Moody

Here's a mean moody and magnificent low key picture of Canterbury Catherdal.

I took this in 1972 during my university years there: Ah! Golden years, when it was cool and unusual to be young and studying electronics as an undergraduate. 

Much has changed since then. Everyone takes a degree these days. The University up on the hill has expanded, with whole new colleges appearing on the campus. I would probably not recognise the place these days.

Hopefully, the Cathedral has remained the same. 

 I assume they haven't turned it into some sort of general centre for crystal healing, colour therapy and spiritual contemplation.



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