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Castle Drogo: where modern battlements & fortifications became the hopes and aspirations of a 19th century business magnate

It’s not often I find myself in awe of scaffolding, but when it’s housing the deteriorating grandeur of a Lutyen designed castle, one cannot help but be taken aback by the scale of this gigantic project taken on by the National Trust. … Continue reading

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Salisbury Cathedral is testament to a level of dedication that nowadays is hard to find.

When a trip to Salisbury Cathedral was planned, I hoped and imagined it would be quite interesting, however what I experienced went way beyond interest, I was catapulted into a world where the grandeur and magnificence of a place was … Continue reading

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