Whitby Harbour AM

Portals of Whitby

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June 18th 2010
A week is already up! I feel as though I only just got here - but I suppose I have covered a fair amount of ground already. I caught up with Yvonne in York - taking in the old city sights and a glass or two of refreshing ale to cleanse our dusty palettes after a day on the cobblestones. We travelled into 'Heartbeat' territory and try as I might I couldn't stop singing that bloody theme tune! ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Dublin » Dublin

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Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than se... ... read more