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Last week we visited the Cathedral. Today I’ll show you a few of the pictures I took in the city, starting wth the statue of King Alfred, at the top of the High Street!
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This is King Arthur’s legendary round table, by the way!
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Off we go!
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It’s back to The Wykeham Arms to enjoy a pint whilst sitting at an old school desk before I head home!
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HERE’S LINKY!
ooh, and I’ve always loved everything associated with King Arthur and his legend
Me too, I wish it wasn’t just a legend!
Keith read your history, that is King Alfred the great who was born near where I live in Wantage. I think Winchester was his capital. King Arthur was more down Glasonbury way and is just a legend as to the round table that was made in around 1250 during the reign of Edward I you can read about it in the link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Round_Table
It’s a pretty city but one I have never been to
Sorry Sir, I inadvertently typed Arthur instead of Alfred!
Having lived in Winchester I am pretty clued up about the Kings with connections to the city both legendary and actual. It was indeed King Alfred’s capital. The table is in Winchester Castle which was built by William the Conquerer.
Duly corrected.
Lovely pics. Thanks for sharing
My pleasure, Sadje.
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Vikings, King Arthur, Jane Austin- no wonder the USA is falling apart- we have no roots! This is truly a remarkable journey. Thanks for taking me along.
Oh, I’m sure you have! Let me think now……
Thanks for tagging along, Jodi!
Wow! And those strawbs look luscious! 🍓
Thanks for the tour, dear Keith!
They were huge. I wish now I’d bought myself some!
Love King Arthur and love all the beautiful spring flowers and blossoms. Beautiful.
I really love the food. Not sure what each dish was, but I tried all of them, then I ate a whole bunch of the strawberries. Delicious.
Hubby and I would still love to join you for a pint or two.
Thank you for hosting the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday and rest of the week, Keith. 🙂
Thanks Sandee, if only you could!
These are all great but the flowers and the flower market are really delightful!
Thanks, Lydia. The smell was fabulous too!
What an amazing place! I’d love to explore England, there’s so much to see.
I wish you could. I’ve still a lot to see!
Must visit!
Yes, you must!
Beautiful photos of a lovely place with so much history. The flowers and fruit look good. I am not sure about the “advos” though, I think I would prefer avocados!
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It’s steeped in history famous for so many things . Advos? That’s their nickname here!
It’s interesting to see how the city stretches from King Alfred to jazz musicians playing on the street.
…the same street! You name it, Winchester does it!
Wow, what a beautiful and historic place. Amazing history there with amazing pics. Very nice. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
Thanks so much. It’s an incredible little city!
Thank you for the tour of this wonderful city
My pleasure, thank you for joining me!
Great photos of Winchester!
Thanks, Shiju, it’s easy to get good pictures there!
I love seeing all the ways these wonderful old phone booths are being used.
Me too, there have been some really clever ideas!
Beautiful photos all of them Keith. I love the serene waters of the river and the beautiful flowers including the spectacular Cherry Blossom trees. Fabulous!
Thanks so much, Suzette!