Foulsham mum shares the painful impact of electrocution
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Solar Eclipse 2015 - Swanton Abbott, Norfolk, UK
After 100% cloud coverage all morning, the clouds thinned perfectly to give us a wonderfully naked eye view.
From chocolate galore at Cadbury World to the Tower of London's dazzling displays-Royal News
The top visitor attractions in England have been revealed by VisitEngland as part of its 2018 Attractions Accolades. In total, 76 attractions including museums, galleries, farm attractions, and churches, have been highlighted following an in-depth annual assessment by expert judges. From an aquarium in Southend-on-Sea putting on a warm welcome to a ruined abbey in Norfolk offering delicious homemade cake, scroll down to see the best sights in the land. In the east of England, six tourist attractions were honoured by VisitEngland.Among the winners was the D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum in Nottingham, which was applauded for offering visitors a warm welcome. The authentically restored miner's cottage, where the author was born, includes a gift shop and museum with exhibits on the surrounding countryside, which inspired his work. Meanwhile, the King Richard III Visitor Centre and the National Space Centre, both in Leicester, were recognised for the 'unique' ways they communicate stories through exhibitions and displays. In the east of England, 12 attractions were recognised by the VisitEngland judges. Chilford Hall Vineyard in Cambridge - one of the oldest established vineyards in England - was praised for the way it details its story. Meanwhile, the ruins of Creake Abbey in Fakenham, Norfolk, got the thumbs up for its food and drink offering and the Sea Life Adventure aquarium in Southend-on-Sea was praised for giving guests a warm welcome. There's lots to see in London but after much debate, the VisitEngland judges selected three of the city's must-see sites. The Tower of London and Tower Bridge Exhibition both got gold awards for offering visitors an all-round top notch experience. Meanwhile, the Infrastructure Learning Hub launched by the Institution of Civil Engineers was honoured for the 'best told story'. The centre is described as being 'for anyone who wants to explore engineering projects that have changed the world and innovations that will shape our future'. In north east of England, there were eight attractions honoured. .The Adventure Valley family adventure park and Hall Hill Farm, both in Durham, were praised for offering visitors a warm welcome.
Bromholm Priory
Bromholm was given to Cluniac monks from the great abbey at Castle Acre.
For the first century of its existence it was a satellite of that house, a staging post on the pilgrim route to Walsingham.
Then, in about 1205, its fortunes changed. When the soldiers of the Fourth Crusade turned, for political reasons, on Constantinople and sacked it they brought back a plethora of treasure, both secular and spiritual.
It was to the Norfolk coast that a local priest who had been with the emperor in Constantinople brought back two small pieces of wood. They were,he claimed,pieces of the True Cross. He would give it to the monks on condition he and his sons were admitted to the priory. Some were sceptical, but at last the monastery of Bromholm, poor in worldly goods but rich in faith, believed the priests story and agreed to his terms, and the cross was set up in their church.
Tales of miracles were told across the country and pilgrims flocked in search of a cure for their ailments.
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the Perfect St Georges Day Run complete and fast
Best part of 200 miles of Norfolk roads in 7 minutes (Man those BMC A series engines can fly). Set off from Norwich at 7:30am returned around 8pm, for the NNCVC 2016 Sheringham to Sandringham St George's Day run. Lots of villages and landmarks passed, including; Weybourne, Cley, Blakeney, Three Swallows Pub, Wiveton Hall café, Langham, Langham Dome WW2 air gunnery system, Binham Priory, Great and Little Walsingham and lots more.
Spot of car trouble between Bircham and Snettisham but good old AA.