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Andy Marshall

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Architectural Photographer on a camper-van-camino. 📸🚐🏛️ 🎨 Architecture, Art, Travel, History, Place, Material Culture, Genius Loci Digest. #amwriting #amsketching Links: Linktree: linktr.ee/andymarshall Genius Loci Digest: digest.andymarshall.co

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Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · Jan 2

I thought I’d share the story behind my Genius Loci Digest, which is more than just a travel diary. After a breakdown in my 30s, it became a salve—helping me untangle anxiety, find solace, and move forward by connecting deeply with the places around me. 🌿 #Thread

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Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 8h

Thank you

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Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 17d

The striking form of Howden Minster, Yorkshire. Dating mostly from the 14th century, the building suffered the loss of its choir roof in the C17th. Its grandeur is a lasting reminder of the Minster’s historic ties to the powerful bishops of Durham.

The ruined east end of Howden Minster in Yorkshire, framed by a clear blue sky. A vast Gothic arch dominates the view, with tracery fragments clinging to weathered stone. Gravestones scatter the green churchyard, while the intact tower rises beyond. A modern stone sculpture stands to the right.

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Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 13h

Not heard it called that. It is Norman, Romanesque..

Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 17h

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Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 20h

Thanks

Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 20h

Look up The Bestiary - some stories in there.

Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 20h

Thanks for the heads up

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Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 20h

Thanks Tamsin 🤗

Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 20h

Thank you

Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 20h

Most welcome, Chris

Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 23h

Most welcome.

Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 23h

Sorry to hear that - they've always been open when I visited. So glad I can share them with you, Tamsin

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Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 23h

🌞☀️🌤️Through the darker days, I’ll be heading out on my camper-van-camino, seeking out the light and stillness in places like Upton Cressett — sharing each week’s glimmer in my Genius Loci Digest to lift the spirits. ✨Subscribe for free: digest.andymarshall.co

Looking from outside through the porch at St Michael’s Church, Upton Cressett, soft light leads the eye towards the medieval chancel beyond, with its window and worn plaster.

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Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 23h

✨When I first stood with camera and tripod at St Michael’s, Upton Cressett, I lost the urge to press the shutter — spending a divine half hour simply watching light drift over the arc of the chancel arch. Here's the view of what I saw...

Sunlight pours through a narrow lancet window at St Michael’s Church, Upton Cressett, illuminating the simple altar and patterned floor beneath a dramatic Norman chancel arch.

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Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · Aug 19

✨Every now and then, on my travels, the light reveals unexpected beauty - here, unusually, the story of Samson is compressed between triumph over the lion and Delilah cutting his hair with shears - quite magnificent in the raking light at @York_Minster . A treasure worth seeing.

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Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 1d

It’s such a lovely way to experience it, John.

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Coventry is one of my favourite cathedrals - the connection between old and new. Thanks Sue.

Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Marshall

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Absolutely..

Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 1d

They each have their different qualities, Sue. Both magnificent.

Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 1d

It does have a magnificent view from the car and train.

Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 1d

🌞☀️🌤️Through the darker days, I’'ll be heading out on my camper-van-camino, seeking out the light and magnificence in places like Hampnett and sharing each week’s glimmer in my Genius Loci Digest to lift the spirits. ✨Subscribe for free: digest.andymarshall.co

Detail of painted Norman capitals in St George’s, Hampnett, with volute carvings, zigzag motifs, and red-ochre linework echoing medieval fresco patterns across the church interior.

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Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 1d

I think these are the finest pair of C12th jamb shafts I've seen, with a delightful carving of two doves at St. George, Hampnett, Gloucestershire. Paint work is of 1871 by the incumbent under the guidance of Clayton and Bell. Has a Byzantine feel.

Close-up of a painted Romanesque capital in St George’s, Hampnett, showing two carved birds with interlocking heads drinking from a shared bowl, symbolising unity and faith.

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Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 1d

This is such a hidden gem: the C12th Romanesque chancel at St. George in Hampnett, Gloucestershire. I’ll let the photograph do the talking… #thread

Interior of St George’s Church, Hampnett, Gloucestershire: richly painted Norman chancel with geometric wall patterns, arched ceiling, tiled floor, and an altar lit by stained glass.

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Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 2d

Most welcome, Nina - I think this time of year is the best time to visit.