A day out at Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Gloucestershire. The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust site here at Slimbridge is a charity dedicated to the conservation of our wetlands species. It was set up in 1946 by Sir Peter Scott who championed wild life conservation and also set up the World Wildlife Fund. He recognised the potential of the site for the conservation, monitoring and … Continue reading Not all flamingos are pink!
Gloucester Cathedral One of Britain’s greatest buildings, Gloucester Cathedral sits in the centre of the Roman built city of Glevum. Originally an Abbey dedicated to St Peter, it sits on a green which was the former Abbey’s graveyard. The buildings that surround it were built in the 17th and 18th centuries; they are still in use today. This cathedral church was built by medieval monks … Continue reading Gloucester Cathedral
We take a fascinating look at the history of Hailes Abbey and the Medieval marvel that is Hailes Church. Hailes Abbey | a place of pilgrimage Nestled at the foot of the picturesque Cotswold hills, this now ruinous Cistercian monastery once held an important Holy relic which turned it into a major pilgrimage destination. Founded in 1246 this monastery survived both swathes of the Black … Continue reading Hailes Abbey | a place of pilgrimage
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