Monthly Archives: December 2013

Ireland – as it was seen by Europe in the Sixteenth Century

 An old perspective in a new light? Map of Ireland – a detail East and West from their proper perspective – this is one of the first maps of Ireland. It dates from the Sixteenth Century. It was given to … Continue reading

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A Star Rises in the East?

When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and … Continue reading

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Crib – 2013

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Crib at 64 Clapham Road – 2013
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Advent Carol Calendar: Day 3 Quem pastores laudavere

Third Day of Advent Quem Pastores Laudavere I first sang this when i was in the school choir in Lower Sixth – 1970. it’s a lovely traditional french carol but there are versions in German and Polish. Four choirboys give a … Continue reading

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Advent Carol Calendar Day 4 – there’s no Rose of such vertu
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A carol for the 4th day of Advent This is a carol from the early fifteenth century. It probably is based on an earlier carol and given the text may well be from a french song. The use of the … Continue reading

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