The eye of the needle

sidfletcher

The eye of the needle

One of the four Wentworth Follies – North of Rotherham, South Yorkshire , UK
Essentially it is a Stone Gateway in the form of a pyramid estimated to have been built in the mid 18th century.
Local Folklore has it that the second Marquis of Rockingham had it built to settle a wager that he “could ride a horse and carriage through the eye of a needle!”
At the time he was one of the richest men in England. It is thought there is reference to Christian gospel saying that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God!

Its amazing what one will do to prove a point !

(Child depicted is my son)

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The eye of the needle by sidfletcher
The eye of the needle by sidfletcher
  • Glen Allen

    Glen Allen

    Yes Jesus said those words “It is easier for for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven”

    All sorts of legends exist as to weather Jesus was refering literally to a camel and needle or to a gate into the city of Jerusalem.

    Anyway, this looks like an interesting place to visit I shall have to make the effort to get down there with my camera. Well atken shot!

  • sidfletcher replied

    Thanks Glen – theres four Follies altogether, Hooberstand, Rockingham Mauseleoum, Keppels column and Eye of the Needle the Eye is not visible from the main road all the others are
    Theres plenty of stuff on t’internet about them if you’re interested
    Thanks again
    Sid

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