Andy Marshall's Genius Loci Digest: 23 Oct 26
Over the years, I’ve become convinced that some places have a genius loci strong enough to pierce the gelatinous membrane of the present
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Andy Marshall's Genius Loci Digest: 16 Oct 26
Then I might stalk the church tower in a roundabout way, walking through the silent lanes, up and over the hump-backed bridge, casting my eye upon its layers of history, until I finally plucked up the courage to walk into the churchyard and face the tower full on.
Video of All Saints', Alrewas, Staffordshire.
The Grade I listed Church of All Saints occupies an ancient religious site, with origins possibly dating to the ninth century.
⛫ The Cast Room: Pew Finial at All Saints' Church, Alrewas
Welcome to my virtual Cast Room. On my travels, I've been taking augmented reality casts of things that appeal to me. The Cast Room is inspired by the Cast Courts of the V&A which hold a vast selection of casts taken of great works of art all over the globe. Members Only.
Andy Marshall's Genius Loci Digest: 9 October 26
I catch a glimpse through a narrowboat portal and see a pair of hands held out towards the fire. I feel like a voyeur, but my overwhelming desire is to sit there inside, beside the fire..
Andy Marshall's Genius Loci Digest: 21 April 2023
Every now and then, I come across a piece of work that makes me put my camera down."
Be there: Lichfield Cathedral and Lichfield in glorious VR
In the 9th century, Lichfield was the hub of the mighty Mercian power-grasp for political hegemony. King Offa (who built that dyke) made it an archbishopric with dominion from the Humber to the Thames.
Be there: Lichfield Cathedral West Front Door in glorious VR
The west front doors at Lichfield are covered in decorative metalwork. They warrant a closer inspection - the clasps and keyhole covers are as intricate as the cusping on the stone work.