Simple beauty

Two more medieval churches – St George’s at Edworth, and a longstanding favourite, St Mary Magdalene at Caldecote. Both are isolated and long bereft of parishioners, maintained by charitable bodies but open to visitors. Each is a minor jewel. Edworth is particularly fine with its remaining stained windows and carved pews while Caldecote’s charm isContinue reading “Simple beauty”

Butterfield Green

The trip to Butterfield Green required venturing into Bedfordshire. We got there by footpath from Lilley but the majority of walkers probably come over the hills from Luton. There are extensive walks around Galley Hill and Warden Hill. The hamlet is clearly marked on the current Ordnance Survey but is absent from some late 19thContinue reading “Butterfield Green”