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.


Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Marian Pilgrimage - Our Lady of Thetford


The Pilgrimage now goes to west Norfolk to the Cluniac priory at Thetford and its shrine of Our Lady. As can be seen in the links from my previous posts the origins and development of the priory as a place of devotion is much better documented than most others which adds considerably to its historical interest. 

My article from last year, with the relevant links can be found at Marian Pilgrimage - Our Lady of Thetford


May Our Lady of Thetford pray for Pope Leo XIV


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