The Abbey, Britain's largest monastic ruin, was founded in 1132 by thirteen Benedictine monks from St Mary's Abbey in York seeking a simpler life, who later became Cistercian monks. The abbey was named Fountains Abbey because of the springs of water that existed in the area.

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I fear that my country is being ripped apart and fading away. It's time for young people to step up and bring back kindness and common decency.

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Of course it was raining.

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While visiting the town of Koblenz in Germany we wandered into a church that we heard music coming from. There was no one else in there but we were treated to the the organist practicing. A lovely experience.

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Edinburgh, Scotland.

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