Street Musician

Meisha, wrote, "This one's for Dave. In St. Helen Square I walked by this street performer playing the Who's 'Pinball Wizard' on a clarinet. It was a combination of material and instrument that I never expected, but he certainly had the talent to pull it off. I hope that tomorrow I can find someone playing Radiohead on a tuba. I think it could be done."

The St. Martin Window

The church is named for St. Martin of Tours (c. 316-397) and a vicar, Robert Semer, sponsored the creation of this window in 1437 to honor the saint. Parts of it are lost, but most still survives; it depicts events in the life of St. Martin.

St. Martin's

Meisha wrote, "Only about half of st. Martin's survived the bombings in the 40's. There are several memorial plaques there to honor both the British and German soldiers who died in the attack on the church. A man who was looking at the church at the same time as I was marveled aloud at the need for more of the kind of humanity that recognizes itself even in its enemies. We had a long discussion about the period when he worked for a US company that specialized in military contracts and he spoke very highly of the way the company's leaders conducted themselves with humility. I said I hoped that this kind of leadership was coming back into style in the US. He mentioned that our president is a good role model for just the kind of leadership he had admired in his former bosses and I was happy to agree. It's easy to forget how poorly Bush represented us on the world stage."

All Saints Door Knocker

All Saints brass knocker on North door: This a a replica of the original which is from the 13th century. It depicts a sinner being devoured by the mouth of hell, which takes the form of a monster. A hell-mouth is also listed among the props for the Mercers' Last Judgment play.

All Saints Tower

All Saints tower with octagonal lantern on top was "built around 1400. Throughout the mediaeval period, the light was kept burning at night to guide travellers safely into the city through the wolf-infested Forest of Galtres to the north" (poster in church).

Friday

Meisha writes, "It's was nice again today. I spent some time at the library in the morning reading a few wills and such. Then got a cheese and onion pasty and went back to the flat to eat. I worked on ordering Inter Library Loans for a few hours and then went to see All Saints Pavement and St. Martin le Grande (or Coney St.). This is All Saints west window: Originally created around 1370 as part of St. Saviour's Church, it was brought to All Saints and reconstructed in 1957."

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