St Mary, Thornham Pava
Having read about the 14th century wall paintings and The Retable, a framed altarpiece, we thought it worth a visit on what was a sunny morning but turned into an overcast and atmospheric afternoon..
Norman flintwork with traces of the Saxon church.....
Dating from around 1335 is The Retable, and painted for the Dominican Priory at Thetford originally.... not complete however, the rest of it can be seen in the Musee de Cluny in Pareeee ....
Wall paintings of the complete story of St Edmund (who I think should be England's Patron Saint).....
St Edmund fleeing on horseback from the Danes....
The monument to Sir Basil Spence OM (1907-1976) and to his wife....
posted by Cindy at 23.3.18
2 Comments:
I want to see all the old building that are around here. So many of them and I can't seem to find the time. We always plan on stopping and never do.
10 April 2018 at 01:43:00 BST
The Council of Old Buildings should award you a medal (or a house in Spain) for the way you document these fascinating churches and houses. I will send a note to the Queen on the subject..
Thanks for sharing fascinating history and gorgeous photos Cindy!
xxx Arne
21 April 2018 at 21:59:00 BST
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