Places to see in ( Holywell - UK )
Places to see in ( Holywell - UK )
Holywell is the fifth largest town in Flintshire, Wales. It lies to the west of the estuary of the River Dee. The market town of Holywell takes its name from the St Winefride's Well, a holy well surrounded by a chapel. The well has been known since at least the Roman period. It has been a site of Christian pilgrimage since about 660, dedicated to Saint Winefride who, according to legend, was beheaded there by Caradog who attempted to attack her. The well is one of the Seven Wonders of Wales and the town bills itself as The Lourdes of Wales. Many pilgrims from all over the world continue to visit Holywell and the Well.
The copper sheathing was used to cover the hulls of the wooden ships trading in the warmer Caribbean waters, giving rise to the expression 'copper bottomed investment', the sheathing was also applied to Royal Navy ships and was instrumental in Nelson's victories (two of these copper plates from HMS Victory are in Greenfield Valley Heritage Park museum). There was a railway station in Greenfield that was open between 1848 and 1966. Holywell Town station, at the head of a steeply-climbing branch from Holywell Junction, was closed in 1957.
The wealth generated from these industries led to the development of the town and the High Street still has many Georgian buildings. The Greenfield Valley is well known for the abundance of birds and butterflies and many enthusiasts visit to see the array of species. The Valley also has a number of conserved mills and structures from bygone ages and is the only place in Wales to have seven scheduled ancient monuments. St James parish church is a grade II* listed building. Holywell hosted an unofficial National Eisteddfod event in 1869.
Holywell Junction was on the North Wales Coast Line. The station is closed, and trains run fast through what remains of the station. The station building, by Francis Thompson for the Chester and Holyhead Railway (1848), is listed Grade II*. The LNWR branch line from here to Holywell Town, opened in 1912 and finally closed in 1957.
Holywell is split into four distinct areas: Pen-y-Maes, the Strand, the Holway and the town centre. The Holway, located on the west side of the town, is the largest of the residential areas of Holywell. The near-contiguous village of Greenfield is located to the north east of the town on the B5121 road.
Villages within the Holywell catchment area include: Bagillt, Brynford, Carmel, Gorsedd, Halkyn, Licswm, Lloc, Mostyn, Pantasaph, Pentre Halkyn, Rhes-y-Cae, Trelawnyd, Whitford and Ysceifiog. In addition there are other smaller scattered communities within this area. All of these are within a six-mile radius of Holywell. These villages are all connected to Holywell by a frequent bus service.
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Wales from Above: Trelawnyd
My first foray into flying drones and video editing. Plenty of mistakes I know, but happy to begin my path of learning new skills and techniques. Footage taken with a DJI Spark in the hills around the village of Trelawnyd, North Wales.
Music: TheFatRat - Fly Away feat. Anjulie
BRITAIN: England, Scotland & Wales
TO ORDER: Now the magnificent pageantry and beauty of Great Britain is available on your TV or PC. This video is your one-stop guide to Britain's rich culture, its best cities and stunning countryside. And the videos are indexed so you can plan your tour. Spectacular videos - You'll see London's majestic palaces, beautiful parks, great shopping and exciting nightlife, and visit Edinburgh, the heart of Scotland. Explore Britain's best castles, resorts, beautiful churches and its unique culture - a land of afternoon tea, Shakespeare, the Beatles, the changing of the Guard and royalty. See the charming scenery of the Lake District, the cliffs of Dover; visit Stonehenge, Oxford, medieval York, spas in the city of Bath, and learn the secret of the Tower of London. Britain - See why this is America's top foreign tourist destination Britain and America share a rich heritage and language. Incredible Travel Planner - See the videos and then plan a spectacular vacation to a land of majesty and beauty. Sites and Topics covered on the digital video -- This DVD covers the best places to visit in this country, which you can visit by train, bus, or car after you arrive via plane in the United Kingdom. You can stop at ancient battlefields, such as Stirling, or get a taste of whiskey in Scotland. England is the land of Shakespeare, the world's greatest playwright, and the Beatles, one of the most famous musical groups. This is also the land of royalty, Prince Charles <b>...</b>
The Mysteries of Gop Hill
This conversation with Elyn Aviva and Gary White describes their visit to a very hidden and powerful place in northern Wales. Gop Hill is the largest human-built mound in Wales and the second largest in the British Isles. Elyn describes several unusual experiences she had on this site.
Wales Wants You - Gigging - Visit Wales
Visit Wales New TV ad for the Visit Wales 2011 campaign - we invite Piers Bramhall to Wales to check out some of the best live music from the countries top performers.
Piers Bramhall needs a proper holiday
On the 5th September we're taking Piers Bramhall and Emma Foley to Wales. In a monumental effort to keep Piers off the sunlounger, we're going to give them both a proper holiday. And their own film crew. Watch it all unfold here and get involved. Along the way they'll be needing your help.
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A Short Trip to Northern Wales
Wen't for a short trip to Northern Wales to do some hiking and climbing with my finnish friends.
Shoot entirely with iPhone 5, sadly it ran out of storage just when we hit the start on the Welsh classic climbing route, Amphitheatre Buttress. Had fun anyways!
Quarry & view from Moel Hiraddug Dyserth Rhyl Denbighshire Wales UK
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The Seven Wonders of Wales (Saith Rhyfeddod Cymru)
The Seven Wonders of Wales.
1) Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa). Snowdonia, Gwynedd.
2) Gresford bells (Clychau Gresffordd) Near Wrexham.
3) Llangollen Bridge (Pont Llangollen).
4) St Winefride's Well (Ffynnon Wenffrewi). Holywell.
5) Overton Yew Trees ( Coed ywen Owrtyn) Overton-on-Dee, Near Wrexham.
6) St Giles' Church (Eglwys St Giles) Wrexham.
7) Pistyll Rhaeadr (Near Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant).
St Trillo's Chapel Rhos On Sea North Wales
Quick tour around St Trillo's Chapel, possibly the smallest Chapel in the UK, with seating for a congregation of 6. the church is still used for worship.
The video was edited in Kdenlive on Ubuntu Studio, the soundtrack music created in Rosegarden using an LPK 25 MIDI keyboard, and a sampled voice soundfont
Lake District Trails: 1. The Westmorland High Way
Trailer for a new series of walking DVDs in the Lake District. Part 1 concisely defines an original week's walking holiday in two parts. The opening sequence is a three-day journey, drawing you from the eastern edge of the National Park through ten spellbindingly beautiful Lakeland valleys, destination - the fabulous mountain sanctuary at the head of Great Langdale.
There, at the ultimate 'high divide' and westernmost limit of old Westmorland, amid such enigmatic heights as Pike o'Blisco, Crinkle Crags, Bowfell and the much-loved Langdale Pikes, Mark embarks upon the thrilling second phase of his High Way adventure, climbing the dizzy heights, there's romance and drama in every step. An invigoration to walk, an inspiration to watch. Buy online from compassfilms.co.uk.