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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castles/castle_Orford.htm TourUK - Orford Castle Inquire into this 12th century castle constructed by Henry 2nd to defend the coast and was the first English castle to sport mural towers built into the curtain walls. Enjoy photo of rare polygonal keep. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castles/castle_Framlingham.htm TourUK - Framlingham Castle Tour massive castle with thirteen towers dating from the 12th century that Roger Bigwood repaired after Henry 3rd attempted to raise it to the ground. See colour photography. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/3423.html Gatehouse - Orford Castle Enjoy major castle built from three types of stone by Henry 2nd that is in almost pristine condition. Read how it was used in World War Two, web links, and bibliography. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/3439.html Gatehouse - Walton Castle Historians agree that a Roman Saxon fort possibly occupied this site that has now totally disappeared through coastal erosion. Useful link to related web site. |
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http://www.castles-abbeys.co.uk/Framlingham-Castle.html Castles Abbeys Medieval Buildings - Framlingham Castle Absorb substantial historic notes fully supported by colour photography including illustration of life inside the castle walls by Alan Sorrell. Plus full access data and bibliography. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/169/orfordcastle.htm CastleUK - Orford Castle Scrutinize colour photograph of major stone keep and square turrets constructed on bailey fortress. Plus short explanatory note and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/169/wenhamhall.htm CastleUK - Little Wenham Hall Built in the 13th century, this building is a classic example of earliest castle to be built from brick and flint. Study colour picture and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/156/framlinghamcastle.htm CastleUk - Framlingham Castle Find out about the connection "Bloody Mary" had with castle with thirteen towers built on 12th century stone enclosure fortress. Included is location map and photos. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/155/stjamestower.htm CastleUK - St James Tower Discover one of the largest and most ornate great gatehouses in England built by the Normans. Plus sepia print of the gatehouse and map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/155/clarecastle.htm CastleUk - Clare Castle Peruse colour photograph of remains of polygonal stone keep on high stone motte constructed by the Normans. Also enjoy several more photos plus location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/155/greatgate.htm CastleUK - Bury St Edmunds Abbey Great Gate Research elaborately carved stone gatehouse erected in 14th century to defend Benedictine abbey. Also colour photo and location map. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/orford/orford.php CastleXplorer - Orford Castle Check out major castle built by Henry 2nd with unique multi-sided tower with rooms on five floors. Plus range of colour images, location map, and access details. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/framlingham/framlingham.php CastleXplorer - Framlingham Castle Appreciate major 12th century castle built by Roger Bigod that sports 12 towers and has royal connections. View colour images, map, and access details for visitor centre. |
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Browse more sites from Peter and Rebecca Kitchin, the father and daughter
team from Wales, UK |
Greeting cards, prints and originals - Greeting cards: handmade on
watercolour paper, wedding stationery, original watercolours and signed
prints. Includes happy birthday, merry Christmas, best wishes, thank you,
get well soon |
Personalised Greeting cards - Personalised Greeting cards: handmade on
watercolour paper with illustrations of Welsh landscapes, flowers, Welsh
cobs and the Ffestiniog railway. Includes happy birthday, merry Christmas,
best wishes, thank you, get well soon |
Cardiau cyfarchion - Cardiau cyfarchion, argraffau a lluniau gan
Rebecca & Peter Kitchin |
Wedding stationery, traditional - Wedding
stationery: handmade invitations, personalised, traditional designs and
printed on watercolour paper. Wedding invitations, wedding reception,
order of service and menus |
Wedding stationery, contemporary - Wedding stationery: calligraphy,
handmade, personalised, contemporary designs on watercolour paper.
Includes wedding invitations, order of service and menus |
Birthday cards
- Birthday cards, handmade: personalised, online and
printed on watercolour paper. Personalised birthday cards designed by the
creative duo |
Christmas cards - Christmas cards: handmade, personalised, and printed
on watercolour paper. Welsh landscapes, snow scenes, holly, ivy, and Ffestiniog trains |
Pet portraits
- Portfolio of pet portrait paintings and drawings by
young Welsh award-winning artist plus advice on commissioning your own pet
portrait |
Watercolour landscape paintings of Snowdonia - Watercolour landscape
paintings of Snowdonia, North Wales by Peter Kitchin. Includes studies of
slate workings in and around Blaenau Ffestiniog, Cwmorthin, Maenofferen
and Porthmadog |
Watercolour landscape paintings of South Buckinghamshire -
Watercolours of South Buckinghamshire: Over thirty watercolour landscape
paintings of South Buckinghamshire and other parts of UK by Peter Kitchin
| The following are 'non-profit' research sites from Peter and Rebecca |
Learn to write and speak Welsh
- Learn to write and speak Welsh: A web
site written by Welsh learners for Welsh learners - the terrified kind! |
Directory of British birds - Birds seen in UK. Massive directory of
breeding and migratory British birds arranged by habitat and by A-Z |
Directory of British castles - Discover the rich history of castles built in
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Who built them, why,
where? | All Web Sites designed and published by P D Kitchin. © Copyright
Rebecca Kitchin & Peter Kitchin 2007. Any attempt to copy the images
within these websites, digitally or otherwise, will constitute an
infringement of copyright. |
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