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Georgian buildings and architecture make it popular with tourists.
St Laurence's Church is one of relatively few
surviving Anglo-Saxon churches in England that does
not show later medieval alteration or rebuilding. A notable feature of Bradford on Avon is the huge grade II listed tithe barn, known as the Saxon Tithe Barn, 180 feet long and 30 feet wide, which was constructed in the 14th century. The centre of this wool town grew up around the ford across the river Avon. This was supplemented in Norman times by the bridge we see today on which stands a small building, which was originally a chapel but later used as a town lockup. The weather vane on top takes the form of a gudgeon, an early Christian symbol. Lacock village is famous for its picturesque streets, historic buildings and more recently as a TV and film location. The Abbey, located at the heart of the village within its own woodland grounds, is a quirky country house of various architectural styles. It was built upon the foundations of a former nunnery and recently played host to the lavish BBC production of ‘Wolf Hall’. A National Trust tea-room completes the setting. The programme for the day is as follows; 8.30 am. Depart National Museum Cathays Park. 8.45 am. Depart Wild Gardens Road, Roath. 10.45 am. Arrive Bradford-on-Avon for . 1.30 pm. Depart Bradford-on-Avon. 2.00 pm. Arrive Lacock Abbey. 5.00 pm. Depart for Cardiff. The total charge for the day, the coach & driver's gratuity is £20.00. Free entry for National Trust Members, whilst non-members will enjoy a Group Rate of £10.00. To join us please send your cheque made payable to ‘Friends of the National Museum Wales’ and a completed application form to; Dorn Swaffield, Lower House Barns, Michaelston-le-Pit, Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan. CF64 4HE. Tel: 029 2051 3956. E-mails to “Dorn.swaffield@gmail.com” Should the visit be oversubscribed, a random selection of the applications will take place, and those who are unlucky may receive priority vouchers for a future event. Remember to enclose a stamped addressed envelope only if you have no E-Mail address or you want ‘Priority Vouchers’ for a future event if demand exceeds supply. |
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To: Friends of National Museum Wales
A Visit to Bradford-on-Avon & Lacock Abbey
Wednesday 6th May 2015
Name ……………………………………………………………………….………………….Address …………………………………………………………………….…………………. ………………… Postcode …………Tel …….…………...E-Mail ………………………… Please reserve ..…. places for the above event. I enclose a cheque for £……….. ( £20.00 per person.) and SAE. Please choose: I / We shall be boarding the coach at Museum Steps / Wild Gardens Road, Roath Park. Registered Charity No. 701990 |
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