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Abbey Ruins and House
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Uploaded: 03/15/10 7:36 PM GMT
Abbey Ruins and House
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The park contains the remains of the 12th century Leicester Abbey and the ruins of Cavendish House (built in the 17th century by William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire using stone from the abbey). The house was used by Charles I after the siege of Leicester during the English civil war in 1645; after he left, his soldiers set fire to it leaving the house gutted. The charred stone window frame is still visible today. The abbey ruins contain the memorial to Thomas Cardinal Wolsey, who was laid to rest in the grounds. He died while en route from York to London on 29 November 1530; a statue of him stands next to the Park's cafe.
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.koca
03/15/10 7:58 PM GMT
I love old architecture, ruins, but I love interesting trees like these, too. I love the photo.
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Oh wow, what history behind this superb capture of the ruins. I love history and older buildings, they have so much character and style. Sure bet it was gorgeous in it's prime
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An interesting shot Roger and good time of the year to capture it before those trees leaf out and obscure the building. Nice perspective and great narrative. Good job and thanks for sharing.
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In order to discover who you are, first learn who everybody else is; you're what's left.
Great dof and clarity in this one. I liked the history lesson as well. It allways amazes me to see a home this old and it makes me realize how young the U.S. really is.
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every day is a gift......that's why it's called the present!!
NIcely composed shot. I love buildings with history and this one sure has a sense of time gone by!
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To see a world in a grain of sand and a heaven in a wild flower..............
William Blake
Nice perspective on this old historical site. I too enjoy the bare tree affording the view to the ruins. Interesting history as well.
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