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.


Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Marian Pilgrimage - Our Lady of Tewkesbury


Tewkesbury Abbey is the next station for the Pilgrimage. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary it appears to have been a place of Marian devotion long before the foundation of the Benedictine church we see today in 1121.

My article from last year has links to posts from previous years about this shrine, its destruction and modern moves to restore the tradition of Marian devotion in the Abbey. These can be accessed from Marian pilgrimage - Our Lady of Tewkesbury


 

Tewkesbury Abbey
The foundations of the destroyed Lady Chapel can be seen in the turf. The line of the vault can be seen above the west window of the chapel and the blocked entrance arch is beneath. Until it collapsed in 1559 the tower had a timber and lead spire

Image: voicemap.me

May Our Lady of Tewkesbury intercede for us and our intentions

Jesu mercy, Mary pray



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