Church Yard Crocuses

I visited a local church today as I'd heard there was a carpet of crocuses in the church yard. I wasn't disappointed. It was a sea of purple.

It was a lovely day with lots of shadows across the grass. We found a few professional photographers taking photos as well as people just passing through.

This church also holds the vault of the ‘Father of Railways’, George Stephenson who built the first commercial locomotive and railways. He died in 1848 and is buried in the church. A memorial slab is in the floor of the church. Unfortunately, the church is closed at the moment so I couldn't go in and see the vault. However, his wife is buried in the church yard.

Apparently, more and more flowers have appeared over the years. It was a lovely sight and quite popular with visitors. It makes you feel better with Spring on the horizon.

Photos by @ellenripley - Julie S. All rights reserved.