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Brian Gallagher South West Coast Path
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- Jun 29, 2017, 12:05pm
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: 87 m
- England South Oxfordshire District Marsh Baldon 51.693805, -1.18794451°41’38” N 1°11’17” W
Day 8
The Cathedral
June 29, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
We wandered around town before we went to join an escorted tour of the Cathedral. Very informative.
July 17 marks the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen death. She was buried in the Cathedral and naturally, it intends to make the most of it. Close by are the remains of King Canute. You remember him sitting on his throne trying to stop the tide coming in.
During the English Civil War the Parliamentary troops smashed windows around the Cathedral. The broken glass was collected by the locals and the West Window was made from the broken bits.
From the photo of the nave and quire you can see its beauty.
The Cathedral is one of the great churches of the UK and a great pleasure for us to visit. An added pleasure for Shirl was an exhibition of the Winchester Bible.
After a good Italian lunch we strolled around the town visiting all its highlights. A very enjoyable day.Read more
Traveler My nephew Adam had his university graduation in the Cathedral and we dined at that little restaurant (Oct 2015) - lovely memories.
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- Jun 29, 2017, 11:47am
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: 87 m
- England South Oxfordshire District Marsh Baldon 51.693776, -1.18795951°41’38” N 1°11’17” W
Day 8
Winchester
June 29, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
We left the SWCP behind and travelled to Bournemouth by bus which goes by ferry across Poole Harbour.
Our hire car is a Renault Captur, diesel, and is a nice car to drive.
The forecast rain did not arrive until late afternoon so we were able to reconnoitre the town before heading indoors.
Winchester was the capital of England in Anglo-Saxon times and it does not let you forget it. It's prior Roman history is barely mentioned. King Alfred the Great built a castle here, of which only the Great Hall remains. Did you know that King Arthur,s round table is suspended on one of the walls? No one can prove or disprove it. It brings the punters in.Read more
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