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Malmesbury is a market town and civil parish in the southern Cotswolds in the county of Wiltshire, England. Technology company Dyson is headquartered in Malmesbury, which remains a market town and became prominent in the Middle Ages as a centre for learning focused on and around Malmesbury Abbey, the bulk of which forms a rare survival of the dissolution of the monasteries. Once the site of an Iron Age fort, in the Anglo-Saxon period it became the site of a monastery famed for its learning and one of Alfred the Great's fortified burhs for defence against the Vikings.
The hilltop contains several freshwater springs, which helped early settlements. It was the site of an Iron Age fort, and in the Anglo-Saxon period it had a monastery famed as a centre of learning. The town is listed in the Burghal Hidage as one of Alfred the Great's defended burhs assessed at 1200 hides, its Iron Age defences helping to provide protection against Viking attack. The town was described in the Domesday Book of 1086 as a borough. Also within the Domesday Book it is reported to be within the Hundred (county division) of Cicementone. Alfred's grandson, Æthelstan, the first king of England, was buried in Malmesbury Abbey in 939.
The Abbey was founded in 675 by Maildubh, Mailduf or Maelduib, an Irishman. The town came to be named after Maildubh; the name Malmesbury is a combination of Maildubh and burh, meaning Maildubh's fortification. After his death around 700, St Aldhelm became the first abbot and built the first church organ in England, which was described as a mighty instrument with innumerable tones, blown with bellows, and enclosed in a gilded case. Having founded other churches in the area, including at Bradford on Avon, he died in 709 and was canonised. The Abbey's architecture is listed in the highest category and it is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Across the River Avon's Sherston branch via the footpath by 18 Gloucester Street (leading south-west) is a depression called Daniels Well, and a farm beyond it is named after this. This derives from a monk called Daniel named after an earlier Daniel of Winchester. This former bishop, on losing his sight, lived at the abbey briefly until death in 745 and was educated there. The later monk is said to have submerged himself in the cold water every day for decades to quell fiery passions.
The Abbey was the site of an early attempt at human flight in 1010, when, as noted by historian William of Malmesbury, the monk Eilmer of Malmesbury flew a primitive hang glider from a tower. Eilmer flew over 180 metres before landing, breaking both legs.
By the time of the Norman invasion in 1066, Malmesbury was one of the most significant towns in England. It is listed first (thus most important) in the Wiltshire section of the Domesday Book. King Henry I's chancellor, Roger of Salisbury, seized the monastery under his bishopric in 1118, and held it for 20 years. Renowned as a great builder, he rebuilt the wooden town walls wholly in stone rather than wood, constructing the short-lived Malmesbury Castle at the same time.
By the Middle Ages, the north of the town was heavily developed as a religious centre, resulting in the construction of the third Abbey on the site, the 12th-century Malmesbury Abbey, which had a spire 7 metres (23ft) taller than the 123 metres (404ft) one of Salisbury Cathedral. In 1220 this resulted in the construction of the Abbey guest house, which is now The Old Bell hotel and claims to be the oldest hotel in England. The Abbey's spire collapsed in either the late 15th or early 16th century. Under his English Reformation, King Henry VIII, sold the substantial land, but retaining a minor choice portion, to a local clothier William Stumpe. The extant part of the Abbey is now the parish church; the remains containing a parvise which still holds some fine examples of books from the former Abbey library.
Malmesbury natives are sometimes nicknamed Jackdaws, originating from the avian colony of these that inhabit the Abbey walls and roof.
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15 of the Best Campsites on the West Coast of South Africa
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0:09 Road Trip Plan
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Cape Town | 20 Amazing Things to See and Do in Cape Town | South Africa
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0:00 Intro
1:25 20 | V&A Waterfront Walking Tour - Cape Town
3:22 19 | Camps Bay - Nestled between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean
4:15 18 | St George's Cathedral and Parliament of South Africa
5:09 17 | Stellenbosch - most inspiring wine food art & cultural destination
5:52 16 | Cape Winelands - Fairview Wine and Cheese Tasting Tour
6:47 15 | Cape Town Central Business District,City Hall,Greenmarket Square
7:42 14 | Long Street is a major street of Cape Town
8:46 13 | Groot Drakenstein Prison - Nelson Mandela Prison
9:18 12 | Gold Restaurant 14-dish taste-safari with drumming & Zulu dancers
13:02 11 | Hout Bay - Duiker Island Seal Colony Cruise
13:38 10 | Chapman's Peak & Camps Bay Drive most spectacular drives in the World
15:03 9 | Bo Kaap, Cape Town's iconic colourful neighbourhood
15:51 8 | Franschhoek (French Corner) - wine, food, art & cultural center
17:03 7 | Boulders Beach - African Penguin Colony
17:57 6 | Signal Hill - popular destination because it overlooks the city & Table Bay
19:07 5 | The Company's Garden
20:22 4 | Two Oceans Aquarium
22:04 3 | Cape Point and Lighthouse
23:00 2 | Cape of Good Hope
24:01 1 | Table Mountain and Cable Car
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S1 – Ep 501 – Melkbosstrand, Western Cape!
We hadn't visited Melkbosstrand in a long time, and we were excited to see it again. The first thing we noticed was how much it had expanded, yet it remained beautiful and clean. We explored the local Saturday Family Market, which was a lot of fun, and then took a drive through the Ou Skip Caravan Park, which was awesome. It was such a gorgeous day that we decided to stop at the beach, where I went for a walk. There we saw people enjoying themselves with their dogs, fishing, running, and walking. As we started feeling hungry, we searched for a place to eat and found a delicious meal. Our visit to Melkbosstrand was great fun! #DustBugs #dustbugstravel #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #westerncape
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TULBAGH PART 2 - Day trip from Cape Town. Beautiful Western Cape, South Africa
Only 120km North-East of Cape Town, it is an easy day trip.
A big thank you to all the people of Tulbagh for allowing us to share your beautiful valley.
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Jan Barend Wolmarans from Saronsberg Kunsteater
Maurice Lancaster & Peter Nel from Fynbos Guest Farm & Animal Sanctuary
Taelo Mtyathe & Lungile Senoamadi from Ceres Zipline Adventures
Mirna Rabe from Tulbagh Mountain Manor
Freddie van Eyk from the Bike Forge
Anri Vorster from Tulbagh Horse Trails
Shane Reynolds from Duikersdrift
Nadia Beutler from Waverley Hills
Liana Schonken & Tulbagh Hotel for your hospitality
Thank you to Thembi Ndlovu from TTT Productions for filming.
And of course the Where To Go Team, Dion, Alistair, Kim, Kate, Giulia & Cole,
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S1 – Ep 499 – Malmesbury, Western Cape!
Our journey to Malmesbury on the busy N7 was slowed by roadworks which have been going on for years, but we were happy see the impressive new mall at the town's entrance. True to form, Malmesbury was bustling with activity, a vibrant energy that we always notice whenever we visit. Despite our short time in the town, we were captivated by the town's rich history and fascinating architecture, which never fail to intrigue us. It was delightful to explore Malmesbury again and rediscover its unique charm and heritage. #DustBugs #dustbugstravel #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #westerncape #malmesbury
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Restaurants in Malmesbury, South Africa
Have a really tasty meal again, in a good restaurant or eatery nearby. Enjoy a great dinner with near Malmesbury. Whether gourmet, fast food or a romantic candlelight dinner, you will find something suitable here.
Here you can find Restaurants in Malmesbury, South Africa:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - 1) Beef and Barrel
00:32 - 2) Die Herehuis/the Manor
00:41 - 3) Sabino Canyon Spur Steak Ranch
00:50 - 4) BUFFALO'S
00:59 - 5) Jo's Sports Pub Malmesbury
01:08 - 6) Cherry Lane Coffee House and Deli
01:17 - 7) Southern Rose
01:26 - 8) Hill View Malmesbury
01:34 - 9) Wimpy
01:44 - 10) Debonairs Pizza
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Restaurants in Malmesbury, South Africa
Have a really tasty meal again, in a good restaurant or eatery nearby. Enjoy a great dinner with near Malmesbury. Whether gourmet, fast food or a romantic candlelight dinner, you will find something suitable here.
Here you can find Restaurants in Malmesbury, South Africa:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - 1) Beef and Barrel
00:32 - 2) Die Herehuis/the Manor
00:41 - 3) Sabino Canyon Spur Steak Ranch
00:50 - 4) BUFFALO'S
00:59 - 5) Jo's Sports Pub Malmesbury
01:08 - 6) Cherry Lane Coffee House and Deli
01:17 - 7) Southern Rose
01:26 - 8) Hill View Malmesbury
01:34 - 9) Wimpy
01:44 - 10) Debonairs Pizza
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Fynbos Estate - Agritourism Malmesbury
Fynbos Estate is a well established, wine producing farm in the Paardeberg kloof near Malmesbury in the Western Cape. The farm has its own protected nature reserve and offers beautiful views towards Table Mountain. Several child and pet friendly accommodation and function venue options are offered. This video provides an insight to visitors. It was produced for Agritourism South Africa by LensTracks.co.za.
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West Coast road trip - Malmesbury - piketbrg - Elandsbaai - Lambertsbaai - Clanwilliam - Calvinia
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We went to for an overnight outing to Calvinia, but stopping at all the small west coast towns of the Western Cape on our way there. We stopped at malmesbury, piketberg, Elandsbaai, Lambertsbaai, and Clanwilliam. We saw some of the last flowers from the famed flowers of the west coast. Lunch was at Issabella's at the Lambertsbaai harbour and dinner was at Die Blou Naartjie' or the blue tangerine in english at Calvinia. We stayed over at Africab Dawn bed and breakfast at Calvinia (well recommended fro an overnight spot).
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Fynbos Estate near Malmesbury in the Swartland South Africa
Just an hour’s drive from Cape Town, this unique and special place has been called 'a hidden gem’ and 'a corner of paradise’. Set in a kloof of the Paardeberg, Fynbos Estate has become a favourite destination for those with a love of nature and countryside, comfortable yet simple accommodation and fine quality food and wine.
A grand old Victorian farmhouse and quaint country cottages nestled amongst vineyards, olive groves and mountains, make Fynbos Estate ideal for getaways, workshops, retreats and conferences. Lovely gardens, a pavilion and an old cellar, create a magical setting for weddings, parties, and other functions.
Fynbos Estate - Agritourism Malmesbury (short)
Fynbos Estate is a well established, wine producing farm in the Paardeberg kloof near Malmesbury in the Western Cape. The farm has its own protected nature reserve and offers beautiful views towards Table Mountain. Several child and pet friendly accommodation and function venue options are offered. This video is the short version that was produced for Agritourism South Africa by LensTracks.co.za. The original, longer version can be viewed at
A snowy Malmesbury
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Ambulance trying to get past traffic on the N2 near Ballito
Today's daily update video from South Africa is from 28 October 2024. In this video, we start with a hail storm at Polokwane in South Africa today. Then, an ambulance trying to get past traffic on the N2 near Ballito. From there, heavy rain in Waterval Boven. Rainy day in Stellenbosch and approach storm near Malmesbury. We stay over at the Amanzimtoti Ocean View Guest House. Clouds are building in Upington, and a dust storm is on the R59 road between Viljoenskroon and Bothaville. Then, a rainy day in Blue Horizon Bay. Giraffes walking past the house at the Altona Hunting farm at Buisdoorens. The view from Chapmans Peak drive and will visit several more places across South Africa.
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This video shows a few more clips from around South Africa, including walking around the ATKV Drakensville resort, Port Shepstone Mall and Bantry Bay in Cape Town. We drive the N1 into Cape Town at night. Then, we will see Indian Mayas birds at the Rietvlei Nature Reserve Dam and show the rough seas at Still Bay. We ended today's video with a drive towards Malmesbury in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
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Grande Roche Hotel
Grant and I recently spent two wonderful nights at the luxurious Grande Roche Hotel in Paarl. The intimate boutique hotel is located at the base of the famous Paarl Rock, surrounded by vineyards and beautiful gardens.
During our stay at Grande Roche, we were treated to not one but two fantastic dining experiences. The first was their Wine & Dine Evening (which I featured last week), and the second was their new Sharing Plates experience.
Guest accommodation consists of individually named luxury suites set among the most stunning landscaped gardens.
The staff at Grande Roche were fabulous, and the food was excellent, which made for a most memorable and magical stay!
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RIEBEEK KASTEEL & SWARTLAND - Western Cape, South Africa. Where To Go Africa - Travel Documentary
Riebeek Casteel is an hours drive from Cape Town. For more information and links to the places we visited, visit our blog at
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HET VLOCK CASTEEL Ansie Vlok
OLIVE BOUTIQUE Derek van der Riet
BREAD & BUTTER Maritza Jacobs & Elsie Nero
ALLESVERLOREN Danie Malan
STREET MUSICIANS Bas, Matt & David - Bas van Kampen, Mathew Satchwell
STEEL BAND David Wickham, Bridgett Doyle, Gerard & Luke
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