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177. NORTH OF ENGLAND TOUR - PART 8: ALSTON MOOR, HARTSIDE CAFE AND PENRITH
In June I embarked on a four day tour of Northern England. I travelled a distance of almost 1000 miles along A and B roads taking in the rolling hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds, the majestic North Yorkshire Moors, the stunning Dales and the high hills of the Pennines, before dipping down to explore the beautiful Lake District, returning through the riding heaven of the Peak District.
In this episide I ride over Alston Moor, through Alston before stopping at the Hartside Cafe. I then drop down into Penrith for my second night.
I hope you enjoy watching it as much I enjoyed doing it.
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Sychnant Pass Country House North Wales - MotorBike Adventures Of Britain Biker Friendly
Welcome to Sychnant Pass Country House set in three acres of landscaped gardens on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park.
Framed by some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery Wales has to offer, our privately owned country house has the feel of a remote rural hideaway and yet is just a short drive from the main A55 making it easily accessible all year round.
Touring The Eden Valley (Cumbria) Full Movie
Touring The Eden Valley (Cumbria) Full Movie
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Fieldsports Britain - The Ferrari Macnab
'The Macnab': grouse, stag and salmon, all in a day. Sporting Shooter editor Dom Holtam presents the 'Ferrari Macnab': a stag in Cornwall, a grouse in Yorkshire and a salmon in the North of Scotland, all thanks to the new 208mph Ferrari FF. But does he make it? Find out in this film, which is half of Fieldsports Britain this week.
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Aerial views of The Old Farm House, Fairlands Valley Lakes @ 6am
Aerial views around the 'Old Farm House' at the northern end of Fairlands Valley lakes, Stevenage, UK.
Unfortunately, it currently looks derelict.
DJI Phantom3 Advanced. 6am, 23rd May 2017.
It was lovely and quiet at this time.
Slade House Farm
Slade House Farm provides 3 luxury holiday cottages and is the ideal
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With exceptional views of the Derbyshire and Staffordshire countryside and bracing walks from its doorstep, Slade House Farm is a delightful retreat within the Peak District. All three holiday cottages have been renovated to designs by the award winning architect owner, Alan Philp.
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Culture and Holidays Old Building Wat TempleA 13th century Benedictine priory built by the monks of Durham Cathedral on the site of a 12th century hermitage founded by St Godric of Finchale. The priory later served as a summer retreat for the monks, an escape from the busy life of Durham city.
St Godric of Finchale
Godric (or Goderic) was an interesting character; a sailor - some say a pirate - who retired from the seas and adopted a religious life. Born in Norfolk around 1065, he worked as a pedlar, then became a sailor. He may have been captain of the ship that carried King Baldwin I of Jerusalem to Jaffa in 1102. He visited Lindisfarne, possibly to visit St Cuthbert's shrine. There he underwent a religious conversion, and gave up his seafaring life. He went on several overseas pilgrimages, and worked for a time as a humble doorkeeper at St Giles Hospital church in Durham.
In 1115 he persuaded Ranulf Flambard, the powerful Bishop of Durham, to grant him land at Finchale to establish a hermitage, in a loop of the River Wear. There he lived out the final 60 years of his life as a hermit, establishing a growing reputation for piety and wisdom. He is known for his simple lifestyle; he slept outside in all weather, using only branches for protection from the elements. Leaders such as Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, and Pope Alexander III sought his advice. He was never formally canonised, so the term 'saint' is a bit of a misnomer.
After a long illness, perhaps brought on by the hardship of his self-imposed ascetic lifestyle, Godric died in 1170. He was initially buried at Durham Cathedral, then his remains were transfered to the chapel of St John the Baptist at Finchale. Two monks from the Cathedral came to Finchale, where there was already a fish-pond, mill, and chapel. It was only in 1296 when Bishop Hugh Pudsey and his son Henry endowed Finchale as a full-fledged priory, with 8 monks and a prior. The first Prior of Finchale was Thomas, a sacrist at Durham.
Construction of the priory was a long process, and buildings on the site have been identified from the late 12th century to the mid-16th century, but the earliest surviving stonework dates to 1196. These would have beeen temporary structures used by the prior and monks while the more permanent priory buildings were constructed. The main buildings date to 1237, and the church was completed in 1277. Partial wall paintings can be seen on the piers of the church nave, but the paint is faded and difficult to make out. The nave arches show well-preserved tracery, and the carved capitals are highly decorated. A double piscina is set in the south wall of the priory church, and two seats of a sedilia have survived.
The frater undercroft
The frater undercroft
Finchale was never wealthy, and during much of the medieval period there were four permanent monks in residence. Every three weeks another four monks would travel to Finchale from Durham Cathedral for a rest, so in a sense Finchale was a holiday retreat for Durham. Apparently the restrictions on the monks at Finchale were loosened, so that those on retreat probably cut loose a bit from their normal strict regime. One wonders what they got up to?
Like other monastic establishments, Finchale was dissolved by Henry VIII, and the complex of priory buildings fell into disuse. During the 18th century parts of the site were 'landscaped' to create a more romantic, or picturesque ruin that appealed to the sensibilities of the time. To the west of the main priory ruins is a 17th centuy barn incorporating timbers from earlier monastic buildings, probably 15th century. On the north side is Priory Farmhouse, whose roof is built entirely of timbers felled in 1369. The farmhouse was originally connected to the old priory mill, and the course of the mill stream can be seen. Fragments of monastic stonework can be glimpsed in the farm buildings, including trefoil windows and carved pier capitals.
Visiting
Finchale Priory is in the care of English Heritage, but the site is on private land, beside a camping and caranning site with a gated entrance system. You can pay for parking (£3 when we visited) or park higher up the lane and walk down to the priory site, which is what we did. In theory the priory grounds opened at 10am, but the gate was open when we arrived well before that time. I asked in the camping kiosk, and the owner of the site said the grounds are usually left open, despite the 'official' opening hours. You can also take a footbridge over the river to the far bank where there are lovely walking trails and excellent views to the monastic buildings on the near bank. Please like Share and Subscribe to my Channel to see more VIDEOS .
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In the center of Keswick, the George Hotel is the town’s oldest coaching inn. It offers comfortable accommodations with private bathrooms and a welcoming bar and a full English breakfast is served every day.
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The cozy, traditional English pub offers a range of real ales and a homey real fire. The award-winning restaurant has a menu that changes with the seasons; it serves traditional food with a modern twist.
The George Hotel is only a 10-minute walk from the Lake and Derwentwater just a 5-minute walk away. Many activities are available in the area, such as golf, horseback riding and cycling.
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New South Wales
New South Wales (abbreviated as NSW) is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, South Australia to the west, the Tasman Sea to the east and surrounds the whole of the Australian Capital Territory. New South Wales' capital city is Sydney, which is also the nation's most populous city. In June 2013, the estimated population of New South Wales was 7.4 million, making it Australia's most populous state. Just under two-thirds of the state's population, 4.67 million, live in the Greater Sydney area. Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as New South Welshmen.
The colony of New South Wales was founded in 1788. It originally comprised a larger area of the Australian mainland also including Lord Howe Island, New Zealand, Norfolk Island and Van Diemen's Land. During the 19th century, large areas were separated to form the British colonies of Tasmania, South Australia, New Zealand, Victoria, Queensland and the Northern Territory (1863).
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Model railway took train enthusiasts five years to build - BBC News
A team of model train enthusiasts spent five years recreating Alloa Station in central Scotland, down to the finest detail.
The 34ft-long scale model was built from scratch by members of a Glasgow-based club.
More than 30 groups are part of the Association of Model Railway Societies in Scotland, which is set to hold its annual exhibition in Glasgow.
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Myrtle Beach /ˈmɜrtəlˈbiːtʃ/ is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. It is situated on the center of a large and continuous stretch of beach known as the Grand Strand in northeastern South Carolina.
Myrtle Beach is one of the major centers of tourism in the United States because of the city's warm subtropical climate and extensive beaches, attracting an estimated 14 million visitors each spring/summer/fall. As of the 2012 census, the population of the city was 28,292, with the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area population at 465,391 according to the 2013 census.
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Sydney | Wikipedia audio article
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Sydney
00:03:53 1 History
00:04:02 1.1 First inhabitants
00:05:56 1.2 Establishment of the colony
00:10:29 1.2.1 Conflicts
00:12:01 1.3 Modern development
00:12:10 1.3.1 19th century
00:14:20 1.3.2 20th century–present
00:18:01 2 Geography
00:18:10 2.1 Topography
00:19:42 2.2 Geology
00:20:43 2.3 Ecology
00:21:57 2.4 Climate
00:26:10 3 Regions
00:26:47 3.1 Inner suburbs
00:29:20 3.1.1 Inner West
00:30:41 3.2 Eastern suburbs
00:32:43 3.3 Southern Sydney
00:33:50 3.4 Northern suburbs
00:36:24 3.5 Hills district
00:37:26 3.6 Western suburbs
00:40:28 4 Urban structure
00:40:37 4.1 Architecture
00:45:52 4.2 Housing
00:48:24 4.3 Parks and open spaces
00:50:43 5 Economy
00:53:06 5.1 Corporate citizens
00:53:52 5.2 Domestic economics
00:57:26 5.3 Financial services
00:59:25 5.4 Manufacturing
01:00:30 5.5 Tourism and international education
01:02:39 6 Demographics
01:06:05 7 Culture
01:06:13 7.1 Science, art, and history
01:08:26 7.2 Entertainment
01:13:09 7.3 Religion
01:14:04 7.4 Media
01:16:00 8 Sport and outdoor activities
01:20:59 9 Government
01:21:08 9.1 Historical governance
01:22:59 9.2 Government in the present
01:25:46 10 Infrastructure
01:25:55 10.1 Education
01:28:51 10.2 Health
01:30:59 10.3 Transport
01:37:07 10.4 Environmental issues and pollution reduction
01:40:08 10.5 Utilities
01:42:02 11 Sister cities
01:43:06 12 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
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Sydney ( (listen)) is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Port Jackson and extends about 70 km (43.5 mi) on its periphery towards the Blue Mountains to the west, Hawkesbury to the north, and Macarthur to the south. Sydney is made up of 658 suburbs, 40 local government areas and 15 contiguous regions. Residents of the city are known as Sydneysiders. As of June 2017, Sydney's estimated metropolitan population was 5,131,326.Indigenous Australians have inhabited the Sydney area for at least 30,000 years, and it remains one of the richest in Australia in terms of Aboriginal archaeological sites, with thousands of engravings located throughout the region. In 1770, during his first Pacific voyage in the Endeavour, Lieutenant James Cook, after leaving Botany Bay, saw the entrance to Port Jackson, but sailed past and did not enter the inlet. In 1788, the First Fleet of convicts, led by Arthur Phillip, were the first recorded Europeans to sail into Port Jackson. Here they founded Sydney as a British penal colony, the first European settlement in Australia. Phillip named the city Sydney in recognition of Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney. Penal transportation to New South Wales ended soon after Sydney was incorporated as a city in 1842. A gold rush occurred in the colony in 1851, and over the next century, Sydney transformed from a colonial outpost into a major global cultural and economic centre. After World War II, it experienced mass migration and became one of the most multicultural cities in the world. At the time of the 2011 census, more than 250 different languages were spoken in Sydney and about 40 percent of residents spoke a language other than English at home. Furthermore, 36% of the population reported having been born overseas.Despite being one of the most expensive cities in the world, the 2018 Mercer Quality of Living Survey ranks Sydney tenth in the world in terms of quality of living, making it one of the most livable cities. It is classified as an Alpha World City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network, indicating its influence in the region and throughout the world. Ranked eleventh in the world for economic opportunity, Sydney has an advanced market economy with strengths in finance, manufacturing and tourism. There is a significant concentration of foreign banks and multinational corporations in Sydney and the city is promoted as one of Asia Pacific's leading financial hubs. Established in 1850, the U ...
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Sydney | Wikipedia audio article
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Sydney
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:
You can upload your own Wikipedia articles through:
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Sydney ( (listen)) is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Port Jackson and extends about 70 km (43.5 mi) on its periphery towards the Blue Mountains to the west, Hawkesbury to the north, and Macarthur to the south. Sydney is made up of 658 suburbs, 40 local government areas and 15 contiguous regions. Residents of the city are known as Sydneysiders. As of June 2017, Sydney's estimated metropolitan population was 5,131,326.Indigenous Australians have inhabited the Sydney area for at least 30,000 years, and it remains one of the richest in Australia in terms of Aboriginal archaeological sites, with thousands of engravings located throughout the region. In 1770, during his first Pacific voyage in the Endeavour, Lieutenant James Cook, after leaving Botany Bay, saw the entrance to Port Jackson, but sailed past and did not enter the inlet. In 1788, the First Fleet of convicts, led by Arthur Phillip, were the first recorded Europeans to sail into Port Jackson. Here they founded Sydney as a British penal colony, the first European settlement in Australia. Phillip named the city Sydney in recognition of Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney. Penal transportation to New South Wales ended soon after Sydney was incorporated as a city in 1842. A gold rush occurred in the colony in 1851, and over the next century, Sydney transformed from a colonial outpost into a major global cultural and economic centre. After World War II, it experienced mass migration and became one of the most multicultural cities in the world. At the time of the 2011 census, more than 250 different languages were spoken in Sydney and about 40 percent of residents spoke a language other than English at home. Furthermore, 36% of the population reported having been born overseas.Despite being one of the most expensive cities in the world, the 2018 Mercer Quality of Living Survey ranks Sydney tenth in the world in terms of quality of living, making it one of the most livable cities. It is classified as an Alpha World City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network, indicating its influence in the region and throughout the world. Ranked eleventh in the world for economic opportunity, Sydney has an advanced market economy with strengths in finance, manufacturing and tourism. There is a significant concentration of foreign banks and multinational corporations in Sydney and the city is promoted as one of Asia Pacific's leading financial hubs. Established in 1850, the University of Sydney is Australia's first university and is regarded as one of the world's leading universities. Sydney is also home to the oldest library in Australia, State Library of New South Wales, opened in 1826.Sydney has hosted major international sporting events such as the 2000 Summer Olympics. The city is among the top fifteen most-visited cities in the world, with millions of tourists coming each year to see the city's landmarks. Boasting over 1,000,000 ha (2,500,000 acres) of nature reserves and parks, its notable natural features include Sydney Harbour, the Royal National Park, Royal Botanic Garden and Hyde Park, the oldest parkland in the country. Built attractions such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House are also well known to international visitors. The main passenger airport serving the metropolitan area is Kingsford-Smith Airport, one of the world's oldest continually operating airports. Established in 1906, Central station, the largest and busiest railway station in the state, is the main hub of the city's rail network.