The hospital of St. Giles, Kepier, Durham City

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Interesting bit of history Michael and a good painting it is too.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Thu 18 Aug 22:22:26

Thanks Carole.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Thu 18 Aug 22:27:18

I like the perspective. nice story too Michael.

Posted by Holger . on Fri 19 Aug 07:45:26

Thanks Holger. I should be clear that it hasn't been used as a hospital for a very long time.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Fri 19 Aug 08:07:48

A good watercolour Michael, strong looking structure.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Fri 19 Aug 09:16:33

Thanks John. Bed and breakfast here was expensive. In April, 1312, Queen Isobel, wife of Edward the Second, stopped overnight and paid £18 17s 9d to the master of the hospital for her expenses. Sounds like a bit of pampering went on.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Fri 19 Aug 09:30:49

Lovely painting and a great story Michael.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Fri 19 Aug 12:25:41

Thanks Margaret.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Fri 19 Aug 12:35:43

Wonderful work Michael

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Fri 19 Aug 19:07:34

Thanks Dennis.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Fri 19 Aug 19:19:19

I like this, but you have spoiled me with your figure work which I love.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Fri 19 Aug 20:06:38

Thanks Gudrun. I'll do some more figures for you soon.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Fri 19 Aug 21:27:57

Hang on Studio Wall

18/08/2016

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Watercolour. From being a boy this building always fascinated me because it was called The Leper Hospital. I think it had left me with some psychological trauma when we were told at school about Jesus healing the leper. I imagine it's one of the oldest hospitals in the UK. It was founded by Bishop Flambard in 1112. There is some interesting information about it at http://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/durham/vol2/pp111-114#p2 including the fact it was burned by maraudering Scots led by Bruce.

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Michael Mcmanus

I was born in 1946. In the 1960s and part of the 70s I was an airman in the Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm. I joined Durham Constabulary in 1971. In 1999 I retired from policing and began teaching sociology and criminology at Durham University with emphasis on policing and researching crime. I am drawn…

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