The Beacon Fires of the Armada
In the spring of 1588, Queen Elizabeth ordered a chain of hilltop beacons built across England, stretching from Plymouth to London. Each watchman had one...
This is stories & illustrations, drawing on Mark 13:24-37.
In the spring of 1588, Queen Elizabeth ordered a chain of hilltop beacons built across England, stretching from Plymouth to London. Each watchman had one job: keep your wood dry, your eyes on the horizon, and the moment you see the beacon to your south ignite, light yours. No one knew when the Spanish Armada would appear. Weeks passed. Some watchmen grew restless.…
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