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 […]
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In 1925, the architect Sir Clough Williams Ellis bought the estate of Aber La in North Wales. He started creating a home for fallen buildings. A place brim full of statues, corbels and whimsical features. Join me today as we discover the secrets of Portmeirion. Useful Information Location LL48 6ET […]
Bagillt is a village on the A548 coast road, in Flintshire, North Wales. It has a surprising wealth of history. Dafydd ap Llewellyn was born at Hen Blas Castle. He reigned as Prince of Wales from 1240. Like much of the River Dee estuary, Bagillt has a lot of industrial […]