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Post by philster on Jul 4, 2005 0:33:51 GMT
I really like the look of that castle. It has an unique appearance from most castles.
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Post by Shan on Jul 4, 2005 3:35:11 GMT
Could it be because it is an abbey and not a castle. ;D I'm glad you liked it. I did too. I think the brick barbican was what drew me to it to start with. It was different. Shan
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Post by Shan on Jul 4, 2005 3:39:29 GMT
OK, who is ready for a ghost story. Here is the short version told by the Thornton Abbey ghost himself, Sir Thomas de Grethem. They told lies about me. They accused me of witchery and black magic. I was in love with Heloise, the beautiful daughter of Sir William Wellam. She was a student of mine and she loved me too. I know it was wrong but I did not deserve to die. They put me on trial for lax living and I was found guilty. My punishment was left up to the Dean; he was the one who made up the stories about me. They walled me up alive in a secret chamber in the abbey. I remained there until the 1830's when some workmen found my skeleton sitting at a desk. You might see me wandering round the ruins of the abbey late at night. Do not be afraid I just want to be with my love. Shan
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Post by Shan on Jul 4, 2005 3:49:27 GMT
Now if you would like to read the long version of what took place at Thornton Abbey and how Sir Thomas came to be sealed in the secret chamber, you can find the complete tale here. Thornton Abbey Ghost TaleEnjoy. Shan
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Post by philster on Jul 4, 2005 4:58:30 GMT
*Runs in the other direction* ;D
Oh, abbey...
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Post by Shan on Jul 6, 2005 19:28:01 GMT
*Runs after Phil, catch him and drags him back as she says "You have just got to see this ghost. He is soooooo cool." ;D* Shan
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Post by philster on Jul 6, 2005 21:51:53 GMT
*Gasps* But the ghosts are gonna get me!
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Post by philster on Jul 6, 2005 21:53:41 GMT
*Gasps* A Green Devil and ... and ... a dwarven witch??? I'm OUTTA HERE!!! *Manages to disentangle himself from Shan's grip and runs for the hills*
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