Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway, Yorkshire
Probably a bit over an hour to Ripon on the A59 from Preston. Pass round the north of Harrogate. Embsay Railway near Skipton on A59 about 2/3 of the way there.
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Ripon Cathedral.
A church was first located here in 672 AD by St Wilfred. Only a small part beneath the cathedral remains. A fine very strong looking building. As with all cathedrals an appeal for funds for roof restoration is underway. There was a Christmas Fair, nicely done, in the Cathedral on the Saturday we visited. The dullness and cold outside and candle lit interior of the choir made it appear very Christmaslike.
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Stained glass window in the cathedral.
Ripon Cathedral link.
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Ripon market square in November 2003.
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Ripley village. The castle is behind us and the church. The castle has regular guided tours and is open almost every day.
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Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway. On A59 near Skipton. This is a Santa Special and runs every 40minutes in the Christmas period.
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