Yorkshire (North)

…included Oswy’s wife and son and James the Deacon, who had bravely carried on after the flight of Paulinus thirty years before. When Oswy eventually decided in favour of the…

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Norfolk

…fluted pilasters forming a narrow classical-style entrance leading to a quiet cobbled courtyard. On May 21st 1780, Elizabeth Fry, daughter of John Gurney, was born here, although the family later…

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Bedfordshire

…was built in 1849.  The massive bronze doors are the work of sculptor Frederick Thrupp and were presented by the Duke of Bedford, who also paid for the classical porch…

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Cheshire

…a lawyer. In 1687 he came to Chester on business, but preached in private houses and was asked to stay as minister. He was privately ordained as a Presbyterian in…

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Cumbria

…disciple. Her husband, now a judge, was away on legal business at the time but arrived home to find his wife and children “quiet and still” in accordance with the…

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Lincolnshire

…still open for business. Immediately opposite are the remains of the old Market Cross, from whose steps he preached on several occasions.   GAINSBOROUGH Gainsborough Old Hall The town lies…

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London (North & East)

…An unusual white-painted house with a mock classical frontage at 12 Dock Street, Wapping, was opened by Barnado in 1888 as the Free Lodging House for young women in the…

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Northumberland

…Newcastle is all business, bustle and bridges, but down by the Tyne close to the new Millenium Bridge on Sandgate is a more peaceful spot now called Wesley Square (NE1…

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Yorkshire (South & West)

…into classes and, despite spending only twelve years here, brought about a profound change in the moral and spiritual climate. Eventually ill-health and the death of his wife caused him…

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