Research day on the Peak Pilgrimage walk. Great view of Chatsworth Estate.

A perfect day for a walk with ⁦Maggie McLean⁩ on the Peak Pilgrimage - Bakewell to Curbar Gap. Climbing up above Baslow a great view back to Chatsworth with the Emperor Fountain rising above the stately home.

There is still much to digest and learn from the COVID-19 pandemic. Perhaps the UK COVID Inquiry will begin that process, but it is uncertain that we shall allow its findings to shape our understanding of inequalities in society or respond constructively. chrisswift.blog/2024/07/28/gri…

The exodus begins. Swifts and house martins in Gilling East. Blog at jonathanpomroy.co.uk

Tomorrow is the Eve of the Feast of St Lawrence & there is a service at 6:30 pm at St Lawrence, ⁦Diocese of York⁩ It will also be a celebration of the work the current vicar, Fr Adam Romanis, who is retiring in the coming days after 40 years of service in ordained ministry.

Only three more days to see @carryakroyd exhibition at Shandy Hall before work moves on to Chris Beetles Gallery in London. Ends here Sunday 11th August laurencesternetrust.org.uk/event/swoop-si…

The value of sacred places. chrisswift.blog/2024/08/11/the…

A very enjoyable cycle ride on a beautiful morning to take the service at Alne parish church ⁦Diocese of York⁩.

Delighted to see this resident/visitor back in the garden - not seen one for many months.

First light ⁦York Minster⁩

and the last light of the day York Minster

Just over 9 miles due south of York, on a bridge over the cycle route to Selby, a very rural view of York Minster, seen across fields that have been harvested in recent days. The south-west tower is visible along with the central tower & a fraction of the Chapter House roof.

Freedom & variety in worship may appeal to some, but others undoubtedly find their focus & identity in liturgies that offer a particular story & tradition. chrisswift.blog/2024/08/18/lan…

One of the garden's hedgehogs appearing to consider the indoor possibilities at Minster Yard.

Between Leeds and York a few fields hold the history of one of England's most costly conflicts. chrisswift.blog/2024/08/25/eng…

Respect to Megan Best ND Ethics & Society for this massive work #spiritualcare #palliativecare

I remember watching the ITV adaptation of Brideshead Revisited in 1981, with key scenes set in the opulant surroundings of Castle Howard. Visiting it today I was reminded of the scale and splendour which began to be created over 300 years ago in the Howardian Hills close to York.