Glorious decor #inside Penrhyn Castle for the #BlueSkyArtShow. Photo taken September 2023.
#PenrhynCastle #NationalTrust
Some religious humor for those of us who didn’t get raptured today.
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The image showcases the interior of Penrhyn Castle, a 19th-century neo-Norman castle located in Wales. The room features grand Gothic-style windows with pointed arches and intricate stained glass, allowing natural light to illuminate the space. The stone walls and dark slate flooring emphasize the castle’s historic and stately ambiance. Red upholstered benches are positioned near the windows, adding a vibrant contrast to the neutral tones of the stonework. A patterned carpet runs across part of the floor, enhancing the elegance of the room. Several visitors are scattered throughout the space, engaging in conversation or admiring the surroundings. A decorative lighting fixture resembling a candelabra is mounted on one side, contributing to the opulent atmosphere. The photograph is taken from an elevated viewpoint, likely a staircase or balcony, offering a comprehensive view of this richly adorned hall within Penrhyn Castle.
Bore da, I heard it was #windows #blueskyArtShow Saturday, and I’m late.
#PenrhynCastle #Bangor 🏴
Happy St David's day. We went to #PenrhynCastle in the hunt for daffodils #BorderCollie
The final location to check out at Penrhyn Castle was the walled garden, featuring many different ponds, fountains, plants and so much more.
#penrhyncastle #walledgarden #wales #pond #fountain #greenry #grass #plants #trees #frog #weather #rainyday #rain
There's quite a bit of stuff in here, but the museum is in process of redevelopment, with many exhibits being donated away in order to focus on the stuff that's local to the Penrhyn area.
#penrhyncastle #railwaymuseum #wales #hunslet #steamlocomotive #display #penrhynquarry #redevelopment
Hunslet Engine 'Charles', which formerly operated the railway line out of Penrhyn Quarry between 1882 and the lines closure in 1963, now on display at Penrhyn Castle.
#penrhyncastle #railwaymuseum #wales #hunslet #steamlocomotive #display #penrhynquarry #redevelopment
Finally is this entire section dedicated to model engines of different sizes.
#penrhyncastle #wales #fireengine #oldwagons #ruston #dieselengine #acorn #modelengine #modelrailway #mostyn #display
Next are these old narrow gauge wagons and Ruston Diesel Engine 'Acorn'.
#penrhyncastle #wales #fireengine #oldwagons #ruston #dieselengine #acorn #modelengine #modelrailway #mostyn #display
This is a thread dedicated to some of the various vehicles that can be found scattered around Penrhyn Castle, starting with this Old Fire Engine.
#penrhyncastle #wales #fireengine #oldwagons #ruston #dieselengine #acorn #modelengine #modelrailway #mostyn #display
Didn't take too many images from actually inside Penrhyn Castle, but here are some the ones I did take, including one looking out the window.
#penrhyncastle #wales #Inside #staircase #gargoyle #hallway #outthewindow #windows #light
It's still a pretty great castle regardless. Plus, you do get some nice views out towards the Menai Strait, which you have to wonder what it might look like on a nice day.
#penrhyncastle #menaistrait #bangor #wales #castle #view #outtosea #rainyday #miserable
The next chapter in our Wales adventure takes us to Penrhyn Castle, on a pretty miserable day.
#penrhyncastle #menaistrait #bangor #wales #castle #view #outtosea #rainyday #miserable