tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post2196779180063872857..comments2024-03-28T18:25:54.816+00:00Comments on Corners of my Mind: All Saints, BallidonRosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-88567845019385782202021-08-12T18:47:00.868+01:002021-08-12T18:47:00.868+01:00Thank you kestrel it is a very historic place, the...Thank you kestrel it is a very historic place, the carvngs on the ancient font were very interesting:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-1193185438448977632021-08-12T10:43:59.666+01:002021-08-12T10:43:59.666+01:00Looks like scenes from King Arthur or the knights ...Looks like scenes from King Arthur or the knights templer. Very magnificent structures with all the lovely carvings. I wonder how did people at that time make such lovely buildings without our modern technology. Must be cold inside with all the stone walls and structures. kestrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13324874202422690542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-81364535002204484182021-08-03T08:03:36.680+01:002021-08-03T08:03:36.680+01:00I have the Mee books for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshi...I have the Mee books for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire, all from second hand book shops. I have a couple of books writtten by H V Morton too and they are written in that 1920s/30s style:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-7833305874342710102021-08-03T08:01:36.976+01:002021-08-03T08:01:36.976+01:00Thank you Simone, it was very atmospheric, I expec...Thank you Simone, it was very atmospheric, I expect the congregation were tenant farmers and their employees, possibly workers in the quarry later on, I don't expect rich landed families would have attended this church or had their own pews here, they would have gone to the larger churches of Bradborne and Brassington:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-43141556947910654112021-08-02T17:54:28.900+01:002021-08-02T17:54:28.900+01:00Such a lovely church! I too would like to have se...Such a lovely church! I too would like to have seen it through the ages and the people that turned up to worship there. It looks quite humble. Thanks for sharing the photos Rosie! :)Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766240849932971541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-88969128717983163292021-08-01T13:42:35.839+01:002021-08-01T13:42:35.839+01:00Yes I saw on twitter about the two churches being ...Yes I saw on twitter about the two churches being vandalised and it is so sad because they do such wonderful work. I agree about Arthur Mee - I spotted the book in a second hand bookshop and as you say it takes you back to a different world but it is fascinating to see what he says :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-33217637461697993082021-08-01T08:50:28.682+01:002021-08-01T08:50:28.682+01:00Thank you Karen, it was surrounded by mud and mooi...Thank you Karen, it was surrounded by mud and mooing cows, they luckily moved across the field when we arrived! I just imagine people walking from miles around in all weathers to attend services, although if there is a closer deserted village, they probably didn't have to walk so far:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-86548984094212710082021-08-01T08:47:44.932+01:002021-08-01T08:47:44.932+01:00Thank you John, they must have enthusiastic volunt...Thank you John, they must have enthusiastic volunteers to lock and unlock each day and to pop inside to check things over. Yes, the layer of dust and cobwebbed lamps in the windows did add to the feel of the place, I'm glad we visited in summer and not the midst of winter. Arthur Mee's books - I have them for Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire as well as Derbyshire are fascinating but never the full picture of a place:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-61917461027920069362021-08-01T08:43:19.929+01:002021-08-01T08:43:19.929+01:00Thank you William, it was very old and atmospheric...Thank you William, it was very old and atmospheric:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-1830636447910241882021-08-01T08:42:50.062+01:002021-08-01T08:42:50.062+01:00Thank you RR, yes it is good these old churches ar...Thank you RR, yes it is good these old churches are saved and cared for. I follow the charity on facebook and they have recently had two churches down south vandalised which is a shame. It was interesting inside especially the font. Arthur Mee seems from another world now but it is always fun to see what he says about a place or building. You too take care:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-64722805726522941632021-08-01T08:40:08.354+01:002021-08-01T08:40:08.354+01:00Thank you Barbara, this one although slightly negl...Thank you Barbara, this one although slightly neglected, had a warm feel about it, at least it has been saved and not become a shelter for livestock or machinery. You too ahve a good weekend:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-10186696646677863272021-07-31T08:16:13.104+01:002021-07-31T08:16:13.104+01:00For such a small church in a farmer's field, i...For such a small church in a farmer's field, it has a lot of interesting and beautiful features. It's a pity we can't wind back time and see it through the ages. 😊Crimson Kettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701829170555353323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-7766287209801040542021-07-31T08:10:17.401+01:002021-07-31T08:10:17.401+01:00That charity does an amazing job keeping old churc...That charity does an amazing job keeping old churches intact and open to visitors, we have several around here. The dust and cobwebs add to the atmosphere of the place. Arthur Mee is notoriously erratic in what he includes and leaves out of his writing. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-48616194610467294402021-07-30T21:52:59.406+01:002021-07-30T21:52:59.406+01:00It feels very old indeed.It feels very old indeed.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-38742434562092542472021-07-30T15:25:03.163+01:002021-07-30T15:25:03.163+01:00What a lovely old church - good to see it has been...What a lovely old church - good to see it has been taken over by Friends of Friendless Churches. The font is just superb and there seems much of interest to see inside.<br /><br />I have the Arthur Mee book for Herefordshire - it makes charming reading at times. Although as you say information can be somewhat limited!<br /><br />Have a good weekend and take care.Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-84287773991441531592021-07-30T14:59:02.144+01:002021-07-30T14:59:02.144+01:00I love old churches that are long neglected. Your ...I love old churches that are long neglected. Your visit sounds very atmospheric with the dust motes. Have a good weekend. B xCoastal Rippleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355914194686166834noreply@blogger.com