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The weather is hot and sunny and perfect for going out looking at sites. Last night we went for a wander up to the Roman Ridge at Blyth. Roman it is not! It's most definitely the edge of the park pale which was abandoned in 1509.
On Wednesday we looked long and hard for St. Edwin's Cross in Birklands, near Edwinstowe. It is a poor shrine to the man and chapel which was disolved in 1538 by Henry VIII. The site marks the spot where Edwin died in the battle of Hatfield. Once loved enough by the medieval kings of England the site is now marked by a lampost recrafted as a cross and a slate headstone explaning what it is. This could really do with a more substantial monument - perhaps in the shape of a Anglo-Saxon styled cross and bench with some grassland and flowers. Methinks it's time for a campaign!
As I write I'm busy looking into the Roman past of the area for a project which should come to fruition in September.
Hope you're all havig a lovely time this weekend and enjoying the sun. For those members who come across the blog - the Committee meeting's on Monday :)
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Pat returns to give a talk on the life of one of Britain’s most renown monarchs. The talk will delve into the early years of Victoria’s life explaining how she became Queen. The talk will also delves into Victoria’s relationship with Prince Albert and how she interacted with the other European monarchies.
The talk starts at 7.30pm on Thursday 5th February at the Innings Public House, Gloucester Road, Prospect, Worksop S81 0RS. Entry is only £3 and there will be a bar on. There is also a large free car park outside.
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Talk - The Life and Times of Queen Victoria By Pat McLaughlin (Worksop)
Pat returns to give a talk on the life of one of Britain’s most renown monarchs. The talk will delve into the early years of Victoria’s life explaining how she became Queen. The talk will also delves into Victoria’s relationship with Prince Albert and how she interacted with the other European monarchies.
The talk starts at 7.30pm on Thursday 5th February at the Innings Public House, Gloucester Road, Prospect, Worksop S81 0RS. Entry is only £3 and there will be a bar on. There is also a large free car park outside.
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