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Off Topic Ahhh... the good news thread

Discussion in 'Charlton' started by lardiman, Nov 3, 2020.

  1. Smudger603

    Smudger603 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah full of yanks talking about their Scottish decendancey <laugh>
     
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  2. Smudger603

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    Staying in York now if you have any recommendations
     
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  3. lardiman

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    They have a Castle I believe.
    It has a chequered history.
    I believe the entire Jewish population of the area was rounded up and massacred there around 700 or 800 years ago.
     
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    Ok I’ll pull a few statues down :emoticon-0148-yes:
     
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  5. lardiman

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    It was a dark chapter for sure, and not one that sits well in the 'good news' thread.
    But of interest to those with a liking for Medieval history.
    Sadly such things went on all over Europe in the dark ages. England was no exception.
     
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    Can’t keep apologising for stuff that happened centuries ago , as you stated it happened all over the globe
     
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    A shame you have not visited Whitby, I have a mate that goes there and says it is lovely.

    York is very nice as well of course!
     
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    It’s ok but I won’t be rushing back , maybe Whitby on another occasion- I’d love to do the west coast of Scotland next , the scenery is fantastic :emoticon-0148-yes:
     
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    Och aye big man<cheers>
     
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    The Island of Harris is the most beautiful place in the world.
     
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    That’s a fine recommendation- I shall pass it on to my son as well , thank you <cheers>
     
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  12. Ponders Revisited

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    York is a fantastic city. The Minster, Clifford's Tower, Jorvik museum, Dick Turpin's grave, the real Stamford Bridge, Bootham Crescent and myriad restaurants and cafes. I have a week in York every other year.

    Whitby is a gorgeous place. The cod and chips are unrivalled.
     
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    Yes it’s very nice and we went to a fantastic Tapas restaurant in Foss gate but I feel after a couple of days there I’ve seen and done what I wanted to <cheers>
     
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