I thought the gate at Christ’s College might provide a bit of colour on another dull day so walked that way round on my exercise jaunt. It was repainted a couple of years ago and features Lady Margaret Beaufort (mother of Henry VII) as well as heraldic yares (those deer like creatures), red Lancastrian roses, Marguerites and forget me knots reflecting her motto of ‘Souvent me souvient’.
In other news, Marmite hummus is very Marmitey (nearly made my eyes water) and also a bit addictive.
Weather: Gloomy
Covid: Gloomy
Highlight: the Porter appearing and mirroring Lady Margaret’s pose.
Reminds me of a weather house I once had where the man came out when it was going to rain and the woman emerged when sun was forecast. Perhaps you could go back tomorrow and See if the forecast can be Improved. Great cambridge shot as always.
So glad the Porter obliged! Makes the photo even nicer! Can I ask you why there is the red rose of Lancashire there....was Margaret Beaufort a Lancashire lass like you & me?
Such a fine composition. I really love old architecture and this has such wonderful details. The weather and covid is very gloomy here as well. Highlight will be seeing my 2 month old grandson this evening!
@happypat great granddaughter of the first Duke of Lancaster Pat. Very clever woman and politically astute - she did a lot of wheeler dealing to get Henry on the throne and was also very religious. She founded St John’s College as well and maybe Lady Margaret Hall in Oxford but we don’t talk about that 😂. Very complicated life but she ended up on the winning side of course and very wealthy.
@judithg Well I must look her up Judith...very enterprising & aware woman then....a good business woman of her day in the only way she could in those times!
Love the mirrored poses - well spotted! It's good to see Cambridge again. My friend who I used to visit there moved to Scotland - most inconsiderate of her I say.
Perfect that he appeared and posed so perfectly. I love your narrative as always. Marmite marmite hummus sounds heavenly. Is it fresh or could I ask my sister to send me some for my upcoming birthday?
Weather here was lovely and sunny if that is any consolation...