Whalley Abbey, A Cistercian Monastery.

[Paul]

Whalley Abbey is a ruinous 13th-century Cistercian abbey on the banks of the River Calder in the peaceful Ribble Valley in Lancashire. Whalley Abbey is a former Cistercian abbey which after the dissolution of the monasteries, was largely demolished and a country house was built on the site. Whalley Abbey was the second richest of Lancashire's monasteries, founded in 1296, when the Cistercian monks of Stanlaw moved there from their flood-prone site on the Cheshire shore of the River Mersey near Ellesmere Port. The Gregorian chant you are listening to is sung by the Cistercian Monks Of Stift Heiligenkreuz - the Cistercian Chant Responsories of Matins for the Feast of St Bernard : Testamentum Eternum Hi too, to the people I met on my travels today - it's a pleasure to meet you all.

 

Paul.

Edited February 23, 2023 by Paul

[Ryewolf]

Excellent video Paul, I've been here many times photographing the abbey but this a completely different perspective.

[Paul]

I thought you'd like it Geoff.

I hope the choice of music isn't too "maudlin"...

Paul.

Edited February 23, 2023 by Paul

[Clicker]

It’s really suitable Paul and lends atmosphere that suits this video … well done again … 

[Paul]

Thanks Polly, at least there are 2 giving it the thumbs up, lol...

Paul