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23 September, 2008

Blog Break

This will be the last post for a while, as I'm off to Yorkshire on holiday, visiting lots of historical sites. Can't wait! The next post will be on or around 8 October, and I'll be posting pics (at least, I certainly hope so) of the following:

York
Knaresborough Castle
Sheriff Hutton Castle
Helmsley Castle
Pickering Castle
Rievaulx Abbey
Fountains Abbey
Byland Abbey
Kirkham Priory

And possibly a few more places, depending on how much time we have (and depending on the not terribly reliable Yorkshire weather!)

It probably didn't escape your notice that two days ago, 21 September, marked the 681st anniversary of Edward II's supposed murder at Berkeley Castle. Whenever, wherever and however he really died, it seemed as good a time as any for me to raise a glass in memory of the ineffectual, unpredictable and exasperating man I can't help being devoted to. RIP, Edward!
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8 comments:

  1. Gabriele CampbellTuesday, 23 September 2008 at 16:07:00 BST

    Enjoy your trip.

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  2. Jules FrusherTuesday, 23 September 2008 at 16:13:00 BST

    Have a great time. Sorry I couldn't make it to Yorks this time - I'm sure you're going to make me jealous when you get back about all the great places you've been to ;-)

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  3. andanteTuesday, 23 September 2008 at 17:42:00 BST

    I'll raise a glass to Ed, too - and wouldnt it be fascinating to raise a glass with him?!!!

    Enjoy the trip & return safely. I'll be waiting excitedly to see those pictures.

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  4. Susan HigginbothamTuesday, 23 September 2008 at 18:09:00 BST

    Have fun, and here's to Ed!

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  5. AnerjeTuesday, 23 September 2008 at 18:14:00 BST

    Have a fantastic trip! Cheers Ed! (hic)

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  6. Christy K RobinsonTuesday, 23 September 2008 at 18:27:00 BST

    When at Fountains, please blow a kiss from me at the effigy of Henry de Percy, Lord Alnwick, 1273-1314 (before high altar in church); and Roger de Mowbray, reportedly buried in the presbytery -- or in Palestine. I have some micro-microscopically short sections of their DNA in me.

    I'm green with envy about your trip. Jade green, as a matter of fact, the color of my blouse today. Have a fantastic time in Yorkshire. I raise a glass to YOU for all your dedication to historical research.

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  7. AnonymousWednesday, 24 September 2008 at 12:40:00 BST

    Have a great time! We will miss your blog entries, but will be appeased by the photos upon your return.

    To Ed and his advocate - Ms Alianore! *clinking noise!*

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  8. CarlaWednesday, 24 September 2008 at 18:52:00 BST

    Have a lovely time!

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