Originally the cope had been a dark blue but it is now very faded. It is also badly damaged in places but we are very fortunate to be able to see it at all. It was saved from destruction at the time of the Dissolution and hidden beneath the altar in a neighbouring parish church where it remained for about 300 years until it was discovered in the mid-19th century.
Still alive and kicking.
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I thought I had better put a post on before you all think I have gone for
ever. I feel alright but am a bit frail - not eating all that much but
still ...
2 days ago
4 comments:
A beautiful cope Heather and who could resist a 'buy one, get one free' offer.
The images are great - thanks for sharing them with us.
Me again - I have just realised that my comment has come up as Seaside Stitchers instead of Textileart-showcase. I do both blogs and am signed into the seasiders blog - but I meant it to come from me!!! Too late to be blogging anyway!
Gorgeous!!
Wow, what a wonderful cope and how super that it was saved from destruction. Lovely photos too.
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