So many great thoughts here, Kate. Such good reminders and hope that faith will and does outlast us all. And again, it amazes me that one can visit London a handful of times and STILL have a growing to-do list. I'd love to see the model of the London Bridge. I did step into St. Mary Aldermary when I was there and had mixed emotions. Grateful that it is still standing and not torn down, saddened that it's true use has been hung on the wall like an old coat. I ventured into St. Paul's for the first time when I was in London last summer and was astounded at the sheer size! But will absolutely be stopping into St. Bartholomew and St. Helen's when I'm next across the pond!
So many great thoughts here, Kate. Such good reminders and hope that faith will and does outlast us all. And again, it amazes me that one can visit London a handful of times and STILL have a growing to-do list. I'd love to see the model of the London Bridge. I did step into St. Mary Aldermary when I was there and had mixed emotions. Grateful that it is still standing and not torn down, saddened that it's true use has been hung on the wall like an old coat. I ventured into St. Paul's for the first time when I was in London last summer and was astounded at the sheer size! But will absolutely be stopping into St. Bartholomew and St. Helen's when I'm next across the pond!
Yes! Please reach out the next time you go because I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks, Ali!
Lovely, have never visited these medieval ages churches (except for the Templar!)
adjacent nunnery — so they didn’t have to mix with the commoners? That doesn’t seem very sisterly
Also, the nuns probably has a vow of silence and isolation therefore they must be separate from the populace.
That is an excellent point! You have absolved the nuns of my suspicions. Thank you!