ClaireFromClare@h-net.socialBooks & roses feature on Eleanor crosses - the memorials erected by a grieving Edward I to his beloved wife Eleanor of Castile. What a way to be remembered!
I've just written about this at
https://www.barnes1.net/clairefromclare/posts/20260827_books_and_roses.html
@medievodons @bookstodon
The Queen Eleanor Cycle Ride sets off tomorrow, riding the 200mile route of the Eleanor Crosses over 4 days, supporting the homeless charity The Connection at #StMartinInTheFields.
Friday: #Harby to #Grantham via #Lincoln Cathedral.
https://www.queeneleanorcycleride.org
#QueenEleanorCycleRide #EleanorCross #cycling