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Castles & Cathedrals History 

York Minster – the Magnificent Medieval Cathedral of Northern England

November 6, 2016October 11, 2017 David James cathedrals, medieval

The Largest Gothic Cathedral in Britain In 1215, Archbishop of York, Walter de Gray ordered the construction of a Gothic structure

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Abbeys 

10 of the Best Medieval Abbeys in Britain

May 23, 2016June 10, 2017 David James Abbeys, medieval, Monasteries

Hauntingly beautiful, the ruined abbeys of England, Scotland, and Wales stand majestically defiant against the elements—a reminder of a medieval past

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Castles & Cathedrals 

Eilean Donan—a place to live forever?

April 21, 2016August 10, 2017 David James medieval, Scotland

In the picturesque western Highlands of Scotland, where three lochs meet, sits a small island called Eilean Donan. And on

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Countryside 

9 Fascinating Facts About Bluebells — England’s Favorite Wild Flower

April 17, 2016September 7, 2017 David James England, flowers, medieval, woodland

Dreaming of Spring. The time of year when woodlands all over Britain start to look bloomin’ beautiful, reaching a peak by

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Villages, Towns & Cities 

The Shambles—York’s Famous Medieval Street

January 4, 2016August 6, 2017 David James medieval, York

We can learn a lot about the history of a place just from its name. “Shambles” is an archaic term

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