Local Places - Part 10

[smallhobbit]

Tewkesbury is a medieval market town in the north of Gloucestershire.  The town still has a number of medieval and Tudor buildings.

 

It is situated at the point where the River Avon meets the River Severn and the back of Avon runs along on the edge of the town.

 

The most famous landmark in the Abbey, which is 900 years old and was consecrated in 1121.

 

Here's the inside of the nave:



The font has a medieval stone base, with a later wooden cover:



And the stone pulpit:



Plus some modern stained glass.  Created by Tom Denny these were installed in 2002 to commemorate the arrival of the first monks at the abbey, 900 years before.






 

Comments

[kizzia]

I love Tewkesbury and really love Tom Denney's stained glass. Have you seen his windows commemmorating Thomas Traherne in Hereford Cathedral?

[smallhobbit]

It's ages since we've been to Tewkesbury, but we used to go more frequently. Looking at the pictures I took when we visited Hereford, I don't think I did see Denny's windows. Sounds like the perfect reason to go again!

[corvidology]

I've always loved the place!

[smallhobbit]

I guessed you might well have.

[nagi_schwarz]

Thank you for sharing your lovely photos! You're an excellent photographer. It's been years since I've been there so these made me smile.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much. I'm delighted you think so.

[solosundance]

It looks lovely - and those modern stained glass windows are gorgeous.

[smallhobbit]

It is - we always enjoy spending a few hours there. The windows are splendid.

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

I love it! Especially the stained glass!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much.

[adafrog]

Oh wow.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you.

[rachelindeed]

Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos! The town and the cathedral both seem lovely.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much. I'm delighted you liked the photos.

[therealsnape]

How beautiful! I love those houses, too, but the stained glass is so spectacular.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much. There are some lovely houses and the stained glass is just beautiful.

[rusty_armour]

I've never been to Tewkesbury, but I'd really like to visit it now that I've seen your wonderful pictures! I love all the medieval and Tudor architecture, and the Abbey is beautiful. Tom Denny's stained glass windows are also stunning.

[smallhobbit]

Tewkesbury is well worth visiting if you ever get the chance. There's plenty to see and enjoy.