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Cambridge, UK854 contributions

One of only three remaining monastery towers

Nov 2020

A great landmark. It is a quite beautiful former friary tower set in a small park. It was one of the best historical buildings e saw on a flying visit to the town.
It is apparently one of only three surviving Franciscan monastery towers in England.

Written November 5, 2020

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Sam3314

Derby, UK2,087 contributions

Amazing survivor

Apr 2021

Impressive tower of the Greyfriars prior set in tranquil gardens. Really informative noticeboards and great surviving carvings

Written April 18, 2021

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obsSouthampton

SOUTHAMPTON301 contributions

Dusk comes Early...

Jun 2014 • Couples

Set in a small central park, the tower is one of Lynn's "iconic" landmarks, and in recent years the spaces around it have benefited from having the positions of the former nave, cloisters etc of the old Friary clearly marked. The Tower shares the park with the town war memorial and some very well-kept garden plots. Entry is through any of three gates, costs nothing, and is a welcome oasis of calm in an area of Lynn with busy roads on at least three sides of the park. Signs on the gates say that the park is locked at dusk...well, get in early because in Lynn dusk seems to come early, in late afternoon in broad daylight, even in sumer!

Written June 10, 2014

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Paul H

Nottingham, UK886 contributions

Worth a Look

Sept 2020

Situated in beautifully kept garden the remains of an old Friary tower. Great opportunity to relax and contemplate.

Written September 8, 2020

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Alan W

London, UK1,260 contributions

Well restored

Sept 2018 • Couples

Only the tower remains of this old church in nice gardens. It has been well restored and the area where the nave was is well marked out by a small wall. There is a light show projected at night onto the tower

Written September 28, 2018

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COLIN Y

King's Lynn, UK565 contributions

Lovely old building

May 2018 • Family

Was most impressed with my visit to this very old Landmark here in Kings Lynn, it was very interesting and well worth the visit

Written September 3, 2018

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TravellingMitch

Norfolk, UK41,221 contributions

History indeed

Dec 2014 • Family

Part of a once HUGE priory until Henry VIII. Lovely to have such heritage in the home town. Now part of a park and Cenataph to those lost in wars. Worth a walk through.

Written January 12, 2015

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Anton B

King's Lynn, UK105 contributions

Lovely Gardens.

Jul 2014 • Couples

The tower was built in the15th century and has been restored to a very high standard. It was once part of a former monastary. The gardens are kept immaculate and are a credit to the gardeners. I've been many times over many years and it still has the same appeal.

Written August 4, 2014

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bluey369

King's Lynn, UK105 contributions

Beautiful

Aug 2019

Gardens always look so pretty and are well kept. Lovely war memorial for those fallen. A must place to visit

Written August 26, 2019

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923Dan

Swindon, UK3,014 contributions

Wonderful ruin of a Friars Tower in Kings Lynn

May 2019 • Family

The Grey Friars Tower is a wonderful ruin of a Friars Tower in Kings Lynn, nicely preserved in town gardens with the local war memorial.
Great spot for lunch.
The highlight of our trip to Kings Lynn.

Written June 3, 2019

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