York has to be in this exhibition. It draws all sorts of pilgrims: 
lovers of architecture - its streets are lined with beautiful medieval buildings
lovers of great cakes - is there anywhere nicer for tea than Betty's?
lovers of all things to do with railways - my favourite thing in the National Railway Museum is the 1930s poster collection.

Walking through the city on a quiet evening or first thing in the morning is just wonderful. 


This painting forms part of Places of Pilgrimage - an exhibition of paintings and prints at Southwell Minster: Preview at 7pm on Friday 11th September and open daily until Sunday 11th October.

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I've had a long relationship with Kings Cross. This is where we would catch the overnight sleeper to see relatives in Aberdeen. My Dad would take me up the platform to say hello to the steam engine (yes  - I am that old!) before we bedded down to wake up pulling out of Waverley Station.
Its got some great stories: Queen Boadicea buried under platform 5, Harry and Ron on platform 11&3/4 and all built on the site of The Great Dust Heap - the Victorian city dump.
I just love the new roof - its a wonderful uplifting piece of architecture. 


This screen print forms part of Places of Pilgrimage - an exhibition of paintings and prints at Southwell Minster: Preview at 7pm on Friday 11th September and open daily until Sunday 11th October.

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I think for many people Lindisfarne is a perfect example of a special place, from the strange feeling of driving into the sea as you cross the causeway to the peace of Holy Island Bay with its castle, priory and upturned boats.

I first came here in the company of a lovely man from Seaton Delaval who was shocked to find I'd never been. I hope this painting - one of my favourite views - goes someway to expressing my thanks.

This painting forms part of Places of Pilgrimage - an exhibition of paintings and prints at Southwell Minster: Preview at 7pm on Friday 11th September and open daily until Sunday 11th October.

For more information CLICK HERE