Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Old, Old Glass

Get a look at this. I visited an old church at the weekend. The visit was partly to try and find a tap to wash my hands with as I had to unjam my front dérailleur early on in my trip and my hands were filthy and my water bottle needed a refill, and also because I am very partial to old buildings. Especially those made of stone.



Is it really that old do you think? If there are any old stained-glass experts out there, please could you comment on the style and whether you think it is authentic? Here's another:



I looked at this glass for ages, and at the lovely colours and patterns that it was casting on the black and white marble floor. Has light really been shining through these panes of glass for over 300 years? What a thought.

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