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Selby Abbey

The Benedictine Abbey at Selby received its charter from William the Conqueror in 1069 and was visited by many kings. King Henry I was reputedly born here. Although the abbot at the time of the dissolution was a pal of King Henry VIII, the monastery suffered the same fate as the others, apart from the Abbey Church, which survived and came to serve as a parish church for the town of Selby. This photo is of the west end. It was a rotten day and I must go back in better weather.

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karen Salley'Rice 22 Feb 2009

great shot! I think the gray weather adds to it.

Sharon Gonzalez 21 Feb 2009

AWESOME SHOT, STEVEN. LOVE THE FEEL OF THIS WITH THE WET SURFACES. MAKES ME FEEL LIKE I AM THERE. GREAT SHOT.

ruth sears 21 Feb 2009

love the history comment on this and is a beautiful picture.