Whalley Abbey, Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England, UK


Standing on the banks of the River Calder, Whalley Abbey dates from the fourteenth century. It began its history as a community of Cistercian monks. The Abbey has belonged to the Diocese of Blackburn since 1926; the Retreat and Conference House re-opened in September 2005.


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