Our tour next takes us to the Chapel. The current chapel occupies part of the original monastic chapterhouse and in … More
Category: Medieval History
Peterborough Cathedral (1)
On our recent trip to East Anglia, I had the opportunity to explore Peterborough’s magnificent Cathedral. The first abbey … More
Charterhouse : The History
A few months back I had the opportunity to visit the Charterhouse in London. The land on which it stands … More
Norfolk Journey: St Margaret Hardley
St Margaret’s church, Hardley is located in the Norfolk Broads, an area located in the east of the county formed … More
Norfolk Journey: St James Castle Acre
Despite being close to the impressive Priory, St James Castle Acre is a large Church not much smaller than the … More
Norfolk Journey: Castle Acre Priory
The priory was founded by William de Warrenne, Earl of Surrey on his land at Acre in Norfolk. The first … More
Norfolk Journey: Castle Acre
William de Warrenne came to England in the army of William the Conqueror and fought at the Battle of Hastings. … More
Norfolk Journey: St Mary, Houghton-on-the-Hill
The church of St Mary at Houghton-on-the -Hill is possibly one of the most important churches in England. In … More
Norfolk Journey: Creake Abbey
The first church on the site was built as the chapel of St Mary of the Meadows by Sir … More
Norfolk Journey: Castle Rising
Castle Rising is one of the most complete 12th-century castles in the UK. It was built by William D’Albini around … More