by Thomas Traherne images by Angela Lemaire The seventeenth century writings of Thomas Traherne lay largely unknown until they were re-discovered early in the twentieth century. The writing is celebrated today for its rapture and delight in nature and its luminous,...
by Benjamin Britten Chester Mystery Cycle images by Angela Lemaire chosen by Benjamin Britten from the Chester Mystery Cycle with an Introduction by Dr Andrew Plant. Fifty years ago Benjamin Britten wrote Noye’s Fludde – an opera-for-all telling the story of Noah’s...
by Edward Picton-Turbervill images by Angela Lemaire A thoroughly delightful exploration of trees around St John’s College, Cambridge revealing their importance to a young undergraduate as he entwined the role of organ scholar and music student with his emerging...
by Medieval text images by Angela Lemaire Eight Woodcut images handcoloured by Angela Lemaire Medieval text The Corpus Christi Carol is believed to have been written around 1504. The author is unknown. In modern times it has been set to music notably by Benjamin...
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