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The tiny Welsh village of Llanddulas is nestled between the slightly bigger villages of Old Colwyn and Abergele. It is part of the county of Conwy, in the North of Wales; around 23% of people in the town have at least some knowledge of the Welsh language. The mainly suburban-style settlement is so small that its population in the 2011 …
The Anglo-Saxons and Cumbria: The Invasion of 945 AD The territory of Cumbria was, in the Viking era (c.800-1100), part of the Brittonic kingdom of Strathclyde. Strathclyde stretched from the basin of the River Clyde down to what is now north-western England and the Cumbrian coast which met both the Solway Firth and the Irish Sea. This exquisite 160km stretch …
Situated on the northern coast of Wales, Colwyn Bay is a vibrant and picturesque seaside town with a variety of things to do and see. With a stunning beach, spectacular views, and plenty of activities overlooking the Irish Sea, Colwyn Bay is the perfect destination for a family holiday or a day trip. History Colwyn Bay has a long and …
Barry is a small coastal town located in the Vale of Glamorgan, a county in the southeast of Wales. Barry is rich with history, once a significant port, and is now a thriving seaside resort. In easy reach of Cardiff – only 9 miles south – it is the perfect beach escape from the busy city. Barry had a population …
Laugharne is the main borough in the Laugharne Township, located in the county of Carmarthenshire – South-West Wales. With its population hovering around 1000, this charming town retains the feel of a small village whilst competing with the attractions of any major city. The town, sitting on the Afon Taf estuary and flanked by rural scenery, is perhaps best known …
Harlech, in the county of Gwynedd, is a small town blessed with its location inside Snowdonia National Park. It lies on Tremadog Bay, a large inlet with magnificent views over the surrounding countryside. Nestled within mountains and rolling hills, the small town has a population just shy of 1500; over half (51%) of locals habitually speak Welsh. Harlech manages to …
John O’ Groats to Land’s End is a route that takes adventures from the very top of mainland Scotland to the bottom of England, hugging the scenic West Coast along the way. There’s no official route for this iconic journey. Instead, travelers by bike, car, or even foot can construct their own adventure based on their travel desires. The fastest …
Bull Bay is a charming little village, with pretty views and a cove that belongs in an Enid Blyton book. Located on the northern coast of Anglesey, Bull Bay is actually the most northern village in Wales. It looks out onto the Irish Sea and is a prime spot for fishing, rowing and escaping the busyness of the city. It …
About Located on the Menai Strait, the royal town and port of Caernarfon is small but bustling. With a population of only 10,000, the town has a long and illustrious history, drawing visitors from all over the UK and even further afield. The town also retains its Welsh character, with the majority of the population speaking Welsh as their first …
Grimsby was the world’s largest fishing port in the 1950s. This occurred following more than a century of continuous expansion, leaving the town’s docks with colossal monuments such as the Victoria Mill and the Grimsby Dock Tower. It’s sobering to consider how many men have died on fishing expeditions from this port. Thirty-two ships based in Grimsby were lost during …
