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From Victoria we cross
the river Thames and head towards Blackheath, named after the Great Plague
in 1665 when it was used for mass burials. This Castle described as "the
loveliest castle in the world", was home to the medieval queens of
England. It is set on 2 islands surrounded by a still lake and 400 acres
of glorious gardens. The castle was originally the site of a manor of
a Saxon royal family. It was first built in stone in the Normans, and
fortified by the great castle-builder Edward I. Henry VIII transformed
the fine apartments we see today. The castle contains a wonderful collection
of furniture, tapestries and art which will be explained by in-house guides. Price p.p. £25 - £27.50 Book now Pages, content and code © 2005 London Millennium Tours ltd. All rights reserved worldwide. |
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