St. Bettelin - Patron Saint of Stafford town!

[Admin]

Did you know that the mighty 'Ford has its very own Patron Saint? I haven't found much information as yet, but for those who are interested:

(also known as Beccelin, Bertelin, Berthelm, Bertram, Bethlin, Bethelm)

A disciple of St. Guthlac. He lived in Croyland, England, and is listed as the patron of the town of Stafford. Remains of his shrine are at Ilam, Staffordshire. Legend claims he was a noble who married an Irish princess who went into labour and gave birth in the forest while he went for help. Wolves ate her and the child in his absence. Bettelin and companions lived under the auspices of Croyland Monastery, founded by King Ethelbald of Mercia.

We just missed the official feast day of St. Bettelin - 9th September, so we'll have to put the official street party on hold until next year

 

[victoriab]

Yes, but, who would want to celebrate Stafford?

 

[db]

Yes, but, who would want to celebrate Stafford?

come on - we've got two mcdonalds! two! that's gotta be worth something..

 

[victoriab]

Hehe. That's true. I always found the fact that there's about 16 opticians quite praise-worthy.

 

[rich upsetter]

we should all go on a pilgrimage to Ilam, wherever that is

 

[BBC]

two macdonalds but there will only ever be one zanzibar.......

 

[rich upsetter]

be thankful for small mercies, BBC

 

[BBC]

innit

 

[rich upsetter]

shane lynch of ex boyzone, and now love island is there on saturdayi just read in the paper. the tool.

 

[db]

we should all go on a pilgrimage to Ilam, wherever that is

that is a blinding idea lol..

christ, it's 30 miles away

 

[rich upsetter]

man, he was well representin' the ford then wasnt he. i dont like him anymore.

 

[victoriab]

Zanzibar is everything that is wrong with Stafford, and the world.

 

[db]

man, he was well representin' the ford then wasnt he. i dont like him anymore.

that's just where his remains are.. plus all this shiz happened ages ago, when the town/county lines were probably different.. he did his best, bless him!

saying that, he was obviously a useless git, letting his missus get mauled to death by wolves lol

 

[db]

Zanzibar is everything that is wrong with Stafford, and the world.

the world? that's a pretty big claim lol..

this is going OT - i smell a new thread

 

[cookie_monster]

we should all go on a pilgrimage to Ilam, wherever that is

cant you just go to st bertelins church at holmcroft? at least that sounds like its a bit easier to find.

No. 8 to parkside goes down holmcroft road, jump off by the surgery and walk past the shops up to the corner of eccleshall road and youre there.


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[db]

cant you just go to st bertelins church at holmcroft? at least that sounds like its a bit easier to find.

No. 8 to parkside goes down holmcroft road, jump off by the surgery and walk past the shops up to the corner of eccleshall road and youre there.


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jesus wept, your knowledge of 'Ford geography brings a patriotic tear to my eye! so this patron saint of stafford actually has a church in the 'ford??

 

[cookie_monster]

cant you just go to st bertelins church at holmcroft? at least that sounds like its a bit easier to find.

No. 8 to parkside goes down holmcroft road, jump off by the surgery and walk past the shops up to the corner of eccleshall road and youre there.


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jesus wept, your knowledge of 'Ford geography brings a patriotic tear to my eye! so this patron saint of stafford actually has a church in the 'ford??

lol!!!! indeedy. I used to have my dancing lessons at holmcroft community centre and you can see the church from there. its one of these modern type affairs like berkswich by school.

ive even been to a church service there! (proof that god doesnt actually exist as i didnt frazzle up in a bolt of lightening upon crossing the threshold- or crumble into a pile of dust in a comedy buffy the vampire slayer type manner )

my folks used to know one the of the vicary/priest type bods there. his name was roger. i think he and his missus came to dinner at our house at some point.

see, i know some shit.


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[cookie_monster]

jesus wept, your knowledge of 'Ford geography brings a patriotic tear to my eye! so this patron saint of stafford actually has a church in the 'ford??

ooooh, i nearly forgot.

i think they used to have cubs/scouts/brownies/guides troups there too.


howzat for an added bonus.


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[db]

my folks used to know one the of the vicary/priest type bods there. his name was roger.

lol "roger the vicar"

i think they used to have cubs/scouts/brownies/guides troups there too.


howzat for an added bonus?

it is if you're gary glitter

 

[cookie_monster]

howzat for an added bonus?

it is if you're gary glitter

i didnt mean like that- i just meant as another useless fact.


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