Malmesbury
Malmesbury has a delightful history. Athelstan, the first King of England is said to have been buried here in 939 AD.
More interestingly, a monk called Elmer leaped from a tower here in Malmesbury in around 1000AD in an attempt to become the first man to fly. He survived the drop but broke both his legs.
Hotels in Malmesbury
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 Six of the finest hotel spas in the UK - Daily Telegraph Frome, Somerset (01373 812266; www.babingtonhouse.co.uk ; doubles from £225). Babington is a private members' club, but facilities are open to non-members staying at the hotel. The 28 bedrooms are in the main house or in the converted coach house ... Publ.Date : Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:19:00 GMT Quaking all over: Tremor that shocked a nation - Belfast Telegraph It began as a low rumble, just before 1am yesterday morning. Windows and bedposts started to shake, chimney pots went flying, walls cracked, and alarmed residents ran on to the streets. Within a few minutes, it was over, leaving a trail of ... Publ.Date : Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:26:00 GMT The Abbey of Athelney - Catholic Online The Abbey of Athelney, established in the County of Somerset, England, was founded by King Alfred, A.D. 888, as a religious house for monks of the Order of St. Benedict. Originally Athelney was a small island in the midst of dangerous morasses in ... Publ.Date : Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:39:00 GMT City centre misses star - Manchester Evening News MANCHESTER'S city centre restaurants have once again missed out on a Michelin star in the 2008 guide to fine dining in Great Britain and Ireland. Juniper in Altrincham, Greater Manchester's Michelin star stalwart, is the only restaurant in the ... Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:36:00 GMT More Web Site Traffic |
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