tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post4444270470483648626..comments2024-03-28T11:58:31.717+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Canterbury Cathedral Scaffold tour ….Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9014522529882819342017-09-26T17:58:10.707+01:002017-09-26T17:58:10.707+01:00Thank you for referring this post to me, Hilary. W...Thank you for referring this post to me, Hilary. What an incredible experience to see the work so close. I am glad that so many are working to preserve the old work. Hopefully the methods used today will preserve the building for many more generations.<br /><br />EmilyEmily in Ecuadorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046387339831440902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35722308839109131962015-10-02T10:23:52.281+01:002015-10-02T10:23:52.281+01:00Thanks Mike - yes re your note I realised you were...Thanks Mike - yes re your note I realised you were travelling .. so thanks for the visit now.<br /><br />Interesting you did art history at college and studied the construction of cathedrals.<br /><br />I'd forgotten you and Karen had tried some stained glass work ... but I didn't set out too well the aspects of the old medieval glass - I really need to write a post on the glass of ages past - once I've read the Canterbury book on their windows.<br /><br />Thanks for highlighting some areas for me ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52459219918864159312015-10-01T02:57:19.308+01:002015-10-01T02:57:19.308+01:00Hi Hilary,
With traveling, we have not had much o...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />With traveling, we have not had much of a chance to do much online, so we are catching up on stuff now.<br /><br />This post was very interesting, in two aspects. First, in college, one course, on art history, delved a bit into cathedrals and their construction. Second, years ago, Karen I dabbled in stained glass. We have pieces from that period in our living room and still have some uncut glass of various colors stored away... along with fragments.<br /><br />One aspect of the old medieval glass that makes it even more fragile is that it's not just stained glass, but the detail is painted onto the glass. The glass is durable... the painting much less so.<br /><br />Interesting, to be sure.Mike Goadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01909276588431011926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57404787214545724642015-09-30T16:57:25.622+01:002015-09-30T16:57:25.622+01:00Thanks Theresa - it is an incredibly beautiful bui...Thanks Theresa - it is an incredibly beautiful building ... but the high street names unfortunately we can't stop - though it is incongruous. Good to see you - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15117459878373536232015-09-30T16:53:37.519+01:002015-09-30T16:53:37.519+01:00Such beautiful architecture.
Then it's funny ...Such beautiful architecture. <br />Then it's funny to see the Gap store sign amongst the old. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58215189893786469172015-09-28T15:38:52.351+01:002015-09-28T15:38:52.351+01:00Hi Jenny - it was a great tour ... but I'm not...Hi Jenny - it was a great tour ... but I'm not sure when they're going to start them up - or if they will ... perhaps in the Spring: this was a one off - which I wasn't going to miss!<br /><br />I hope your friend can join a tour when they do start up ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10341197831248863132015-09-28T11:31:04.485+01:002015-09-28T11:31:04.485+01:00What an interesting tour. I know someone who might...What an interesting tour. I know someone who might enjoy doing this so I will make a note and mention it. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85486149945454165652015-09-26T11:41:43.994+01:002015-09-26T11:41:43.994+01:00@ Betty - I'm glad I was able to put some of t...@ Betty - I'm glad I was able to put some of the detail in ... but as you say the patience and craftsmanship is just wonderful to see - I'm so pleased they're restoring it so well and so thoroughly.<br /><br />@ Rhonda - it was just such an honour to be able to take the tour; I hope at some stage to be able to write a bit more about the Medieval windows - but I needed to get a post up; as you say it is extraordinary to be able to see medieval buildings still, and garner a little bit about how they were built. The architecture is stunning.<br /><br />@ Valerie - thankfully the climb was relatively easy and all was secure. But the visit and the information offered was just amazing - yes I was lucky, as you say.<br /><br />Thanks so much ... so glad you enjoyed the post - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73173284735539486082015-09-26T10:45:12.314+01:002015-09-26T10:45:12.314+01:00What a wonderful visit you had, I really envy you ...What a wonderful visit you had, I really envy you seeing all that you did, and how brave to climb up there, too. Hugs, ValerieValerie-Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538850820168903865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80150710436300084032015-09-26T09:32:36.781+01:002015-09-26T09:32:36.781+01:00Beautiful and really interesting. I was curious ab...Beautiful and really interesting. I was curious about the window, but on the flip side, it's pretty amazing any of the medieval buildings are still around. Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-2364103154461613422015-09-26T01:53:28.000+01:002015-09-26T01:53:28.000+01:00This post is so interesting. ! The patience and c...This post is so interesting. ! The patience and craftsmanship is amazing, isn't it?.Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-137287618512351042015-09-25T08:01:42.815+01:002015-09-25T08:01:42.815+01:00@ Val - you expressed it so clearly ... I did love...@ Val - you expressed it so clearly ... I did love it - and would have loved to do it again the next day! So much to see and understand, and experience ... the demands made on those early builders and designers were extraordinary .. but I guess they were like explorers ... testing things out - when things worked, they moved on to bigger projects. It is humbling to think about ... but I do love finding out the hows.<br /><br />@ Rosey - delighted you enjoyed the post and that it reminded you that travel is a part of your journey ... discovery of new parts of the world.<br /><br />@ Murees - yes, but it is an enormous structure and there is lots and lots to do: and is very much needed to get the building back to its former glory as well as repaired and restored for future generations. The cleaned part of the building looks beautiful ... and the lead work is amazing.<br /><br />@ Theresa - yes they did have wonderful artistry ... <br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting - good to see you .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59065413786128126602015-09-25T06:45:58.408+01:002015-09-25T06:45:58.408+01:00some incredible details in that work!some incredible details in that work!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72867367822842049622015-09-24T22:22:53.197+01:002015-09-24T22:22:53.197+01:00Wow, that is a lot of work going on. For some stra...Wow, that is a lot of work going on. For some strange reason I never thought restoration projects take so long. But I know it is needed to get the building back to it's former glory. I bet the new cathedral will be even more beautifulMurees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33325397726631203152015-09-24T15:25:40.954+01:002015-09-24T15:25:40.954+01:00I didn't think the post was muddled. These are...I didn't think the post was muddled. These are the kinds of posts that make me want to continue traveling. :)mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82457457070707064642015-09-24T09:05:52.359+01:002015-09-24T09:05:52.359+01:00Wasn't that truly an awe-inspiring, awesome in...Wasn't that truly an awe-inspiring, awesome in its real sense, experience, Hilary. I can feel your amazement and excitement at having seen all this. Yes, weren't those old craftsmen astonishing - without any of the modern tools we have today. It never ceases to humble me. A great post and a fantastic day for you!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-7479021018785496012015-09-24T08:17:44.683+01:002015-09-24T08:17:44.683+01:00@ Inger - oh I am sorry you never got to visit whe...@ Inger - oh I am sorry you never got to visit when you lived here years ago .. but I'm delighted you could lose yourself in the post and appreciate what is going on and see some of the work through my eyes.<br /><br />It's good to connect and I'm happy that you and the dogs enjoy the snippets I send through, or comment on ... <br /><br />@ Joanne - it looks like they'll be doing more tours in due course and until 2021 ... so should you get to England - you could do one?! The professional approach to the repairs and restoration are amazing and so interesting to see up close and in context - and they are, exactly as you mention, making sure the Cathedral isn't hotpotched together ... but repaired in the best manner known today.<br /><br />@ Crystal - it's a huge building and thankfully has stayed as a Cathedral and they are looking to the future. Some places just ran out of money - especially over time ... dynasties change etc and the Wars of the last century ... so places ultimately cannot be restored.<br /><br />@ Mary - mammoth is the word! I didn't put in all I could re the restoration and the intricacies ... it was so interesting to listen to and to see what was happening in situ. Aren't the little gold faces delightful.<br /><br />@ Beste - what an interesting link - I hadn't heard of this book and certainly hadn't realised the connotation. Fascinating to know about - thank you. The building of a cathedral and the development of Gothic architecture - all set in the 12th century. It will be an interesting read.<br /><br />Thanks so much for the note re my return - glad to be here.<br /><br />@ Monti - it really wasn't too bad - some small places. The hip is doing great guns!<br /><br />@ Jess - it was even better ... such a treat to be able to take the tour and to see what's happening. Now I must return once it's unclad! and can shine in all its new glory.<br /><br />Thank you all so much for visiting and relating to this amazing structure and its significance in the world today ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42463987692070208232015-09-24T01:47:54.922+01:002015-09-24T01:47:54.922+01:00This is fascinating to look through on your blog- ...This is fascinating to look through on your blog- so I can only imagine what the experience was like for you in real life! Absolutely beautiful! I am always in awe when I look at old cathedrals and their intricate details. Thanks for sharing! So happy your hip is better. Yeah!<br />~Jess DMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12637399110269274122015-09-23T21:25:03.678+01:002015-09-23T21:25:03.678+01:00Hilary, I cannot imagine climbing a ladder in that...Hilary, I cannot imagine climbing a ladder in that scaffolding. You are amazing! So glad your hip is doing so well!!!Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47324829878249496662015-09-23T21:11:14.468+01:002015-09-23T21:11:14.468+01:00Your post made me think of the Pillars of the Eart...Your post made me think of the Pillars of the Earth by Follet. Such grandeur and I'm glad the cathedral is being restored with care. I must also mention that I'm happy you are back Hilary...beste barkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15002530133068046229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48256318145525323042015-09-23T21:03:14.712+01:002015-09-23T21:03:14.712+01:00That is a mammoth restoration project. The amount ...That is a mammoth restoration project. The amount of work and detail that goes into a single window is mind-boggling. I love the little details inside the building too. Those little gold faces on the ceiling are neat.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84427191584711820982015-09-23T20:06:24.184+01:002015-09-23T20:06:24.184+01:00The restorations are amazing. There are some parts...The restorations are amazing. There are some parts of the world where they just let beauties like that fall into shambles, but the cost and effort... Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72118608427098320672015-09-23T15:38:09.994+01:002015-09-23T15:38:09.994+01:00very cool. I would have loved to do that tour in p...very cool. I would have loved to do that tour in person, but this post is the next best thing. So glad they are putting so much time, effort, research, and care into the restoration. I admire folks who can reconstruct history and bring it back to its original state, albeit sturdier and ready for another zillion years. Very nice - and glad your hip hung in for the adventure. Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4844005868575608812015-09-23T14:53:11.666+01:002015-09-23T14:53:11.666+01:00Now I'm so sorry I never went there when I cou...Now I'm so sorry I never went there when I could have. Your wonderful descriptions will have to suffice and they really do. The cathedral people could hire you as their publicity writer, you are writing about all the different aspects of the renovation in such a captivating manner. This is a lot more than "a sampling of an inkling" of their work, it is a very interesting look into what is being done. <br /><br />Thanks for all the love you are sending through the ether, or I guess it's not ether any longer, through the cloud, I guess, of our virtual lives. The dogs appreciate the attention as well. We all wish we could come and visit you.Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82432074716350594252015-09-23T13:54:25.033+01:002015-09-23T13:54:25.033+01:00@ Debbie - yes and I thought it was 9 ... there we...@ Debbie - yes and I thought it was 9 ... there we go - time runneth away very fast - especially when one can walk comfortably again!<br /><br />I saw you had lots going on ... being a grandparent keeps you occupied I know and you've got Flossie et al ... I'm glad you enjoyed this post - it was an incredible opportunity.<br /><br />@ Fil - yes we succeeded and I was so lucky to be able to go. What you say here is so relevant - their skills 1,000 years ago (longer and shorter) were nothing short of mind-boggling. The stone work is 55 foot high .. the glass panels not quite so big ... but still absolutely extraordinary creations.<br /><br />I'm happy you can put a different spin onto your earlier visit - now we've been lucky enough to see behind the scenes.<br /><br />@ Sheri - lovely to see you ... and I'm so pleased you could relate to the building with its history, blood (appropriate here), sweat and tears soaked into the pores of the structures ... delighted you enjoyed sharing my journey and its photos.<br /><br />Cheers to you three - thanks for visiting and coming with me along the Cathedral path .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com