~My Final Days in England 2011~

Hello Everyone,
The final days of my trip

to England are just about over. 

Tuesday June 21st our group departed York for Escomb to view a Saxon church.

Escomb Saxon Church

 is one of the oldest Anglo-Saxon churches in England, approximately 2.5 km to the west of Bishop Auckland, County Durham.  Founded in 670-675, much of the stone came from the nearby Roman Fort at Binchester. 

We stopped for lunch at "The Saxon Inn" and had a Ploughman's

 ( a cold snack originating in the United Kingdom) Here Wikipedia
After lunch we departed for Durham

Durham Cathedral

Arriving at Durham Cathedral we had a grand tour and attended evensong service in the evening.

Harry Potter's Classroom at Hogwarts School

Real Location

The Charter House, which is on the east side of the cloister, became a classroom, complete with oak benches and desks, a high-backed chair for the teacher and a blackboard with occult doodling on it. 

Minerva Mc Gonagall's Classroom
at Hogwarts School

The Verger is showing us a Finely embroidered cope. 

This ancient closet, containing the copes used in this cathedral church till AD 1759, was repaired in AD 1859 and restored to its original use in AD 1959

This closet sits at the end of the Chapter House.

The shrine of St Cuthbert today.  St. Cuthbert's shrine was covered with a richly-embroidered cloth, which was raised on special occasions to expose the lavishly decorated shrine itself.  The shrine's gilt cover depicted Christ on a rainbow on one side and Christ as a baby being carried by Mary on the other.  At the edges of the cloth were six silver bells, which tingled when the cover was lifted, drawing the attention of the people in the Cathedral.  The current cover of the shrine, not of cloth, is inspired by the description of the 16th century shrine covering .

The beautiful embroidered kneelers surround St Cuthbert's Shrine.

On June 22nd. The last day of our official tour our group visited

 Chesters Roman Fort at Hadrian's Wall.

Hadrian's Wall has a long history in England.  In about A.D. 122, during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, The Romans built this great stone wall.  The wall stretches 73 miles coast to coast across the narrowest stretch of northern England it was built and defended by some 20,000 troops.

What a great sight to see.

Standing at the Roman Fort I looked out over the country side and saw the beautiful red poppy field.

The wonderful farm building and sheep in the pasture.  This photo is so precious to me.  It reminds me of the wonderful calmness and serenity of a simple life.

As I looked at the River Tyne I had an image of the amazing history of this country. 

To see more of the beautiful land at Chesters Roman Fort click HERE

Now I must say Good-Bye to my beautiful

heritage. I hope to visit again.

Thank you all for joining me on my journey thru England and Scotland.

I'm joining

Little Red House for Mosaic Monday

and

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A Big Hello to

Susie Lavender

and

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new followers of My Cozy Corner

Hugs and Kisses

Betty

~Christmas Preview~

House of Design

A few of my special friends and I drove to this beautiful building last Friday and experienced some

 'Christmas Bliss'

The Kraft Memorial Free Library building is one of the finest examples of Classic Revival Style, also known as Neoclassic architecture. Last year I blogged about this beautiful library. Please check it out Here

The mood for The Fall is still in the air.  This table top vignette is wonderful. 

 I almost bought the pitcher.  But, I always pause and remember my thriftiness. LOL.  What a bunch of blah~blah~blah that was...

I just love to come here once a year to enjoy the moment.  Everything is so beautiful.

This is the first Christmas tree I saw as I walked in the building.  Amazing....

A cloche for Marty @ A Stroll Thru Life. 

This jolly fellow is at the front entrance. I love the lamp.  I walk in and say to myself "I'll take it all" and put it in my car!

Decorations

Santa

Christmas Trees

The Time Piece was on the back of Santa's coat

Angel over the door

This tree is just loaded with fabulous ornaments. 

A Christmas Tree decorated with all kinds of birds... Amazing



Hope you have enjoyed your tour of the House of Design.

I'm joining my friends for a party or two.

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday

At The Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday

The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday

and

The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday

A Big Hello to My New Followers

Sharon Akers

Courtney-French Country Cottage

The Charm of Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and visiting My Cozy Corner

xo

Betty

The Rose Window at York Minster

Hello Everyone,

I've been busy blogging about so many other interests and activities that I haven't finished my story about my trip to England and Scotland.  Whitby, England was the post about 199 steps and Dracula Here.

On June 19th we arrived at the Royal York Hotel about 5:00 o'clock in the evening.  Our group had supper together the first night.  It was wonderful being in a beautiful city full of history. 

Monday at 9:30 in the morning we toured York Minster.  As we walked alone the pathway over the street. We had a beautiful  view of the Minster's main tower and the scaffolding is coming down in 2014.

The pride of York, is this Gothic church.  The word "minster" comes from the Old English for "monastery," but is now simply used to imply that it's an important church.  As it's the seat of a bishop, York Minster is also a cathedral.  While Henry VIII destroyed England's great abbeys, this was not part of a monastery and was therefore left standing. It seats 2,000 comfortably; on Christmas and Easter, at least 4,000 worshippers pack the place.  Today more than 250 employees and 500 volunteers work to preserve its heritage and welcome 1.3 million vistors each year.



York Minster-Quire and High Altar.

  View of the Great East Window from the Quire. The Quire was built in the late 14th century in the Perpendicular style but the wooden choir stalls are not the originals.

York Minster Pulpit

York Minster clock

A 400-year-old mechanical clock on the east side of the north transept features two figures of knights who strike the quarter hours by striking each other.

North Aisle of the Quire:

Tomb and Monument?

During the Victorian Age the Monuments were gathered into the east end where you see them today.

The Rose Window-A Stained Glass Phoenix Rising From the Ashes

The Great West window of York Minster

The windows cover almost all of the upper wall space, filling the chapter house with light.

The chapter house is octagonal, as is the case in many cathedrals, but is notable in that it has no central column supporting the roof.

Traditional Tea
Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms 
A special place in my heart.



The Gallows Sign which is attached to, and advertises, the Olde Starre Inn. The Star claims to be the oldest  in York, dating back to the time of Henry the VIII.
Stonegate York Stonegate Old Streets in York England UK

As we visited Barley Hall is to step back to 500 years ago, and experience daily life as it was. It's a beautifully restored 15th century timber-framed hall and a 14th century Monastic Hospice ( not a hospice as we know it, but a hotel for visiting dignitaries). 

 
While visiting Barley Hall an exciting new exhibition "From Hamlet to Hollywood" fashion from film.
We explored the fascinating changes in fashion from Tudor times to the early 20th century through this unique display of costumes worn by some of the best loved stars of stage and screen.
Featured costumes worn by Cate Blanchett, Colin Firth, Helena Bonham-Carter, Daniel Radcliffe, Elizabeth Taylor and Heath Ledger.
The King's Speech, Sense and Sensibility and The Duchess.

Oh my goodness!  I could go on about the wonderful sights I saw for days.
But, it's time to get along to the final days and the last post about my wonderful trip to England and Scotland.
I'm joining
The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday
and
The Little Red House for Mosaic Monday
hugs and kisses
to all
Betty

My Favorite Cobb Salad

Hello Everyone!

Time to Eat

Fast and Delicious

My Favorite Cobb Salad

A Beautiful salad bowl is a must.  I received this fabulous 'Arthur Court' salad bowl from my wonderful sister on my last birthday in June, 2011.

I have served the salad individually and it's makes a very nice presentation.

This salad is dinner. And with some nice warm freshly baked blueberry muffins and Real Butter it just can't get any better.

In the summer this salad is perfect for lunch on the patio too. 

Lettuce, Tomatoes and Hard - cooked eggs 

Crisp bacon



Avocados and sliced Chicken Breasts 

Black sliced Olives

Cobb Salad dressing

The Cobb Salad

was a signature menu item of the legendary Brown Derby in Hollywood, a landmark restaurant in Los Angeles, California.  Variations of the salad are now served in restaurants world-wide.

Fresh baked blueberry muffins with Real Butter.  YUM!

Printable Recipe

Here

Cobb Salad

Lettuce (head lettuce, watercress, chicory, and romaine)

Tomatoes

Crisp bacon

Black sliced olives

Chicken Breast

Hard-cooked eggs

Avocado

Roquefort cheese

Chives

Special Cobb salad vinaigrette

Cobb salad dressing

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

14 teaspoon sugar

1/teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 teaspoons salt

3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon dry English mustard

1 small clove garlic, finely minced

1/4 cup full-flavored olive oil

3/4 cup salad oil

Thank you for visiting My Cozy Corner today

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Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

and

On The Menu Monday @ Stonegable

Please leave a comment and try this delicious salad.

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xo

Betty