A church has stood on this site since the Normans set up the new market place in the field below Norwich Castle in 1075. The current building was begun in 1430 and consecrated 25 years later and is in the perpendicular style.
As well as an exceptional building, St Peter Mancroft has a fine collection of medieval and renaissance treasures, 18th century monuments and is well-known for the English art of change ringing on church bells. Which is where I come in because, as child of 12 years old or so, I spent many Saturday mornings in the belfry of this church as my uncle George led the team of ringers in practice.... today's visit brought back memories from 50 years ago.
How interesting -- your capture manages to have a magnetic draw on me, as if I were being pulled into the scene. That light is wonderful, especially how it lights up the stones.
I love the history in Europe. The U.S. is so young in comparison. This is a fantastic shot. I really like the lighting behind the stained glass and the writing on the floor. I would love to be able to read it!
wonderful shot. I also like the mini history lessons you include!! I'm reading Bill Byson's "At home' at the moment.. also a nice way to learn some history!!
These long gone architects, masons, carpenters, glaziers et alia knew what they were about. Your shot renders me humble to see their achievements and skill with which you have realised them. Rave fav!
What a great story Richard , so you got yourself ringing bells in this beautiful place when you were 12 years .... not kidding I understood the story and I'm sure you were among the angels of the parish like me in Paimpont ! It is a beautiful picture I prefer black and white .FAV!
I love the picture and your story of ringing the bells. How amazing! I wanted to see where this lovely church is, so I googled it and saw similar images to yours. Yours is a better pov than even the one on wikipedia. I like that your pov is lower and picks up the engraving in the aisle. FAV
Wow, wonderful space and excellent capture!! Such wonderful light illuminating the pews and the stone floors....this place has a wonderful spirit, and it is only apt that it touches you so deeply with your childhood memories as well. It's interesting how much emotion these sacred spaces can evoke....I could not stop crying when I visited the church from my childhood years later, and a flood of memories washed over me! FAV!
November 3rd, 2015
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