Dove Chapel, Sussex Feb. 2015

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DiggerDen

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'Dove Chapel' was built in 1875 and is part of a complex of buildings that was once an orphanage dedicated to St Michael which opened in 1869. Later became part of St Joseph's Seminary.

Very peaceful with the sound of many cooing doves inside. Visited with my son and Dave.


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First view of Dove Chapel.


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Jihadi Dave under cover.

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The doves from above!

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Reflective granite columns a la DiggerDen.

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Lovely columns a la Dave.

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Sunlight spilling in through the rotunda.

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Engravings on granite columns.

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Shedding the layers.

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Up rickety steps to tower. Beautiful leaded windows.

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Colourful past.

Thanks for looking.
 
Blimey, lots of gothic horrors being posted at the moment.

That's a nice one, love the windows. Cheers digger.
 
They're probably not marble, they're more likely to be polished red granite. Very common in victorian architecture. ;)
 
Some nice glass still inside which I love in churches. This place looks a decent size. Thanks for posting your shots.

Dugie
 
Those cooing doves may signify peace but they do little to ward off the terrors which lay beyond this particular portal ;)
 
Those cooing doves may signify peace but they do little to ward off the terrors which lay beyond this particular portal ;)

The 'terrors beyond' provided a much noisier 'cat and mice' scenario which I enjoyed immensely;)
 
that sepia shot reminds me a bit of the Cane Hill chapel.
these are cool, nice one.
 
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