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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]