tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9959776.post4810525074377446184..comments2024-02-15T04:42:41.606+00:00Comments on James' Empty Blog: [jules' pics] Fountains AbbeyJames Annanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04318741813895533700noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9959776.post-33251887351637530192015-04-01T13:16:25.403+01:002015-04-01T13:16:25.403+01:00My next trip is likely to be to the Roman site up ...My next trip is likely to be to the Roman site up the road; http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/aldborough-roman-site<br /><br />On the idea of a shared pint/pot of tea, I'll be starting a new job in a few weeks' time which will keep me busy (and honest) and will involve much travelling. Could comfortably fit something in during the next week or two, if you are planning to get out in the wind and snow...The Old Man is backhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06299949591915788184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9959776.post-3545465931210494972015-04-01T08:46:55.038+01:002015-04-01T08:46:55.038+01:00Steve, if you can't see the point of it you ar...Steve, if you can't see the point of it you aren't looking very hard :-)<br /><br />Fergus, we also had a short visit to Bolton Abbey recently (for <a href="http://www.boltonpriory.org.uk/event/cantores-salicium/" rel="nofollow">this choral service</a>, which was very good). Didn't realise Yorkshire had so many of them!James Annanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318741813895533700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9959776.post-46826771776428433392015-04-01T07:24:48.804+01:002015-04-01T07:24:48.804+01:00To all appearances that architect was a product of...To all <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Burges" rel="nofollow">appearances</a> that architect was a product of male-line parthenogenesis. Double cause for fame!<br /><br />But I'm afraid even that won't make me a fan of the pointy stuff.Steve Bloomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12943109973917998380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9959776.post-15260307089534734492015-03-26T11:28:46.229+00:002015-03-26T11:28:46.229+00:00Pretty pics as always, but for atmospherics & ...Pretty pics as always, but for atmospherics & photo opps I prefer Jervaulx: http://www.jervaulxabbey.com<br /><br />Not being a part of the heritage industry but privately owned, it is to me an example of our heritage as it used to be - an honesty box, a crookedy iron gate, the odd helpful sign, but otherwise properly unglamoured.<br /><br />An early trip produces some spectacular pics, especially as it's normally empty. The car parking is free, though you may note that it's along the TdF route and decide to ride. The gradients are easy but persistent, the road reasonably little-trafficked.The Old Man is backhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06299949591915788184noreply@blogger.com