I hadn’t heard of Bolton Castle. It isn’t that much of a surprise, once you start learning about North Yorkshire and the shear number of castles that still mark the landscape today! We were staying in West Witton, on the other side of the valley and I spotted Bolton Castle across the valley. Solid, imposing,… Read More Stories of Bolton Castle, Part 1: A Brief History and a Wars of the Roses connection
The view from the roof of the tower at Winchester Cathedral is expansive, greenery everywhere and it gives you a good view of the many historic features of the city. From the statue of Alfred the Great in the East, to the Westgate to the city in the West, climbing that tower (as terrifying… Read More Back in Time at St. Cross Hospital, Winchester
Introduction The Hospital of St. Cross is a medieval almshouse located in Winchester, approximately a mile away from the city center and Winchester Cathedral. Winchester itself is easily reached from the M3, and a 1 hour 15 train ride from London Waterloo. Founded in the 12th century, it is the oldest and the largest medieval… Read More A Brief History of the Hospital of St. Cross, Winchester
Fleeting Glimpse 