Dawn, and the silhouette of All Saints Pavement
April 9th, 2014, 7am
It was 9°C with few clouds. The breeze was gentle.
“The elegant lantern on top of the tower is visible from many parts of the city. It was built around 1400. Throughout the mediaeval period, the light was kept burning at night to guide travellers into the city through the wolf-infested Forest of Galtres to the north.” - Source
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