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Welcome to St Mary’s Church, Elsenham

Wow, it’s been almost a week since I last posted, sorry about that – don’t forget – I post every day on my 366 project. Today’s picture is of the entrance to the Norman Church at Elsenham – St Mary’s.

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Peterborough Cathedral - Main Altar
altar

The Altar at Peterborough Cathedral

Looking from the east end of the Cathedral, effectively at the rear of the altar you can see right down the Cathedral to the West Tower and main entrance. A quite magnificent view, but the word “opulent” sticks in my mind – can that be right?

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Peterborough Cathedral North Altar
altar

Peterborough Cathedral

I visited Peterborough Cathedral the same day as Ely Cathedral and was equally impressed by this building which is massive and super gothic. Here’s a shot of the North Altar.

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The Octagon Tower Ely Cathedral
Ely Cathedral

Ely Cathedral

We’ll stick with Ely Cathedral after yesterday’s post. If you ever visit Ely Cathedral you will find that you can take a guided tour of one of the 2 towers – your choice – either the West Tower or the Octagon tower. I decided to grab hold of my vertigo

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Christmas at Ely Cathedral
Cathedral

Back to Christmas…

I visited a couple of Cathedrals today – Peterborough and Ely. Both are very impressive buildings and are well worth a visit. Ely Cathedral had this very impressive Christmas tree with a nativity in front of it. I think this sums up Christmas quite nicely – don’t you?

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Mark Seton

Mark Seton

I'm an amateur photographer who enjoys music. I'm currently the Digital Secretary of the Bishops Stortford Camera club (and am a past Chairman) and I hold both LRPS and CPAGB distinctions.