Sunday 16 May 2010

Fish Jump the movie

Fish Jump


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Sunday 21 March 2010

Welsh Mansions

This is a video called Welsh Mansions on you tube. The videos and pictures were taken in North Wales in 2009 and 2010.

Features included are Caernarfon Castle, Conwy Castle, Deganwy, the Conwy River Estuary, Trefriw, Menai Bridge.
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Saturday 20 March 2010

Chirk Castle -Wales

Chirk Castle -Wales
Chirk Castle is a castle located at Chirk, Wrexham, Wales.

The castle was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March as part of King Edward I's chain of fortresses across the north of Wales. It guards the entrance to the Ceiriog Valley. It was the administrative centre for the Marcher Lordship of Chirkland

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Wednesday 17 March 2010

Aberystwyth Tornado

Aberystwyth Tornado

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Oystermouth Castle Mumbles Swansea

Oystermouth Castle Mumbles Swansea




A stone castle in Wales, overlooking Swansea Bay on the east side of the Gower Peninsula near the village of Mumbles. On either side of the entrance gate the walls curve inward, showing that at one time there were supposed to be two round towers built into the gatehouse. It is unknown whether these were ever built. Oystermouth Castle will be the location for several battle scenes in a new Medieval film, Ironclad, directed by Bob Hoskins and Richard Attenborough.
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birds videos

Here are some videos of Birds in Llanrwst in North Wales.
The videos have Crows, Swans, Peacocks, Grey Wagtails, Buzzards.
Peacock pecking near camera


Peacock hoots in Gwydir Forest in Llanrwst, North Wales

Common Buzzard in Llanrwst

Mute Swan south of Llanrwst under water

Seagulls and crows by Gower Suspension Bridge

Grey Wagtail

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animals videos

animals videos
Here are some videos of some animals in Wales.
The videos were taken in Llanrwst, North Wales.
They contain some white sheep, some black sheep and some rabbits.
Sheep under Gower Suspension Bridge

Sheep grazing on snowy grass

Black Sheep and Black Lambs in North Wales

Rabbits In Llanrwst

Horses in Gwydir Forest, near Llanrwst

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Brecon Beacons

The Brecon Beacons (is a mountain range in South Wales. It forms the central section of the Brecon Beacons National Park one of Wales's three National Parks.
The Brecon Beacons range consists of the mountains to the south of Brecon. The highest of these is Pen y Fan (886 m); other notable summits include Corn Du (873 m), Cribyn (795 m), and Fan y Bîg (719 m). These summits form a long ridge which forms a horseshoe around the head of the Taf Fechan river to the south east, with long parallel spurs extending to the north-east. The round of the Taf Fechan skyline forms a popular ridge walk known as the Beacons Horseshoe. Many other fine walks exist in this part of the National Park but the mountains are known for swift changes in weather conditions, even in summer. In winter they can be dangerous.

The Brecon Beacons Ridge Walk with commentary 8 May 2008

Welsh Walk around Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons.

Wales - Brecon Beacons

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Welsh Highland Railway

Welsh Highland Railway

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Criccieth, Llyn Peninsula, Wales

Criccieth, Llyn Peninsula, Wales

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Tuesday 16 March 2010

Birds attacking Buzzards in Llanrwst

Here are some videos of Common Buzzards being attacked in Llanrwst,
I went out on March the 16th and saw two occasions of Buzzards being attacked by other birds.

Seagulls attack buzzard near Llanrwst, North Wales.

Here a couple of seagulls were flying at a Common Buzzard.

Crow attacks Buzzard above Plas Yn Dre Llanrwst Part one

Common Buzzard in Llanrwst attacked by a Crow Part two


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Raglan Castle - Wales

Raglan Castle - Wales


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Raglan Castle is a significant late medieval castle located just north of the village of Raglan in the county of Monmouthshire in south east Wales. Its origins lie in the 12th century but the ruins visible today date from the 15th century and later. It is likely that the early castle followed the motte-and-bailey design of most castles of this period and location and some traces of this early history can still be seen. The peak of the power and splendour of the castle was attained in the 15th century and 16th century, as the Marches fortress of the great family of Herbert. Its ruination came at the end of one of the longest sieges of the English Civil War.

The 1981 film Time Bandits directed by Terry Gilliam, shot most of its Napoleon sequence at the castle (exteriors). The 2008 TV series Merlin (TV series) used the castle for its 'Isle of the Blessed'. The castle was used as a set for part of Led Zeppelin's 1976 release The Song Remains the Same.

Carmarthen Castle "Through The Ages", Carmarthenshire, Wales

Carmarthen Castle "Through The Ages", Carmarthenshire, Wales

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Monday 15 March 2010

Chepstow Castle -Wales UK

Chepstow Castle -Wales UK

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Thursday 11 March 2010

Grey Wagtail in Llanrwst

Grey Wagtail

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Sheep Welsh

Here are some videos of some Welsh sheep
I took these videos in the Llanrwst region, North Wales, of Sheep.
Wales is known for the large number of sheep in the country.
Sheep under Gower Suspension Bridge

Black Sheep and Black Lambs in North Wales Part one

Black Sheep and Black Lambs in North Wales Part two

Black Sheep and Black Lambs in North Wales Part three

Black Sheep and Black Lambs in North Wales Part four


I do not know if these sheep in the videos I took are of Black Welsh mountain sheep bu they may be. The Black Welsh Mountain sheep (Welsh: Defaid Mynydd Duon, pron. [ˈdevаɪd ˈmənɪð ˈdɪɔn]) is a colour type of the Welsh Mountain sheep. It occurs occasionally in flocks of other colours, but is often maintained as a separate strain. Like other Welsh Mountain sheep it is found mainly on the hills in Wales, but is also kept elsewhere.
Sheep grazing on snowy grass

Welsh sheep eating grass

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The Balwen Welsh Mountain sheep is one of a number of varieties of Welsh Mountain sheep, having a distinctive colour pattern of a black body with white extremities. It originates from the Tywi valley in Wales. This breed is raised primarily for meat.

Domestic sheep (Ovis aries) are quadrupedal, ruminant mammals typically kept as livestock. Like all ruminants, sheep are members of the order Artiodactyla, the even-toed ungulates. Although the name "sheep" applies to many species, in everyday usage it almost always refers to Ovis aries. Sheep are most likely descended from the wild mouflon of Europe and Asia. One of the earliest animals to be domesticated for agricultural purposes, sheep are raised for fleece, meat (lamb, hogget or mutton) and milk. A sheep's wool is the most widely used of any animal, and is usually harvested by shearing. Ovine meat is called lamb when from younger animals and mutton when from older ones. Sheep continue to be important for wool and meat today, and are also occasionally raised for pelts, as dairy animals, or as model organisms for science.

Welsh River

Here are some videos of the Conwy River.
Sheep under Gower Suspension Bridge


Seagulls and Crows from Gower suspension bridge, Llanrwst

Driving through the Conwy Tunnel

European Dipper bird flies out of water - Amazing Nature video

Goosander on Conwy River, Llanrwst


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Saturday 6 March 2010

Topi coaster at anchor at Caernarfon's Landerneau Pier at Victoria Dock

Topi coaster at anchor at Caernarfon's Landerneau Pier at Victoria Dock

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Llynnau Mymbyr

Llynnau Mymbyr - North Wales.

This video was taken on March the 5th 2010. It is of the famous Llynnau Mymbyr
Llynnau Mymbyr are two lakes located in Dyffryn Mymbyr, a valley running from the village of Capel Curig, north west Wales. The A4086 runs along their northern banks.

Strictly speaking it is one lake, originally called Llyn Mymbyr, with a maximum depth of 30 feet. About 3/4 mile long in total, a delta has built up midway along the north shore, and this has to all purposes cut the lake in two. The river feeding the lakes is the Nantygwryd (or Nant-y-gwryd), which has its source at Llyn Cwm-y-ffynnon, also marked on maps as the Nant Gwryd, which is a tributary of the Afon Llugwy. The two rivers join in Capel Curig.
View of Llyn Gwynant and Nant Gwynant
Caernarfon Castle
Common buzzard over Llynnau Mymbyr Video taken on March the 5th 2010.

View of Llyn Gwynant and Nant Gwynant valley

View of Llyn Gwynant and Nant Gwynant valley
This video was taken on the 5th of March 2010 in Gwynedd North Wales.

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Caernarfon Castle


A video I took from Ffordd Yr Aber on March the5th 2010 of Caernarfon Castle.
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Friday 5 March 2010

Driving through the Conwy Tunnel

Video of driving through the Conwy Tunnel.

Here is a a video of the Conwy Tunnel. I took this video on the 5th of March 2010. It is of driving through the Conwy Tunnel. The tunnel is on the A55. The tunnel is just by Conwy Town.
The crossing of the estuary of the River Conwy is by means of an immersed tube tunnel that was constructed, by a Costain / Tarmac Construction joint venture, as pre-formed concrete sections and then floated into position over a pre-prepared trench in the bed of the estuary. An immersed tube is a kind of underwater tunnel composed of segments, constructed elsewhere and floated to the tunnel site to be sunk into place and then linked together. They are commonly used for road and rail crossings of rivers, estuaries and sea channels / harbours.
The A55, also known as the North Wales Expressway, is a major road in Britain. Its entire length is a dual carriageway primary route, with the exception of the point where it crosses the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Straits. The road originally ran from Chester to Bangor but was extended parallel to the A5 across Anglesey right into Holyhead Docks in 2001.
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Marquess of Anglesey Column

The Marquess of Anglesey lost a leg at the battle of Waterloo, and this impressive column was erected in his honour.
The column is just over the Brittania Bridge, it is on the outskirts of famous Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogo-goch. The column was finished two years after the battle of Waterloo, which was fought on the 18th of June 1815. The column is said to be 27 meters high.
Field Marshal Henry William Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey KG, GCB, GCH, PC (17 May 1768 – 29 April 1854), styled Lord Paget between 1784 and 1812 and known as The Earl of Uxbridge between 1812 and 1815, was a British military leader and politician, now chiefly remembered for leading the charge of the heavy cavalry against d'Erlon's column during the Battle of Waterloo. He also served twice as Master-General of the Ordnance and twice as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
Paget entered parliament in 1790 as member for Carnarvon, a seat he held until 1796, and then represented Milborne Port between 1796 and 1804 and again between 1806 and 1810.

Visiting Wales Part 7 The Marquess's Column - The Steps


Marquess of Anglesey's Column



Expert Abseiling Tuition from Caernarfon

Ysgol Cae Top Fundraiser


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Marquess of Anglesey's Column

Marquess of Anglesey's Column

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Friday 26 February 2010

Barmouth Bridge

Easily one of my favorite views in Wales is the Barmouth Bridge.
Barmouth Bridge

ATW Class 158 crosses Barmouth Bridge

76079 going along Barmouth bridge with The Cambrian railtour

Barmouth bridge, 08/08/2007

The Barmouth Bridge is a single-track largely wooden railway viaduct that crosses the estuary of the Afon Mawddach river on the coast of Cardigan Bay between Morfa Mawddach and Barmouth in Gwynedd, Wales. The distance is about 900 yards. The viaduct carries the Cambrian Line, the main line of the former Cambrian Railways, which runs from Shrewsbury, England to Pwllheli, and carries passenger trains operated by Arriva Trains Wales.

The bridge was built by the Aberystwyth and Welsh Coast Railway and opened in 1867. As built, it included a lifting drawbridge section to permit the passage of tall ships, was constructed entirely of wood. The drawbridge section, at the northern end of the bridge, was rebuilt in 1901 as a swing bridge with two steel spans.

Passenger train services over the bridge declined significantly during the 1960s, when the Ruabon to Barmouth line via Llangollen and Dolgellau was closed causing all traffic to take the longer and slower route from Shrewsbury via Machynlleth and Dovey Junction. The old trackbed from Morfa Mawddach railway station to Dolgellau now forms the Mawddach Trail, a walk and cycle trail.

Cardigan Bay (Welsh: Bae Ceredigion) is a large inlet of the Irish Sea, indenting the west coast of Wales, between Bardsey Island, Gwynedd and Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire

Cardigan Bay has numerous beaches and unique marine life (such as dolphins). From the Ceredigion Coast Path it is possible to observe Bottlenose Dolphins and Atlantic Grey Seals.

Much of the coast surrounding the bay is fertile farmland, dotted with towns and seaside resorts such as Fishguard, New Quay, Aberaeron, Aberystwyth, Borth, Aberdyfi, Tywyn, Barmouth, Porthmadog and Pwllheli on the Cambrian Coast.

Major rivers flowing into the bay include the Afon Glaslyn, Teifi, Rheidol, Dyfi, Aeron, Dysynni and Mawddach.


The Cambrian 76079 in Barmouth

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The Cambrian Coast Express

The Cambrian Coast Express

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The Cambrian Coast Express was a named passenger train of the Great Western Railway (GWR) that ran from London Paddington via Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli over the Cambrian Line. Prior to amalgamation with the GWR in 1923, the line beyond Buttington Junction near Welshpool was owned and operated by the Cambrian Railways and passengers from England normally changed to a Cambrian Railways train at Shrewsbury. But in July and August 1921, the GWR ran a daily through express from Paddington to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli.

Fairbourne & Barmouth Railway

Fairbourne & Barmouth Railway

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European Dipper bird flies out of water - Amazing Nature video

European Dipper bird flies out of water - Amazing Nature video
This video was taken on the 26th of February just south of Llanrwst by the railway line.

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The White throated Dipper is an aquatic passerine bird found in Europe and the Middle East, also known as the European Dipper or just Dipper. The species is divided into several subspecies on colour differences, especially of the pectoral band. The Dipper is a short tailed bird, dark above and white breasted, closely associated with swiftly running rivers and streams or the lakes into which these fall. The Dipper often perches bobbing with its short tail uplifted on rocks round which the water swirls and tumbles. It acquired its name from these sudden dips, not from its diving habit, though it dives as well as walks into the water.

Goosander on Conwy River, Llanrwst

Goosander on Conwy River, Llanrwst

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Thursday 25 February 2010

Barmouth harbour

Barmouth harbour

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Harlech - Castle/Beach/Town - Morfa Beach

Harlech - Castle/Beach/Town - Morfa Beach

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The Healing Stones of Dyfed

The Healing Stones of Dyfed

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Wednesday 24 February 2010

Cardiff opera house


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Llandudno Great Orme: 07/09/09

Llandudno Great Orme: 07/09/09

Llandudno great orme tram ride down

Llandudno Great Orme Tram Ride Down from Halfway to Victoria Stations

Llandudno Great Orme Tram Ride Down from Halfway to Victoria Stations

Llandudno is a seaside resort and town in Conwy County Borough, Wales. The town is just off the North Wales Coast railway line which was opened as the Chester and Holyhead Railway in 1848, became part of the London and North Western Railway in 1859, and part of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway in 1923. Llandudno was specifically built as a mid-Victorian era holiday destination and is served by a branch railway line opened in 1858 from Llandudno Junction with stations at Deganwy and Llandudno.
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Llandudno Pier , North Wales

Llandudno Pier

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Aberystwyth beach in winter

Aberystwyth beach in winter

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Video of Gwydir Park, Llanrwst


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Bangor Cathedral

Bangor Cathedral

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All Saints Church Oystermouth Swansea "To God Be The Glory CMP 708"

All Saints Church Oystermouth Swansea "To God Be The Glory CMP 708"

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Cardiff cathedral -Wales

Cardiff cathedral -Wales

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Turquoise Bubble Helicopter flying over Gwydir castle

Turquoise Bubble Helicopter flying over Gwydir castle

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Tuesday 23 February 2010

Offa's dyke footpath ~ a slideshow

Offa's dyke footpath ~ a slideshow

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Landing at Cardiff International Airport

Landing at Cardiff International Airport

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Welsh School of Architecture - Sustainability in Dubai

Welsh School of Architecture - Sustainability in Dubai

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Monday 22 February 2010

Buckingham Palace Guard Mount 14/6/09 - Welsh Guards Band

Buckingham Palace Guard Mount 14/6/09 - Welsh Guards Band

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Peacock in Gwydir Forest

Peacock in Gwydir Forest

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Saturday 20 February 2010

Old Welsh Mansion in the woods

Old Welsh Mansion in the woods Penycoed Hall, overlooking the market town of Dolgellau.



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The Lost Mansion of Baron Hill, Anglesey, Wale

The Lost Mansion of Baron Hill, Anglesey, Wales

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Peacock and horses infront of Gwydir Uchaf Chapel

Peacock and horses infront of Gwydir Uchaf Chapel
Peacock and horses by Gwydir Uchaf Chapel, near Llanrwst in Conwy County, North Wales


You can see the peacock jump of the fence in the video.
The chapel is to the left behind the field. The other building is Gwydir forest HQ this is just above Gwydir castle, near Llanrwst.
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Friday 19 February 2010

Gwydir Uchaf Chapel


Gwydir Uchaf Chapel, in the woods above Gwydir Castle, was built in 1673 by Sir Richard Wynn as a family memorial chapel for the "Wynns of Gwydir". The exterior provides a direct contrast with its beautifully painted ceiling, depicting the Creation, the Trinity and the Last Judgement.

This chapel is not to be confused with the one adjoining Llanrwst Church, called Gwydir Chapel. (This was built in 1633 by an earlier Sir Richard Wynn, and is said to have been designed by Inigo Jones. It has elaborate wood panelling, several family tombs and a stone coffin said to be from Llywelyn ab Iorwerth, moved from Maenan Abbey at the Dissolution.)

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Horses in Gwydir Forest, near Llanrwst





Horses in Gwydir Forest, near Llanrwst - The location is near Gwydir Forest HQ near Llanrwsrt just on the hill just above Gwydir Castle. The location is on the Western side of the Conwy Valley.
These videos and pictures were taken on the 19th of February 2010.
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Peacock in Gwydir Forest, Llanrwst

Peacock in Gwydir Forest, Llanrwst

Here is some videos and pictures of a peacock in Gwydir Forest, near Llanrwst. The peacock was beside the Gwydir forest HQ just above Gwydir Castle.
The video was taken on the 19th of February 2010.

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Peacock in Gwydir Forest, Llanrwst

Here is some videos and pictures of a peacock in Gwydir Forest, near Llanrwst. The peacock was beside the Gwydir forest HQ just above Gwydir Castle.
The video was taken on the 19th of February 2010.

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Friday 5 February 2010

National Assembly for Wales (HD)

National Assembly for Wales (HD)

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welsh assembly committee room

welsh assembly committee room

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Pupil's Welsh Assembly building design

Pupil's Welsh Assembly building design

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Penloyn, North Wales

Penloyn, North Wales

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Penloyn, Llanrwst

Penloyn, Llanrwst

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Wednesday 3 February 2010

Chepstow Castle

Chepstow Castle

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Caernarfon Castle

Caernarfon Castle

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Llanrwst United football Ground

Llanrwst United football Ground


Part one

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Vetch Field Tribute

Vetch Field Tribute

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22/10/09 Ninian Park - (Enhanced) Grandstand Roof is Pulled Down

22/10/09 Ninian Park - (Enhanced) Grandstand Roof is Pulled Down

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Monday 1 February 2010

Aberystwyth Tornado

Aberystwyth Tornado

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Sunday 24 January 2010

Beaumaris Castle Anglesey

Beaumaris Castle Anglesey

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A tour of Prisoner locations in Portmeirion

A tour of Prisoner locations in Portmeirion

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'The Prisoner', Location: Portmeirion

The Prisoner', Location: Portmeirion

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Portmerion - The Prisoner

Portmerion - The Prisoner

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Chirk Castle

Chirk Castle

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Sunday 17 January 2010

Caernarfon Castle

Caernarfon Castle

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Cardiff28 - Cardiff Castle

Cardiff28 - Cardiff Castle

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Cardiff16 - Cardiff Castle

Cardiff16 - Cardiff Castle

Cardiff18 - Cardiff Castle


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Cardiff16 - Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle Tunnels

Cardiff Castle Tunnels

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Cardiff Castle


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Thursday 14 January 2010

Criccieth

Criccieth



Criccieth Castle (Welsh: Castell Cricieth) is a castle situated on the headland between two beaches in Criccieth, Gwynedd, in North Wales, on a rocky peninsula overlooking Tremadog Bay.

Construction on Criccieth began in the early 13th century at the behest of Llywelyn ap Iorwerth of Gwynedd, and was later continued by Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, Prince of Wales. Because of its strategic location, it was a focal point in the war between England and Wales — eventually it was captured by Edward I of England during his second campaign in North Wales (1282-1283).

Criccieth's most notable feature is its twin-towered gatehouse, rare among Welsh built castles. It was built by Llywelyn, probably between 1230 and 1240, and was possibly copied from an English model.

In 1283 the castle was taken by Edward's army and rebuilt, including adding another tower to the wall of the inner ward and strengthening the "Engine Tower" (now in ruins), which served as a foundation for a siege engine.

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Friday 8 January 2010

The World's Most Expensive Mansion

The World's Most Expensive Mansion

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A large mansion in Swansea

A large mansion in Swansea

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Cardiff castle - history and a glimpse inside

Cardiff castle - history and a glimpse inside

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K! Tour 08: Cardiff Castle

K! Tour 08: Cardiff Castle

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Visit to Cardiff Castle

Visit to Cardiff Castle

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Thursday 7 January 2010

Conwy Castle with Swans

Conwy Castle with Swans

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Caernarfon Castle

Caernarfon Castle

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Wales: Conwy Castle in Conwy

Wales: Conwy Castle in Conwy


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Gwydir Castle, Llanrwst

Gwydir Castle, Llanrwst
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