http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/tags/wood/ Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:58:34 -0700 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:58:34 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3698/buddyicons/77178284@N04.jpg?1369088128#77178284@N04 http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/tags/wood/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8612114830/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8612114830/" title="Daresbury All Saints"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8122/8612114830_45dcc3ddac_m.jpg" width="232" height="240" alt="Daresbury All Saints" /></a></p> <p>This one has jumped the queue! Still a massive backlog of photos to post but this chap is just too good to be left waiting! Part of a reused Jacobean, 17th century, rood screen, this is a particularly vigorous Green Man.</p> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:58:34 -0700 2013-03-31T15:14:35-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8612114830 Daresbury All Saints <p>This one has jumped the queue! Still a massive backlog of photos to post but this chap is just too good to be left waiting! Part of a reused Jacobean, 17th century, rood screen, this is a particularly vigorous Green Man.</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood man green church all cheshire saints screen carving rood daresbury jacobean http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8581627582/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8581627582/" title="Hereford Cathedral: misericord with bat carving."><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8244/8581627582_62a2fdb5f3_m.jpg" width="240" height="164" alt="Hereford Cathedral: misericord with bat carving." /></a></p> <p>During a recent trip exploring &quot;hidden&quot; Herefordshire we managed to revisit for the third time Hereford Cathedral. This was rewarded by finding an elusive Green Man (a roof boss in the north aisle) and by access to the misericords for the first time. Amongst the latter are fine carvings of another Green Man, a bat (something I haven't seen in such surrounds before) and the ubiquitous mermaid!</p> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:51:32 -0700 2013-03-16T16:31:11-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8581627582 Hereford Cathedral: misericord with bat carving. <p>During a recent trip exploring &quot;hidden&quot; Herefordshire we managed to revisit for the third time Hereford Cathedral. This was rewarded by finding an elusive Green Man (a roof boss in the north aisle) and by access to the misericords for the first time. Amongst the latter are fine carvings of another Green Man, a bat (something I haven't seen in such surrounds before) and the ubiquitous mermaid!</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church cathedral bat carving medieval herefordshire hereford mediaeval misericord http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8507500717/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8507500717/" title="Burton Agnes Green Man 1"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8228/8507500717_85bf07a02a_m.jpg" width="240" height="143" alt="Burton Agnes Green Man 1" /></a></p> <p>Some more fine church carvings visited on my recent trip to North Yorkshire. We were very lucky to see these: a sign on the gate at the small Norman church at Burton Agnes said it was closed for roof repairs. Fortunately, we arrived just as the workmen were clearing up after a few days work. They very kindly waited 10mins before locking the church to allow us to take a quick look! Churchcrawling is often rewarded with chance encounters with very helpful people! These Green Men or beasts are on a fine set of misericords. There is much more to see and explore here so a revisit in the near future is a must!</p> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:15:30 -0800 2013-02-14T14:14:01-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8507500717 Burton Agnes Green Man 1 <p>Some more fine church carvings visited on my recent trip to North Yorkshire. We were very lucky to see these: a sign on the gate at the small Norman church at Burton Agnes said it was closed for roof repairs. Fortunately, we arrived just as the workmen were clearing up after a few days work. They very kindly waited 10mins before locking the church to allow us to take a quick look! Churchcrawling is often rewarded with chance encounters with very helpful people! These Green Men or beasts are on a fine set of misericords. There is much more to see and explore here so a revisit in the near future is a must!</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood man green church yorkshire north carving medieval beast agnes burton misericord http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8343146159/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8343146159/" title="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 6"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8224/8343146159_2c8e28fcd1_m.jpg" width="240" height="167" alt="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 6" /></a></p> <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:52 -0800 2013-01-02T12:43:07-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8343146159 Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 6 <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church yorkshire carving beverley greenman stmarys misericord http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8343074947/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8343074947/" title="Beverley St. Mary's Misericord 4"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8502/8343074947_92743f3c1b_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Beverley St. Mary's Misericord 4" /></a></p> <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. This carving on this misericord shows a knight on horseback (St. George ?) in battle with two wyverns.</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:50 -0800 2013-01-02T15:20:21-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8343074947 Beverley St. Mary's Misericord 4 <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. This carving on this misericord shows a knight on horseback (St. George ?) in battle with two wyverns.</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church yorkshire carving knight stgeorge beverley greenman stmarys wyvern misericord http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344217106/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344217106/" title="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 4"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8491/8344217106_3a88bef9fe_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 4" /></a></p> <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:52 -0800 2013-01-02T12:48:26-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8344217106 Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 4 <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church yorkshire carving beverley greenman stmarys misericord http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8343059491/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8343059491/" title="Beverley St. Mary's Misericord 6"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8498/8343059491_24c79302a5_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="Beverley St. Mary's Misericord 6" /></a></p> <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:50 -0800 2013-01-02T15:21:29-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8343059491 Beverley St. Mary's Misericord 6 <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church yorkshire carving beverley greenman stmarys misericord http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344184640/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344184640/" title="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 10"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8363/8344184640_81a00b0293_m.jpg" width="222" height="240" alt="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 10" /></a></p> <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:51 -0800 2013-01-02T14:53:24-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8344184640 Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 10 <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church yorkshire carving beverley greenman stmarys poppyhead http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344202648/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344202648/" title="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 7"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8075/8344202648_67257c6c5c_m.jpg" width="240" height="108" alt="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 7" /></a></p> <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:51 -0800 2013-01-02T12:44:59-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8344202648 Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 7 <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church yorkshire carving beverley greenman stmarys misericord http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344210768/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344210768/" title="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 5"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8361/8344210768_14c8032fb6_m.jpg" width="240" height="116" alt="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 5" /></a></p> <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:52 -0800 2013-01-02T12:43:07-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8344210768 Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 5 <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church yorkshire carving beverley greenman stmarys misericord http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344197040/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344197040/" title="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 8"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8076/8344197040_fc43948f57_m.jpg" width="240" height="164" alt="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 8" /></a></p> <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:51 -0800 2013-01-02T12:46:03-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8344197040 Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 8 <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church yorkshire carving beverley greenman stmarys misericord http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344230766/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344230766/" title="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 2"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8504/8344230766_84549af479_m.jpg" width="240" height="175" alt="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 2" /></a></p> <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:52 -0800 2013-01-02T12:47:21-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8344230766 Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 2 <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church yorkshire carving beverley greenman stmarys misericord http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344240624/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344240624/" title="Beverley St Mary's Roof Boss 2"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8491/8344240624_9f90bfaeeb_m.jpg" width="232" height="240" alt="Beverley St Mary's Roof Boss 2" /></a></p> <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed. This foliate face is one of several facinating roof bosses in the Vestry and has been described by Mike Harding as a &quot;Green Man in anguish&quot;.</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:48 -0800 2013-01-02T15:14:47-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8344240624 Beverley St Mary's Roof Boss 2 <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed. This foliate face is one of several facinating roof bosses in the Vestry and has been described by Mike Harding as a &quot;Green Man in anguish&quot;.</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church yorkshire carving beverley greenman stmarys roofboss http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8343189557/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8343189557/" title="Beverley St. Mary's Misericord 8"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8223/8343189557_a7632ef5b0_m.jpg" width="240" height="115" alt="Beverley St. Mary's Misericord 8" /></a></p> <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:49 -0800 2013-01-02T12:40:36-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8343189557 Beverley St. Mary's Misericord 8 <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church yorkshire carving beverley greenman stmarys misericord http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344188804/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344188804/" title="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 9"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8493/8344188804_866452e033_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 9" /></a></p> <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:51 -0800 2013-01-02T14:48:25-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8344188804 Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 9 <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church yorkshire carving beverley greenman stmarys poppyhead http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344224070/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344224070/" title="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 3"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8219/8344224070_0714afefbd_m.jpg" width="240" height="113" alt="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 3" /></a></p> <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:52 -0800 2013-01-02T12:44:08-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8344224070 Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 3 <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church yorkshire carving beverley greenman stmarys misericord http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344113248/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344113248/" title="Beverley St. Mary's Misericord 7"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8493/8344113248_a010bd2cce_m.jpg" width="240" height="108" alt="Beverley St. Mary's Misericord 7" /></a></p> <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:49 -0800 2013-01-02T12:41:41-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8344113248 Beverley St. Mary's Misericord 7 <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church yorkshire carving beverley greenman stmarys misericord http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344244180/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8344244180/" title="Beverley St Mary's Roof Boss 1"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/8344244180_be33e05cce_m.jpg" width="224" height="240" alt="Beverley St Mary's Roof Boss 1" /></a></p> <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed. The roof of the Vestry has a number of vivdly painted roof bosses including this example which looks like a combination of a Green Man, tongue poker and mouth puller!</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:48 -0800 2013-01-02T15:11:21-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8344244180 Beverley St Mary's Roof Boss 1 <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed. The roof of the Vestry has a number of vivdly painted roof bosses including this example which looks like a combination of a Green Man, tongue poker and mouth puller!</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church yorkshire carving beverley greenman stmarys roofboss http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8343066339/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8343066339/" title="Beverley St. Mary's Misericord 5"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8353/8343066339_b00d199081_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Beverley St. Mary's Misericord 5" /></a></p> <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:50 -0800 2013-01-02T15:20:59-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8343066339 Beverley St. Mary's Misericord 5 <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church yorkshire carving beverley greenman stmarys misericord http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8343176989/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/77178284@N04/">John Ibbotson (out and about)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77178284@N04/8343176989/" title="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 1"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8221/8343176989_860e826413_m.jpg" width="240" height="115" alt="Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 1" /></a></p> <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:53 -0800 2013-01-02T12:39:49-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (John Ibbotson (out and about)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8343176989 Beverley St. Mary's Green Man 1 <p>What a beautiful and fascinating church this is! After finding it closed on several recent visits, the welcome received this time was fantastic! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide was an added bonus and much appreciated! I will certainly have to re-visit as there is so much to see at St. Mary's. On this visit I concentrated mostly on the wonderful collection of misericords, roof bosses in the nave, aisles, chancel and vestry and external carvings. There is an absolutely fascinating collection of artifacts in the &quot;priest's room&quot; which made the visit well worth making on its own! The Green Man is everywhere in this church and I'm sure there are many I have missed...</p> John Ibbotson (out and about) wood church yorkshire carving beverley greenman stmarys misericord