tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post3247363716122174438..comments2024-03-20T05:26:50.167+00:00Comments on Blue Borage: Is King Harold Buried Here? The Ruins at Waltham Abbey, 950 years after The Battle of Hastings Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-60785103183022104982016-10-24T12:50:47.764+01:002016-10-24T12:50:47.764+01:00Thanks for visiting, bailiThanks for visiting, bailiWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-53706157670558024762016-10-24T12:09:43.426+01:002016-10-24T12:09:43.426+01:00wow
old church is so fascinating
statue is wonde...wow <br />old church is so fascinating <br />statue is wonderful and the rose window is amazing <br />thank you for sharing the beautiful experience bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-16224462907444577332016-10-23T13:23:01.970+01:002016-10-23T13:23:01.970+01:00I have a list like that, too Marianne! There are s...I have a list like that, too Marianne! There are so many churches worth a visit, many are simply parish churches and not very grand from the outside, but they have such interesting histories and some beautiful features.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-9689690832108086932016-10-21T17:22:55.945+01:002016-10-21T17:22:55.945+01:00It would be interesting to know if the story is tr...It would be interesting to know if the story is true, Wendy. I shall have to add Waltham Abbey to my ever-growing 'to visit' list. There is so much beauty and history in our churches and this one looks very special - the rose window is particularly beautiful.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-71241657351737118522016-10-21T09:08:37.929+01:002016-10-21T09:08:37.929+01:00The anniversary of the Battle of Hastings did give...The anniversary of the Battle of Hastings did give me that extra push to make a visit! I didn't know what to expect here but I did enjoy looking around it all.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-33342563120371051772016-10-21T09:06:13.269+01:002016-10-21T09:06:13.269+01:00The church is certainly worth visiting, but there ...The church is certainly worth visiting, but there is so little of the abbey now - unfortunately it isn't like the great ruins of some of the other abbeys in the UK. I've never been to Woburn and would like to visit one day.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-21557380430008998502016-10-20T20:32:21.834+01:002016-10-20T20:32:21.834+01:00I feel so ashamed of myself. How did I not know th...I feel so ashamed of myself. How did I not know this about Waltham Abbey? I lived fairly close to it for years - I bought plants there, so was a regular visitor! I found this post fascinating - thank you for increasing my knowledge of the area. I like the way you found a significant date on which to visit.Sarah Shoesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410745860215082568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-72208221585257230282016-10-20T09:38:14.437+01:002016-10-20T09:38:14.437+01:00Hello!:) The church has a most beautiful rose wind...Hello!:) The church has a most beautiful rose window, and impressive statue of king Harold. It would be interesting to attend the medieval festival as well as visiting the abbey. The only UK abbey I have visited is Woburn, when we took our children to see the Safari park when they were young. Breathtakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883608347810648676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-83880931573268339382016-10-19T16:11:42.870+01:002016-10-19T16:11:42.870+01:00It took me a long time to go there! It took me a long time to go there! Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-13068927323074514782016-10-19T15:56:19.924+01:002016-10-19T15:56:19.924+01:00Oh I wish I'd visited Waltham Abbey whilst I w...Oh I wish I'd visited Waltham Abbey whilst I was still in the UK it looks like an amazing place with such a rich historyTricky Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08755505701123051720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-34763068865093500762016-10-18T09:13:30.061+01:002016-10-18T09:13:30.061+01:00As archaeological techniques are advancing so much...As archaeological techniques are advancing so much I wonder if one day it will be possible to identify even the slightest trace of a body in the ground - and to know who it is. Perhaps Harold can then have a proper grave! Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-40293814650993917062016-10-17T18:43:38.952+01:002016-10-17T18:43:38.952+01:00I wonder if they'll ever find out where he is....I wonder if they'll ever find out where he is....poor Harold! I did enjoy this post, you have inspired me to visit, such a historical place!xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-40964558912815973082016-10-16T22:48:02.016+01:002016-10-16T22:48:02.016+01:00I can only imagine how impressive Waltham Abbey wo...I can only imagine how impressive Waltham Abbey would have looked. But it must have been such a shock for the local community to see it destroyed overnight.<br />I can't think what our society is doing letting its children grow up so disconnected to nature. All children should be having the same experiences as your grandson.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-58074327921946354862016-10-16T16:46:30.832+01:002016-10-16T16:46:30.832+01:00Wonderful buildings and I think of how hard it wou...Wonderful buildings and I think of how hard it would have been to build them by hand. Your comment about children and nature is so true. There is nothing in today's school curriculum that inspires children to put down their phone and look at nature. I have photos of my grandson a few posts back picking and eating a tomato right from the garden. He will learn to love nature....MichelleRambling Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080120317890707767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-14695033843090720412016-10-16T11:06:04.325+01:002016-10-16T11:06:04.325+01:00Early Medieval sources certainly believed this was...Early Medieval sources certainly believed this was where he was. I'm surprised there hasn't been a high-profile archaeological attempt to find him (along the lines of the Richard III project).Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-2068126288151704362016-10-15T20:22:46.100+01:002016-10-15T20:22:46.100+01:00It does sound as if it would have been a logical p...It does sound as if it would have been a logical place to bury Harold. I found your post so interesting. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-6305616007928357502016-10-15T08:30:25.303+01:002016-10-15T08:30:25.303+01:00The church has lots to interest alone. There's...The church has lots to interest alone. There's so much history there. The abbey, unfortunately, has been dismantled since the Reformation, and only walls and the gateway remain.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-45187922200582975482016-10-14T19:37:56.601+01:002016-10-14T19:37:56.601+01:00Waltham Abbey looks like a really interesting plac...Waltham Abbey looks like a really interesting place to visit. The stained glass is a stunning colour.CherryPiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788084724907992076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-79413073916334845692016-10-14T19:22:49.270+01:002016-10-14T19:22:49.270+01:00The Rose window is lovely. I may do something else...The Rose window is lovely. I may do something else on Waltham Abbey in a future post because there is so much more to talk about. <br />I suppose there are several graves of kings and queens to find, but most of them will be from so long ago the chances are very slight.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-955431970617398942016-10-14T19:20:25.037+01:002016-10-14T19:20:25.037+01:00I've just found out about the battle. It looks...I've just found out about the battle. It looks great fun. I found out about the march last week but unfortunately I don't live close enough to any point on the route to catch part of it.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-32138644864589133902016-10-14T18:45:13.311+01:002016-10-14T18:45:13.311+01:00It is worth a visit, Sue. Wouldn't it be wonde...It is worth a visit, Sue. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the truth about King Arthur was finally established? I think it has to be the most intriguing historical mystery of all!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-5461665861832865362016-10-14T12:10:49.384+01:002016-10-14T12:10:49.384+01:00A really interesting post Wendy - I do so wish I l...A really interesting post Wendy - I do so wish I lived closer and could visit the Abbey. It really is a fascinating story. <br /><br />I am still amazed that they found Richard III so I suppose anything is possible in the future for missing monarchs. I do love the Rose Window - a lovely series of photos and post :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-82533989148824731002016-10-14T12:08:31.556+01:002016-10-14T12:08:31.556+01:00Fascinating story of the questions over Harold'...Fascinating story of the questions over Harold's final resting place. Waltham Abbey looks a wonderful place to visit. I have been following the march from Stamford Bridge to Hastings and look forwad to seeing more about today's recreation of the battle:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-34266124389965069222016-10-14T10:15:22.665+01:002016-10-14T10:15:22.665+01:00That looks a really interesting place to visit - I...That looks a really interesting place to visit - I shall try to detour next time we are down that way. A fascinating story - a bit like King Arthur and all the places he is supposed to be buried here in the West country.Sue C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15233700237350328436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-16022815275482613982016-10-14T08:38:26.375+01:002016-10-14T08:38:26.375+01:00I agree that there is so much going on in London e...I agree that there is so much going on in London e.g. Cross Rail that any lost king or queen could be found. I know archaeologists have tried to find Alfred the Great near to Winchester but although they found some Saxon bones they couldn't prove much.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.com