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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

Tag: Lindisfarne

The Call of the Wild Goose

The Call of the Wild Goose

The haunting autumn sound of the call of the returning wild geese is one of nature’s great sounds, a sign that they are back. It is an exciting moment.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Encounters with Grace, Most Popular Posts, Season's NotesOctober 14, 2020January 23, 2021681 Words9 Comments

Scotland’s Sacred Isle

Scotland’s Sacred Isle

Columba’s Iona continues to inspire and draw visitors. The influence of Celtic Christianity remains strong here, even after 1500 years, and heaven still seems near on this special island.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Encounters with Grace, Places of InterestJune 5, 2020August 6, 2020763 Words6 Comments

Great men have been among us

Great men have been among us

The grand setting of Durham Cathedral brings us a reminder of three great, yet humble men of faith, learning and prayer. The saintly lives of The Venerable Bede, Saint Cuthbert and George Herbert have inspired Christians for centuries.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Britain's Christian Heritage, Encounters with Grace, Places of InterestMarch 16, 2017October 20, 2021793 WordsLeave a comment

Holy Island

Holy Island

There is no escaping from the influence of the sea here. Holy Island, Lindisfarne, off the east coast of Northumberland, is dominated by the rhythm of the tides as they ebb and flow. This is a ‘thin place’ with a deep spiritual history.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Britain's Christian Heritage, Encounters with Grace, Places of InterestMarch 6, 2017February 24, 2021745 Words3 Comments
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