We continue to follow the official advice and guidance and this week have taken several walks starting from home rather than jumping in the car and driving a few miles first. It does have its advantages. We see things which we would not normally see, have a chat with people we probably wouldn’t usually talk to, and I have taken the opportunity to update photographs of local landmarks and places of interest.
One such landmark is that of our parish church, St. Mark’s, Winshill. It was built in 1869 at a cost of £6000. Like several churches in Burton on Trent, it was provided by one of the town’s influential brewers, in this case John Gretton. The cynics may ask if they saw such gifts as their ticket to heaven, but generally speaking the brewers such as Bass, Ratcliff and Gretton were great benefactors, and often provided facilities which were of great benefit to the people of the town.
The peaceful scene, on a perfect spring day, is a welcome ray of sunshine midst the encircling gloom.
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Great pictures, I enjoyed them!
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Thanks Andrew. I think we are on the same wavelength, exploring our local area, etc. I might even post photos of my acres next!
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I love these photographs especially number one, it could be a painting.
I also love this hymn it’s absolutely one my top favourites.
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Great photos, and I couldn’t help but sing the postcard!
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Very beautiful photos.
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Wow John, stunning photographs, such beauty and all within walking distance. 😀
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Thanks Elaine. Yes the current problems make us realise how fortunate we are.
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I love that hymn, John – thank you. Your photos of St Mark’s church are wonderful.
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Thank you Clare, it’s one of my favourites too.
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