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A Moment Of Peace At Waverley Abbey

Founded in 1128, Waverley Abbey was the first Cistercian abbey in England. Unfortunately, being built on a flood plain, it was flooded more than once, leaving the inhabitants at the mercy of poverty and famine. The ruins are sparse but… Continue Reading →

A Kitchen Fit For A King – Hampton Court Palace

(Visited before current events obviously) Henry VIII is an enduring source of fascination for many. His story has enough murder, betrayal, plotting, war, and plague for several Shakespeare plays. In fact, Tudor times, in general, were extremely turbulent – perfect… Continue Reading →

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