Historical sites
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Durham Cathedral
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The ancient ‘Ridgeway’ and ‘Wayland’s Smithy’.
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Alfred the Great
Read More…: Alfred the GreatAlfred the Great statue in Wantage.
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The Vale of the White Horse
Read More…: The Vale of the White HorseDragon Hill – legend has it that St. George slew the Dragon on top of this hill. The white area on top of the mound is reputedly where the dragon’s blood spilt and grass has never grown there since.
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Kirby Muxloe Castle
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Cirencester
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Whitby Abbey – Yorkshire.
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Hailes Abbey
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Hailes church
Read More…: Hailes churchFamous Cotswold church for having some of the oldest medieval wall art in the country. Washed over by Henry V111’s forces during the reformation and hidden away for years.
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Sycamore Gap – Hadrian’s Wall – Northumberland.
Read More…: Sycamore Gap – Hadrian’s Wall – Northumberland.This iconic tree is no more! Sadly chopped down for what reason who knows? I took this photo in June 2021. The farm where we stayed (above and below) Vindalanda – Roman fort. Roman ‘Nike’ & ‘Adidas’ shoes found at Vindalanda. “Where is that wife of mine?’
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First and foremost a father to a daughter and a son, both, who I love more than dare say. Next a searcher, a gamer, a would-be novelist, a supporter, who loves socialising, the outdoors, and those moments when eternity touches the soul.
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