Archive for March, 2007

St Pauls Cathedral

Friday, March 30th, 2007

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A motor home trip to London should include a trip to St Paul’s. The winding journey up the spiral staircase to the Whispering Gallery to sample its unique audio effects is amazing. There are also panoramic views of London. It is simply a breath taking Cathedral.

St Paul’s Cathedral
The Chapter House
St Paul’s Churchyard
London EC4M 8AD
Telephone: 020 7246 8357

St Andrews Museum

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

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St Andrews’ heritage from early times to the 20th century, covering both the medieval period when the Cathedral was one of the great religious centres of Europe and the growth of tourism starting in the Victorian.Well worth a visit.

St Andrews Museum
Doubledykes Road
St Andrews
Fife
Tel : 01334 412690

Clare Ancient House Museum

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

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The Museum occupies part of the house and provides a History of Clare. Computerised records of 1809 and 1851 census returns, historic photographs of the town can be seen. There is also a Town Trail, provided by the museum.

Clare Ancient House Museum
Clare
Suffolk
CO10 8NY
Tel: 01787 277662

St Augustines Abbey

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

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The ruins of the abbey are now part of Canterbury’s (UNESCO) World Heritage Site. There is a museum with genuine artefacts and a free audio tour also on site.

St Augustines Abbey
Entrance on Longport
Canterbury
Telephone +44(0)1227 767 345

St Fagans Natural History Museum

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007

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St Fagans is one Wale’s most popular open air museums and worth visiting in your motor home. It stands in the grounds of the magnificent St Fagans Castle, and includes over forty original buildings from different historical periods that have been re-erected in the 100-acre parkland. Located 4 miles west of Cardiff City Centre, just off the A4232.

St Fagans Natural History Museum
Cardiff
Telephone (029) 2057 3500