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The Llangollen Eisteddfod
The Travelsleuth July diary takes in the annual music festival at Llangollen, the 'Eisteddfod Gerddorol Gydwladol Llangollen' in North Wales, and discovers the haunting gothic beauty of the nearby ruined Valle Crucis Abbey
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Welshpool Airfield - Guide for Pilots & Visitors
Mid-Wales Airport is just outside Welshpool, and is a lovely place to visit, by air or car. People can also learn to fly either helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft there.
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Sissinghurst Castle - Part Four
The early development of the gardens at Sissinghurst Castle,
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Coenwulf: Mercian Overlord and Tyrant
Coenwulf as King of Mercia was an oppressor in Offa's footsteps.
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Llewelyn, The Last Prince of Wales
A look at the English conquest of Wales
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Sissinghurst Castle - Part Fifteen
The curved wall at the western end of Sissinghurst's rose garden raises the garden to the status of a garden room of the finest pedigree.
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Envisioning Wales
A slight digression into visual communication--how the emergence of early Welsh culture was reflected in its art and artifacts.
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Buying Turkey Direct From The Farmer
Researching poultry farmers online and asking around at the local farmers market can bring dividends in buying poultry including turkey direct from the farmer.
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Owain Glyndwr
Welsh prince Owain Glyndwr was the last major threat to English political power in medieval Wales.
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Stay in a British Historic Home
The Landmark Trust is a British building preservation charity which rescues and restores historic buildings at risk, then rents them out for self-catering holidays
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Autumn Leaves
Stuart Buchanan MacWatt reads a poem to Autumn that was penned on a European battlefield over 80 years ago and thinks of friends and loved ones now battling in Afghanistan.<B>Updated 10 October</B>
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Caratacus: The Roman Enemy Who Survived Defeat
Caratacus, king of the Catuvellauni, led resistance against the Roman occupation for nearly a decade. He impressed Rome so much that Emperor Claudius spared his life.
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National Trust in South Wales
Enjoy Welsh heritage, visit well maintained homes and gardens or explore the stunning coastline of South Wales. The National Trust offers all this and more......
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The Welsh Rebellion of Owain Glyndwr
When his private quarrel turned into a national revolt, Owain Glyndwr became, for all time, the most important symbol of Welsh resistance to English occupation.
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Things to do in Snowdonia Wales
The natural beauty of the Snowdonia National Park attracts visitors from all over the world, but there are also many man made attractions in the region.
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Sissinghurst Castle - Part Eight
The entry court at Sissinghust Castle.
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Welsh Dialects: An Overview
Confused by the difference between North Welsh, South Welsh, and Gwentian, not to mention all the other variations of the language? Here&#8217;s a brief summary of the major Welsh dialects, and a list of resources for further information.
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Welsh Education, Part I
This two-part series will examine the significant role of education in promoting the Welsh language. Part I discusses strategies for nursery-level, primary, and secondary education.
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Welsh Education, Part II
The second installment of this series looks at Welsh-medium courses on the university and college level, and the critical contributions of adult education.
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It's Festival Time!
Check out the top European music festivals with the Travelsleuth. Opera to popera, classical to jazz from the North Sea to the Mediterranean, Europe is a land of music, song and dance this July.<b>Updated 11 July, 03</B>
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Travelsleuth's July Diary. Equestrian Events
The Travelsleuth looks at polo now enjoying a surge of popularity thanks to Princes William and Harry; summer show jumping at Hickstead, great Agricultural Shows, and a Michelin Star connoisseur hotel set in a Welsh valley overlooking the river Wye. <B>Updated 27 June.</B>
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