After the destruction of Storm Eunice stopped me getting to Bristol last February, I had another try last week and succeeded. My visit was for work, but it seemed a waste not to spend some time on photography too, so I caught an early train which gave me a whole afternoon to explore. Once my host, Margaret, had kindly relieved me of my heavy suitcase I began my photographic explorations at the church of St Mary Redcliffe.
The ceiling is a striking feature in this church, which grabs you the moment you walk through the door. It features more than 1000 guided bosses and the temptation to lie on the floor to admire them was quite strong! I resisted, but I did at least sit down to take this photo.
In the choir I found these two handsome creatures. Click on any image to see it enlarged.
The largest organ pipes are on full display - some of them more than a foot wide. I can only imagine the vibrations you’d feel if you stood beside them as they were played!
Looking across the top of the box pews in the nave.
Photos taken 17 February 2023