Been away for a few days up in
Yorkshire (gods own county) staying with the out-laws. Whilst there my son and I took a look round
Knaresborough Castle. Situation high above the River Nidd this castle has had an interesting history, it being a favoured haunt of many monarchs who appreciated the fine hunting in the local forests. Besieged and taken twice the castle also has a rich military history, which came to an end when Parliament ordered it to be reduced to a ruin after the
English Civil War.
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The view from the castle looking down into the
Nidd Gorge and across to the Railway Viaduct is just an excellent location for photography. In the photo below you can see the front of the preserved steam locomotive 'Oliver Cromwell' just leaving Knaresborough station.
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