Photographs of Pickering

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Pickering Castle
Pickering Church
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Pickering, like Helmsley is a small market town on the edge of the North York Moors. The castle was built by the Normans in the late 11th century to defend the area against the Scots and Danes. The church dates from the 12th century. It is most notable for its mid-15th century wall paintings which are extensive, covering both the north and south walls.
Pickering has always been a coaching stop along the edge of the moors on the roads from Thirsk to Scarborough and from York to Whitby. The Whitby and Pickering Railway was opened in May 1836. At first the carriages and wagons were horse drawn but steam locomotives were used from 1847. It is now the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and carries more passengers than any other heritage railway in the UK and may be the busiest steam heritage line in the world. I will take a trip soon.