There are times when characters from Stone Ties climb to the top of Worcester Cathedral tower, each driven by a very different impulse. The tower is a place I visit often, but for those who’ve never climbed up there, here is a view looking down into the masons’ yard. The old stone wall, that marks the eastern boundary between the cathedral land and the city beyond, can be seen running diagonally down from the top right-hand corner. A door in the wall, still there today, allows access into the yard. Jacob knew it well.