Burton Agnes Hall was built in 1598 next to the Old Manor House. It has remained within the same family since it was built, although on occasions it has passed through the female line.
In 1977 the Hall and gardens were handed over to a charitable trust by Mr Marcus Wickham-Boynton so that they could [...]
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Filed under Heritage, Holidays, York 2010
100 Photos 26 :: Architecture
2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 30th 2010
Filed under Out & About
The Royal Pavilion
I shall finish my series of posts about the Royal Pavilion with a few photos of the architecture.
The Pavilion was built for George, Prince Regent at the turn of the 19th century. I didn’t explore the buildings whilst I was there so you will have to wait until my next visit for some more detailed [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on May 31st 2010
Filed under Anecdotes, Faith Foundations, Heritage, Out & About
Spring Flower Hunt
I was determined to take advantage of the sunny weather and hopefully get some pictures of spring flowers. I did manage to track down some flowers in one of the local parks but it was rather crowded and the wind was a little chilly. I took a few photos and beat a hasty retreat. I [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Apr 11th 2010
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The Old Joint Stock
After my Trade Union business on Thursday I decided to stay in the city for an evening meal to save the bother of cooking when I got home. I ended up in The Old Joint Stock, a Fuller’s Ale and Pie House.
The grade two listed building, built in 1864 was originally a library before it [...]
24 Comments CherryPie on Jan 23rd 2010
Filed under Holidays, Malmesbury 2009
PhotoHunt – Garbage
I posted a cropped version of Malmesbury Abbey entrance a few weeks ago. I cropped the photo because a garbage can was spoiling the view.
For more of this weeks PhotoHunt pictures check out tnchick.
26 Comments CherryPie on Jul 10th 2009
Filed under Anecdotes, Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays, Malmesbury 2009
Malmesbury Abbey
Malmesbury Abbey is situated in the centre of the town and is a very impressive building which can be seen from miles around. It was founded nearly 700 years after the birth of Jesus Christ as a place of prayer and Christian community by St. Aldhelm, who was originally a member of the Wessex royal [...]
13 Comments CherryPie on Jun 15th 2009
