John Oram's photos with the keyword: Tewkesbury Abbey

Although I have no religious beliefs or affiliation, I have found in my travels that much ecclesiastical architecture is very beautiful. My continuing reading of mediaeval history adds even greater interest to a visit to a place with such a long history. The present day Tewkesbury Abbey has its origins in the early 12th century and is now, in fact, a parish church. My main interest is its role in the Wars of the Roses. The Battle of Tewkesbury was fought nearby on 4 May 1471. Here, the very beautiful Abbey is seen from part of the site of the battlefield and the light falls on the one plaque of four on the so-called battlefield monument which specifically refers to the battle. Three other plaques record other local events of historic note. 200_3_P1030328R

Although I have no religious beliefs or affiliation, I have found in my travels that much ecclesiastical architecture is very beautiful. My continuing reading of mediaeval history adds even greater interest to a visit to a place with such a long history. The present day Tewkesbury Abbey has its origins in the early 12th century and is now, in fact, a parish church. My main interest is its role in the Wars of the Roses. The Battle of Tewkesbury was fought nearby on 4 May 1471. Here, the very beautiful Abbey is seen from part of the site of the battlefield. 200_3_P1030337R

Although I have no religious beliefs or affiliation, I have found in my travels that much ecclesiastical architecture is very beautiful. My continuing reading of mediaeval history adds even greater interest to a visit to a place with such a long history. The present day Tewkesbury Abbey has its origins in the early 12th century and is now, in fact, a parish church. My main interest is its role in the Wars of the Roses. The Battle of Tewkesbury was fought nearby on 4 May 1471. Here, the very beautiful Abbey is seen from part of the site of the battlefield. 200_3_P1030336R

Although I have no religious beliefs or affiliation, I have found in my travels that much ecclesiastical architecture is very beautiful. My continuing reading of mediaeval history adds even greater interest to a visit to a place with such a long history. The present day Tewkesbury Abbey has its origins in the early 12th century and is now, in fact, a parish church. My main interest is its role in the Wars of the Roses. The Battle of Tewkesbury was fought nearby on 4 May 1471. 200_3_P1030325

'Touching Souls' by Mico Kaufman is outside the eponymous Tea Room at Tewkesbury Abbey. Given the positions of the figures, I take this to be an intentional pun by the sculptor. The Romanian born sculptor lived in Tewksbury (sic), Massachusetts and died, aged 92, on 12 December 2016. 200_3_P1030062C

'Touching Souls' by Mico Kaufman is outside the eponymous Tea Room at Tewkesbury Abbey. Given the positions of the figures, I take this to be an intentional pun by the sculptor. The Romanian born sculptor lived in Tewksbury (sic), Massachusetts and died, aged 92, on 12 December 2016. 200_3_P1030058CE

Although I have no religious beliefs or affiliation, I have found in my travels that much ecclesiastical architecture is very beautiful. My continuing reading of mediaeval history adds even greater interest to a visit to a place with such a long history. The present day Tewkesbury Abbey has its origins in the early 12th century and is now, in fact, a parish church. My main interest is its role in the Wars of the Roses. The Battle of Tewkesbury was fought nearby on 4 May 1471. 200_3_P1030055SC

The vaulted ceiling of the south aisle of Tewkesbury Abbey. 200_3_P1030057R

A simple but fascinating sight in Tewkesbury Abbey. There have been only 19 organists in 280 years. The Abbey has three organs including the Milton Organ and, I believe, only the leading organist is listed here. Wikipedia lists Simon Bell as an organist and the above mentioned Carleton Etherington as organist and Director of Music. 200_3_P1030056