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Remains of St Giles Hospital
Filename: 464998.jpg
Size: 3071 x 2047 (7.3MB)
Date: 1st September 2002
Source: Historic England
Credit: Images of England
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: 504927
© Brian Martin LRPSSource: Images of England
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Remains of St Giles Hospital
Ruins of medieval leper hospital chapel, Maldon, Essex. IoE 464998
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 425830
© Brian Martin LRPSSource: Images of England
Brick Chapel Flint Hospital Listed Medieval Ruin Shadow Lancet Leper
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This print by Brian Martin LRPS transports us back in time to the haunting remains of St Giles Hospital, a medieval leper hospital chapel located in Maldon, Essex. The image showcases the enduring beauty of this historical site, with its lancet windows and brick walls standing as silent witnesses to centuries gone by. The play of light and shadow adds an ethereal quality to the scene, casting intriguing patterns across the listed ruins. As we gaze upon these ancient stones, we can almost hear whispers from long-forgotten prayers that once echoed within these hallowed walls. The use of flint in the construction further emphasizes the craftsmanship and resilience of medieval architecture. Each stone tells a story, carrying with it memories of those who sought solace or healing within these sacred grounds. It is impossible not to be moved by this photograph's ability to capture both the grandeur and fragility of history. Through Brian Martin's lens, we are reminded that even in decay there is beauty – a reminder that our past shapes our present. This print serves as a poignant reminder of our collective heritage and invites us to reflect on how far we have come while honoring those who came before us. It stands as a testament to human perseverance and reminds us that even ruins hold stories worth preserving for generations yet unborn.
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