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Kimbolton Castle, Cambridgeshire

October 15, 2021May 12, 2021 Laura GinnCambridgeshire, Kimbolton Castle0 comment

For lovers of Tudor architecture and history, including King Henry VIII’s reign, Kimbolton Castle in Cambridgeshire has that in spades. The castle was the family seat from 1615 through to 1950 for the Earls and Dukes of Manchester too. It was also most notably the last home of Queen Katharine of Aragon, King Henry’s first wife. Needless to say, there’s Tudor history here, and plenty of it. Impressive Location and Evolving Castle The location of Kimbolton Castle is near to St Neots. The castle has seen many changes over the…

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Peterborough, England

August 1, 2020January 7, 2020 Laura GinnCambridgeshire, England, Peterborough0 comment

Known as a rapidly growing city, Peterborough is housed in the heart of rural East England. Home to around 200,000 people, the city welcomes tourists from all four corners of the globe every year. Sharing its borders with Northamptonshire, Rutland, Lincolnshire, and Cambridgeshire, Peterborough is a thriving city that is filled to the brim with historic buildings and events to check out. With that in mind, here are a few reasons why you must check out Peterborough on your next trip. Peterborough Cathedral With over 900 years of rich history…