- Mr. and Mrs. Dow went to Washington - U.K., not U.S.A. (Travelodge motel near Newcastle)
- investigating what there was to see in the area at breakfast using the GPS, we spotted "Bede's World" at Jarrow
- a fascinating exhibit about the life, writings, and impact of this early Briton Christian from nearly 1400 years ago
- his books were still avidly sought and produced (painstakingly copied by hand) two centuries after his death, having a profound reach into medieval Europe
- besides being an active theologian commenting on the scriptures, Bede was an astute scientist, understanding planetary realities and the connection between the moon and the tides before gravity was formally discovered
- so, who needs to 'devote yourself to learn the sayings and doings of the men of old' when we have Google? Did these quill-pushing monks actually have a broader grasp of knowledge than we proud 21st-century high-speed iPhone-porting idiot-box-glued post-moderns?
- this evening we arrived just south of Grantham in central England where we plan to stay put for a week and make day trips in a more relaxed manner.
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Vacationing with the Venerable Bede - for old time's sake
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I have posted a comment below a photograph that I think you might find of interest. It refers to the Venerable Bede mainly.
I trust the flippant comment on another photograph will not offend. Nothing could/would be further from my mind, of course!
I hope you enjoy, both, the Religious AND the Viking history - along with the truly olde-worlde sections - of York.
An addition, to help prevent a time consuming search of the photographs - assuming you're interested of course! - the main comment is under the photograph of the building that recommends that the actions and saying of the old should be taken notice of (MY words - not Bede's!!)
The 'flippant' comment is under the photo of 'Vonnie under the Northumbrian cross.
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