Burford and the Golden Dragon of the Britons

Burford is a town found in Oxfordshire, England. Somethe standard of the Golden dragon, of which fell in
buildings in the town can be dated back to the 15thbattle. The mighty Aethelum's sarcophagus was found
century such as the parish church. The church isin the area in 1814 and can be viewed in Burford
famous for its merchants' guild chapel, and a memorialChurch Yard. This celebration is continued to keep
to Edmund Harman, Henry the VIII's barber-surgeon.alive the tradition of the golden dragons of the Britons.
Burford was known for its wool trade up until the 17thCotswold Wildlife Park is about 2 mile south of Burford.
century. The Tolsey was once the center of the localThe wildlife park has many exhibits on amphibians,
wool trade and can be found at the center of highinvertebrates, birds, reptiles and mammals from around
street.the world. Originally the park was part of the Bradwell
A famous 13th century house still standing is theGrove Estates. In 1969 the owner of the estate
Burford Priory. This country house was remodeledopened the grounds to the public and in 1970 animals
over the years until it was restored to its original gloryfrom around the world were brought in to produce
at the beginning of the 19002. In 1949 the priory wasover 40 different types of exhibits.
the home of the society of the Salvation of Our Lady.Burford is home to the Burford Garden Company, a
Eventually the number of nuns at the priory diminishedstore that encompasses 15 acres. The shop is an
and eventually included Benedictine monks. However inindependently owned home and garden center that
2008 it was converted back to a private home.has two restaurants and a fresh food market. Many
There was supposedly a battle fought in Burford incelebrities who live in the area like to frequent it and
752AD. The battle was told as being long and bloodyinclude, Kate Winslet, David Cameron, Kate Moss and
and fought against the Saxons. The anniversary of thismembers of the band Radiohead.
battle is celebrated by the residents, as it is famous for