Very loud rain through the night and a mizzley start to the day could not dampen my spirits when faced with this magnificence! Lichfield Cathedral, my first visit of the day, and to the only 3-spired medieval Cathedral in the U.K. I won’t bore you with all the photos I took – and I took a fair few to be honest – but, honestly at every turn there was one just shouting out to be taken.
Once inside I was keen to find the Nave Altar where Gary Biltcliffe and Caroline Hoare had dowsed Elen’s current – more so after my recent experience at St. Mary’s. Chatting to one of the Cathedral guides, she took me to the altar (well as close as we could get as it had been cordoned off) and was keen to point out that the carving was of an oak tree. Well, we both got very excited when I told her about my Tree Pilgrimage! Elen and an Oak Tree at the Altar – doesn’t get much better than that! Unfortunately, I was unable to get a clear picture as I was quite a distance away and the photo doesn’t do it any sort of justice.
There is a really interesting exhibition on in the Cathedral at the moment called “Fantastic Books And Where To Find Them”. The books have been chosen from the Cathedral’s library to ‘discover texts that have been influential in how we explore the world around us’.
Seeing as there were only 2 weeks left for the exhibition to run, I considered myself lucky to have ‘caught it’ and especially to have seen this rather wonderful text – The Saint Chad Gospels (an 8th century gospel book) containing some of the earliest known examples of written Welsh.
Walking from the Cathedral to the Market Square, gave me even more views of the mighty building (and photo opportunities!)….
And to another rather wonderful building, also on Elen’s path – this time St. Mary’s Church which is home to The Hub, a multi-use arts and heritage venue.
I rather liked Lichfield and it’s quirky and interesting places….will definitely have to go back one day to explore further.
Then it was back in Wilma and off to Colwich to St. Michael and All Angels Church. The Elen energy current flows through the church, but again, unfortunately, I was unable to access the interior. However, the grounds and the trees were delightful and more than made up for not being able to peep inside……..
So, after being entertained by a group of guys cycling by dressed as surgeons, paramedics and nurses (didn’t manage to get a shot of them unfortunately!!) on a charity ride, I decided it was time to head back to the campsite, have a bite to eat and a bit of a breather before driving home. Another stage enjoyed and completed.
Honouring the Trees along the Spine of Albion 
What a fabulous visit lots of synchronicities between churches ley lines trees in the churches. Thank you for shaing
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You have such a readable style and way of communicating, thank you for sharing your journey xxx
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Thank you Rachael for taking the time to follow my journey – it means a lot to know that folk are sharing my adventure with me. xx
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Another interesting day Gillian, thanks for sharing!
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