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The move to red has begun!

Thank you! It was terrifying! But people were lovely afterwards!

Well, I did it.
First ever conference paper - DONE!

I've given so many talks over the years to history groups, but this was my first proper conference paper. EEK!

It's Spooky Season!!!!!!!!!!
😍❤️🥘🎃🦇👻

A print depicting Conwy Town Walls
1850-1875 (National Trust, Images)

#conwy #wales #history #castle

All the paintings look so beautiful. The castle too when it had all it's greenery.

I mean, I it dies massive damage, but I but very pretty!

Beautiful painting of The Upper Gate, Conwy, by Paul Sandby -1790

Thankfully, in the 1850s, the whitewash was removed from the vaulted ceiling panels, revealing the beautiful 15th century paintings beneath.

If you get the chance, do pop down!
#Conwy #history #Church #churchhistory #medieval #medievalart #MedievalMonday #Wales

It's an absolutely delightful place and cared for by some fabulous people who I met today.

The medieval painted ceiling is something to behold! Every time I see it, I’m in awe. Can you believe it was once covered in whitewash?

A stone church was built here in the 12th/early 13th century, following the traditional Welsh design of two square chambers divided by a rood screen.

The building was later extended after the construction of Edward I’s walled town on the former site of Aberconwy Abbey.

For #MedievalMonday, I popped down to Gyffin, Conwy, to visit the beautiful St Benedict’s Church. This medieval parish church likely stands on the site of an earlier Christian place of worship.

Come join us tomorrow night to listen to Vicky MacDonald's fantastic talk on Archbishop John Williams!

Her book will be available to buy too!

This old time beauty sprang up tonight. Absolute banger of a classic! Let's get the read on! #theworstwitch

Despite its historical importance, the building fell into disrepair and was largely demolished in 1950.

To learn more about the life of John Williams, a beautifully presented book has recently been published by Vicky Macdonald.

[Photos: Myself, Conwy Archive Service, & RCAHMW (taken 1947)] 3/End

During the 17th century, the house underwent renovations when it became the residence of John Williams, a prominent figure in British politics who played a pivotal role in the Civil War in Conwy. In the house, his coat of arms adorned a plaster overmantel in one of the ground-floor rooms. 2/...

A Lost Gem: The Demise of Parlwr Mawr

In the heart of Conwy, a building full of history was demolished in the 1950s. Parlwr Mawr, the "Great Parlour," was a magnificent townhouse dating back to the late 16th century.
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New tee day!!!

What a numberplate!

A fascinating map by John Evans and published in 1795.
Some interesting spelling of local place names.
More can be seen here: hdl.handle.net/10107/4997843
Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales

After the summer break, we’re back! Join us on Thu 18 Sept, 7pm at Peniel Chapel, Deganwy, for History and Stories of HistoryPoints with Rhodri Morgan – uncover the tales behind North Wales’ QR codes.

And the print is just fantastic!

In love with my new Snag dress. And it has POCKETS!!!

Why you should visit St Mary's Church in Conwy...
Stunning medieval gem in the heart of a medieval town

After the siege of Meaux (1422), prisoners were sent across England & Wales:
12 went to Conwy Castle!
Harlech – 30
Caernarfon – 20
Rhuddlan – 20

Even 3 men from the siege of Harfleur (1415) were still locked in Conwy 8 years later!

It's #MedievalMonday
So here's a photo of the entrance to my favourite castle 🏰❤️

St John the Baptist's Church, Chester

For #MedievalMonday - a medieval oak coffin inscribed with the words "Dust to Dust". It was discovered in the 19th century and set high in the church ruins. #Chester

Looking forward to giving this talk next year! 🏴‍☠️