Tag Archives: Castles

Hopton Castle is now open to visitors

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

For the last few hundred years (since the English Civil War to be precise), Hopton Castle has gradually become more ruinous.  The crumbling ruins have also hidden the story of the gory siege during the Civil War…but now after a … Continue reading →

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Tour of Britain starts on Sunday

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

All the excitement of the Tour de France – including the presence of Mark Cavendish, Green jersey winner of  the French tour – but in the UK.  Here’s the link to the official site – which shows you when it … Continue reading →

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Cycling around Mortimer Country

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

Where? ….. The borderlands of England & Wales – half way between Hereford & Shrewsbury, near Ludlow.  Its called Mortimer Country, because nearly 700 years ago the countryside was ruled by the Mortimer family, who kept the populace under control … Continue reading →

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