St Paul's Monastery, Jarrow

This ancient monastery owned by English Heritage was the original home of the Venerable Bede. It contains the oldest dedication stone in the country and also the oldest stained glass. It was built in AD 685. The three inserts show the tiny stained glass windows which are situated in the wall to the right. The small round one is made from glass found on the site dating from the original building.

[Graham Thresher]

A truly wonderful capture. Fav

[Helen]

Fantastic composition...... love the way you have captured the stained glass, its a fav for me

[Sarah Munnings]

very atmospheric........love the lighting on the statue

[Gena Pegg]

Lovely POV ...love the lighting and warm tones.

[Pat Knowles]

I love a good church photo...such ancient history & they ooze atmosphere. Beautiful pews!

[Netkonnexion]

Oh, yesss! Love the dark tones and the shadowy corners. Wonderful mood.

[Margaret Obey]

Wonderful capture and history. Must make a point of holidaying in that region and paying some visits!

[Rosie Kind]

Lovely lighting on all the right places - Fav

[Lesley Barber]

Fabulous shot!

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Great shot Judith

[Tony]

Interesting lighting, love the highlighted carving.

[Shirley Banford]

Very beautiful capture.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A lovely shot of a very interesting building !

[Mike]

love the lighting. well done

[mervyn hobbs]

Quite a church.

[carol white]

Beautifully captured and processed:-)FAV!!

[Fisher Family]

A lovely shot of this fascinating old building. I love the insets of the stained glass too!

Ian

[Pete]

Interesting, atmospheric shot

[Molly]

Great mix of light and dark.