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 […]
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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 […]
Hadlow Road Station – the railway museum with no trains In the 1800s, Birkenhead Railways operated a branch line between Hooton and West Kirby. The line closed to passenger trains in 1956. Freight traffic continued until 1962 when the line closed completely. Now the Wirral Way footpath follow the old […]
This structure in the Flintshire, North Wales town of Caergwrle is a superb example of a pack horse bridge. Packhorse bridges are a common feature in the British Isles. Before the days of railways and roads, goods were often transported by pack horses which travelled in convoy. There could be […]
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 […]