A Tudor twist
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A Tudor twist
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 5 May 2014
The distinctive chimneys of Thornbury Castle, dating from Tudor times and having plenty of intricate details - including three faces at the lower end. The castle was planned by Edward Stafford, Third Duke of Buckingham, in 1511. As one of King Henry VIII's closest subjects, it was something of a cruel demise when he was accused of treason; he was later beheaded (Shakespeare described it as 'The Long Divorce of Steel') and Henry took possession of the castle.
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Image Location
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51.61375
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