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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

Merchant Adventurers Hall York

The Merchant Adventurers hall was built in 1357-61 for the Mystery of Mercers, a guild of merchants from the city. … More

Merchant Adventurers Hall, York

York: Shambles

  Video by Vick Stefanu (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq_DjA_YefI)  

Shambles, York

Terry’s of York

The history of Terry’s in York dates back to 1767 when Robert Berry opened his shop in Bootham Bar. In … More

Terry's of York, York

York Castle Museum: Victorian and Georgian Shops (2)

Here are some more reconstructed shops from York castle Museum

York, York Castle

York Castle Museum: Victorian and Georgian Shops (1)

One of the major displays within York Castle Museum is a serious of reconstructed streets made up from shopfronts of … More

York, York Castle

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