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5 dni temu · In the Middle Ages the Cotswolds was well known throughout Europe as the source of some of the best wool. The Cotswolds were ideal for sheep so the Abbeys and monasteries raised huge flocks of the 'Cotswold Lions'. These native sheep were large animals with golden long fleeces.
4 dni temu · The Cotswolds - In the Beginning. The Cotswolds are a line of hills stretching from about 7 miles south of Stratford-upon-Avon in a south-westerly direction to Bath, a distance of 70 miles. It is bordered to the east by Banbury and Oxford and to the west by Cheltenham and Gloucester.
5 dni temu · Cotswold Stone Roofs. Archaeologists working on sites that include Roman Villas have found stone slates which are almost identical to those used today for the roofs of so many Cotswold houses. Unlike the factory tile, the stone slate is hand made.
1 dzień temu · The result is a remarkable and surprising English whisky bottled at 92 proof with no age statement (NAS). It retains its natural color and is non-chill filtered. The Whisky. The whisky has a beautiful, deep copper color, which is surprising considering its relatively young age (3 years).
2 dni temu · Heritage Trail around Tewkesbury's Historic Buildings. Start your tour of the town here. The town museum is a 17th century rebuild of an earlier structure. The building was converted to a museum and Tourist Information Centre in1962 and houses a interesting collection showing the history of Tewkesbury.
2 dni temu · Embark on a full-day tour of the Cotswolds, picking up in central Lonon. Start in the picturesque town of Burford, famed for its Cotswold stone architecture. Indulge in a delightful two-course lunch at the historic Swan Hotel in Bibury, overlooking the River Coln.
4 dni temu · From the uniquely beautiful, golden-bricked buildings that are archetypal of the region, there are countless possibilities for circular walks. Often abundantly rich in wildlife, these rambles across the meadows, ancient woodlands and hills offer swathes of colour at any time of year.
