St Bees Priory
The History of St. Bees Priory: Centuries of History, Raids and Restoration
THE HISTORY OF ST. BEES PRIORY St. Bees Priory has stood witness to centuries of history, raids and restoration. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History The name St. Bees comes from its 12th century name Kirkeby Becock which translates to Church Town of St. Bega, St. Bee being another name for Bega. The […]
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Get your tickets soon for St Bees Light District event
Get your tickets soon for St Bees Light District event Tickets are still available for a spectacular light and sounds show set to be held at St Bees Priory next week. The new Light District event has been lined up by Cumberland Council and will be held on the evenings of Thursday 14 and Friday […]
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St Bees Priory – 900 Years In The Making
St Bees Priory – 900 Years In The Making Over the course of its lifetime, St Bees Priory has seen pandemics come and go. From the Black Death to various flu epidemics – and now Coronavirus – life at the Priory has adapted with the times. St Bees is famous for St Bega, an Irish […]
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