1283 – Harlech Castle, Wales
Harlech Castle, begun in 1283 by Edward I of England,
Harlech Castle, begun in 1283 by Edward I of England,
The town is best known for its great stone castle,
The site has been used for Christian worship since it was founded by Saint Padarn in the 6th century.
Prior to the bridge’s completion in 1826 the island had no connection to the mainland and all movement to and from Anglesey was by ferry.
Originally a medieval fortified manor house,
The increasing popularity of rail travel necessitated a second bridge over the straits to provide a direct rail link between London and the port of Holyhead.
The church was erected by Lady Willoughby de Broke in memory of her husband.
Parts of the grounds were landscaped by Capability Brown and the park was regarded as one of the largest and most important in Wales,
Constructed for the Vale of Clwyd Railway which was a standard-gauge line which connecting the towns of Rhyl and Denbigh via St.
The Normal College, Bangor was an independent teacher training college and opened in temporary premises in January 1858.