Tag Archives: Wales

Visiting the home of Edward Adrian Wilson – a forgotten hero who died with Captain Scott of the Antarctic.

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

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!

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

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 →

Posted in Life, News | Tagged Baldwin Street in Dunedin, Ffordd Pen Llech, Guiness World Records, Harlech, Steepest street in the world, Wales, Worlds steepest street | 4 Comments

The tragic tale of Gelert the trusted hound of King Llwelyn The Great

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

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 | 6 Comments

How the last invasion of Britain was foiled by a lady with a pitch-fork.

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

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

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Stephen Liddell

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

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Stephen Liddell

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 | 18 Comments

The tragedy of Smalls Lighthouse

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Stephen Liddell

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 →