Blackpool History, Mystery, Heritage and Hauntings

Chepstow Castle, located in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, in Wales, on top of cliffs overlooking the River Wye, is the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain. I very much intend to visit again when back in Wales

With thanks to the following - Stephen Mercer of http://www.supernaturalevents.co.uk/ who runs the most excellent and informative tours, Andrea C Thomas and her lovely Husband of http://www.raikeshallblackpool.co.uk/   and of course me ! https://www.facebook.com/Juliette-W-Gregson-Photography-206453256037395/     Click the links for more Information about what lies in the depths of history and heritage !  HASSRA Formed in 1935 has traditionally served government departments concerned with health and social security, becoming the Health and Social Security Recreational Association in 1969, but now simply known as HASSRA - and they organize some rather brilliant events... First a little history about the Hall which is also Grade 2 listed. Raikes Hall was built in 1760 by William Boucher. Originally a family home with servant quarters, stables and gardens the Hall became a convent in 1860. Myths exist to this day of one of the Sisters of the Holy Child drowning in the lake within

Stunning ... Tintern Abbey was founded by Walter de Clare , Lord of Chepstow , on 9 May 1131. It is situated adjacent to the village of Tintern in Monmouthshire , on the Welsh bank of the River Wye , which forms the border between Monmouthshire in Wales and Gloucestershire in England. It was only the second Cistercian foundation in Britain , and the first in Wales . Falling into ruin after the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century, the remains were celebrated in poetry and often painted by visitors from the 18th century onwards. In 1984 Cadw took over responsibility for the site.

Was lucky enough to attend a works event in Brighton with Guy !