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History of Conwy
Iolo Griffiths
History of Conwy
Iolo Griffiths
The story of the town of Conwy in North Wales, from its origin as a monastery founded in an uninhabited location to the present day.
Edward I saw the strategic potential of the location, as it controlled the estuary of the Conwy river, so founded a castle, with its associated English settlement.
The colourful story includes the betrayal of Richard II, the audacious hijacking of the castle on April Fool's Day 1401, and a Royalist Archbishop who helped the Roundheads in taking the town and castle.
Travel and transport are another major theme for the town's history, being a port, and also a vital link for travellers across North Wales, who needed to cross the river.
While the castle and the town walls are an obvious attraction, being a World Heritage Site, the medieval Aberconwy House, and the Elizabethan Plas Mawr are also a must for history buffs.
Médias | Livres Paperback Book (Livre avec couverture souple et dos collé) |
Validé | 28 juin 2018 |
ISBN13 | 9781393413479 |
Éditeurs | Draft2digital |
Pages | 86 |
Dimensions | 140 × 216 × 5 mm · 117 g |
Langue et grammaire | English |
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