Winchester today, we spent about an hour and a half in the Cathedral. There was a special tourist fair on, so we got in for free. A truly amazing place which perhaps gives a glimpse of what Glastonbury must have been like.

The profusion of tombs and memorials is mind numbing. Of particular interest to me were the chests which had contained the bones of ancient Kings. It's a strange thing to realize, that Alfred (whose statue stands in the man street outside) we are told saved England from the Vikings, yet the bones of a Viking King of England are in the Cathedral along with some of Alfred's decendants.

These small statues on the side of one of the chantry chapels reminded me of the fragments we had seen in Glastonbury. Each one a finely carved work of art. Of course for Rae there is only one tomb of any consequence in Winchester, that of a certain female writer. Now aware of the link Rae declared we were while staying in Four Marks going to visit Jane Austin's old home in Chawton.

But before we get to that, here is a quize for you!




Why is this 'Diver' a hero? Well off you go! I'm not going to tell you.