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Cathars | Cathartic.
Another, final post from wonderful Languedoc. So many wondrous things to see and do; walking or boating the gorgeous Canal de Midi… …to exploring superb architecture… and extraordinary ecclesiastical art…. …to hillwalking the landscapes of mountain and dramatic, steep sided river valleys.
Cathars | Cathartic.
Another, final post from wonderful Languedoc. So many wondrous things to see and do; walking or boating the gorgeous Canal de Midi… …to exploring superb architecture… and extraordinary ecclesiastical art…. …to hillwalking the landscapes of mountain and dramatic, steep sided river valleys.
Saint Patricks Tour, 3- a shorter post
Last week we covered the history and foundation of Dublin’s cathedral of Saint Patrick’s, a long, immense, complex web of religious and civil politics, spanning from early “Celtic era” saints, to Viking warriors; from Plantagenet kings to Norman archbishops. Congratulations
Saint Patricks Tour, 3- a shorter post
Last week we covered the history and foundation of Dublin’s cathedral of Saint Patrick’s, a long, immense, complex web of religious and civil politics, spanning from early “Celtic era” saints, to Viking warriors; from Plantagenet kings to Norman archbishops. Congratulations
The Origins of Saint Patricks cathedral.
Health Warning: This post is intended as a history resource and contains a Lot of information. You’ve been warned ! Important Note 2: Note on photography, maps, and image credits. all photographs in this article are by the author, unless otherwise noted.
The Origins of Saint Patricks cathedral.
Health Warning: This post is intended as a history resource and contains a Lot of information. You’ve been warned ! Important Note 2: Note on photography, maps, and image credits. all photographs in this article are by the author, unless otherwise noted.
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, my favourite place in the world.
As an architecture and history obsessive, I often discuss with my students their favorite Dublin visits and “sights”. The great medieval Cathedral of Saint Patrick’s came up in class conversation the other day. I was a little mystified, not to
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, my favourite place in the world.
As an architecture and history obsessive, I often discuss with my students their favorite Dublin visits and “sights”. The great medieval Cathedral of Saint Patrick’s came up in class conversation the other day. I was a little mystified, not to
Part ii- Dublin to Concarneau and Carnac; a sailing voyage on the coasts of Brittany.
Part ii- Dublin to Concarneau and Carnac; a sailing voyage on the coasts of Brittany. Getting there: (Part Two) Day zero + 1. North Wales to Plymouth. We leave mid-morning to catch the train, first leg Bangor to Birmingham. Despite
Part ii- Dublin to Concarneau and Carnac; a sailing voyage on the coasts of Brittany.
Part ii- Dublin to Concarneau and Carnac; a sailing voyage on the coasts of Brittany. Getting there: (Part Two) Day zero + 1. North Wales to Plymouth. We leave mid-morning to catch the train, first leg Bangor to Birmingham. Despite
Answer Picture 3… Saint Nicholas Church Galway.
Following on from Saint Brendan in our previous post; another stone carving, from another church. This time from the lovely and medieval St Nicholas of Myra church, right in the centre of Galway city. As you see, this stone carving
Answer Picture 3… Saint Nicholas Church Galway.
Following on from Saint Brendan in our previous post; another stone carving, from another church. This time from the lovely and medieval St Nicholas of Myra church, right in the centre of Galway city. As you see, this stone carving
Answer 2… St Brendan’s Cathedral & St Brendan Navigator.
Picture Two below, was a stone carving of course, from a capital that adorns a column in Saint Brendan’s cathedral in Loughrea, Co Galway. The Cathedral was designed by William Byrne and funded by the wonderful Edward Martyn, Catholic land-owner,
Answer 2… St Brendan’s Cathedral & St Brendan Navigator.
Picture Two below, was a stone carving of course, from a capital that adorns a column in Saint Brendan’s cathedral in Loughrea, Co Galway. The Cathedral was designed by William Byrne and funded by the wonderful Edward Martyn, Catholic land-owner,
Answer 1… Dolphin House, & the influence of John Ruskin.
We asked readers to try and identify four architectural details, from buildings around Ireland. If you have not seen the quiz yet, you can find it in the previous post. (Just use the links in the column to the right
Answer 1… Dolphin House, & the influence of John Ruskin.
We asked readers to try and identify four architectural details, from buildings around Ireland. If you have not seen the quiz yet, you can find it in the previous post. (Just use the links in the column to the right
Four details… four pictures from Dublin and around Ireland.
A small set of curious pictures, just four today, for readers to puzzle over. In a break with tradition, these images are not all from the capital. Two pictures are from Dublin, but the other two from elsewhere in
Four details… four pictures from Dublin and around Ireland.
A small set of curious pictures, just four today, for readers to puzzle over. In a break with tradition, these images are not all from the capital. Two pictures are from Dublin, but the other two from elsewhere in
Answers to the Doors of Dublin Quiz.
Here, at last, are the answers to the Doors of Dublin Quiz. They were delayed until now because replies were still trickling in until just a few days ago. It’s probably also necessary to repeat a word of apologetic explanation, to
Answers to the Doors of Dublin Quiz.
Here, at last, are the answers to the Doors of Dublin Quiz. They were delayed until now because replies were still trickling in until just a few days ago. It’s probably also necessary to repeat a word of apologetic explanation, to
