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Charterhouse: Tour (3)

Our tour next takes us to the Chapel. The current chapel occupies part of the original monastic chapterhouse and in … More

Charterhouse

Peterborough Cathedral (1)

On our recent trip to East Anglia, I had the opportunity to explore Peterborough’s magnificent Cathedral.   The first abbey … More

Peterborough, Peterborough Cathedral

Charterhouse : The History

A few months back I had the opportunity to visit the Charterhouse in London. The land on which it stands … More

Charterhouse

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

St Margaret Hardley

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

Castle Acre

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

Castle Acre Priory

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

Castle Acre

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

Houghton-o-t-hill, St Mary

Norfolk Journey: Creake Abbey

  The first church on the site was built as the chapel of St Mary of the Meadows by Sir … More

Creake Abbey

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

Castle Rising

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