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NEW: Great Bridlington, The People’s History
A Priory 900 Legacy Project: stories from the people of Bridlington
NEW: Celebrating the Heritage
New publication and online resources from proceedings of Priory 900 conference
Royal Visit - July 23rd 2013
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Family Memories
“I remember in about 1952 when I was eight years old being taken by my father to Carnaby airfield to see Billy Butlin arrive in his red aeroplane. He landed there as it was the nearest airfield to Butlins Holiday … Continue reading
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Celebrating the Journey: September/October
Bridlington Priory is one of the oldest Augustinian houses in England and a valuable Yorkshire heritage site. Priory 900, which this year celebrates 900 years since its foundation, has made it possible to organise ‘Celebrating the Heritage’, an ambitious Conference … Continue reading
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‘This is England’: Beverley Minster to Bridlington Priory
An account of the Priory Walking Group’s pilgrimage from Beverley Minster to Bridlington Priory to mark the 900 years since the foundation of the Priory Church by Augustinian canons in 1113, 26th August to 28th August 2013. With thanks to Anthony Halford. Continue reading
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Poppy’s Pilgrimage Diary: Day 7 - Burton Fleming to Bridlington Priory
Priory 900 co-ordinator Penelope Weston: “And so to the Bull and Sun and suitably festive food to round off a day – and a week – to lift the heart and leave lasting memories of friendship , perseverance, beauty and God’s presence with us. Deo Gratias!” Continue reading
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Pilgrimage for All - BBC Radio Humberside
Priory 900 co-ordinator Penelope Weston met with BBC Radio Humberside’s Judi Murden this morning to chat about the ‘Pilgrimage for All’ from York Minster to Bridlington Priory, which was completed today. Continue reading
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Poppy’s Pilgrimage Diary: Day 6 - Ganton to Burton Fleming
Priory 900 Co-ordinator Penelope Weston: “This was a day of pleasant, uneventful walking in perfect weather, the wolds looking magnificent in the sunshine.” Continue reading
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Poppy’s Pilgrimage Diary: Day 5 - West Heslerton to Ganton
Priory 900 Co-ordinator Penelope Weston: “Today we were joined by new pilgrims: Yang from China and Ruth, Ian and John from Rawcliffe near Goole. [...] We went our separate ways with a good feeling that we had all, walkers and locals, got something positive out of this Bank Holiday!” Continue reading
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Day 3 - Kirkham Priory to Wharram-le-Street
Here are some lovely photos by Jane Batty, who joined the Priory 900 pilgrims for Day 3 of the journey from Kirkham Priory to Wharram-le-Street (Saturday 24th August 2013). Continue reading
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Poppy’s Pilgrimage Diary: Day 4 - Wharram-le-Street to West Heslerton
Priory 900 Co-ordinator Penelope Weston: “This was Sunday so that means church! We gathered at Wharram le Street around 10 am for Family Service.” Continue reading
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Poppy’s Pilgrimage Diary: Day 3 - Kirkham Priory to Wharram-le-Street
Priory 900 Co-ordinator Penelope Weston: “Today we equipped ourselves with full waterproofs, having heard the dire warnings of heavy rain and noted how much had already fallen overnight.” Continue reading
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