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St. Andrew’s, Stoke Dry

Window on a very steep run of stairs to the parvis, a chamber above the north porch of St.Andrews church, Stoke Dry, Leicestershire. Persistent local legend - unproven we might add - says that the Gunpowder plotters met here to plan their attempt on the life of James I.

Well worth a visit, and the tiny local village keeps it open to the public! I’m so grateful that people take the time and trouble to do this.Spiritual rewards must accrue.

There are good photos of the many treasures of this remarkable church on the Internet…but this is my own sideways glimpse, while on my knees, in fear of falling, on the stairs. You won’t find this on the Internet anywhere but here!
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6 comments

Malik Raoulda said:

Merci de nous faire découvrir ce superbe lieu historique.
Bonne et agréable semaine paisible.
13 months ago ( translate )

Steve Bucknell replied to Malik Raoulda:

Merci, Malik.
13 months ago ( translate )

dolores666 said:

I do like your windows. Even the sad ones.
PS. I was beginning to worry. You've bee away for a long time. (Mind you, so Have I) All well with you?
13 months ago

Steve Bucknell replied to dolores666:

I’ve been fine, thanks, D. I can’t make any sense of why I stop and start. I blame the conniption fits, or the constipation, or both. I’m glad that you’ve returned too.
13 months ago

Tim Lukeman said:

There's something lovely & haunting about photographs like this one - fine work, Steve.
13 months ago

Steve Bucknell replied to Tim Lukeman:

Thanks Tim. I definitely think the dark side of the frame is haunted.
13 months ago