There is a lesson to be learned from Donnington Castle. Don't ever be on the losing side.
Donnington Castle is a castle that stood just to the north of Newbury. During the English Civil War, Donnington started as a Parliamentary castle, but was soon taken over by the Royalist. The Royalists built battlements around the castle and then the Parliamentarians laid siege to it for 18 - 20 months, after which it was surrendered. When the king was beheaded - meaning that Cromwell and the Parliamentarians won the war - Donnington was "pulled down". All that is left is the gate house sitting on a high hill.
We drove up to Donnington Castle just to have a look around on a beautiful September evening. We could see the remains of the foundation and the pattern of the battlements - but only the gate house still stands.
Newbury
Just some pictures from old town Newbury.
Canterbury Church
We thought this is a Jacob Marley Door.
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