.
I could not read the sign (in front of the tomb with the skeleton) whose tomb is it?
Carin. the tomb is a guy called John Baret. He was a big donor of the church and carved two of the angels in the fine 15th century roof.
Jan - I arrived in Bury about 8:30. left here about 7:15 I guess
Pete:
The daffodils, dog, stained glass and churches are truly amazing. But nothing compares to the look on that duck's face.
Kaz - that duck was my fave as well :D
Felt like I was there with you! Have you ever visited Carlisle Cathedral? Some of my ancestors are supposed to be buried in the cathedral. Just wondered.
Jane - I have a few years back now.
Hi Pete
I remembered to sign in to my blog first today.
Mind I'm not sure I will be posting much today as I have to go out and walk Zeta dog.
Cats and Kittens to be fed too!
Like the cute Dog!
Want to see some highlights of the Cricket....ready to watch tonight!
Cheers
C
I don't believe I've ever seen such a colourful font! And the brilliant yellow of the Mahonia really does brighten up the day. Did it have a scent? If so it would be Mahonia Charity.
Earth to Trish Earth to Trish. Mahonia?
Mahonia is an evergreen winter flowering shrub and depicted in your picture immediately below the picture of the white Spanish (or hybrid) Bluebell and the Church in the snow.
The Spanish bluebell is an invader and gradually taking over the much loved (and scented) English Bluebell.
Hope this helps :)
Gorgeous photographs -- I particularly like the flowers.
I'm currently signing in via Blogger as my WordPress OpenID is playing up (that seems to be an occasional issue for WordPress bloggers, but I've not been aware of it till now).
What an especially enjoyable post... such varied and fascinating subjects!
The Primula with the snow, reminds me of a tufted quilt... Deb
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