Anglican Shorts
Description: The delicate pink cherry blossoms frame the picturesque St Mary the Virgin Parish church in Ponteland, Northumberland. The spring sunshine casts a warm, golden glow over the public art and the vibrant blue sky with fluffy clouds adds to the idyllic scene. This tranquil landscape captures the quintessential beauty of the English countryside.
Description: The vibrant cityscape of Blyth, Northumberland comes alive in this picturesque scene featuring the iconic Parish church of St Mary. The clear blue sky provides a stunning backdrop to the ancient bell tower and the mature trees, which are adorned with fresh spring leaves and delicate blossoms. The tranquil beauty of this historical town is captured in this captivating photograph.
Description: The Parish church of St Bartholomew at Newbiggin by the Sea in Northumberland stands proudly under the spring sunshine, with its historic thirteenth-century architecture and weathered headstones in the graveyard. The blue sky with white clouds provides a picturesque backdrop to this Anglican church in North East England.
Description: The iconic St Bartholomew's Church stands proudly in the historic town of Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland. The thirteenth century Anglican church, with its stunning architecture, is a testament to the rich religious and cultural heritage of North East England. The picturesque church yard, adorned with gravestones, is framed against a backdrop of a serene blue sky with clouds, creating a sense of timeless tranquillity.
Description: The vibrant red cherry blossom adorns the mature cherry tree near the historic St Mary the Virgin church in Ponteland, Northumberland, North East England. The spring sunshine illuminates the picturesque scene, creating a captivating display of nature and architecture. The colourful blossom and public artwork complement the Anglican parish church, adding to the beauty of this idyllic location.
Description: The word PAX, the Latin word for ‘peace’, surrounded by the crown of thorns has long been a Benedictine symbol. It is the visual representation of the motto ‘pax inter spinas’, or ‘peace among thorns.’ This motto represents the peace which monks are able to acquire even while suffering, which suffering is a participation in Christ’s own passion, death, and resurrection.
Description: Under his reign, England became the greatest economic, political and cultural power in Europe and, therefore, the period of his reign is known as the English "Golden Age". Assuming the throne after the death of her sister Mary I, Elizabeth I began the most prosperous government of the Thudor dynasty.
Description: *Edward the Confessor* (c. 1003 – 5 January 1066), son of _Æthelred the Unready_ and _Emma of Normandy_, was one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of the English and is usually regarded as the last of the House of Wessex, ruling from 1042 to 1066 (technically the last being _Edgar the Ætheling_ who was proclaimed king briefly in late 1066, but was deposed after about eight weeks.) His reign marked the continuing disintegration of royal power in England and the advancement in power of the earls. It foreshadowed the country's domination by the Normans, whose duke _William of Normandy_ was to defeat Edward's successor, _Harold II_, and seize the crown. Edward had succeeded _Cnut's_ son _Harthacnut_, restoring the rule of the House of Wesse...
Description: -Westminster Abbey v1- This psychedelic design captures the rich history and grandeur of the world-renowned Westminster Abbey. It makes a great gift for lovers of history, architecture, and British culture. Westminster Abbey, located in London, England, is a magnificent Gothic church with a rich history dating all the way back to the 11th century. It has been the site of numerous coronations, weddings, and funerals, including that of the legendary playwright William Shakespeare. It is also the final resting place of many notable figures, such as Sir Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin.
Description: On the arms of the cross are the initial letters of the rhythmic Latin prayer: The Holy Cross My Light, Sin Never my Guide. (Crux sacra sit mihi lux! Nunquam draco sit mihi dux!) In the angles of the cross, the letters C S P B stand for Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti (The cross of our holy father Benedict). Above the cross is the word pax (peace), the Benedictine motto. Around the margin of the back of the medal, the letters V R S N S M V - S M Q L I V B are the initial letters, of a Latin prayer: Vade retro Satana! Nunquam suade mihi vana! Sunt mala quae libas. Ipse venena bibas! (Begone Satan! Never tempt me with your vanities! What you offer me is evil. Drink the poison yourself!)
