Unusually I took my camera with me on a shopping trip and spent as much time avoiding the shops as perusing them. The market square was empty so we were able to abide by Armistice day though only a few scattered groups stood for the 2 minutes silence.
Autumn leaves are so pertinent when it comes to remember our war dead, the so-called Fallen. Even in their own right these scatterings have an appeal I cannot resist. And the photos on the right are taken with sun behind and in front – what a difference!
Since our churches are so empty this poster seemed apposite to draw in more congregants though it was intended for elsewhere. This 14th century church of St Mary and All Saints needed no such posters to fill the pews then being constructed before and after the Black Death though nowadays it is visited more for its renowned crooked spire than a place of worship.
Walkabouts: Just seeing what catches the eye of my camera!
The church looks amazing, Laura! I also like the fallen leaves and how they’re pertinent. The colorful leaves look vivid, too! ☺️
Chesterfield? I love the folklore about why the spire is crooked.
“the building was so startled to witness a virgin getting married that the spire twisted around to look back at the bride—and that it won’t straighten back up until another virgin gets married there”