The Crown of Erik of Sweden dates back to the 1560s though it has been remodelled and altered since, even as late as 1970. In 1976, it appeared on a cushion for the wedding of Carl Gustav XVI. As well as leopard and hart motifs, seven female figures grace the circlet, each representing the Virtues:
Chastity
Temperance
Charity
Diligence
Kindness
I came across some shop premises in Wakefield’s centre which seemed to be advertising Christian conversion testimonies. This seemed rather refreshing for a godless British high street, and I scanned them with interest. The organisation is evidently Pentecostal, its website explaining that
01282 540 562
pastor @ martintop. org .uk
Salem Chapel, Martin Top
near Rimington, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 4EG
Salem Congregational Chapel is a registered charity No. 252401 (England & Wales)
Sunday Worship 10.45am & 6.00pm