![]() ![]() Picture 3 - The Somerton war memorial in the county of Somerset was erected in 1921 to commemorate the many citizens of Somerton who died in World War I. Christmas has been celebrated by Christians since approximately 400 A.D. We know from the Bible that Jesus was born in Bethlehem and that Mary and Joseph had travelled from Nazareth to Bethlehem for the Roman census. Nevertheless, late December was already special, as it was when people paid their thanks for the return of longer day-light after the winter solstice. ![]() Because Jesus was born more than 2000 years ago, and before accurate records were kept, we are not sure of the exact date, but Shepherds brought their lambs, so it may have been springtime. Christmas is the 'Mass of Christ', Mass being a religious festival and is the time when Christians everywhere celebrate His birth. The altar scene depicts the Nativity (birth) of Jesus Christ. ![]() John the Baptist Church in Burford, Oxfordshire is known as a Wool Church, financed by donations from rich wool merchants and farmers, hoping to ensure a place in heaven. The landmark was again for sale in 2019, believed to be in the region of £3m. In 1921, the windmill was sold for the sum of £350 and the new owner had the mill converted to a holiday home. It was worked until 1919 and then fell into disrepair. The first mention of Cley Windmill was an advert in the Norfolk Chronicle of 26th June 1819, where the mill was for sale, described as "newly erected" and in the ownership of the Farthing family. In medieval times Cley was one of the principal ports of East Anglia, and exported large quantities of wool & grain. Cley Marshes and nearby Blakeney Point are both excellent areas for bird watching. The tiny village, with its flint cottages, is dominated by Cley windmill, one of Norfolk's best known landmarks. Picture 1 - The village of Cley next the Sea (pronounced "cly" to rhyme with "spy") lies on the remote North Norfolk coast. ![]()
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