Mount St Bernards Abbey, Whitwick, Leicestershire
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Mount St Bernards Abbey, Whitwick, Leicestershire
Mount St Bernards Abbey, Whitwick, Coalville, near Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England. Date: 1900s
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Ashby Coalville Leicestershire Mount Whitwick Zouch
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1. Title: "A Glimpse into the Past: Mount St Bernards Abbey, Whitwick, Leicestershire, England, 1900s" Mount St Bernards Abbey, located in Whitwick, a small village near Coalville and Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire, England, stands as a testament to the rich historical heritage of the region. This photograph, taken in the 1900s, offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the tranquil beauty and grandeur of this ancient monastery. Founded in 1835 by a group of Benedictine monks from Belgium, Mount St Bernards Abbey was initially established as a priory and later elevated to an abbey in 1846. The monastery was built in the Gothic Revival style, with its distinctive red-brick walls, tall spires, and intricate stone carvings, reflecting the architectural influences of the time. The monks of Mount St Bernards Abbey dedicated themselves to a life of prayer, contemplation, and service to the local community. They ran a school, a farm, and provided spiritual guidance to the people of Whitwick and the surrounding areas. The abbey also became a popular pilgrimage site, attracting visitors from far and wide. This photograph, taken in the early 1900s, captures the abbey in its full splendor, with its gardens in bloom, the monks' cloisters in the foreground, and the rolling hills of Leicestershire stretching out in the background. The image invites us to imagine the daily life of the monks, their prayers, and their dedication to their faith and their community. Today, Mount St Bernards Abbey continues to be an active monastery, with a community of Benedictine monks who carry on the traditions of their predecessors. The abbey remains a place of pilgrimage, a symbol of the rich history and spiritual heritage of Leicestershire, and a reminder of the enduring power of faith and devotion.
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