Books

The Handfasters by Helen Susan Swift – Book Review

Some of the links in this post are affliliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain my own. Title: The Handfasters (you can Buy on Amazon here) Author: Helen Susan Swift Publisher: Liaison - A… Continue reading The Handfasters by Helen Susan Swift – Book Review

Film

Downtown Abbey (2019) – Film Review

Title: Downtown Abbey Age: PG Released: 13th September 2019 Director: Michael Engler Genre: Drama, History Rating: **** (4/5 stars) About: The  beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the king and queen of England soon unleashes scandal, romance and intrigue -- leaving the future of Downton hanging in the… Continue reading Downtown Abbey (2019) – Film Review

Big Trips · Castles · Day Trips

Dolbadarn Castle – Castle Review

Built: Between 1220s and 1230s Location: Caernarfon LL55 4UB History: Dolbadarn Castle is a fortification built by the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great during the early 13th century, at the base of the Llanberis Pass, in northern Wales. The castle was important both militarily and as a symbol of Llywelyn's power and authority. The castle features a large stone keep, which historian Richard Avent considers "the… Continue reading Dolbadarn Castle – Castle Review