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Selby Abbey front, North Yorkshire
Selby Abbey front, North Yorkshire - by Steve Willimott ©

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Selby Abbey front, North Yorkshire

Founded in the year 1069 by the monk Benedict who travelled from Auxerre in France. William the Conqueror who was in York at the time, gave Benedict permission to found the Abbey and granted him lands to support it.
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Photographer: © Steve Willimott (Gallery)Premier Member! Click for more info..(26th September 2007)

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