“The Royal Foundation of St Katharine is the oldest religious charitable trust in the UK, with a history spanning nearly 900 years.Originally known as the Hospital of St Katharine’s by the Tower, it has seen many re-inventions throughout the years. But it has always maintained a clear focus on worship, hospitality and service.”
I had been struggling with severe burnout after a wonderful but tumultuous year.I have never been able to fully rest in London but I didn’t have the funds to go abroad. I googled “Spiritual Retreat” and found solace at St Katharine’s in Limehouse, London. Never have I experienced such physical and spiritual rest. During the day my destination of choice was their chapel; in its centre was a large compass, which they used to set up meditative activities. It left me with a deep peace and comfort I had never experienced in London before.
The work was commissioned by FT Weekend, My London: Photo London. Special thanks to Emma Bowkett and James Agyepong Parsons for assisting me.
