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, 25 December 2025

Christmas 2025


The Wilton Diptych
Probably painted in 1397
The National Gallery 
Wikipedia 


With all good wishes for a blessed, joyful and happy Christmas - and for whatever 2026 brings

Yours in Christ and His Blessed Mother,
John
The Clever Boy


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1 comment:

Zephyrinus said...

Dear “The Clever Boy”.

Thank you for your Good Wishes.

We reciprocate and ask that The Blessed Christ and His Blessed Mother continue to watch over you.

25 December 2025 at 15:47

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