Memorial to the Merchant Navy

Stumbled across a ruined church today!
Holyrood Church was one of the original churches serving the walled town of Southampton. It was built in 1320, but destroyed during the blitz in November 1940. In 1957 the shell of the church was dedicated as a memorial to the sailors of the Merchant Navy. It is a Grade II* listed building.{Wikipedia}

[Shutterbug]

Beautiful capture and interesting narrative. The craftsmanship on these buildings just amazes me. That much of it still stands after the blitz. We have bridges that are unsafe before they even reach 100 years.

[Dawn]

A nice shot

[Susan Wakely]

Nicely presented.

[katy]

Impressive construction, considering how old it is and how well it withstood the blitz. Fabulous composition, and timing to catch the bird in flight.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

and a bird ....

[Ellen Bogenschutz]

That history that is part of your world is so interesting. I agree, amazing the whole building didn't get destroyed....So great you caught a bird in flight and there are birds on the wrought iron gate.

[Walks @ 7]

A most poignant way to incorporate history into the present that gives us the opportunity to think and be grateful.

[Peter]

Beautifully captured Jackie, History remembered in this still poingnant structure:)

[haskar]

Great tribute. Beautiful capture.

[JackieR]

@haskar @pcoulson @joysabin @theredcamera @koalagardens @grammyn @wakelys @Dawn @shutterbug49

Such a surprise to find this wreck if a church in the city, with a very modern glass and steel building abutting up to it. Fluke I got a bird in both shots today, looks like I took a remote controlled one with me!!!

Thank you for your lovely comments 😘

[Kathy]

Modern yet appropriate decorations - such as the gate. I like the light from the windows up top.

[Kathy A]

Nice stonework, nice composition

[Diana]

A wonderful find and capture, love the old stonework.

[Valerie Chesney]

A beautiful old stone building & I love the arches..
The workmanship amazes me too.

[JackieR]

@happysnaps it's old and took a direct hit to destroy it
@ludwigsdiana it's so solid, in parts
@randystreat That's the steel and glass building next door Kathy, imoved so as not to see it too clearly