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@frjonathanbish I joined an archdeacon's visitation this evening and the church had a creed window, in Latin!
As well as a Te Deum window!
Also themes I've never seen set in stainglass before.
"All that swim in the waters sing his praise and exalt him for ever"
I know ducks swim on the waters and not in, but I did notice these two mallards attempting to go evensong...
@CoRMirfield@CR_Mirfield
'Whenever I look up from Fleet Street at the dome of St Paul’s, and its shadowy Portland stone...I am uplifted by the beauty of Wren's architecture.'
~ John Betjeman
#DidYouKnow the poet was a member of our wartime fire brigade, the St Paul's Watch?
On this day 1423 Dick Whittington died and left legacy of public service as Lord Mayor of London 4 x and financial gifts to found library, rebuild prison, almshouses and public toilets. #Whittington600. Commemoration #DowgateWard
Countdown to Whittington600 and time to talk about his civic career in #CityofLondon. Appointed Mayor (pre dates title of Lord Mayor) by King first time and then elected 3 times. Coat of arms and his seal below. Died 14th March 1423.
It’s such a joy to stop a lecture and recite The Angelus, thank you @JoeGrogan96 for joining with me as we make this norm during lectures at @CoRMirfield