History Of Conwy - 9781393413479
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9781393413479
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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.
| Author: Iolo Griffiths |
| Publisher: Iolo Griffiths |
| Publication Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
| Number of Pages: 86 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback |
| ISBN-10: 1393413471 |
| ISBN-13: 9781393413479 |
History Of Conwy - 9781393413479
$12.41
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.
| Author: Iolo Griffiths |
| Publisher: Iolo Griffiths |
| Publication Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
| Number of Pages: 86 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback |
| ISBN-10: 1393413471 |
| ISBN-13: 9781393413479 |
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