Once I was a clever boy learning the arts of Oxford... is a quotation from the verses written by Bishop Richard Fleming (c.1385-1431) for his tomb in Lincoln Cathedral. Fleming, the founder of Lincoln College in Oxford, is the subject of my research for a D. Phil., and, like me, a son of the West Riding. I have remarked in the past that I have a deeply meaningful on-going relationship with a dead fifteenth century bishop... it was Fleming who, in effect, enabled me to come to Oxford and to learn its arts, and for that I am immensely grateful.


Thursday, 16 May 2024

Marian Pilgrimage - Our Lady of Furness


Both Jesmond and Furness are additions I have made to the original list, and in both instances there are remains of the medieval buildings.

The recorded story of the Shrne of Our Lady of Furness can be found at Our Lady of Furness

May Our Lady of Furness pray for The King and all the Royal Family and for us all


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Zephyrinus said...

Thank you, John.

Another outstanding Article.

The Link to The Abbey of Furness, at British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/lancs/vol2/pp114-131
is a totally fascinating read.

We are grateful to “Once I Was A Clever Boy” for providing such valuable historical and religious texts.

17 May 2024 at 08:55

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