Friends of St Mary's, Little Crosby
Visit to Ripley Castle,
Yorkshire.
September 1st, 2013
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Friends of St Mary's, Little Crosby Visit to Ripley Castle,
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Castle. Ripley Castle and Gardens, situated 3 miles from Harrogate in North Yorkshire on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is an historic attraction open to the public all year round and makes for a fascinating and entertaining day out, in a beautiful location. The Castle is a grade 1 listed 14th century country house and has been the home to the Ingleby family for centuries. Thomas Ingleby (1310-1369), saved the king from being gored by a wild boar whilst on a hunting expedition and was knighted in return with the boar's head symbol as his crest. The Old Tower dates from 1555 and houses splendid armour, books, panelling and a Priest's Secret Hiding Place, together with fine paintings, china, furnishings and chandeliers collected by the family over centuries. The extensive Walled Gardens have been transformed and are a colourful delight through every season. |
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The
inner courtyard and Castle entrance
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The
gardens at Ripley Castle are extensive & very colourful
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A
wild flower area
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A
bank of Phlox overlooks the garden
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More
spectacular flower displays
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Friends
of St Mary's, Little Crosby.
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