A Wandering Coracle

The University of Leeds Refectory

West Yorkshire, England

Rob Clements's avatar
Rob Clements
Aug 26, 2021
∙ Paid
Share

Share A Wandering Coracle

Refectory is an upscale word, isn't it?  It's really much more classy than "cafeteria" or "canteen" or even "dining hall".  "I'll meet you for a repast in the refectory" is better than "I'll see you when I'm trying to choke down an inedible, dry sandwich in the cafeteria".  It was called such when I attended the original General Theological Seminary in …

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Rob Clements
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture