Category Archives: Religion and Faith

Posts predominantly related to Religion, faith and beliefs

Personal thoughts on the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

I was saddened to hear a few hours ago about the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Not because at 90 years of age he could be said to be short-changed on that account but because there are so few people … Continue reading →

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Fenstanton Man – A Victim of Roman Crucifixion in Cambridgeshire

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

Last week a rather interesting bit of news caught my eye relating to an archeological dig from 2017 but for reasons relating to Covid, the findings which have only just been released. As I’ve mentioned previously from time to time, … Continue reading →

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Snooping around a Charnel House (House of the dead) in Spitalfields, London.

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

Whilst I was out looking for my beigel a few weeks ago in Spitalfields, I decided to do a bit of a detour to look for an old ruin which if not quite in plain sight then is at least … Continue reading →

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Jewels of Persia at the Epic Iran – 5,000 years of Culture exhibition at the V&A

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is the world’s largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts, and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.27 million objects. It was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince … Continue reading →

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A little bit of the Assyrian Empire from ancient Babylon in a London garden

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

I don’t know about you but I’m the sort of person who always likes to go off exploring. If I see an open door or gate then I have to take a peek inside. I’ve seen some fascinating places by … Continue reading →

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Rank hath its privileges in the Tilbury Fort Chapel

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

Even in a Georgian Fortress, religion had its place and Tilbury has a rather modest chapel near the front gate. There is barely any ornate decoration but the simple decor and large stylised windows being the altar and along one … Continue reading →

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Going back to the cinema after lockdown to watch The Unholy!

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

As everyone else has awaited the end of lockdown to go to the shops, pubs, eat out or simply to meet up with someone, for me I have been waiting 17 months to go to the cinema. I’ve always loved … Continue reading →

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My new St Albans 360 degree Virtual Video Tour

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

As almost everyone who reads my blog must know, I’m in my 16th month of no tour work or any government support whatsoever so during the winter I started creating video tours in and around London. Virtual Video Tours They … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus Diary 75 – Finding a Holy and Magical Well in St Albans.

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

I’ve been to a few Holy Wells in my time, some ancient pagan wells and some slightly less ancient but still extremely old Christian ones.  The problem with wells in cities and particularly near to London is that they are … Continue reading →

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Map of world Religions

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

Following on from last weeks post on a map of ancient reads routes I thought I would post up this great world map which I came across last summer which displays the major religions of the world. Hopefully you can click … Continue reading →

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