“You can make anything by writing.” C.S. Lewis
The church C.S. Lewis attended in Oxford, along with the cemetery where he was buried.
During my time in Harpenden, we had the opportunity to travel to Oxford for the day. Our first stop was where C.S. Lewis lived, attended church and was buried. This was a wonderful experience. I sat on his pew, walked in his footsteps, and toasted his grave. Some of the students brought something to drink (nonalcoholic 😜) so we could toast to Lewis (and to Tolkien later on in the day). Some of us read excerpts of his writings and how he has inspired us.
Inside of Lewis’ church
In front of the pew where Lewis’ worshiped.
Lewis’ home in Oxford.
Being in front of The Kiln’s, C.S. Lewis’ home where he wrote all of the Narnia books and other classics, was really awesome. It was amazing to have been that close. He also has a nature reserve close to his house (photo below). I would have enjoyed simply sitting there, and taking in the scenery whiling reading his books.
C.S. Lewis Nature Reserve near his home.
It really was a wonderful experience, despite the fact that the majority of the morning we spent wandering was chilly and wet. The rain stopped as soon as we got to Oxford, allowing us to see the city without getting too soaked.
JRR Tolkien’s grave
Once at Tolkien’s grave we toasted to him as well, including some reading from his work. If you notice in the photo above, at his grave, people have left 3 rings. 😍
Oxford University
After learning more about C.S. Lewis, we walked around Oxford University and the city (more in future blogs), exploring the beauty all around.
The lamp that was supposedly inspired by Narnia!
“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” CS Lewis