As soon as I heard that this week’s theme would be “Picture Postcard”, I knew I had to take a photo of our ancient village church. It was built in the fourteenth century and is one of very few churches in the country (and the only one in Suffolk) that has an intact timber-framed chancel.
What makes it particularly lovely is its quaintness, with many people saying it looks like a hybrid medieval house/chapel. It was actually an outreach church in its heyday, commonly known as a chapel of ease, serving parishioners who could not attend its larger sibling in the next village.
I took several photos and had immense trouble deciding which one to use. Then I remembered I didn’t have to pick just one! So I have narrowed it down to my favourite two and here they are.
The first photo is the more typical postcard shot of a quintessential medieval English church. It may not be big, but it is beautiful. I wanted to photograph the much grander interior as well, but sadly it wasn’t open during my visit this afternoon.
I chose the second one because I loved how Sprogdaddy and the boy are holding hands in it. The comparative size of the building adds a dramatic sense of scale. I may not be religious, but I never fail to be awed by such incredible architecture.
As usual, pop on over to Sticky Fingers to see the other entries or even submit your own. This is The Gallery’s 100th week and in celebration there is a very apt prize on offer!
