This is another
old town I enjoy walking round ..... its such a pretty
place ..Founded by the Normans in 1071 the town grew up
around the castle built on the 'riche-mont' or
'strong-hill' that gave the town its name and whose
massive keep dominates all other buildings around. The
first of all Richmonds was an important regional centre
in the medieval period, when royal charters were granted
giving rights to hold markets and fairs.
a lovely display of spring
flowers in the sunshine glimpsed from the car....
The Market Square
we have turned off the square
and going downhill to the riverside
and round another corner......
a glimpse of the castle between
the houses
still on our way
downhill.......
Les spots the river ......
the river .at last
time for a breather......
isnt it pretty down here in
Springtime...........
a view of the castle from the
riverside.....
now to walk our way uphill by a
different route.......
oh my...its a very steep climb
back up to the Market Square....lol
time for lunch now in one of
the old pubs in the square
