Wednesday 23 September 2020

Dwynwen's Eels


 Magical atmosphere on Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey. The ruined church was a place of pilgrimage. Dedicated to Dwynwen (Welsh patron saint of lovers), pilgrims visited the holy well where the faithfulness of a lover was divined by eels moving in the well. A woman scattered breadcrumbs on the water, then laid down her hanky. If the eel was disturbed, then her lover would be faithful. See also: www.anglesey-history/places/llanddwyn





School & Gaol

Old National School and nearby gaol (or is it jail) in Beaumaris 

 

Friday 18 September 2020

How to Throw a Grenade In Welsh

 Some useful Welsh phrases, Caernarfon Castle. My personal favourite for the                                                 weekend were "Dim Tipio" and "Cic Baffio" (No Fly Tipping/ Kick Boxing)

 

Coast & Castles (No) Marathon


                                                  

Angelesey Half Marathon postponed due to Covid, Coast & Castles at a more leisurely pace, with thanks to Fergal, Beaumaris Runners, for a great stay which now seems 100 years ago!

                                            

Wednesday 2 September 2020

Stubbin Farm Mystery Arch

Not sure if this is the remains of an old keeping cellar, a garden inglenook or a bricked up tunnel....farm dates from 1771, head-height, white washed wall...