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A Day At The (Woolsack) Races

TweetLast Monday, I spent the afternoon watching the annual Woolsack Races in Prince Charles’s neighbourhood – Tetbury (although the man himself was rather tied up with his mother’s jubilee celebrations to attend!). The races involve men, women and children racing … Continue reading

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Religion, Wealth And The Golden Fleece

TweetThe medieval and Tudor periods in the Cotswolds saw a time of prosperity and plenty for many. From the 13th century onwards, the area developed its wool trade, using the hardy Cotswold breed of sheep, famed for its long, luscious … Continue reading

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