Dennis Lennox

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  Nov 5, 2017

  Spires and Crosses: The Cathedral That Remains a Church First and Tourist Attraction Second

  An increasing number of old churches are closing up as congregations dwindle. Some become microbreweries or even mosques. Meanwhile, an increasing number of cathedrals rely on tourists to keep the doors open. Yet, there's one historic cathedral that remains a vibrant house of worship.

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  Oct 29, 2017

  Spires and Crosses: The Church That Doesn't Want You to Take Pictures of It

  In the five years that I've been addicted to visiting churches it's rare that an old church doesn't welcome visitors. I was taken aback when on a recent trip to Malaysia I was turned away at the doors of the oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia.

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  Oct 22, 2017

  Spires and Crosses: A Medieval Cathedral on a Scottish Island Better Known for Its Viking Past

  Most tourists come to Orkney's Mainland, as the major island in this archipelago off the Scottish northern coast is called, in search of nature and wildlife or to learn about the rich Norse heritage of islands that weren't part of Scotland until the late 15th century.

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  Oct 15, 2017

  Spires and Crosses: Jetsetting to Portugal in Search of Lisbon's Historic Churches

  Lisbon isn't a place that one thinks of first when planning a trip across the pond. Yet, the Portuguese capital (population 506,892) should be atop your list of where to go, right now.

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  Oct 8, 2017

  Spires and Crosses: Fjords and Incredible Medieval Churches in Norway

  If you're like me then stunning fjords and picturesque landscapes are the first things that come to mind when thinking about Norway. Yet in the midst of all that natural beauty are well-preserved medieval churches.

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  Oct 1, 2017

  Spires and Crosses: Historic Churches Along the Single Lane Country Roads of England's Romney Marsh

  Exploring the old churches scattered across small villages and hamlets in the 100-square-mile Romney Marsh in Kent, a history-rich county in southeastern England, was alluring enough to bring me across the pond. Admittedly, church touring seems like an uncommon vacation, but it is a popular English pastime that seems to be right up there with gardening.