Richmond: Yorkshire

This afternoon we drove over to Richmond, an old walled Roman town built in the 12th century. It had imposing castle ruins dating back to 1071, a cobbled market place and lovely old sandstone buildings. The Grey Friars of the 12th century were important here for their spring water and we saw part of their friary remains. We walked around the castle walls and also went into the town museum, which had a section dedicated to James Herriot, who came from Thirsk nearby.The Swale River, reputedly the fastest flowing river in England flows through Richmond. Again the autumn colours were lovely.