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Re: St Francis Friary, Cumberland St Glasgow
« Reply #55 on: Tuesday 09 September 08 19:47 BST (UK) »
Brilliant Glad to see it being back to what it was bulit for its a beautiful church and I for one am delighted to see it back
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Re: St Francis Friary, Cumberland St Glasgow
« Reply #56 on: Monday 15 September 08 15:41 BST (UK) »
Hi Dave,
If the church faces south rather than the traditional east west then you can play amazing tricks with the sun entering the building and illuminating certain features on feast days and other holy dates. I'll e-mail a stunning example from here.

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