Connected to Hereford Cathedral is a chained library. In the days when books were far rarer and more valuable than today, it behoved institutions and their librarians to chain the books to the shelves, allowing perusal but not ‘borrowing’. Thanks to the old Deans’ fixation on security, we have an interesting collection of ancient books at the heart of one of our finest cathedrals.
Upon the island of Papa Stour are three standing stones, markers erected who-knows-when by who-knows-who.
The official Listing for St Mary’s Church at Cleator concludes:
A fine Roman Catholic church designed by the eminent architect E W Pugin, showing some good distinctive features despite superficial alterations, it merits listing.
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
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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