We had to turn in our rental car by noon on Saturday - the day before we flew back to Chicago - so we spent the afternoon visiting downtown sites in Peterborough, including the famous Cathedral there.
There are two significant things about the Peterborough Cathedral: 1. it holds the tomb of Katherine of Aragon, Henry VIII's first wife and 2. it has a painted wood ceiling that dates back to medieval times - the year 1250 to be exact. Supposedly that is the oldest surviving painted wood in the entire UK.
We weren't allowed to take photographs inside, but I assure you it was extremely impressive! Perhaps you will have to come visit and see for yourself. :-)
Looks like a fun trip. I'm glad you've set up a blog, it will be a great way to see what you guys are up to when you get to England. We've got a blog too, you can check it out at peteyfamily.blogspot.com.
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It looks like you two have had a really wonderful trip to England and have been able to get everything done that you needed to and then some! Great! I have to agree with everybody else and let you know how happy I am that you have got your own blog going. Now I can see pictures and read about your overseas adventures while you're away. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, Lana, that looks like so much fun!! JJ and I were just saying how nice it would be to get to live in London for a bit. What an adventure!! Good luck to you guys!!
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