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The photos I have used on this site are mainly my own or those of Carol Mullineux and Matthew Sutton to whom I am grateful. For the other photos and quotes, I have tried, wherever possible, to give the relevant credits and references. Please do not copy the photos or text on this site without permission from me. Thank you. -- Richard Sutton

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Hope in the Darkest Days

Hope in the Darkest Days

Hope rises in the winter darkness as the sun begins to appear over the earth and two major planets draw close to each other in the sky. Was this the Christmas star?

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Encounters with Grace, Season's NotesDecember 9, 2020December 10, 2020687 Words11 Comments

Beauty from the Ashes

Beauty from the Ashes

After the devastation of World War II the rebuilding of Coventry cathedral offered a symbol of peace, hope and reconciliation.  The sorrow of Good Friday always gives way to the joy of Easter and resurrection.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Encounters with Grace, Places of InterestApril 6, 2020April 7, 2020748 Words4 Comments

My Darkling Thrush

My Darkling Thrush

As the year ends, the light fades and the cold of winter deepens, but for a moment a beautiful song of hope is filling the air as it did for Thomas Hardy. Continue reading “My Darkling Thrush” →

By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Season's Notes, The English CountrysideDecember 21, 2018762 Words4 Comments

Stonehenge, Sarum and that Spire

Stonehenge, Sarum and that Spire

Passing over Salisbury Plain we travel through a world of pre-history and mystery. Everywhere, the unmistakable bare bones of ancient Britain can be clearly seen. Continue reading “Stonehenge, Sarum and that Spire” →

By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Places of Interest, The English CountrysideDecember 8, 2018798 Words8 Comments

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