Colors of My Heart

The Church of St John the Baptist, rising proudly in the heart of Cirencester—the principal town of the Cotswolds—is renowned as a quintessential “wool church” of the Church of England. Its origins date back to the Norman period in the 12th century, and during the prosperous 15th and 16th centuries, it was extensively rebuilt in the Perpendicular Gothic style.  Facing the town’s market square, the magnificent three-tiered south porch, constructed around 1480, is richly adorned and once served as the town hall. Its impressive scale and intricate craftsmanship have earned the church the nickname “the Cathedral of the Cotswolds.” Inside, visitors are greeted by delicate fan vaulting, angel-carved capitals, and a series of chapels dating from the 11th and 12th centuries, including St Catherine’s Chapel, the Lady Chapel, and the Trinity Chapel. Among its many treasures are the distinctive “wine-glass” pulpit from around 1435 and the silver goblet known as the Anne Boleyn Cup. The tower,...

A particularly soothing village in the Cotswolds is Bourton-on-the-Water, located slightly north of the central Cotswolds, and known as Little Venice. Houses line the beautiful river, and the green grass and waterfowl swimming around are soothing. There are five small bridges over the river, entertaining tourists passing by. The village was once ruled by the ancient Roman Empire, and many old buildings from around the 17th century remain, giving you a glimpse of history.​​​ ​​Bourton-on-the-Water is a beautiful village with a clear stream, stone bridges, trees drooping over the water, and houses made of the pale honey-colored limestone that is unique to the region. The village name "Bourton" comes from the archaic words "Burgh" (fortress) and "ton" (village) and originated as a waterside village near a Saxon fortress.​​ ​​​The beautiful scenery has earned it the nickname "Little Venice," and you can see people relaxing on the grass along the rive...

​​The Cotswolds is said to be the most beautiful countryside in the UK. It is located in a hilly area 200km west of London. The name "Cotswolds" is said to be derived from "cot", which means a sheepfold, and "wold", which means a gently rolling field. It is one of the most beautiful places in the UK with its typical English countryside and is called the "Heart of England".​​ ​​The beauty of Cotswolds is characterized by the rows of stone houses made of honey-colored limestone. There is a layer of limestone underground in this area, which is a type of stone, and the honey color of this stone is the symbol of the Cotswolds.​​ St. Edward’s Church is located in Stow-on-the-Wold, in the Cotswolds, and is particularly renowned for its ancient north door. This door is said to resemble the hobbit doors featured in The Lord of the Rings films, creating an enchanting and almost magical atmosphere for visitors. ​​​Many tourists from all over the world visit...