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Francis Kilvert’s Diary

Place·Welsh bordersMentioned by The Guardian
“The Kilvert Society was founded in 1948 to foster an interest in the Reverend Francis Kilvert, his Diary and the countryside he loved The complete three-volume Diary is available for sale from the Kilvert Society. Details on the Home page . The one-volume abridgement was last reprinted, with a new…”
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The GuardianOct 3

In the footsteps of Wales’s heroic rebel prince: hiking Glyndŵr’s Way

As Michael Sheen prepares to bring Owain Glyndŵr to life on stage, our writer walks the peaceful national trail named after the last Welsh Prince of Wales Between the treetops, I can see the towers of a distant mist-shrouded castle. Is it possible I could make contact with the spirit of the great Welsh hero Owain Glyndŵr so soon, at the very start of our hike? We are not even on the actual trai…

Victorian curate's record of life in Welsh borders

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  • Francis Kilvert’s DiaryPlaceVictorian curate's record of life in Welsh borders
  • Elsewhere
  • Glyndŵr’s WayTrailKnighton, United Kingdom135-mile national trail across mid-Wales
  • Castle InnHotelKnucklas, United KingdomAccommodation that takes dogs, a mile off route
  • The UprisingPlaceUnited KingdomFilm about the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt
  • Owain & HenryPlaceCardiff, United KingdomNew play by Gary Owen starring Michael Sheen
  • Brandy House farmHotelFelindre, United KingdomWelcoming place with vintage caravan accommodation
  • Wharf InnPubFelindre, United KingdomSimple pub serving Butty Bach beer
  • Castell y BlaiddSightAbbeycwmhir, United KingdomCastle of the wolf, an epic location
  • Wales in the WoodsHotelAbbeycwmhir, United KingdomCabin accommodation in a silent pine plantation
  • Welsh Mountain CiderRestaurantSaint Harmon, United KingdomSuperb cider stop
  • UnicornHotelLlanidloes, United KingdomAccommodation in Llanidloes
  • Y Star InnHotelLlanidloes, United KingdomOne of the highest pubs in Wales with pods
  • Foel FadianSightLlanidloes, United KingdomHill offering great panoramas
  • Glyndŵr’s parliament buildingSightMachynlleth, United KingdomBuilding where Glyndŵr briefly set up parliament
  • Wales Millennium CentreArts centreCardiff, United KingdomThe site covers a total area of 7.5 acres (3.0 ha).
  • Clywedog damSightLlanidloes, United Kingdom
  • Cadair IdrisSightLlanidloes, United Kingdom
  • Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)SightLlanidloes, United Kingdom
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