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JaneW - August 22 - Heritage
Searching for ideas for this month's topic, thinking widely and googling definitions of heritage ['features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, that were created in the past and still have historical importance'] - led me back to my doorstep! This is Holy Trinity Hurstpierpoint, where I'm rector. The traditions date back 2000 years, the building dates from 1843/5 and replaced the earlier St Lawrence Church. It's of particular heritage significance as the architect was Charles Barry, who designed the Houses of Parliament. I decided I'd go for an image that brings together the historic and the contemporary - with ancient roots this is very much a living place of worship today (if you look carefully in the left hand transept you can just see our Ukraine prayer space, including icons brought by our local Ukrainian guests). From the outside the building is something of a landmark, built at the highest point in the village, the spire can be seen from miles around - I dare to hope it's valued by many, whether or not they have a faith.
JaneW - August 22 - Heritage
Searching for ideas for this month's topic, thinking widely and googling definitions of heritage ['features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, that were created in the past and still have historical importance'] - led me back to my doorstep! This is Holy Trinity Hurstpierpoint, where I'm rector. The traditions date back 2000 years, the building dates from 1843/5 and replaced the earlier St Lawrence Church. It's of particular heritage significance as the architect was Charles Barry, who designed the Houses of Parliament. I decided I'd go for an image that brings together the historic and the contemporary - with ancient roots this is very much a living place of worship today (if you look carefully in the left hand transept you can just see our Ukraine prayer space, including icons brought by our local Ukrainian guests). From the outside the building is something of a landmark, built at the highest point in the village, the spire can be seen from miles around - I dare to hope it's valued by many, whether or not they have a faith.