22 thoughts on “A Spot of History”

1. I knew Queen Mary had been imprisoned in Bolton Castle and had often wondered what it looked like. Thanks for the tour. It look quite habitable!

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   04/02/2021 at 17:53 Reply

   1. They did their best for her, but landowners, like everyone else at the time, never knew who might be in power in the future, so they felt it best to hedge their bets!

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      05/02/2021 at 16:01 Reply

2. Wow!!! Astonishing

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   04/02/2021 at 01:51 Reply

   1. Thanks, Avni.

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      04/02/2021 at 15:05 Reply

3. A great article. I love places like this.

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   03/02/2021 at 22:13 Reply

   1. Thanks, Darlene. We generally seek out the historical buildings and sites when we travel, so I usually do a post or two on our return.

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      04/02/2021 at 15:04 Reply

4. Fantastic post. Lots of great info and images. 😊

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   03/02/2021 at 22:06 Reply

   1. Thanks, Irene. They’d like me to do some more, so watch this space!

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      04/02/2021 at 15:04 Reply

      1. That is great! 😊

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         04/02/2021 at 15:41 Reply

5. Thanks for the tour – I enjoyed it. 🙂

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   03/02/2021 at 21:49 Reply

   1. You’re welcome, Lynette.

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      04/02/2021 at 15:03 Reply

6. Great post, I loved visiting old castles when travelling in the UK. Loved the detail and information you put into it.

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   03/02/2021 at 19:21 Reply

   1. Thanks, Diane(?) I see you originate in Australia. Our daughter’s fiance is also an Australian and was fascinated by our castles when he visited the UK with her a couple of years ago. Glad you enjoyed the post.

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      04/02/2021 at 15:03 Reply

7. I have fond memories of Bolton Castle. It does look rather better these days though than when I was last there. Great article, Stuart.

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   03/02/2021 at 17:55 Reply

   1. Thanks, Sue. Friends who live in Yorkshire have made similar comments about the past. Our short talk with the staff in the kitchen preparing for a private event suggested some substantial work had been done a short time prior to our visit (they must’ve heard we were coming, otherwise, what possible reason could they have had?). So it’s probably worth another visit once the restrictions are eased.

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      04/02/2021 at 14:57 Reply

      1. I will be heading north as soon as they allow it, Stuart. I want to see my moors again before I run out of time 🙂

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         04/02/2021 at 15:15 Reply

         1. We, too, will be back up north as soon as travel restrictions allow. The Dales and the Moors are such beautiful places.

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            04/02/2021 at 15:38 Reply

            1. My home, and in my blood…

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               04/02/2021 at 15:40 Reply

               1. Mine, too, Sue. I was born in Hull and we lived for a time in Settle. They say the Yorkshire Dales is the finest walking country in Europe and I wouldn’t argue with that.

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                  04/02/2021 at 15:44 Reply

                  1. Neither would I, Stuart 🙂

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                     04/02/2021 at 16:21 Reply

8. Awesome post. I love this type of stuff. Nicely done! 👏

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   03/02/2021 at 17:39 Reply

   1. Thanks, Travis.

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      03/02/2021 at 17:48 Reply

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