Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Wales – Sugar, Slate, And Social Unrest

The first thing I said on approaching this building was 'It looks like something from Game of Thrones.' It hasn't actually been used in any filming as far as I can tell - but walking through it makes you feel a bit like you're in a movie. It's also not actually a medieval castle, but... Continue Reading →

Beaumaris Gaol, Wales – Murder and Memories

I love an old building with proper history - something grittier than a fine country house (they have their place, but "working" buildings have more interesting stories). Beaumaris Gaol on the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales didn't function as a jail for very long, but it still has some interesting tales and well-preserved features... Continue Reading →

How I am Very Tenuously Linked to Dr Who

A picture of the TARDIS as taken at BBC Wales reception by me (Andrew Wong) in 2005. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Whilst wandering about the Internet I found a website which lists all the various locations used in the filming of Dr Who (in case you didn't realise, this is going to be a geeky post... Continue Reading →

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