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Richmond in Yorkshire in a hard snow scene.

The views from Castle Walk, Richmond, North Yorkshire

Holy Trinity Church in Richmond Market Place, North Yorkshire

The Town Hall and the Town Hall Public House in Richmond, North Yorkshire

The Town Hall and the Town Hall Public House in Richmond, North Yorkshire

St Joseph & St Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, Newbiggin, Richmond

St Joseph & St Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, Newbiggin, Richmond, North Yorkshire

Views from the Market Place at Richmond, North Yorkshire

The Market Place at Richmond, North Yorkshire

Signpost at Richmond, North Yorkshire

The Market Place at Richmond, North Yorkshire

The Market Place at Richmond, North Yorkshire

The best view in Richmond, North Yorkshire

A new day over Richmond, North Yorkshire

Sunrise over Holy Trinity Church, Richmond, North Yorkshire

A digital painting of Richmond Castle and the Old Town, Richmond, North Yorkshire, based on my own photograph

Looking over the River Swale as it flows past the town of Richmond in North Yorkshire, to the Culloden Tower built by John Yorke MP in celebration of the English victory over the forces of Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746. It was built in parkland as a folly on the site of an old pele tower (fortified tower) for visitors to enjoy the views from the rooftop terrace. The River Swale continues on its way to join the Ure and the Ouse before flowing into the North Sea at the Humber Estuary. Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

Richmond Market Place in North Yorkshire

The lower market place at Richmond, North Yorkshire featuring the indoor market.

The waterfalls on the River Swale and it makes its way through the North Yorkshire town of Richmond is a popular Summer tourist attraction for people visiting North Yorkshire

The Oberlisk at Richmond, North Yorkshire being shrouded by a perfect rainbow

Richmond falls are some of the last falls on the River Swale before it joins the River Ure on its way to the North Sea. The waterfalls are near the centre of the North Yorkshire town of Richmond and a popular place for cooling off on hot summer days.

Tower Street, Richmond featuring Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire

Tower Street, Richmond, North Yorkshire featuring the castle

Toweer Street, Richmond, North Yorkshire featuring the castle

Frenchgate in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Sunrise over Lower Market Place, Richmond, North Yorkshire

The Norman keep of Richmond's castle towering abouve the rooftops of the neighbouring buildings. The castle is in the centre of the town of Richmond in North Yorkshire and dominates its surroundings. Constructed by Alan Rufus, a Norman, in 1071, the castle was intended as a defence against insurrection in the North. This 100 foot high keep was added in the C12th by Duke Conan of Brittany. The castle was apparently derelict by 1540 but was repaired in the 1800s due to the rise in tourism. Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

The River Swale lends it's name to the local valley of Swaledale, which is one of the northernmost dales in Yorkshire Dales National Park. The river flows through the market town of Richmond North Yorkshire where it flows over a number of falles on its way down the valley towards the North Sea.

Holy Trinity Church, Richmond, North Yorkshire

The walls of Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire as they rise above the River Swale. Building began in 1071 by the Norman Alan Rufus as a defence against uprisings in the North which had already incurred King William's wrath and retribution. Further improvements such as the 100ft high keep were puit in place by Duke Conan of Brittany - Rufus' great-nephew in the C12th. By the mid 1500s it had fallen out of use but with the rise of tourism was repaired in the 1800s and is a Grade1 listed building Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

Rosemary Lane, Richmond, North Yorkshire

Rosemary Lane in Richmond, North Yorkshire

A digital art image based on my own photograph of the River Swale and the Old Town Bridge, Richmond, North Yorkshire. This is the view from the walk around Richmond Castle Walls.

The Town Hall and the Town Hall Public House in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Image taken on New Years Day 2016 and depicts Mercury Bridge spanning the River Swale at Richmond, North Yorkshire