Abbey and Cathedral
Aug 17, 2020 06:29:24 #
Sunday ride out took us to nearby Durham City and its Cathedral and Finchale Priory. The Priory was founded in 1196, and served as a holiday retreat for the monks of nearby Durham Cathedral, it was 'suppressed' in 1538 by Henry V111, and left in ruins (as were hundreds of other beautiful Abbey's and Priories). I was surprised at how big the site was, it must have been a stunning place before its ruination. Its worthwhile Googling Durham Cathedral and its history.
what the sign 'Priors camera' means I have no idea!
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My wife and Daughter looking for a way out!
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In the 'Basement'?
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The Priory is a huge site.
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One can only imagine what it must have looked like before it was ruined.
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Looking towards the River Wear.
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looking down on the River Wear, with Heron in the Water.
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Durham Castle (left) and the Cathedral towers. The Framwellgate Bridge was built in the in the early 15th century it replaced an earlier one that washed away by a great flood. the shot was taken from a riverside restaurant where we were having Lunch.
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Riverside view of Cathedral. I remember once being at the top of the bell tower (back) when it started to sway, a Cathedral guide reassured us that the Medieval tower was designed to do that when the huge bells were ringing!
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Lots of interesting buildings around the City, many with Blue Plaques attached on outside wall with information on their history.
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Aug 17, 2020 06:37:03 #
That’s a really interesting subject, and you have photographed it well. I’ve enjoyed your photos.
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Aug 17, 2020 13:22:27 #
jaymatt wrote:
That’s a really interesting subject, and you have photographed it well. I’ve enjoyed your photos.
Thanks for looking and comment John.
Aug 17, 2020 13:25:45 #
Delderby wrote:
Good pics - thanks for the tour. Henry V111 was a truly wicked person.
He certainly was Delderby. Those Abbots and Monks who opposed him were 'Strung' up.
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NMGal wrote:
A beautiful series.
Thanks for looking and nice comment NMGal.
Aug 17, 2020 13:29:14 #
weberwest wrote:
Very interesting set, Doddy! 
Thanks for looking and comment/thumbs up weberwest
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Aug 17, 2020 19:03:12 #
UTMike wrote:
Beautiful set, Doddy! Love the "basement".
Cheers Mike, it was dark in there, had to use flash! Thanks for looking and comment.
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cameraf4 wrote:
Quite a "fixer-upper" you got there. When do you move in?
Ha Ha. More to the point cameraf4...would I like to move in! I think it would be a multi million pound rescue job there. Thanks for looking and comment.
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