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Richmond Castle (one of the finest Norman castles in England), the market place (one of the largest and finest in England), the Georgian Theatre Royal (one of the most complete Georgian theatres in Britain), and a North Yorkshire market town of extraordinary completeness
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Richmond Castle — begun in 1071 by Alan Rufus — is one of the finest Norman fortresses in England, its great tower almost intact. The Theatre Royal (1788) is one of the most complete Georgian theatres in Britain, operating continuously. The market place, with its medieval cross and surrounding buildings, is one of the finest in the country.
Richmond Castle is outstanding — the tower gives extraordinary views over the Swale gorge. The Georgian Theatre Royal for period productions. The market place is magnificent. The Swale gorge walk below the castle.
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Richmond has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The market place has outstanding independent food. Local North Yorkshire produce throughout.
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Richmond is a place in North Yorkshire known for richmond Castle (one of the finest Norman castles in England), the market place (one of the largest and finest in England), the Georgian Theatre Royal (one of the most complete Georgian theatres in Britain), and a North Yorkshire market town of extraordinary completeness. Richmond Castle — begun in 1071 by Alan Rufus — is one of the finest Norman fortresses in England, its great tower almost intact. The population is around 8,500.
Richmond has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The market place has outstanding independent food. Local North Yorkshire produce throughout.
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