Richmond, North Yorkshire, UK

ERRATUM : 3:00 to 3:15 - the road to Catterick was built by the German POWs not Italians.

Richmond has a unique character that compliments its surrounding natural landscapes. It is a market and parish town in North Yorkshire. You may have heard the same name in other places but this is the original Richmond. Apparently, there are said to be 56 others around the World. The Normans founded the settlement in 1071 hence its name was derived from the Norman French word ‘Riche-Mont’ meaning Strong Hill. Although a formal settlement was created in 1071, there has be evidence of much earlier historic settlements discovered in the area including Bronze age swords as well as Roman coins and pottery.

Richmond is definitely a must visit town when in North Yorkshire, its unique character in a picturesque natural landscape settings is a perfect getaway.

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