Another walk if you would like to join me
We arrive at Janie's on Saturday
And enjoy the Autumn colours as we wake up the next morning
Come Sunday afternoon it is time for a walk around town
Here be begin in the market place
and walk down George Street
And on to Fishpool Street
Aah! First sight of the Cathedral to the left
but we have much walking to do before we finish up there
St. Alban whom the town was named after lived at some time during the
3rd century
in the then Roman city of Verulamium (there is a museum charting the history of the town).
Although he was a worshipper of Roman Gods inluding the Emperor,
he gave shelter to a Christian Priest fleeing from persecution.
Influenced by the Priest's prayer and teaching he became a Christian.
He was eventually executed for his faith by having his head cut off.
The above link will give you lots more history of this man and the Cathedral
The Venerable Bede tells us:
"When the peace of Christian times was restored a beautiful church,
worthy of his martyrdom was built, where sick folk are healed
and frequest miracles take place to this day" About 760 AD
I guess it is now time for tea
And enjoy the Autumn colours as we wake up the next morning
Come Sunday afternoon it is time for a walk around town
Here be begin in the market place
and walk down George Street
And on to Fishpool Street
Aah! First sight of the Cathedral to the left
but we have much walking to do before we finish up there
for one night during the civil war, stabling his horse in what is now thought
to be the bar area
The underground tunnels of the Inn provided useful boltholes in troubled times
The view from the outside tables
We will walk up towards the Cathedral a different way
http://www.stalbanscathedral.org.uk/index1.htm
The view from the outside tables
We will walk up towards the Cathedral a different way
http://www.stalbanscathedral.org.uk/index1.htm
St. Alban whom the town was named after lived at some time during the
3rd century
in the then Roman city of Verulamium (there is a museum charting the history of the town).
Although he was a worshipper of Roman Gods inluding the Emperor,
he gave shelter to a Christian Priest fleeing from persecution.
Influenced by the Priest's prayer and teaching he became a Christian.
He was eventually executed for his faith by having his head cut off.
The above link will give you lots more history of this man and the Cathedral
The Venerable Bede tells us:
"When the peace of Christian times was restored a beautiful church,
worthy of his martyrdom was built, where sick folk are healed
and frequest miracles take place to this day" About 760 AD
I guess it is now time for tea
6 comments:
Wow! I'm first to comment. St Albans look a lovely place and the cathedral is quite stunning - must visit sometime. Glad you were able to help Janie out. She obviously appreciated it. I'm just glad I;m not young again!!
P.S. You've forgotten to alter your clock!
Loved my walk. That cathedral window is amazing.
Barbara,
I am a bit winded after that walk but so interesting.....It was like looking through a story book....the houses, pub and cathedral......Betty
What a neat way to do a post. I felt like I was there. What a beautiful cathedral. Poor guy, to get beheaded for his faith.
Great walk, Barbara! I have been to St Albans, but it looks great when you take us with you on a walk. The weather was good too!
Wow , what lovely photos.You have a lovely blog!
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