Selby District

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Traveler Summer in Yorkshire, UK 2022
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- Jun 3, 2022, 7:30pm
- ⛅ 59 °F
- Altitude: 226 ft
- England Wakefield Pontefract 53.690911, -1.30960453°41’27” N 1°18’35” W
Day 11
Family Jubilee Party
June 3, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Jodie's Mum and Dad had a family barbeque today as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend. It was our first meeting with our grandson, Nathaniel. He is just adorable! We played a ring toss game and he distributed the rings to all of us to throw. We enjoyed meeting Paul's Mum too. She still lives in her own house--good for her!

The house was beautifully decorated with the British colors and the food was excellent. We even had scones with cream and jam!

A lovely sunny day added to the celebration. To top it all off, Nathaniel gave us a "Welcome to Yorkshire" greeting that he and his Mum had made, and we each got a hug!Read more
Traveler So very happy for all of you. Looks like a fun celebration.
6/4/22Reply
Traveler What a wonderful time! 🥰
6/4/22Reply
Traveler Yes, it was wonderful!
6/5/22Reply
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Axel Petersen Schottland, Irland, Wales
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- Oct 26, 2022, 5:00pm
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- England Acaster Malbis 53.902313, -1.10253953°54’8” N 1°6’9” W
Day 53
York
October 26, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Toller Stellplatz für drei Nächte an der Ouse. Da sind die Wikinger schon gerudert. Morgen geht's auch in das bekannte Jorvik Viking Center.
Direkt am Platz ein netter Pub. Mit die besten Fish & Chips der Reise. Die handgeschnitzten Chips schmecken richtig nach Kartoffeln. Und die Tafel könnte von mir beschrieben worden sein!Read more
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Traveler Summer in Yorkshire, UK 2022
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- Jun 14, 2022, 2:21pm
- ⛅ 66 °F
- Altitude: 23 ft
- England Ellerton Aughton Aughton Castle Hill 53.839532, -0.93738753°50’22” N 0°56’15” W
Day 22
Housesit in Aughton
June 14, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
We're spending a week in Aughton, a small rural village about 16 miles south of York. The animals in our care are 3 dogs, 5 cats, a miniature Shetland pony, and a rare-breed Scottish sheep. We take the dogs (and sometimes a couple of cats come along) for a walk to the church twice a day. It's a historic Norman church that is still in use, and situated at the dead end of the town.Read more
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Traveler Summer in Yorkshire, UK 2022
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- Jul 13, 2022, 10:43am
- ⛅ 66 °F
- Altitude: 138 ft
- England Wakefield Pontefract 53.688814, -1.31101553°41’20” N 1°18’40” W
Day 51
Pontefract Castle Ruins
July 13, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Pontefract Castle was built in 1070 as a "motte-and-bailey" castle: an earth mound (motte) topped by a defense tower (keep), with an inner courtyard (bailey) surrounded by a wooden palisade. Over the centuries, it was enlarged, and the walls converted to stone, becoming one of the largest castles in England.

In the 1600s Civil War between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians, this castle was under siege three times. Because of so much damage to the town during the sieges, the townfolk petitioned Parliament to destroy the castle to prevent it from happening again.

All Saints Church, just below the castle, was heavily damaged during the Civil War. The chancel was repaired and the church continued in use. A new nave was inserted inside the ruins in 1967.Read more
Really enjoy following your travels. You make it so interesting. Sure hope heat and fires are not in your area. [Linda Houk]
7/19/22Reply
Traveler Thank you! No fires here.
7/19/22Reply
How are you holding up with the record high temperatures in the UK? [Del and Nancy]
7/19/22Reply
Traveler It's very hot and no one has air conditioning! But the heat waves only last a few days at a time.
7/19/22Reply
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Traveler Summer in Yorkshire, UK 2022
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- Jul 12, 2022, 4:30pm
- ☁️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 138 ft
- England Wakefield Pontefract 53.69044, -1.30706553°41’26” N 1°18’25” W
Day 50
Friarwood Valley Garden
July 12, 2022 in England ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
This garden is on the site of a former Dominican Friary, founded in 1256. Liquorice plants were brought here by these monks for medicinal purposes. Later the land was divided up and used by small farmers to grow fruits and vegetables. In the 1950s the city started a public garden here, with many flowering cherry trees. It must be beautiful in the spring!Read more
It looks like a beautiful time to be there now too. [Barb Walkington]
7/17/22Reply
Traveler Yes, it is, although we've been having heat waves!
7/19/22Reply
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Traveler Summer in Yorkshire, UK 2022
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- Aug 24, 2022, 12:23pm
- ☁️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 233 ft
- England Wakefield Pontefract 53.691742, -1.31057253°41’30” N 1°18’38” W
Day 93
Family Times With Nathaniel
August 24, 2022 in England ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
We've had some fun times with our grandson, Nathaniel, this summer! Sometimes we join the family for days out, or we hang out at their house. They sometimes come to where we are housesitting, to meet the pets in our care and have dinner. We have gone to a festival, and some playgrounds. No matter what we do, we enjoy our time with him so much!Read more
We are enjoying following your adventure. [Del & Nancy]
8/30/22Reply
Traveler Thank you! We're glad!
8/30/22Reply
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Traveler Summer in Yorkshire, UK 2022
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- Jun 15, 2022, 2:48pm
- ☁️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 69 ft
- England Ellerton Aughton 53.838777, -0.92787253°50’20” N 0°55’40” W
Day 23
Inside All Saints Church, Aughton
June 15, 2022 in England ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
The church is Norman Architecture from the 11th-12th century time frame. The chancel arch is typical, with its pointed design of zig-zags and beak heads.

There is a brass grave slab honoring Robert Aske of Aughton. He led the most serious, but peaceful, protest against Henry VIII's closing of the monasteries.Read more
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Traveler England 2022
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- Jul 18, 2022, 2:23pm
- ☀️ 33 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- England Tadcaster 53.885433, -1.2586853°53’8” N 1°15’31” W
Day 8
Cooling Break
July 18, 2022 in England ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Bevor wir nach York reinfahren suchen wir uns ein schattiges Plätzchen, es ist doch sehr heiss heute.. unser Kriterium: 🌳 und möglichst beim Wasser. In Tadcaster, nahe der Wharfe, werden wir fündig und teilen uns das Plätzli mit der hiesigen Dorfjugend und ihrer Beam Box 🎶 I‘like to move it move it 🎶 … ehm, nein! Im Moment möglichst wenig 😇😅Read more
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7/18/22Reply
Traveler Ohjaaaaa 🤩🤩 und weisst Du was ist das Schönste? Das war erst eine Woche 😎😋
7/18/22Reply
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Traveler Summer in Yorkshire, UK 2022
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- Jun 14, 2022, 2:11pm
- ⛅ 64 °F
- Altitude: 39 ft
- England Selby 53.776279, -1.04736653°46’35” N 1°2’51” W
Day 22
The Chancel at the Front of the Church
June 14, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
On the Chancel side of the wooden rood screen are the choir and huge organ.

Next you can see the high altar, the work of a woodcarver from Oberammergau, Germany. To the right of the altar are the carved filigree stone seats for the clergy.

Behind the high altar is the stained glass masterpiece, "Jesse Window", showing the family tree of the kings of Israel from Jesse, father of King David, to Joseph.Read more
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Traveler England 2022
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- Jul 18, 2022, 4:20pm
- ⛅ 34 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- England Tadcaster 53.884623, -1.25853953°53’5” N 1°15’31” W
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Day 8
Erfrischender Spaziergang
July 18, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
Nayra war zum Glück sehr motiviert, die Gegend noch etwas mehr zu erkunden und hat uns 2-Beiner eher etwas hinterher gezogen… zum Glück! Das hübsche Badeplätzchen mit Mini-Wasserfall inkl. historischem Viadukt im Hintergrund hätten wir ebenso verpasst, wie Englands tierischen Nachwuchs Sechser 🍀🤩🥰😅Read more
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Traveler jeeeee, sie schwimmt einfach 💖
7/18/22Reply
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