Sunderland Church Ladies

We had another library Day in Sunderland. With 2 inches of rain and major wind gusts projected, it wasn’t such a bad day to spend in the library. But then- John decided that we should take an excursion – walking- to Holy Trinity church.

The Church was the likely church of his Turner ancestors. It was built of Flemish bond brick in 1719. We found the huge metal gate very locked and decided to walk around to the back of the church. We saw a building that looked to be associated with the church and, in typical John style, he knocked on the door. Two lovely ladies answered and were intrigued with our search- especially since the only remaining headstone in the church graveyard was a Turner.

One thing led to another and we were being given a private tour of the Church.

We got back “home” and we got a pint- or two- at the Chester Pub then had a dinner of chili on jacket potatoes (another new British culinary experience).