Tag: History
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Two Days in Rome
Despite having gone to Rome four months ago now, I still can’t believe I’ve been. It has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember, and my passion and excitement to visit only increased as my love for ancient history and architecture grew. As I am interested in photography, I finally…
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Lewes
One of my favourite day trips from home was to Lewes, a town that somehow manages to feel both deeply historic and vibrantly alive. Set against the rolling South Downs, Lewes wears its medieval character with ease — all cobbled streets, crooked chimneys, and independent shops that look like they’ve been pulled straight out of a…
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Rye
A beautiful day trip from our home in Eastbourne is Rye. We visited in early spring and it made for a great day out. Our first stop was Rye Castle (Ypres Tower), which dates back to the 13th century. It’s a small but solid stone fortress with cannons, gloomy old cells, and a bit of…