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St Mary’s Abbey, York

The Abbey of St Mary’s in York is built on the north side of the river Ouse about half a … More

St Mary's Abbey, York

Anglo-Saxon Helmet

This eighth century Anglo-Saxon helmet was found at Coppergate in York. It is only one of four found in the … More

Anglo-Saxon helmet, York, York Helmet

Inside Southwark Cathedral

  Perhaps the most famous memorial in the Cathedral is to William Shakespeare, who performed many of his plays at … More

Southwark Cathedral

Southwark Cathedral

  Last night Sue and I did an evening tour of Southwark Cathedral. Southwark Cathedral sits at the south end … More

Southwark Cathedral

Countryside in summer

Some photos by Sue  

Countryside

Statues and Monuments: Royal Marines

  This statue was placed in St James’ Park in 1903 as a memorial to the Royal Marines who had … More

Royal Marines, statues and memorials in London. Cavendish Square

Naturelog: 23rd August

A Day of uncertain weather forecasts saw me visiting Keith on his home patch along the River Medway in Kent. … More

Hoo

Statues and Monuments: The Monument

The Monument is located close to London Bridge and commemorates the Great Fire of London, which began on 2nd September … More

Great Fire of London, Monument, statues and memorials in London

York: Jorvik Centre

The Yorvik Centre celebrates the Viking heritage of York and includes a reconstructed Viking town.       Video by … More

Jorvik Centre, York

National Railway Museum

Video by Michael Jiroch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45GI8ifbXBs)

National Railway Museum, York

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