The Bishop’s Best Shoes and other Footwear.

These shoes were displayed in a glass case alongside a Bishop’s lace under-gown in the museum of Ciutadella Cathedral. They are made of silk and are hand-embroidered. He seems to have had small feet.

The Bishop’s Shoes ©HelenBushe

I found more up-to-date footwear in an independent shop in the Yorkshire village of Hebden Bridge:

Curly Curves ©HelenBushe
Non-sensible Lace-ups ©HelenBushe

I wonder if the owner of this well-used walking boot ever came back to Borrowdale looking for it:

Lost Property ©HelenBushe

Thanks to Cee for her Black & White Challenge: Shoes, Boots and Slippers.

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