{"id":20723,"date":"2024-07-30T21:37:16","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T20:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sebpalmer.com\/blog\/?p=20723"},"modified":"2024-09-29T21:21:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T20:21:40","slug":"days-out-fotheringay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sebpalmer.com\/blog\/?p=20723","title":{"rendered":"DAYS OUT\/CHURCHES: St Mary\u2019s & All Saints, Fotheringay, etc."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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After my delivery shift I was in Fotheringay, so I took the opportunity to re-visit St Mary & All Saints, a very large and noble edifice. The whole area is utterly gorgeous, as I hope these photos attest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The usual parking spot. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I always park up near the narrow little bridge. Somewhere round here would be a pretty idyllic picnic spot. Must do that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also visible, just about, from this parking place, is the mound of what I assume was once Fotheringay Castle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don\u2019t know much about the local history. But the green plaque, shown elsewhere in this post, indicates royal connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hard to capture up close. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

So\u2026 to the church. For some unknown reason(s), I didn\u2019t get a decent pic of the whole edifice, up close. So the above will have to do. I kind of hoped the sun behind it would create a \u2018divine rays\u2019 effect\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The interior, whilst lovely, is almost disappointingly plain. At least on first glance. But, as ever, take a while and look closely. And you are rewarded. For starters there\u2019s the fabulous King\u2019s College Chapel style roof, in the tower. Very grand. And very beautiful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The pulpit is very pretty, and has its own miniature tracery roof, internally. And there are some impressive monuments, flanking the altar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At this point, I didst \u2018give wind\u2019, as Teresa would day. And, lo\u2026 I didst follow through, a little. Panic stations! Unlike in many churches these days, I was unable to find a thunderbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exit, ignominiously\u2026 waddling. Fortunately I was equipped to deal with this awkward scenario. Lessons? Be prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The walk to and from the main road to the church is delightful. Through an avenue of terrific trees. In strong sunshine, like today, the dappled light is glorious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also in Fotheringay\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After my delivery shift I was in Fotheringay, so I took the opportunity to re-visit St Mary & All Saints, a very large and noble edifice. The whole area is utterly gorgeous, as I hope these photos attest. I always park up near the narrow little bridge. Somewhere round here would be a pretty idyllic … <\/p>\n

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