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First game of the new season, they played it at home against Griffith, as you can tell by the looks they lost this game. It was a very hard assignment as it was night, inside, a mix of fluro lights, not allowed to use flash, 1600 ISO and the fastest shutter speed was 1/125 sec. and IS at full tilt, I have a lot to learn about sport photography.
Monument to George Bathurst (d.1656) and his wife Elizabeth Villiers (d.1650). This memorial is difficult to see owing to the Victorian organ being placed in front of it, affording only sharply angled views of the whole monument.
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:-
Bathurst Motor Festival 2014
NSW Road Racing Club Regularity
Over the Easter Long weekend members of the NSW Road Racing Club competed at the Bathurst Motor Festival in Regularity events.
Due to the numbers involved the competitors were divided in to two groups. Each group completed a Practice Session on Good Friday, then Two Trials on both Saturday & Sunday.
Unfortunately due to accidents and recovery & clean ups track time was reduced for several of the events.
Overall, the competitors enjoyed the weekend, while some damage to cars did occur this is all part of racing.
Bathurst Harbour and Port Davey are two connected waterways in the heart of the South West Tasmania wilderness area.
The Bathurst Point lighthouse, which stands at the north east of Rottnest island, Western Australia.
The eventual winner of the 1000km Supercheap Bathurst 1000 at turn 1. The cars drop from 200kph to take this bend.
Bristol, England - July 17, 2016: Boats moored in Bathurst Basin, part of Bristol's Floating Harbour.
Bathurst Motor Festival 2014
NSW Road Racing Club Regularity
Over the Easter Long weekend members of the NSW Road Racing Club competed at the Bathurst Motor Festival in Regularity events.
Due to the numbers involved the competitors were divided in to two groups. Each group completed a Practice Session on Good Friday, then Two Trials on both Saturday & Sunday.
Unfortunately due to accidents and recovery & clean ups track time was reduced for several of the events.
Overall, the competitors enjoyed the weekend, while some damage to cars did occur this is all part of racing.
Bathurst, New Brunswick
The square two story building was constructed in 1940 on the site of the original 1909 curling club that burned. It is listed on the NB Register of Historic Places.