Went to Winchester today. Just loved it. It is just so English and beautiful and quaint, but that's not all!
It is Alfred the Great's capital, and burial place. My favourite Englisher and one of my heroes from history. There is a staue of him and some city walks based on Alfred's Saxon Winchester. It has the oldest school, urban street etc etc
It is also associated with John, Henry iii and Edward, and Charles ii. There are many remains of the medieval wall and even the great hall from the medieval palace survives. It is impressive.
And includes a13th C Arthur's round table
Charles ii built a palace there but never lived in it.
The remains of the bishop of winchester's palace are impressive, (as is his current residence).
There are remains of the roman wall, a magdalen refuge
A st John of the cross Hospital and pilgrims way
And many many picture postcard sights as you walk around the city centre and surrounds.
including the last residence of Jane Austin
Did I forget to mention the cathedral? Pretty impressive. Jane Austin's grave and St Swithin's relics among other things here.
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