Where would you go?
I’d go to Walsingham. I love it. I’ve been on genuine pilgrimages, on foot, by coach – which you can keep; I loathe coach travel – and car – yuck, even worse. My choice every time: walking. I don’t mind bicycling some of the way but basically I want to walk, please.
Where would you stop on the way?
Various places but Norwich certainly. It’s a lovely city and there are glorious churches to visit. The Catholic cathedral has a particular interest as part of that Victorian Catholic revival to which we all owe so much rather than to the medieval. I like the Catholic cathedral. Who could not love the Anglican one? And I’m a fan of Edith Cavell, the nurse who is commemorated in the Anglican cathedral, who gave us that phrase, “Patriotism is not enough, I must have no hatred towards anyone.” She is, of course, quite right. People today love talking about peace and goodwill towards everyone. Being nice to everyone is a bit of cliché, so she knows that’s true.
