When exploring the city you can spot the imposing tower of the cathedral in the distance, it’s the highest church tower in the Belgium, rising 123 metres above the historic city centre. In the middle ages, the cathedral of Antwerp was situated inside the city centre amongst narrow and cobbled streets and gorgeous crooked houses.... Continue Reading →
The origins and consecration of the church on this site was in AD 942 to saint john the Baptist and interestingly you can still find some traces of the following Romanesque church which dates to around the mid 12th century, in the crypt that is wonderfully decorated with murals. Whilst we wander the beautiful cathedral... Continue Reading →
Hey everyone, welcome back to the channel and to another explore. This week we travelled down the road from our hometown and towards the remains of Boxgrove Priory, standing at the end of a gravel path in a stunning setting in the small quiet town of Boxgrove and at the foot of the South Downs.... Continue Reading →
Strategically placed on the London road and guarding an important crossing of the River Medway in Kent, this imposing fortress has a complex history of rebuilding and destruction. Today it’s here as a proud reminder of the history that Rochester went through along with its beautiful cathedral across the cobbled streets. In 1087 Gundulf, who... Continue Reading →
In the late 6th century St David established a monastery here on the south-western tip of the Pembrokeshire peninsula. Over the following centuries, David's monastery was a centre for training missionary monks, who travelled throughout Wales, Ireland, and south-west England. After David's death, his shrine became a popular place of pilgrimage. By the eleventh century,... Continue Reading →
You must be logged in to post a comment.