A Tale of Two Bridges Karen Foy looks at the work of Thomas Telford and two of his iconic achievements which remain as important landmarks of north Wales.

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Albert Rigby and Patricia Wrigley This story about Albert Rigby and Patricia Wrigley just emphasises the dramatic effect a global event can have on a town and for individuals.

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Amlwch Uncovered Situated at the North East end of Anglesey, Amlwch discreetly hides its once coveted role on the ‘international stage’.

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Penrhos College, Colwyn Bay Penrhos College, Colwyn Bay is now a pleasant open site providing about 5 acres of public open space. incorporating 2 secluded woodland paths

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August 19th Through the Years It was June 1646 when parliamentarian forces under Sir Thomas Morgan and Sir Trevor Williams arrived at Raglan Castle and the siege began...

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From Ship to Shore Beyond the picturesque scenery and sandy beaches of the Welsh shoreline lie treacherous waters which have claimed numerous lives.

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Bertrand Russell 1872 - 1970 “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.”

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Tourist Maps and the Bike Craze of the 1890s The boom in cycling in the 1890s transformed the way tourist maps were produced. Mapmakers increasingly produced maps targeted at cyclists.

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To understand Shakhtar, know Donetsk.
To understand Donetsk, meet John Hughes—a Welshman.
Yes, a man from Merthyr Tydfil helped forge this club. 🐉⚒️
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Judge Jeffreys (1645-1689) George Jeffreys, or Judge Jeffreys as he became, was a Welsh judge who was, well, infamous. He’s also known as ‘the Hanging Judge’.

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