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Tag Archives: Wales
Visiting the home of Edward Adrian Wilson – a forgotten hero who died with Captain Scott of the Antarctic.
Every now and then I write a post not quite realising the scope it will take on, perhaps once or twice a year I investigate something and it gives me something to reflect on all year and this is what … Continue reading
Posted in geography, history
Tagged 73 Stanmore Hill, Antartica, Art, Captain Scott, Diary, Edward Adrian Wilson, Explorer, South Pole, Stanmore, Wales
7 Comments
The Welsh street that’s been newly crowned the steepest in the world!
My Grandma lived on one of the steepest streets in Britain, the sort that makes you wonder if you car will make it to the top or if you slip on the pavements, if you will avoid skidding and rolling … Continue reading
The tragic tale of Gelert the trusted hound of King Llwelyn The Great
These days people travel to Snowdonia in North West Wales for the incredible old castles and villages and particularly the rugged, wild landscapes and outdoor pursuits. It was a lot different in the thirteen-century when as with much of Britain … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, history, Life, Travel
Tagged Beddgelert, Gelert, King Llwelyn The Great, Legends, Myths, Snowdonia, Wales
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How the last invasion of Britain was foiled by a lady with a pitch-fork.
This week sees the anniversary of the last attempted invasion of Britain. Most people will have heard of the Battle of Hastings in 1066, the last time these islands were conquered. There were a few invasions before that occupied various … Continue reading
Posted in history, Life
Tagged Fishguard, Fishguard 1797, Jemima Fawr, Jemima The Great, Last Invasion of Briatin, Napoleon, Royal Oak Pub, Wales
8 Comments
Found! The Lost Welsh City Of Trellech
Many people have their heroes, people that they might want to imitate. Maybe a film star, entrepreneur or scientist. Until now, I didn’t really have anyone… at least not alive but now I have in the unassuming form of Stuart … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, history, Life, News
Tagged Archeology, history, Life, Lost City Of Trellech, Normans, Stuart Wilson, Trellech, Wales
11 Comments
The Aberfan Disaster Remembered 50 Years On
Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of one of the worst post-war disasters in Britain when on an ordinary October day, a quiet village in South Wales literally had the world fall in on them. The village of Aberfan sat beneath the … Continue reading
Posted in history, Life, News
Tagged Aberdeen Disaster, Aberfan, children, Coal Mines, Death, history, Life, Pantglas Junior School, Remembrance, Wales
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The tragedy of Smalls Lighthouse
There have been lighthouses around the coasts and islands of Great Britain almost as far back there have been people travelling by ship. A fine Roman lighthouse of nearly 2,000 years is still standing tall within the walls of Dover … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, history
Tagged British, history, Life, Lighthouse, Royal Navy, Smalls Lighthouse, Strange but true, Tragedy of Smalls Lighthouse, Trinity House, Wales
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