A brief explanation of what the 17th and 18th century Grand Tour was and how it inspired this channel as well as my other channels. Also a brief introduction of what topics to expect here on this channel.
GT Explores
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A castle once stood at TwtHill on the outskirts of the modern day town of Rhuddlan in North Wales. The castle probably had it’s origins in a Welsh stronghold. Later captured by the Normans when Hugh d’Avranches (The Earl of Chester) and Robert entered North Wales, intent on conquering and […]
A pier was built here at Rhos on Sea in the 1890’s. In those days, building piers was fashionable in many resorts along the North Wales coast. Piers served a practical purpose by stretching out away from the shore and into deep water. They were a place where large paddle […]
A fascinating history of Talacre at the Point of Ayr. Today, Talacre is a peaceful holiday and retirement village at the most north point of Wales. Built on land reclaimed from the sea in the 1800s, the settlement was originally called Trewaelod. The iconic lighthouse has been disused since the […]
Rhos Fynach was once an extremely productive fishing weir, providing a vital food source. A highly effective and very popular method of catching fish, the coastline of North Wales was once scattered with dozens of similar structures. In 1861, Parliament passed a law ordering the destruction of all fishing weirs […]
Join me was we explore Rhyl Garden of Remembrance. More than just a memorial for World War 1 and World War 2, the gardens also commemorate the fallen of The Boer War and more recent conflicts, including the Falkand Islands, Iraq and Afhganistan. I reveal the story of just […]
Most people visiting Rhos on Sea, or travelling along the A55 corridor will not notice Bryn Euryn. It is a prominent hill which somehow blends into the background. At first glance, Bryn Euryn is just a small local community nature reserve, tucked away at the back of Rhos on Sea. […]
Pen y Ball is a small hilltop hamlet in Flintshire, North Wales. Although it is only around a couple of miles distant from the sea level Dee estuary, it is surprisingly high. Especially in winter. Sitting on the edge of Halkyn Mountain, there is a surprising amount of industrial […]
The Wirral Stones once marked a meeting place several hundred years ago. The village of Willaston is believed to derive its name from these stones. Join me in the video as we discover the curious story of these ancient stones! Useful Information Location Junction of Hadlow Road and A540 Nearest […]
Fancy a steady day trip in Flintshire, North Wales? Without spending a lot of money? Join me as we discover 3 historically very important abandoned castles in Wales. 1 was built by the English Another was built by the Welsh Another was built by the Welsh with financial support from […]
Flint Dock is now abandoned, but was once a bustling place of shipping, surrounded by industry. Join me as we explore what remains today, discover the long gone industries and learn why the dock fell into decline. Useful Information Location CH6 5XA Nearest Bus Stop The Ship Hotel McDonalds Nearest […]
Halkyn Mountain in Flintshire, North Wales has been a place of human settlement for thousands of years. Join me as we explore abandoned quarry and mine workings. Discover the secrets of this sometimes wild and inhospitable moorland. Useful Information Location Halkyn Mountain Nearest Bus Stop Nearest Railway Station Nearest Car […]
St. Margaret’s Church at Bodelwyddan, North Wales, is the final resting place for dozens of Canadian Soldiers of the years 1914 to 1919. Many were the victims of accidents sustained whilst they were at the nearby kinmel Camp for training. The Spanish flu also claimed many of them. But there […]