Given in to the latest craze and downloaded Pokemon Go? Kids glued to their screens trying to catch ’em all? Pokemon Go encourages users to get up, get out and explore- and most of their Pokestops are located at local landmarks, including places of historical interest. Why not take advantage and visit some pokestops at […]
Want to hear more about my recent project at Beaumaris Castle? I’ll sharing all the info on the new installations, my new discoveries along the way (some never before recorded!) and how we have virtually completed the ‘Greatest Castle NEVER Built’ at my talk this Wednesday night in St Asaph. And I promise to finish […]
Until recently, I have been ‘finishing off’ Beaumaris Castle, situated on the Welsh island of Anglesey. It was never actually completed and is the greatest castle never built! ITV Wales joined us for the morning to see what I have been working on there for the last year… To see Ian Lang’s report on ITV […]
I was asked something last week which blew. my. mind. On Sunday, I gave around 55 visitors from Wormhout, the Twin Town of Llandudno in France, a guided tour around Chester. They have visited Wales many times before, so decided to visit Chester for a half day during their week-long stay this year, for the […]
Would you believe me if I told you that a delicious ancient dessert was born from monks’ underwear and wine making?! Last night, to celebrate my wonderful friend Dr Anna getting a fabulous new job at Manchester Met, we tried out the new ‘Harri’s Portuguese Kitchen‘ in Menai Bridge. Completely local, completely fresh ingredients and […]
Did you know that there is a Welsh Valentine’s Day? Saint Dwynwen’s Day is celebrated on 25th January and is dedicated to the Welsh patron saint of lovers. But, her story is not really a happy ever after… Dwynwen, who lived in the 5th Century, fell in love with a prince. The problem was- she was already […]
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When I tell people that I am married to a golf pro, they think that our jobs can’t be much farther removed from each other. But actually, you’d be surprised at how they can cross over. For example, there are quite a few golf courses on hillforts- trust me to know that! But so much […]
