Richmond Castle Pillows

The Castle at 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 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

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

The best view in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Tower Street, Richmond featuring Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire

Tower Street, Richmond, North Yorkshire featuring the castle

Toweer Street, Richmond, North Yorkshire featuring the castle

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

Sunrise over Lower Market Place, Richmond, North Yorkshire

Frenchgate in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Richmond Castle, Yorkshire Dales, UK, Under Mercury Bridge Walking along the river Swale near Richmond in the Yorkshire Dales I saw the opportunity to use the arch of the Mercury bridge to frame Richmond Castle in the background. Available on over 90 products here at Redbubble Drop me a message if you would prefer a different background or a slight change in some way to enhance the product :-) I have set a grey background on most items that needed a colour adding, I can soon change this for you By Paul Thompson Photography

A new day over Richmond, North Yorkshire

Sunrise over Holy Trinity Church, Richmond, North Yorkshire

Rosemary Lane, Richmond, North Yorkshire

Rosemary Lane in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Tish - Toms Cottage Richmond, North Yorkshire

The Indoor Market in Richmond, North Yorkshire

A new day in Richmond, North Yorkshire

The Town Hall at Richmond, North Yorkshire

The Black Horse Public House, Richmond, North Yorkshire

The Black Horse, Richmond, North Yorkshire

The Black Horse Public House, Richmond, North Yorkshire