PRINCE JEREMIAH LIBOPUOA MOSHUESHUE of BASUTOLAND King Letsie III of Lesotho (formerly Basutoland) was educated at Ampleforth continuing a family tradition of British education, which had begun over a century ago. He is the great-grandson of one of the outstanding characters in the history of South Africa, Moshesh I or Moshueshue. This King was unique … Continue reading The Basuto Prince
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Colemere Anniversary
Lyneal cum Colemere The church at Colemere was consecrated on June 16th, the Feast of Corpus Christi 1870, by Bishop Selwyn of Lichfield. It was built at the expense of Lady Marian Alford in memory of her son Lord Brownlow and designed by G.E.Street, one of the leading architects of the day. Street had restored … Continue reading Colemere Anniversary
The Petton Pulpit
Continuing Christopher Jobson's series "Treasures of the Benefice" we have a fascinating post about the history of the carved wooden pulpit in Ss Raphael & Isidore Church, Petton. The pulpit (Latin pulpitum) is a raised stand or platform for preachers in a Christian church. Traditionally a pulpit is raised well above the surrounding floor for … Continue reading The Petton Pulpit