Walking in Town today 1.
26 Oct, 2023
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The central part of this row of cottages is the only Medieval house left in Shaftesbury which was founded around 888 by King Alfred. He founded an Abbey here and put his daughter Aethelgifu in charge of it. Only Women, and it became extremely powerful and owned land for many miles around. Until Henry VIII of course. The Town dwindled in that time and there was a lot of plague and disease and poverty. So the Medieval houses fell into disrepair and were demolished. Most of the older buildings are now from the Georgian period.
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Thank you Shirley. I have learned never to say ‘for ever home’ again, but I hope so too! X
27 Oct, 2023
A new adventure Karen and walks round such beautiful and historical places must be a bonus, oh yes, and baby of course..:o))
27 Oct, 2023
So that's where you've settled. I think it's a charming little town and hope you will be very happy there.
27 Oct, 2023
Such a pretty row of cottages.
Hope you will be very happy in your new home Karen.
27 Oct, 2023
Lovely area to settle, Karen. Hope you make new, happy memories.
28 Oct, 2023
Such history....love those places.
29 Oct, 2023
Thanks everyone. I really do love the town, and we are enjoying living in the town for a change!
30 Oct, 2023
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The stone from Dorset and Somerset is so attractive. Karen, I hope you will enjoy the years ahead in your new home ... :o)
27 Oct, 2023