The Plague Cross.
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| The cross is sited on top of the plague stone where money was left in vinegar for the plague victims |
St Cuthbert's church is very old, some parts being pre-Norman in origin.
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| A stunning location |
The stained glass is beautiful.
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| Stunning colours |
In the church are stained glass carved shields that represent the arms of Musgrave, Veteripont, Stapleton and Hilton families who all have strong links to Edenhall. Families with these names still live in the area.
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| Look at the detail |
This beautiful Roll of Honour is to commemorate the First World War.
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| An humbling tribute |
This is a carving of the 'Luck of Edenhall. The original is enamelled and gilt glass. The saying is:
'If e'er the cup should break or fall
Farewell to the Luck of Edenhall.
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| A wonderful carving |
One of the Eden Benchmarks 'South Rising' carved from Lazonby sandstone.
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| Situated next to the river Eden |
I have made some cloth dolls for my Etsy shop. magsmakesandcreates
They are named after my family members.
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| Rory |
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| Jessica |
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| Ella |
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| Sasha |
I found this coolie hat in a shop in York.
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| Look at the hand stitching and the little cloth tuff on the top |
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| Lovely weaving |
The past few days we have had snow.
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| Snow at Alston |
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| Snow on the Pennines |
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