Places to see in ( Bridgend - UK )
Places to see in ( Bridgend - UK )
Bridgend is a town in Bridgend County Borough in Wales, 18 miles west of the capital Cardiff and 20 miles east of Swansea. The river crossed by the original bridge, which gave the town its name, is the River Ogmore, but the River Ewenny also passes to the south of the town of Bridgend .
Bridgend railway station has regular services to Cardiff Central, Bristol Parkway and London Paddington to the east; Port Talbot Parkway, Neath, Swansea and the West Wales Line to the west; and Maesteg to the north. There are also services to Manchester Piccadilly. Bridgend is the western terminus of the Vale of Glamorgan Line which reopened to passenger traffic in 2005.
Wildmill railway station, about 1 mile (2 km) north of Bridgend railway station, serves the estates of Wildmill, Pendre and Litchard and is on the Bridgend-Maesteg branch line. A park and ride station at Brackla, about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south-east of Bridgend railway station is planned and is due to be constructed once capacity improvements have been made to the South Wales Main Line. Services to a new railway station in Llanharan began in December 2007. Bridgend bus station has services to urban and rural areas in South Wales. Most services are operated by First Cymru.
Bridgend's Travel to Work Area has expanded since 1991 and the 2001-based area now incorporates the western part of the Vale of Glamorgan. Bridgend recovered quickly from the decline of traditional industries, particularly coal-mining due to other alternative forms of employment. Wages are generally higher here than in other parts of the South Wales valleys. There are large industrial estates at Bridgend and Waterton (formerly Waterton Admiralty) which host a number of small-scale and multi-national companies, mainly manufacturing.
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Places to see in ( Kidwelly - UK )
Places to see in ( Kidwelly - UK )
Kidwelly is a town and community in Carmarthenshire, south west Wales, approximately 7 miles north-west of the most populous town in the county, Llanelli. In the 2001 census the community of Kidwelly returned a population of 3,289, increasing to 3,523 at the 2011 Census. It lies on the River Gwendraeth above Carmarthen Bay.
A field in the neighbouring forest of Kingswood, Maes Gwenllian is known as the location of a battle in 1136, in which Princess Gwenllian, sister of Owain Gwynedd, led her husband's troops into battle against a Norman army during his absence. She is believed to have been killed either during the battle or shortly afterwards, historians debate whether her death was at Maes Gwenllian or if she was marched back to Kidwelly Castle to be beheaded there.
Although being an ancient town, Kidwelly grew significantly during the industrial revolution, as did many other towns in southern Wales. The town was home to a large brickworks and tinworks. Little evidence now exists of such activities since the closure of the industrial works, with the exception of Kidwelly Industrial Museum.
Local attractions include Kidwelly Castle, founded in 1106; a fourteenth-century bridge and gate; the former quay (now a nature reserve); a Norman parish church, and an industrial museum. Kidwelly Carnival is an annual event held on the second Saturday of July. Previous carnivals have featured aerial displays. The town is twinned with French village Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer.
Kidwelly is connected to Llanelli and Carmarthen by the A484 road. There are local buses running through Kidwelly, linking the town with Llanelli and Carmarthen, with a main stop in the town centre. Some services were withdrawn in 2014. Kidwelly railway station is on the West Wales Line. Westbound services from Kidwelly terminate at Carmarthen or Pembroke Dock, with less frequent direct services to Fishguard and Milford Haven. - Pembrey Airport is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Kidwelly.
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Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe
Swansea, officially the City and County of Swansea, is a coastal city and county in Wales. It is Wales's second largest city. Swansea lies within the historic county boundaries of Glamorgan. Situated on the sandy South West Wales coast, the county area includes the Gower Peninsula and the Lliw uplands. The City and County of Swansea had a population of 239,000 in 2011, making it the second most populous local authority area in Wales after Cardiff. During its 19th-century industrial heyday, Swansea was a key centre of the copper industry, earning the nickname 'Copperopolis'. The port of Swansea initially traded in wine, hides, wool, cloth and later in coal. As the Industrial Revolution reached Wales,
the combination of port, local coal, and trading links with the West Country, Cornwall and Devon, meant that Swansea was the logical place to site copper smelting works. Smelters were operating by 1720 and proliferated. Following this, more coal mines (everywhere from north-east Gower to Clyne and Llangyfelach) were opened and smelters (mostly along the Tawe valley) were opened and flourished. Over the next century and a half, works were established to process arsenic, zinc and tin and to create tinplate and pottery. The city expanded rapidly in the 18th and 19th centuries, and was termed Copperopolis. From the late 17th century to 1801, Swansea's population grew by 500% the first official census (in 1841) indicated that, with 6,099 inhabitants, Swansea had become significantly larger than Glamorgan's county town, Cardiff, and was the second most populous town in Wales behind Merthyr Tydfil (which had a population of 7,705). However, the census understated Swansea's true size, as much of the built-up area lay outside the contemporary boundaries of the borough; the total population was actually 10,117. Swansea's population was later overtaken by Merthyr in 1821 and by Cardiff in 1881, although in the latter year Swansea once again surpassed Merthyr. Much of Swansea's growth was due to migration from within and beyond Wales in 1881, more than a third of the borough's population had been born outside Swansea and Glamorgan, and just under a quarter outside Wales. Through the 20th century, heavy industries in the town declined, leaving the Lower Swansea Valley filled with derelict works and mounds of waste products from them. The Lower Swansea Valley Scheme (which still continues) reclaimed much of the land. The present Enterprise Zone was the result and, of the many original docks, only those outside the city continue to work as docks; North Dock is now Parc Tawe and South Dock became the Marina. Little city-centre evidence, beyond parts of the road layout, remains from medieval Swansea; its industrial importance made it the target of bombing, known as the Blitz in World War II, and the centre was flattened completely. The city has three Grade One listed buildings, these being the Guildhall, Swansea Castle and the Morriston Tabernacle. Whilst the city itself has a long history, many of the city centre buildings are post-war as much of the original centre was destroyed by World War II bombing on the 19th, 20th and 21 February 1941 (the 'Three Nights Blitz'). Within the city centre are the ruins of the castle, the Marina, the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea Museum, the Dylan Thomas Centre, the Environment Centre, and the Market, which is the largest covered market in Wales. It backs onto the Quadrant Shopping Centre which opened in 1978 and the adjoining St David's Centre opened in 1982. Other notable modern buildings are the BT Tower (formerly the GPO tower) built around 1970, Alexandra House opened in 1976, County Hall opened in July 1982. Swansea Leisure Centre opened in 1977; it has undergone extensive refurbishment which retained elements of the original structure and re-opened in March 2008. Swansea was granted city status in 1969, to mark Prince Charles's investiture as the Prince of Wales.
Forget Sushi... Try Wushi! After Japanese Name Welsh Market Town of Conwy a Must-See UK Destination
Conwy was named in Japan as one of the most beautiful places in Europe. Was only UK destination to make the shortlist and now tagged 'must-see'. Llandudno-based East makes the wushi from lamb, leeks and lavabread. A Welsh town has created its own version of sushi named 'wushi' after being voted the most picturesque place to visit in the UK by the Japanese. The picturesque town of Conwy, which has a 750-year-old castle, was named in Japan as one of the most beautiful places in Europe and the most stunning tourist spots in Britain. In order to provide a taste of home for Japanese tourists Visit Conwy partnered with East - a Llandudno-based pan Asian restaurant - and transformed the traditional raw fish dish using typical Welsh ingredients, including lamb, leeks and laverbread. The traditional black laverbread made from seaweed has been used as a wrapping for the delicate morsels and the seafood element comes from cockles and sewin - a sea trout found in the coastal waters of Wales. Conwy was the only UK destination to make the shortlist and is now being promoted as a must-see stop for Japanese tourists. The Japanese Association of Travel Agents (JATA), asked 300 of its top travel agent professionals to choose the 30 most beautiful villages in Europe. As a result of its presence on the list, Conwy is being included in the upcoming schedule for tourism promotion throughout Japan at expos and conferences, as well as in the media. Sam Nayar, Chair of the Destination Conwy Steering Group, said: 'It was a huge honour for Conwy town and Wales to be recognised in this way and our Welsh sushi is a fun, but respectful nod back to Japan. 'It's also a way to celebrate The Year of Adventure in Wales and encourage people to try Welsh ingredients in a unique way. 'We've affectionately called the new creation wushi and it will hopefully bit a hit with diners, and a permanent fixture on East's menu.' Hisae Driver, head chef at East, said: 'When we were asked to take part in this project to celebrate Conwy's fantastic news, we jumped at the chance to do something so quirky. We think our Welsh sushi will prove to be very popular. If it catches on, it might become a Welsh tradition.' Conwy is a walled market town and community in Conwy County Borough on the north coast of Wales. It is encircled by walls over three quarters of a mile long and guarded by no less than 22 towers. It has a population of around 14,700.
Wales from the air (4): communities rural and industrial
A fascinating clip from this BBC documentary of the late 1960s - the village and rural communities you see at the start are still there but the industrial sites are now no more - no more operating deep coal mines or deadly coal tips exist in Wales and the industrial valleys are clean and green again but jobless. Listen to the captivating Welsh hymn 'Tydi a Roddaist' ('Twas thou who gave') as you hear the story of the mining communities in Wales.
(Suitcase Collection 10) Holiday 1
The Suitcase Collection (10). Holiday 1 takes us through the English countryside visiting many unidentified locations but Dartmoor is one possibility.
Some years ago I was given a suitcase full of photographic oddments; at the time, I was just about to move house, or had just moved house so put the suitcase to one side where it has lain forgotten until I re-discovered it looking for something else! Most of the contents of the suitcase was old Kodak packaging containing about 25 reels of 8mm film taken by Trevor Jones in the 1960s and early 70s. I have recently been given permission by Linda Jones (the donator) to reproduce these films for everyone to enjoy. I shall entitle each of the series The Suitcase Collection followed by a number, so you will be able to follow the progress of the uploads.
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3 bedroom Bungalow for sale on High Kelling Holt Bodham Street, NR25 6QP By Abbotts Countrywide
� Three Bedrooms � Detached Bungalow � En-Suite � Garage � Kitchen Dining Room A well presented detached three bedroom bungalow with mature gardens to the front and rear, off-road parking and double length garage. The property is double glazed throughout and has gas fired central heating. Accommodation Entrance porch with door leading to: Location High Kelling is a popular residential area situated just east of Holt. The village has its own village shop and community centre. There is a regular bus service running through the village and main shopping facilities can be found in the neighbouring town of Holt and the nearest coastline is in Weybourne approximately three miles away. Entrance Hall Radiator, storage cupboard and loft hatch. Living Room 17'7 x 19'9 (5.36m x 6.02m). Radiator, random stone fire place with electric fire, double glazed sliding doors to front garden and obscure window to side aspect. Kitchen/Breakfast Room 11'7 (3.53m)(10'3 (3.12m)min) x 9'9 (2.97m). Fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units, stainless steel sink, work surfaces, space and plumbing for washing machine and slimline dishwasher, space for cooker, pantry, airing cupboard, radiator, floor standing gas fired boiler, obscure window to side aspect, window to rear aspect and door leading to garden. Bedroom One 14'2 x 12'6 (4.32m x 3.8m). Fitted wardrobes and dressing table, radiator and double glazed window to front aspect. Bedroom Two 12'8 x 11'9 (3.86m x 3.58m). Radiator, window to rear aspect and archway with sliding door to: En-Suite 2'7 x 6'1 (0.79m x 1.85m). Wash basin with tiled splashbacks, WC and obscure window to rear aspect. Bedroom Three 12'6 x 8'5 (3.8m x 2.57m). Sliding door, radiator and window to side aspect. Bathroom Bath with shower over and 'Bath Knight' bath lift, WC and wash basin, part tiled walls, obscure window to rear aspect and radiator. Garage 29' (8.84m)x 8'1 (2.46m)(8' (2.44m) min). Double length brick built garage, electric up and over door, lights and power. Outside The property is approached over a gravel driveway leading to the garage and providing extra parking. There is a mature garden to the front which is mainly laid to lawn with a selection of plants and shrubs. The rear garden is enclosed and mainly laid to lawn with a greenhouse dome. Directions Leaving Holt on the A148 Cromer road you will come to the village of High Kelling. Beech Close will be found on the left hand side of the road between Pineheath Road and The Avenue.
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