We went down to Hereford last week. When I'm somewhere where I'm not sure of my bearings, I take a picture of the street where I'm starting out - I find it helps you to find your way back.
We were near to Hereford Cathedral. The wrought iron and
the architecture were just amazing.
A heavy studded wooden door from the Cloister Cafe led out into a small courtyard.
A saint in the garden - but I don't know which one. An ancient stone too.
We went back through the narrow passage way to the library. (Not allowed to take photos in there) But we saw 13th century Mappa Mundi - Map of the world as it was understood then. Went through the chained library. The books were chained on the shelves by their spines. Learnt a little of the history. The cathedral had been built as a dedication to St Ethelbert who was beheaded by King Offa.
Hereford Cathedral link can tell it better than I can.
We wandered down into the crypt. Stone cold in Hereford
We were told how the cathedral had flourished on the wool trade. The colours of the wool displayed in a glass case were beautiful.
As were the stained glass windows.
We stood on the bridge and watched the rolling waters of the Wye
in the November sunshine.
Beautiful shots......"stone cold in Hereford"...there's a quote for the day.
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DeleteHow fortunate you are, Molly, to live in a country that has such a long history and you can see visit and see such marvelous sights.
ReplyDeleteYes it was lovely - we're very lucky
DeleteLike a postcard, such saturated color.
ReplyDeleteThe sun on the river was fantastic - the pic was just as-is.
DeleteI've never visited Hereford. The cathedral looks superb; love those carved gravestones.
ReplyDeleteIt was the first time I visited Hereford too - a lot to see and take in.
DeleteWonderful Mollly - thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your farm visit too.
DeleteI would really love to visit Hereford someday :)
ReplyDeleteI think you'd have a good day there too.
DeleteBeautiful. Your saint reminds me of an old fashion Santa, or whatever they called the Christmas elf way back then. There is something about old, cold stone that draws one to seek out the history. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHello Bonnie. I asked if he had a particular name, but they didn't know. They said he was donated at the end of a sculpting exhibition way back so it could well have been St Nicholas, you never know.
DeleteA place I have never been to..... Your photos have made me want to go
ReplyDeleteNever been there before either - but it's a great day out. I'd like to go again in the summer, they have quite a few things going on there.
DeleteHereford is an interesting town. The Mappa Mundi alone is worth a visit. And what’s more, it has one or two decent hostelries for a lunch break.
ReplyDeleteYes I'm glad we paid to go in and see it - so interesting
DeleteIt's so beautiful and I must remember that tip of taking a photo of the street you are in before wandering around in an unknown area.
ReplyDeleteWe took pics when we went our last holiday - the route we followed and the street names -(the poor man (woman's) sat nav - but it worked
DeleteI've always wanted to go to Hereford and see the Mappa Mundi. You had a good weather for your visit there. It looks so peaceful by the river.
ReplyDeleteThe weather was brilliant. It did get a little bit cold during the afternoon, but well worth a visit.
ReplyDeleteSome day, some day. Your photos were beautiful. Here visiting from Joanne at the Cup on the Bus.
ReplyDeleteHello Susan - thank you so much for your comment and following my blog. Joanne's my blogging friend too.
DeleteThis looks beautiful! I will put it on my list pf places to visit.
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DeleteThanks for this, Molly. I love Hereford, but it's ages since I've been there, so i really enjoyed having my own memories jogged by your lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteWe were very fortunate with the weather. I''d never been to Hereford before but would love to go again sometime.
ReplyDeleteIt looks a very nice place, and I love the views of the river.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors of the wool, they're much more vibrant than dyes we see today. Then one of the next pictures was the stained glass and it matched the wool--very pretty. And of course, the fall leaves. Nice!
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