Castles & Cathedrals, England Part 2 - The End of a Journey


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January 14th 2023
Published: January 18th 2023
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INTRODUCTION: The last leg of my trip was traveling through the north of England making my way back to London. Northern England is cooler, wetter and considered an oceanic climate. English accents vary by the area. There have often been Old Norse & Celtic languages influences. The accent called "Geordie" is a dialect from Northern England that can be difficult to understand. The original Celtic t... Read Full Entry



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Durham CathedralDurham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral

Galilee Chapel
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Durham Cathedral

The Nave - the zigzag design is typical of Norman architecture
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Durham Cathedral

Between September 1650 & March 1651, the cathedral was a prison for 2500 Scots defeated by Cromwell. Legend says they were told they could burn anything to keep warm but they left this clock alone
Durham CathedralDurham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral

an airforce pilot being lifted to heaven. He is on the Nazi symbol of a black eagle and has his foot on its neck
Durham CathedralDurham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral

St Cuthbert was the patron saint of northern England
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Durham Cathedral

The Bishop's throne above the tomb of Bishop Hatfield
Durham CastleDurham Castle
Durham Castle

now used as a university, the public rooms are very limited
Durham CastleDurham Castle
Durham Castle

start of the guided tour
York - gin storeYork - gin store
York - gin store

a common sight in towns and cities
York - The ImaginariumYork - The Imaginarium
York - The Imaginarium

interesting store near The Shambles
York - ghost storeYork - ghost store
York - ghost store

on the Shambles; always had a long line of customers waiting to get in
York - King's ManorYork - King's Manor
York - King's Manor

Charles I royal coat of arms



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