Castell Carreg Cennen is a 12th century castle near Llandeilo, Sir Gaerfyrddin (Carmarthenshire). Castell Carreg Cennen is built on a large hill which is believed to have once been home to an…
9/11: Remembering Its Welsh Victim
It was the event that changed the course of history more than any other in my lifetime. As with other events of that magnitude, they say you can recall where you were…
Cardiff, the Butes & the Castle
It was on September 4 in 1947 when the fifth Marquess of Bute granted Cardiff Castle (Castell Caerdydd) and its surrounding park to Cardiff. Since then, the castle has become a tourist…
Y Ddraig Goch and Y Ddraig Wen
We know plenty about Y Ddraig Goch (the red dragon), the Welsh dragon, but what about Y Ddraig Wen (the white dragon), the Saxon dragon? Advertisement What is Y Ddraig Wen? Many…
The Holy Well of Holywell
Did you know that Holywell, Flintshire, contains one of the most peculiar (and well-visited) pilgrimage sites in the world? Advertisement What Is Its Story? St Winefride’s Well, Holywell, Flintshire is a place…