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The study of history involves examining past events, societies, and cultures to understand the development of human civilization over time. It seeks to reconstruct and interpret the past through the analysis of primary sources such as documents, artifacts, and oral traditions, as well as secondary sources like scholarly articles and books.
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The study of history is crucial for several reasons. It provides insights into present-day issues by contextualizing them within a broader temporal framework. Understanding history fosters a sense of identity and continuity, helping societies appreciate their heritage and learn from past successes and failures. It also encourages critical thinking and analytical skills, as historians must assess evidence, recognize multiple viewpoints, and construct coherent arguments.
Ultimately, history is about connecting the past with the present, offering lessons and perspectives that can inform future decisions and actions.
My earlier blog posting considered the legend of a local saint, Saint Leonard of Reresby, one about which I had never come across until I researched the medieval stone cross at St Leonard’s Church in nearby Thrybergh. jon rosling
It’s unsurprising that I’ve never come across the legend before as it seems the first time anyone has put any coherent research together is John Doxey’s website on the local area.
Etching from 1817 of the stone cross at it’s original location on East Hill (now the cemetery) in Thrybergh.
I wrote in a previous blog about the stone cross that can be found at St Leonard Church in Thrybergh and while researching that post I came across the legend of St Leonard of Reresby and the various stories and myths associated with it. It was a story I was unfamiliar with even though I’m more than familiar with Thrybergh and the church itself. Thanks go to John Doxey, among others, for providing some of the background information to my own search on his own website. jon rosling
St Leonard’s Church, Thrybergh
Tucked away from the main road down a narrow lane is St Leonard’s Church in Thrybergh, South Yorkshire. When I visited it was mid-February 2017 and the air added a dampness that seemed reflected in the dark stone and gloom of the church, though it was off-set somewhat by the pretty little flowers that were growing in and around the cemetery, snowdrops for the most part. jon rosling
The medieval stone cross at St Leonard’s Church, Thrybergh
I’ve been intrigued by this medieval stone cross for a few years and managed to get some decent pictures of it whilst photographing St Leonard’s Church in February of 2017. Despite it’s worn and torn look it’s quite fascinating in it’s own right. jon rosling
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