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Exton Church, Rutland
The vicar arranges flowers in a window above the tomb of Sir John Harrington and his wife Alice in the church of St Peter and St Paul, Exton, Rutland, Leicestershire Date: 1989
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© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1989 Dunn Eighties Harrington Peter Philip Priest Rutland Tomb Vicar
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, the vicar of Exton Church, Rutland, Leicestershire, carefully arranges fresh flowers in the window above the tomb of Sir John Harrington and his wife Alice. The year is 1989, and the 80s have left their mark on the scene, with the vicar's modern clerical collar and the subtle shadows cast by the window frames. The church of St Peter and St Paul, Exton, is a stunning example of English Gothic architecture, with its intricately carved stonework and soaring arches. The tomb of Sir John Harrington and his wife Alice, located in the church, is a monument to the past, a reminder of the lives and stories that have unfolded within these ancient walls. Sir John Harrington was a prominent figure in Rutland during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He served as High Sheriff of Rutland and was a member of Parliament. His wife, Alice, was the daughter of Sir Thomas Tresham of Lyndon. The couple had no children, and Sir John's will left instructions for the establishment of a charity to provide education and financial support to the people of Exton. The vicar's task of tending to the flowers in the window above the tomb is a sacred one, a symbol of the ongoing connection between the past and the present. The photograph captures a moment of quiet reverence, a reminder of the enduring beauty and history of Exton Church and the community it serves. This photograph, taken in 1989, is a testament to the enduring significance of history and tradition, even in the face of changing times. It invites us to reflect on the stories of the past and the role they continue to play in shaping our present and future.
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