A STONE’S THROW

And calm within the bosom of the down,
As though no Time could waste, no Fortune fret
Her ancient peace, I see my own fair Town,
Girdled with golden sunbeams, changeless yet.

William John Courthope, ‘The Country Town: A Reverie’

A little film featuring the ancient church of St Peter, Hamsey and the Saxon king Athelstan whose name means ‘noble stone’.

The Church of St Peter Hamsey. Photo by EP
The Church of St Peter, Hamsey.
Photo by EP
One thought on “A STONE’S THROW”
  • Monica

    A perfect interlude in what has been a sad day. Thanks so much.

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