Green Places - St Giles Church graveyard

The Eureka Wellbeing Photography group are currently working to create an online resource mapping the (often hidden!) green spaces in and around Norwich. The initial aim of this is three-fold. Firstly, we want encourage people in the city to access these special places and use them to take time for themselves and recharge their batteries. Secondly, we want to create virtual access to these places for people who, for whatever reason, are unable to visit in person. Thirdly, we are working towards a world where people and planet really matter. Accordingly, we hope that folk who visit these places - whether that be in person or virtually - value and help to conserve them, both, for the present and as custodians for future generations. 

St Giles Church graveyard is one such green 'gem'. Located near the city centre it has a remarkable parade of extremely old wisteria. We were just in time to catch the lush blooms before they fade and fall. However, inspired by the Eureka ethos (namely, to "find wonder as you wander"), we were delighted to find a lovely 'wild' area on the north side of the graveyard. Above, you will find a stop-go animated walk around the graveyard. Made from a total of 844 separate photographs, this gives you an impression of the environment around the church. 

Here are some photographs from the visit...

We also recorded some of the sounds around us: of birdsong; the slight rustle of wind tickled leaves; the hum of traffic and the wafting voices of Eureka members.

Julie, one of our Eureka members, agreed to be interviewed and shares some of her thoughts about the importance and value of places like this beautiful graveyard...

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Finally, we would like to thank the lovely volunteers at St Giles Church who gave us the warmest of welcomes. It was a Friday morning when we visited and the church was open. It was lovely to walk into a beautiful medieval church and be offered a cuppa from friendly volunteers. Thanks! 

Here is the church's website:
St Giles Church, Norwich