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Built in 1060, before Harold, the last of the Saxons, lost life and throne, the well-preserved nave of Waltham Abbey is considered Britain's earliest (...)
Built in 1060, before Harold, the last of the Saxons, lost life and throne, the well-preserved nave of Waltham Abbey is considered Britain's earliest (...)

Built in 1060, before Harold, the last of the Saxons, lost life and throne, the well-preserved nave of Waltham Abbey is considered Britain's earliest (...)

Date4/27/1946
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Original Toronto Star caption: Built in 1060; before Harold; the last of the Saxons; lost life and throne; the well-preserved nave of Waltham Abbey is considered Britain's earliest Norman architecture. Bridge and gate leading to it are old; too.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberTSPA_0117098F
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