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Fountains Abbey

Once he had split with Rome. he knew that there would be no complaints from Rome about his treatment of the monasteries, abbeys and convents. He himself remained Roman in his beliefs and religious practices but he felt that he must have a ...

Veronica, on 03/18/2016

Fountains Abbey

Yes the first time I went many years ago, there was a Gregorian chant tape which tripped as people entered the ruin. But it isn't there now, probably something about licenses and health and safety in our nation these days :) The whole ...

Veronica, on 03/18/2016

Fountains Abbey

Frank has an excellent idea. I believe such an activity would be considered respectful enough to perhaps get permission.

blackspanielgallery, on 03/17/2016

Fountains Abbey

I knew Henry VIII split with Rome, but I did not know he took over Church property. I just thought news traveled slowly and many priests assumed somehow he had permission to take control. Before his break he had been given the title Doctor of ...

blackspanielgallery, on 03/17/2016

Fountains Abbey

I wonder what it would be like to take a CD of Gregorian chant into the ruins and sit listening to it in a place where it was once sung by monks. It would be an awesome experience. I love Gregorian chant.

frankbeswick, on 03/17/2016

Our Environment: Teaching Children Responsibility

Thanks for the comments.

blackspanielgallery, on 03/17/2016

Fountains Abbey

I think you would enjoy it as it still has a spiritual, ethereal beauty about it. And whilst I may be mistaken, I sense you have that about you too.

Veronica, on 03/17/2016

Fountains Abbey

Beautiful photos! I would love to have the chance to visit some day.

jptanabe, on 03/17/2016

Our Environment: Teaching Children Responsibility

A lovely article and I agree about starting children young with environmental issues. When I was teaching, I used to involve my classes in every possible project locally that concerned the environment. One project was an " invisible " ...

Veronica, on 03/17/2016

Our Environment: Teaching Children Responsibility

blackspanielgallery, Master naturalists say that the great ecologists and natural historians have diverse backgrounds, except for the commonality of spending lots of time outdoors with nature early on. It tends to be really rewarding fun to back ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 03/17/2016

Earth and Space: Photographs From the Archives of NASA Book Review

blackspanielgallery, Yes, NASA has great images. It's the beauty, the information and the organization that makes me proud to have this book. It's organized from nearest to furthest from us so it's like a road view trip!

DerdriuMarriner, on 03/17/2016

Cool Vintage Toys: Kozmic Kiddles

what a lovely write up :) I truly loved my purple Kozmic Kiddle when i was a kid. I'm 50 now and have just bought one off ebay. It's got the sweetest face i've ever seen (besides my son's of ...

julian, on 03/16/2016

Earth Day: Keep the Idea Year Round

Fortunately, nursery trees are only available in proper seasons here. They are careful about that. Nice comment.

blackspanielgallery, on 03/16/2016

Men Who Wear Women's Flats

I too have loved flats since I was a kid and have been wearing them for probably close to 40 years or so. I love comfort of them. I have a high instep and haven't been a able to find a men's shoe ...

Rob, on 03/16/2016

Earth Day: Keep the Idea Year Round

I am glad that you stated that trees cannot just be planted and left. You need to know how to plant a tree. You also need to do it at the right time of year,for which you need to seek advice from the nursery worker who sold it to you. Sometimes ...

frankbeswick, on 03/16/2016