The Abbey of Montecassino was founded by St Benedict around 529 AD on what remained of a Roman fortification.
The Abbey has been destroyed and rebuilt several times; The Longobards of Zotone destroyed the Abbey in 577 AD, Saracens invaded and destroyed the monastery by fire in 883, it was destroyed in 1349 by an earthquake [...]
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Filed under Cassino 2025, Heritage, Holidays
The Abbey of Monte Cassino
4 Comments CherryPie on Jun 9th 2025
Filed under Holidays, The Peacock at Rowsley 2025
If The Cap Fits…
It didn’t fit so Ted didn’t wear it
4 Comments CherryPie on Jun 8th 2025
Filed under Anecdotes, This & That
May Mega Miles Walking Challenge
I have completed my pledged 100 miles in the May Mega Miles Challenge in support of the Charity for Civil Servants.
The Charity for Civil Servants supports current, former and retired civil servants when they face tough times. From mental health struggles and financial assistance to relationship issues, getting through grief, and coping with disability, they’re here to help people stay strong, whatever [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 1st 2025
