From the monthly archives: September 2009

Wallington

On September 27, 2009 By

On the National Trust website, Wallington is described as “Magnificent mansion with fine interiors and collections, set in an extensive garden and parkland”. It is an accurate description of what was once the home of the Trevelyan family, in Border Reiver country.

As you approach the estate,one of the first [...]

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Fountains Abbey

On September 17, 2009 By

 

Acquired by The National Trust in 1983 Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal are part of a huge site just outside of Ripon. Fountains Abbey was established in 1132 by 13, French, Benedictine monks who left their order due to their outrage at the way their order was being broken. The monks originally travelled to [...]

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Blanchland – Taking a step back in time

On September 13, 2009 By

There are not many places left where you get a genuine feeling of stepping back in time when you arrive, but Blanchland is certainly one of them.

There is a strange tranquility about the place, even on a busy weekend. The sound of nature surrounds [...]

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