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Great Places To Visit

The Commandery

14 December 2009 by bigdaysout Leave a Comment

The building which exists today has undergone many changes over the centuries, with parts re-built to suit the style and needs of each period. The original Hospital developed around the chapel of Saint Gudwal which stood to the north of the present building and was founded around 1085. Museum showcasing: The Medieval period, when The […]

Filed Under: Worcestershire Tagged With: Museums, Sandford Award Winners

Combe Sydenham

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Tudor E-plan house built in 1580 for Sir George Sydenham with earlier defensive gatehouse, and rebuilt following the Restoration in 1660. Deer park and woodland walks. Winner of Sandford Award 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999,2004, 2009

Filed Under: Somerset Tagged With: Houses, Sandford Award Winners

Coldharbour Mill

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A 200 year old spinning mill set in the tranquil Devon village of Uffculme. Built by Thomas Fox to spin woollen and later worsted yarns in 1799, Coldharbour Mill is a rare example of surviving Georgian architecture, industry and enterprise. Since reopening as a museum in 1982 the mill has continued to produce high quality […]

Filed Under: Devon Tagged With: Industrial History, Museums, Sandford Award Winners

Colchester Castle Museum

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Colchester Castle

A visit to Colchester Castle Museum takes you through 2000 years of some of the most important events in British history. Once capital of Roman Britain, Colchester has experienced devastation by Boudica (Boadicea), invasion by the Normans and siege during the English Civil War. Since the 16th century, the Castle has been a ruin, a […]

Filed Under: Essex Tagged With: Castles, Museums, Sandford Award Winners

Coalport China Museum

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National Collections of Caughley and Coalport china in the magnificent old Coalport China works. Rich colours, bright glazes and exquisite decoration. Experience much more; with demonstrations of traditional ceramic techniques which reveal the secrets of ceramic production. Winner of Sandford Award 2007.

Filed Under: Shropshire Tagged With: Museums, Sandford Award Winners

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