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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Somerset » Bath March 15th 1996

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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Somerset » Bath June 10th 1991

While driving to Bath I stop at Cleeve Abbey, which was a Cistercian abbey founded around 1190. Cistercians were named because of their clothes of undyed wool (white monks), after Citeaux in Burgandy. Their day, beginning at 2AM, consisted of 8 or 9 periods of worship and 4 hours of work before retiring at 7pm. Theoretically they followed the values of St Benedict which was to live a simple life, do manual work and study. In practice the code wasn't always followed. For example around 1400 the Abbot and some other monks lead a band of 200 bandits. Lay brothers and peasants did most of the heavy manual work. Self sufficiency in farming and sheep had raised their material wealth, so that by the time it was closed, a result of Henry's VIII Dissolution of Monasteries ... read more
Roman Baths
Sally Lunn Kitchen Museum
Pulteney Bridge

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Somerset March 4th 1987

An Excerpt from the Travel Journal of Nigel Fox circa 1925 Entry 18 -- The Idyll Somerset is one of the most extraordinarily beautiful places in the world. Excursionists from America and the Continent flock to see the ancient castles, stately houses and historic churches. Friendly inns are booked year-round with those hoping to recapture the glory that once was Camelot. The legend of Glastonbury is the foremost reason for visiting. The tale goes something like this: At the time of our Lord, there was a Jew from Arimathea who had boldly taken the Messiah's body down from the cross. He brought it to a new tomb that he had paid for out of his own purse. Our Lord had only a few possessions, but the man from Arimathea collected them all. These relics had ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Somerset March 3rd 1987

An Excerpt from the Travel Journal of Nigel Fox circa 1925 Entry 17 -- The Tryst During the time that Hans was involved with the Armanenshaft, the Reverend H. Nigel Fox had been kept busy teaching about 'Christ’s call to radical discipleship'. However, I again slipped into a deep depression; melancholia beyond measure overwhelmed me. In desperation, Sipho ordered me to walk about the grounds once a day. He did everything in his power to cheer me up, trying to entice me to eat by purchasing 'delectables' from his cafe. However, my appetite had vanished; my gloom deepened. Stopping my daily devotions, I was the picture of despair. On a particularly hot and muggy August afternoon, my tea was interrupted by a knock at the door. Sipho was on an errand, so I dragged myself to ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Somerset February 21st 1987

An Excerpt from the Travel Journal of the Rev. H. Nigel Fox Jr. circa 1920 ENTRY TEN -- Christ's Faithful Apostle For the life of me, I did not know what to make of it all. The flavour of reality during the ‘episode’ was most perplexing, for it could not be other than some fantastic hallucination. Energised by my experience, nevertheless it crossed my mind that I was as mad as a hatter! Yet the vision was powerful to the point of being overwhelming. Immediately I knew what I must do. I rang up my dear friend Dean Inge - an Anglican priest, professor of divinity, and Dean of Saint Paul's Cathedral. Known for his keen intellect and for his pessimistic views of where the world was heading, he has often been referred to as the ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Somerset February 20th 1987

An Excerpt from the Travel Journal of the Rev. Harold Nigel Fox Jr. circa 1920 ENTRY NINE -- The Vision I was unable to shake the dark feeling of melancholy that had crept into me during my visit to the graveyard. My many tonics and restoratives, prescribed by a variety of physicians, were of little or no avail. I attempted to go about my business as normally as possible, but Sipho began to eye me warily, therefore I knew I was merely fooling myself. We were both down in the dumps but did our level best to keep a stiff upper lip. Hearty, insincere jocularity was the order of the day when either of us would catch the other out. After three nights of unsettling dreams accompanied by strange noises, alternating with nerve-wracking days, dark circles ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Somerset February 19th 1987

ENTRY EIGHT — February 19th 1987 Parousia Miranda and I examined the contents of our find: a travel journal belonging to the Rev. Harold Nigel Fox, Jr., photos, an old chalice along with correspondence and documents. This is an excerpt of a letter I wrote to Dr R.K. Harriman, Department of History and Archaeology, Trinity College: We have settled into the Vicarage. Perhaps "unsettled" would be the more appropriate term. As I sit writing you at the dining room table, my clothes are soaked with perspiration. The heat of the Punjab is not the cause — anxiety is. Miranda and I have been the victims of some strange occurrences. We have also made a rather disturbing discovery. The mystery seems to involve a 19th century cult called the Catholic Apostolic Church… His reply was as follows: ... read more
Back from the General Post Office,  Lahore, Pakistan.
WINTER SCENE: The Vicarage
 THE VICARAGE, Lahore Cathedral




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