Roadside Shrines 'a Throwback to Medieval Ritual'

Daily MailMay 30, 2006

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SHRINES at the site of road accidents, often featuring teddy bears, flowers or cards, are a throwback to medieval religious imagery, says a Church of England researcher.

The Rev Lynda Barley compared the tribute, to images in stained glass windows used to convey the Christian story when many people could not read.

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Roadside Shrines 'a Throwback to Medieval Ritual'

Shrines are often the focal point for outpourings of grief highlighted by...

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