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  1. 6th October 14, 12:03 PM #1
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    The Last Resting Place of The MacDonald's of the Isles: Yorkshire

    My wife and I went for a little trip to Yorkshire to meet up with some old school friends back in May.

    We drove through Rudston and were tempted by some signs saying "World's Greatest [U]Monolith[U]" (or words to that effect) and were treated with the following:



    We had the hound so while the gang went off to explore the church:



    ... I wandered around the graveyard (one of my favourite pastimes in any case) and was rewarded with the following... I thought some of you might be interested:



















    Any way, I've been meaning to put these up for some time and hope they are of some interest to someone.

    With kind regards

    Lime

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  3. 6th October 14, 12:06 PM #2
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    ...and a couple more:



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  5. 6th October 14, 12:09 PM #3
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    Thank You for sharing this. Great photos.

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  7. 6th October 14, 12:13 PM #4
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    A marvellously historical set of photos. Thank you!
    Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.

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  9. 6th October 14, 12:49 PM #5
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    Who knew?? Thank you for the great pics and passing on the information. A sacred place for sure.
    Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
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  11. 6th October 14, 01:42 PM #6
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    Absolutely cracking photos! Thank you for sharing, Lime.

    Cheers,
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