I had not meant to go to Lincoln but two of us tagged on to a business trip and went sightseeing.
Lincoln cathedral was amazing. The first part of the building was up by 1068 -two years after the Normans arrived and while they were still trying to consolidate their grip on England. The stone carving demonstrated how a solid mass can convey visual lightness and how shadows can bring a place to life. Repeating curves provide gentle movement and the soaring ceilings lift the spirit (and the voice). The cathedral had additions and repairs over the centuries, each with their own style, but the result is a cohesive whole. Its a gem.
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AuthorI am indulging my passion for ceramics by undertaking studies for an MA at UCLAN Archives
August 2021
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