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bif

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3. Thanks. Gloucester looks amazing!

Reply to greatauntoftriplets (Reply #1)

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 04:42 PM

Apr 27

Been to York several times. One of my favorite cities in the UK. We almost gave our younger daughter York for her middle name--but alas, we chickened out. Which we had done it!

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Thinking about a cathedral tour of England [View all] bif Apr 27 OP

Of the cathedrals you mention, Gloucester is amazing. greatauntoftriplets Apr 27 #1

Thanks for ringing 'my' bell! Lived in Nottingham (and visited London and the continent) while in college, elleng Apr 27 #2

LOL, I also saw Durham from a train. greatauntoftriplets Apr 27 #15

Thanks. Gloucester looks amazing! bif Apr 27 #3

I've been to York twice. greatauntoftriplets Apr 27 #17

Gloucester and Hereford are only 30 miles apart viva la Apr 27 #4

Lichfield is a lovely town too- viva la Apr 27 #5

Ely and Norwich Richard_GB Apr 27 #6

Have seen them both bif Apr 27 #11

Have you considered Ely? Biophilic Apr 27 #7

Here's description of Ely: elleng Apr 27 #8

Oh, thank you so much. Biophilic Apr 27 #16

Peterborough is my favorite Skittles Apr 27 #9

That looks incredible. bif Apr 27 #12

I lived very close by when I was a kid Skittles Apr 28 #23

Yes, another outstanding! elleng Apr 27 #18

St Albans Cathedral riverbendviewgal Apr 27 #10

Been there! bif Apr 27 #13

I find it fascinating how cathedral styles developed over a few centuries grumpyduck Apr 27 #14

Could be beautiful. I did a similar tour last fall in N. France and they were stupendous. CurtEastPoint Apr 27 #19

I prefer villages. We always checked out village churches and the gardens of Karadeniz Apr 27 #20

Those are great as well. bif Apr 28 #22

Maybe use Gloucester as a base? bif Apr 28 #21

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