I am getting this in within a whisker of this week’s theme being announced….I wanted to try and complete each weeks’ theme!
So, what’s unique in my world? I decided to go for the blitz relic that is St Dunstan in the East….a place I have only recently come across.
Bombed in the Blitz in 1941, this 12th Century church was never repaired, along with many other churches in London that suffered similar damage. However, in 1967 the City of London elected to turn the ruins into a public garden. This was opened in 1970.
Apologies to those of you that have seen earlier posts with some of these images, but I think they are worth seeing again!
That lovely old ecclesiastical architecture set against the more recent addition of foliage- creating a very beautiful, tranquil space. You can almost forget that you are set in a busy, bustling city…
….and just look at those wonderful gothic arches:
A lovely setting for a quick lunch place
Linked to Lens-artists Photo Challenge at Amy’s here
Great photos Sue 🙂 What a wonderful place to get creative
Wonderful it certainly is, Brian
Definitely worth a second look. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
Thanks, Pete!
These arches are all beautifully captured, Sue! Each tells its own story. It’s wonderful to seehow the city turned the ruins into a beautiful garden.
Thank you so much for sharing with us. 🙂
I just wish I had come across it years ago
Beautiful.
Thanks!
Magical. I am so glad it was turned into a garden. I am so glad you captured it for us.
I will be back in different seasons, I hope!
Beautiful ruins indeed. Did you take models with you? They’re all very obliging!
No models, Meg, I just blend into the distance!
Just the kind of place I love! fabulous sue!
Glad you like it, Hannah!
What a great idea – you’ve captured it beautifully Sue
Many thanks, Tina – took me a moment or three to decide how to approach it!
Ah, Sue, this place is a true gem – thank you for finding it and showing us! Would really love to visit!
Well, when you come to England we must go!
YES!!!!!
But don’t forget, I want to see that ruin near you……
;-D
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The juxtaposition of the garden with the church is stunning. Beautifully captured, Sue. 🙂
Many thanks, Patti! It is a lovely place
Super! I adore such places. Your pictures are beautiful.
Many thanks, Victor!
I don’t think I had seen the one with the couple, the lunch and the prowling pigeon who obviously knows food when he sees it! Great shot.
No, I hadn’t posted that one before…. I think you have a point about that pigeon!