I like the cover of Essex Dogs. Just so you know. Today I've been trying to find out if a certain plaque is still in a certain church in London. Keeps me out of trouble.
I couldn't find anything concrete online so I sent the Church a message on Facebook. It's St. Mary Woolnoth in London and I'm wondering if the plaque for Sir William Phips who was the Governor of Massachusetts during the Salem Witch Trials is still there. The plague itself was supposed to have been a real work of art.
Graveyards are interesting places. Growing up I always felt a somber sadness, almost like I shouldn't be there. Then my daughter went to Ecuador. Graveyards became a completely different thing. During the Day of the Dead festival, it was a place of light and gathering of friends and family. Food, music, talking.. sharing stories. The way different cultures honor...it not....their people is fascinating to me. Maybe a little story on different death rituals during the middle ages?? As always, thanks for sharing.
Epitaphs throughout history (those from across the Roman world particularly spring to mind) often provide valuable insights into the lives, loves, personalities and ambitions of the deceased and of those they left behind. They can be poignant, boastful, humorous and everything in between. Perhaps you could write a future post on the most interesting epitaphs from history?
I'm anxious to hear your thoughts on the new Henry V. I read an interview with Harington about how he is approaching the title character as someone more self-interested than the usual "national hero" portrayal. Wondering if/how that will come across. Sadly I will have to wait until early summer to get it here in the US as an NTLive broadcast to movie theatres.
I've found that since hitting my 50s that I'm visiting old churches more often on days out. One foot nearer the grave syndrome I suppose. 😂 Look forward to the essay, it's a travesty what's going on.
Can't wait to read the essay. I'm now going to have to find out about the medieval seige after Sunday lunch out and look for comparisons to today.. Here's hoping it's good news 🇺🇦
Hi Dan, just pre-ordered Essex Dogs. Love the cover and can't wait to read it!
Thank you!
Aye the cover of Essex Dogs looks cool!
Pre-ordered just now! And now back to the Carnaval party in the south of the Netherlands 🇳🇱 💚🧡 (the colours of carnaval in Tilburg)
I like the cover of Essex Dogs. Just so you know. Today I've been trying to find out if a certain plaque is still in a certain church in London. Keeps me out of trouble.
Did you find out?
I couldn't find anything concrete online so I sent the Church a message on Facebook. It's St. Mary Woolnoth in London and I'm wondering if the plaque for Sir William Phips who was the Governor of Massachusetts during the Salem Witch Trials is still there. The plague itself was supposed to have been a real work of art.
Graveyards are interesting places. Growing up I always felt a somber sadness, almost like I shouldn't be there. Then my daughter went to Ecuador. Graveyards became a completely different thing. During the Day of the Dead festival, it was a place of light and gathering of friends and family. Food, music, talking.. sharing stories. The way different cultures honor...it not....their people is fascinating to me. Maybe a little story on different death rituals during the middle ages?? As always, thanks for sharing.
Epitaphs throughout history (those from across the Roman world particularly spring to mind) often provide valuable insights into the lives, loves, personalities and ambitions of the deceased and of those they left behind. They can be poignant, boastful, humorous and everything in between. Perhaps you could write a future post on the most interesting epitaphs from history?
Really looking forward to hearing your review of Kit as Henry V!
I'm anxious to hear your thoughts on the new Henry V. I read an interview with Harington about how he is approaching the title character as someone more self-interested than the usual "national hero" portrayal. Wondering if/how that will come across. Sadly I will have to wait until early summer to get it here in the US as an NTLive broadcast to movie theatres.
I hope Olga of Kiev is on the calendar.
Hi Dan - when is pre order available on Audible?
Sounds like a peaceful endearing walk. I gotta get back over there.
I've found that since hitting my 50s that I'm visiting old churches more often on days out. One foot nearer the grave syndrome I suppose. 😂 Look forward to the essay, it's a travesty what's going on.
Can't wait to read the essay. I'm now going to have to find out about the medieval seige after Sunday lunch out and look for comparisons to today.. Here's hoping it's good news 🇺🇦