We visit the market town of Much Wenlock, which for over 700 years has a history that stretches back much further. But it’s more the impressive yet tranquil remains of the Priory ruins that we are here today to take an explore around and we’d like to invite you to join us whilst we walk... Continue Reading →
In this explore, were taking you on a trip to Mount Grace Priory, a late 14th-century Carthusian monastery on the western borders of the North Yorkshire Moors. The priory was the last monastery to be founded and one of the few that was founded in Britain during the period of the Black Death. It not... Continue Reading →
In today’s peaceful visit. We explore the remains of a 13th century Benedictine monastery, On the banks of the River Wear, in a beautiful wooded setting, stand the extensive remains of Finchale Priory. It was founded in 1196 on the site of the hermitage of St Godric, a retired sailor and merchant, who settled here... Continue Reading →
We carry on visiting in the area of Leicestershire and we take a wander around the remains of Grace Dieu priory, which was a 12th century Augustinian nunnery that was sadly dissolved in 1538 by Henry VII. The eerie yet beautiful remains include earthworks that once suggested that there were fish ponds, a partially complete... 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 →
After our walk around at Castle Acre just literally down the road from here we visit Castle Acre Priory, with over 450 years’ worth of being the home and workplace to monks and their servants, the priory is a significant example of the first Cluniac order of monks to England, join us for an explore... Continue Reading →
We’ve been exploring up the country for our next set of videos but decided that we wanted to visit the area of Norfolk and see some of it’s surroundings, so this week, join us for an explore at the mighty ruins of Thetford Priory and discover the history of one of the most richest and... Continue Reading →
In today’s visit we explore the small vibrant market town of Beauly near Inverness and share with you our wander around the ruins of the stunning Beauly Priory. This magnificent ruin of a monastic church was founded in 1230 by French monks and is one of three priories founded in Scotland at this time. The... Continue Reading →
Built, designed and developed in 1820 by James Graham , who was a Scottish architect, he was prominent for his work in the early 19th century. His most notable work is for his Scottish baronial style, this known architectural style is of 19th century gothic revival. Some of his work can be seen at Ayton... Continue Reading →
Nestled in the county town of east Sussex and near to Brighton, Lewes is charming and certainly worth visiting if you like your history. Our stop today is at the priory of saint Pancras. Although unfortunately not much is physically left here due to Henry VIII and Thomas Cromwell, with their dominating downfall of the... Continue Reading →
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