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Tewkesbury Abbey Consecrated in 1121, Tewkesbury Abbey thrived for many years until the time of The Reformation when, in 1540, the monastery was dissolved on the orders of Henry VIII and most of the monastery buildings were lost. But the Abbey itself survived after being saved by the townsfolk of Tewkesbury. 🎥leevistal | Beautiful old libraries, castles and ancient architecture

Tewkesbury Abbey Consecrated in 1121, Tewkesbury Abbey thrived for many years until the time of The Reformation when, in 1540, the monastery was dissolved on the orders of Henry VIII and most of the monastery buildings were lost. But the Abbey itself survived after being saved by the townsfolk of Tewkesbury. 🎥leevistal | Beautiful old libraries, castles and ancient architecture

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Let’s take a stroll around the glorious Tewkesbury Abbey! The magnificent vaulted roof of the choir, with its gilded Suns of York, was installed after Edward IV’s crucial victory against the Lancastrian forces in 1471. The church is also renowned for its medieval glass, added to its seven quire windows in the fourteenth century and among the most outstanding survivors of their kind. It’s also home to many notable monuments, including the Dispenser Tomb, and a number of splendid chantry chapels,

Let’s take a stroll around the glorious Tewkesbury Abbey! The magnificent vaulted roof of the choir, with its gilded Suns of York, was installed after Edward IV’s crucial victory against the Lancastrian forces in 1471. The church is also renowned for its medieval glass, added to its seven quire windows in the fourteenth century and among the most outstanding survivors of their kind. It’s also home to many notable monuments, including the Dispenser Tomb, and a number of splendid chantry chapels,

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A huge community tapestry is being created in Tewkesbury to celebrate the towns history 🧵 Click to hear more 👉 bbc.in/3wrcRQU | BBC Gloucestershire

A huge community tapestry is being created in Tewkesbury to celebrate the towns history 🧵 Click to hear more 👉 bbc.in/3wrcRQU | BBC Gloucestershire

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Did you know Tewkesbury Abbey has a shop? Set within the Abbey in St. James’ Chapel, you will find a selection of guidebooks about the Abbey alongside a wide range of gifts, cards and souvenirs. The shop also sells tickets for Abbey Tours. It is open daily. Mon – Sat: 10am – 4pm Sun: After the morning service until 4pm. A special shop, in a special place. | Tewkesbury Abbey

Did you know Tewkesbury Abbey has a shop? Set within the Abbey in St. James’ Chapel, you will find a selection of guidebooks about the Abbey alongside a wide range of gifts, cards and souvenirs. The shop also sells tickets for Abbey Tours. It is open daily. Mon – Sat: 10am – 4pm Sun: After the morning service until 4pm. A special shop, in a special place. | Tewkesbury Abbey

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Tewkesbury Abbey turned into an island as flood water streams off the Malverns

Tewkesbury Abbey turned into an island as flood water streams off the Malverns

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4th May 1471, the Battle of Tewkesbury raged in the fields near to the Abbey. . Edward IV, the Yorkist king, had pursued the Lancastrian army, which included Edward, Prince of Wales and his mother Margaret of Anjou and was headed by the Duke of Somerset, to Tewkesbury. . The Lancastrian army were attempting to get to get to Wales to get assistance from Jasper Tudor. . The Prince of Wales, only son of Henry VI, was killed during or soon after the battle. . He is buried in the choir of the abbey.

4th May 1471, the Battle of Tewkesbury raged in the fields near to the Abbey. . Edward IV, the Yorkist king, had pursued the Lancastrian army, which included Edward, Prince of Wales and his mother Margaret of Anjou and was headed by the Duke of Somerset, to Tewkesbury. . The Lancastrian army were attempting to get to get to Wales to get assistance from Jasper Tudor. . The Prince of Wales, only son of Henry VI, was killed during or soon after the battle. . He is buried in the choir of the abbey.

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🦖 Something unexpected is happening at Tewkesbury Abbey… This summer, dinosaurs have landed in the Abbey! Step back in time with Roar Through Time – our brand new interactive dinosaur trail for families and curious explorers of all ages. 📍 Tewkesbury Abbey 📅 Daily through the summer holidays 🎟️ Free entry | Trail sheets available in the Abbey Come and see history really come to life – if you dare... 🦕⛪️ #RoarThroughTime #TewkesburyAbbey #FamilyFun #DinoTrail #SummerDays | Tewkesbury Abbey

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There's been nothing to report for ages, and no sightings at all of the juveniles. Just recently the adult birds have visited the tray again. In the first part of this clip, you can see the male CR. He is now in his 15th year which is a good age for a wild peregrine. Here he is scraping the gravel which is typical breeding behavoiur. The next clip shows Bella visiting the tray, and if you listen carefully at the end of the clip you can hear CR calling to her. So it's all looking good for the 202

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The camera occasionally captures footage of other species of bird. Here is a rare black redstart flitting around the tray. In the past, there have been visits from, to name just a few, a great tit, wren, pigeon, kestrel, starling, and believe it or not, a mallard duck! In other news, the floods are up again... | Tewkesbury Abbey Peregrines

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The moon has landed! We are delighted to welcome The Museum of the Moon to Tewkesbury Abbey. This vast lunar installation will illuminate the Abbey with light, sound, and wonder. Join us between 16 Oct and 4 Nov and experience the moon in a whole new way! For more info and to book tickets visit: https://www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk/themoon/ | Tewkesbury Abbey

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Have you seen this year's display of medieval flags in Tewkesbury yet? There's 20 new ones and all genuine designs that were present at the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471 ⚔️ . Listen to the full interview for more history here (43 mins in) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p09jy1mx | BBC Gloucestershire

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What a fantastic opening ceremony to the Tewkesbury Mop Fair 2025 and a wonderful, fun-filled first night! 🎡 As we look forward to the final evening of this much-loved local tradition, let us take a moment to reflect on the words shared yesterday by Reverend Canon Nick Davies in his blessing during the opening ceremony: "God of laughter and joy, we thank you for this fair and the fun that it brings. As workers once came here with mops and tools, so do we bring our skills and energy to this comm

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Step back in time to Tewkesbury Abbey, one of England’s most breathtaking medieval churches! Standing tall for over 900 years, this Norman masterpiece has witnessed everything from bloody battles of the Wars of the Roses to Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries. Yet somehow… it survived. Walk through its towering stone arches, listen to the echo of centuries-old prayers, and you’ll feel history come alive beneath your feet. Every carving and stained-glass window tells a story — of faith, r

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This Black History Month, explore “Legacies: Tewkesbury Abbey and the Shadows of the Slave Trade.” ⠀ A powerful exhibition uncovering the connections between three local families and this global story. ⠀ 📅 29 Sept – 12 Oct 📍 Inside Tewkesbury Abbey 💷 Free entry | Open to all ⠀ ✨Discover. Reflect. Remember. ⠀ #abbey #foryou #fyp #history #viral

Glorious Tewkesbury Abbey

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Armour behind the abbey: A Battle of Tewkesbury event

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⚔️ The Battle of Tewkesbury: The Day the Lancastrians Fell 🛡️

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Floodwater surrounds Gloucestershire's Tewkesbury Abbey in stunning drone footage

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The Tewkesbury Battle That Changed England Forever

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Tewkesbury Abbey - where Royal bones lie

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The Battle of Tewkesbury: Wars of the Roses

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After my return I visited a Lovely Historical sight - Tewkesbury Abbey — It’s Worth the Trip!

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Tewkesbury: The Battle That Changed England

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A History of Tewkesbury Abbey | Hidden Gems in the Cotswolds

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The Battle of Tewkesbury with Julian Humphrys

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