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Monthly Archives: December 2012

Jorvik!

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Patricia

I first visited York in the 1970’s, and I was utterly smitten by the medieval city: the magnificent York Minster, York Castle and Clifford’s Tower, abbey ruins, the warren of medieval streets known as The Shambles, the museums, the shops … Read More →

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A Tale of Two Carols

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Patricia

My favorite part of Christmas is the singing of carols – in the midst of darkness a plea for light. The music of the carols, some of their melodies floating down to us from the Middle Ages, can lift hearts … Read More →

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Ringmere

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Patricia

On May 5, 1010, a great battle was fought between the Anglo-Saxons and the Danes at Ringmere Heath. At battle’s end, it was the Danes who remained masters of the field of slaughter. It was a terrible loss for England, … Read More →

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