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Detail of the east window at Worcester Cathedral.The entire east wall of the cathedral is filled with ten lancets of rich Victorian stained glass by Hardman Studios, designed by John Hardman Powell and installed in 1860. The window depicts the Life of Christ told in a sequence of scenes in medallions, focussing mainly on the Passion in its upper registers. The glass was recently restored by the Holywell Studio in Wells (completed March 2016), who enhanced the clarity of the window by reinstating many of the heads that suffered paint loss via the use of backing plates on the inner face.
Worcester Cathedral is the commanding presence on the skyline of the city, perched on high ground overlooking the River Severn. It is one of England's most rewarding cathedrals, though denied first rank status owing to the heavy handed Victorian restorations it underwent, an unavoidable consequence of being built of soft red sandstone (a problem shared with Chester and Lichfield) and thus a 19th century feel pervades inside and out in it's mostly renewed external stonework and furnishings.
The cathedral impresses with it's scale, one or our longer churches, crowned by a magnificent central tower (originally surmounted by a lead spire, lost sometime after the Refomation; subtle alterations to the tower's design were made when it was refaced in the Victorian restoration) and with a secondary pair of transepts flanking the choir (as at Salisbury, Lincoln, Rochester & Canterbury). Of the former monastic buildings the cloister and Norman chapter house have survived (along with the refectory, now part of neighbouring King's School), making this a more complex and enjoyable building to explore.
The earliest parts are of the Norman period with the superb 12th century crypt under the choir. The west end of the nave is also Norman work, though very late and unusual in design, with transitional pointed arches. However the bulk of the building we see dates from the 13th and 14th centuries, the east end in Early English gothic style (where most of the windows were restored to stepped lancets by Sir George Gilbert Scott during the Victorian restoration, having been altered over the centuries), whilst the remainder of the nave and tower largely of the Decorated period (the cathedral originally also possessed a detached octagonal bell tower with a lead spire, which stood near the north east corner but was demolished in 1647).
Of the original furnishings little remains beyond the fine set of misericords in the choir stalls. The stained glass too is nearly entirely Victorian (only some meagre, much restored medieval fragments survive in traceries of the south aisle). Much of the Victorian glass is quite impressive, particularly the great east and west windows by Hardman's of Birmingham.
Worcester is however especially rich in tombs and monuments of all periods, with medieval effigies of bishops, knights and ladies, not all in good condition but worth seeking out. There are also several large tombs from the post-Reformation period (especially in the cluttered south aisle) and some fine Baroque work in the north transept.
The most significant of the monuments here are Royal; in the centre of the choir lies the fine 13th century effigy of King John, best remembered for signing the Magna Carta. Nearby is the superb chantry chapel of Prince Arthur, elder brother of Henry VIII, whose premature death aged 15 changed England forever (one of the most pivotal moments in our history, had he survived the Reformation may never have happened). The gorgeous late Perpendicular gothic chapel stands to the south of the High Altar and is remarkable for it's rich sculpted detail.
Winged Figure Ascending, a sculpture by Stephen De Staebler, is located in The Bosque area near Hatheway Cultural Center.
'Andromeda Ascending'
2 drop peyote stitch necklace
21" in length
Pendent- 2.25" wide x 4.50" long
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'Andromeda Ascending' is a gorgeous 2 drop peyote stitch pendant featuring a stunning raku button by Lisa Peters Art on Etsy. The pendant itself is made from sterling silver triangle beads in 2 sizes, and matte iris 'E' beads in the fringe.
THe actual necklace portion is made from hand dyed silk shibori ribbon by ShiboriGirl on Etsy. It has been wrapped with a single strand of the matter iris 'E' beads and the larger sized sterling silver triangle beads, then stitched into place with more triangle beads.
The beaded end caps are again made from the triangle beads and 'E' beads, then topped off with a sterling silver 'stardust coated' toggle clasp.
The entire beadwork has been hand beaded using 6lb Fireline for strength and durability.
The overall effect is one of lightness and looks delicate, yet anchored by a substantial pendant. Very easy to wear, and guarenteed to catch the eye of anyone who sees it.
Came home late last night, and noticed something strange. A lot of the lights had streaks going vertically from them. At first I thought it was just a refraction through the car window. However, they were still there when I went outside. So I got the camera and took this picture (on a not quite steady hand). Thought it fitted this weeks theme (in a roundabout way). The image has not been altered in any way.
One would not expect that even far on the south a small hill like Sv. Lovrenc can offer you a nice ski tour. Photo: Jasmina Pogačnik.
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Rider: David Calderon (MONX)
spot Punto 30 - Via Pereira -Armenia
Fotografía: Andres Cuartas