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Detail of Victorian stained glass in St Etheldreda's chuch, Hatfield, Herts. These scenes are part of a larger winow depicting New Testament stories. Here, though, is the life and death of St George, patron saint of England; to the left he defeats the dragon, to the right he is martyred. In between is he Virgin Mary with the child Jesus. This is the work of Clayton & Bell in 1872
Camilla George
Brussels Jazz Festival 2025, Day 6
in collaboration with Jazz re:freshed
15-Jan-2025
Flagey Brussels, studio 1
Camilla George - saxophone
Renato Paris - Keys, vocal
Jihad Darwish - Bass
Rod Youngs - Drums
© Photography Patrick Van Vlerken 2025
Army Air Corps Second Lt. George Drew (far left) at the wedding reception of one of his crewmates (center).
Monument to George Chambre (d.1594) and his wife Judith Calcott (d.1585).
The tall tower and spire of Theddingworth church rises assertively from the side of the road as one passes through this village, but as one gets closer the rest of the building is surprisingly reclusive, being largely hidden under the shelter of surrounding trees. It is clearly a building of some antiquity that invites further investigation, and for many years I was familiar with this sight having been driven past many times long before my first visit and was always particularly intrigued by this church.
All Saints church is of Norman origin though none of this is visible externally, the present exterior being a patchwork of different modifications over the years, with both nave and chancel flanked by aisles and a clerestory added to the former (though still a relatively low structure) and many of the windows being of a square-headed Tudor design. The tower is a 15th century addition, surprisingly tall and crowned by a fine spire. It is a handsome late medieval structure enlivened at the corners of the parapet with quirky gargoyle carvings.
Stepping inside for the first time it takes a while to adjust to the darkness, as this is one of the darkest church interiors I know, though fortunately this time the lights were already on when I arrived; they make a big difference as there is a lot to see and enjoy here that could otherwise be easily missed. The walls could seriously do with a fresh layer of limewash to brighten them up, though this would be complicated in the chancel where a scheme of Victorian wall-painting remains (though in poor condition). The church was restored in 1858 when it was re-roofed and many of the present furnishings date from this period, with most of the stained glass added in the following years (the main reason for this church being so dark, even the clerestory (derived from clear-storey, an oxymoron here!) having a full complement, though the surrounding trees and the fact that many of the windows are in desperate need of cleaning makes matters much worse).
The most notable architectural feature is the north arcade of the nave which is still 12th century Norman work with its round arches. The font at the west end on this side is crowned by a delightfully elaborate Victorian wooden cover that almost reaches roof level. In the north chapel is a lovely 1870s organ with wings adorned with painted angels that open like an altarpiece, the work of Canon Frederick Sutton. Here also are the earliest monuments in the church, one Elizabethan with reclining effigies and a fine 17th century memorial with carved busts in medallions. Further notable monuments can be seen on the south side, the most impressive being that at the west end to the Reverend Clarke with his life size figure theatrically gesturing to his tired-looking wife.
Theddingworth church is rather special and well worth a visit, but unfortunately normally kept locked outside of service times with no keyholder given, so prior arrangements will likely be necessary to see inside. It is worth it though, but if you do manage to get inside do find the light-switch or you may need a torch!
This was my second visit, the first time I cycled here in the early 1990s and got luck as I randomly knocked on a door over the road to ask if anyone knew who had the church key and it turned out to be the very lady who answered. This time decades later I had an appointment with her daughter to survey some damage to their glass so requested a bit of time afterwards to explore and photograph the church properly and enjoyed getting re-acquainted with it.
More information on the church's entry in the Leicestershire |Churches site below:-
George Washington University Colonials hosted American University Eagles for insomniac hockey at Kettler Capitals IcePlex on 10/5/14.
The grave of George Cadbury 1839-1922 and his wife Dame Mary Elizabeth Cadbury (nee Taylor) 1858-1951
The inscription reads "Beneath This Stone lies the ashes of the Founder Of This Village George Cadbury and his Wife Elizabeth Mary who died 1951"
The grave is outside the Quaker Meeting House, Bournville, Birmingham
George visits Tibetan nomads.
Stan Armington (SEAS BS ’64) and Edward “Skip” Gnehm (ESIA BA '66, ESIA MA '68) take George to the Kingdom of Mustang in the Himalayas (Nepal). Stan, resident in Nepal for 40 years, operates Malla Treks (www.mallatreks.com) and Skip holds the Kuwait Chair in ESIA.
George Grubb Dalton, Brick Manufacturer, Builder & Contractor, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough is recorded in the London Gazette as giving Notice of Intended Dividends on the 13th November 1888. In this Notice George is listed as being at residence at Cambridge Road, Linthorpe & trading in Linthorpe, in Middlesbrough & all of Yorkshire.
On the 1900 O.S.map there were two brickworks marked in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough of which one was owned by George Grubb Dalton and the other by George Ball, owner of the Star Brick Works.
120808-N-SF704-090 TOKYO BAY (Aug. 7, 2012) - Sailors aboard the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) release aqueous film forming form from a firefighting hose during a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) test of the flight deck’s firefighting system. INSURV inspects U.S. Navy ships every five years of a ship's life to ensure mission readiness and material conditions are up to standards. George Washington recently completed the first-half of its 2012 patrol and is currently out to sea for INSURV. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Pittman/RELEASED)
Doesn't it look cozy? Actually, it's quite spacious, with chairs and an antique table "behind" me for snugglng and reading.
Odd, though, that the one named after my hero is a room and not a suite (the bathroom is across the hall for this room).
Photograph from the Belper News,
Wynne, George, Private, 1643, 1st/5th Battalion, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment
Disembarked for service 1st March 2015
Born: Belper, Derbyshire
Enlisted: Belper
Killed in action 23rd June 1915 aged 19
Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Wynne, of 1 China New Road, Belper
Buried in Sanctuary Wood Cemetery, Belgium, Grave Reference: V C 27
Service Records:
Enlisted on 15th May 1912
1911 Census
George Edward Wynne
A furniture manufacturer's yard labourer
Son of Thomas, a railway platelayer, and Elizabeth Wynne, of China New Road, Belper, Derbyshire
Also commemorated on the Midland Railway Memorial, Derby, as he was employed as a Labourer in the Way & Works Department at Ambergate Station
Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.