At The Old Church, Stoke Newington
Thursday 19th December 2019
Dor, Dean, Manal, Rob, Joan and Lazza
Posted 11:35am
Yesterday was our last Izzwalkz walk before Christmas. It had been very wet the night before, but we managed to find a lull in the weather. Due to people visiting family, and various illnesses, we had seven of us on our walk.
Lazza sprung a lovely surprise on us. We visited the only remaining Elizabethan church in London. It is right next to Clissold Park, and we have passed it many times over the last few years and often commented on what it may look like inside. So, Lazza did a bit of online research and found someone with a key.
There has been a church on that land since the 12th Century. The current footprint was built in the 1500s (hence Elizabethan). Parts of it was added to and changed in the 1700s and 1800s. Then in October 1940 it suffered significant bomb damage.
However, quite a lot of the original 1500 building remains, and we all felt humble standing on flagstones that had been laid over 450 years ago.
Then we all walked back to the health centre for some mince pies, coffee, and even some homemade ginger cake from Rob and Win. I, Lazza, must also thank the group for a card they gave me, and the astonishing cash amount inside which was truly humbling. I love what we do, and what we achieve. Such a simple idea, but with far-reaching outcomes. I am just the organiser.
I want to thank all our walkers this year. People come and go, but always are welcome. We have several members going through serious health issues, and others have lost family members this year. Having a fairly elderly number will mean this will happen - it comes to us all in the end. We wish all our group the best possible christmas, and hope that they can be as comfortable and happy as much as they can be. Hugs to all.
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