Sunday, July 28, 2013

Tintagel, Cornwall, England

This is a small town in the Northern part of Cornwall County. Tintagel which is pronounced Tint-a-jel is surrounded in legend. According to many legends this is where King Arthur was born also where the famed lovers Tristan and Isolde lived. According to legend they are buried near the town. The castle is surrounded by sea which is a strong fortification from invaders. The town is from the Cornish word Dintagel which means 'fort of constriction'. The old post office in town which dates from the 14th century The...
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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Cardiff, Wales

Gorsedd Stones- commemorate the hosting of the National Eisteddfod in 1978. The central table originated from the earlier stone circle in the Gorsedd Gardens the rest cam from a local quarry Along the walls near Cardiff castle there are different animals put at the top, this wall is from the 1880's. The animals are inspired from several different literary works. Gatehouse to Cardiff Castle St. Patrick The Roman Wall  ' I can't get away from peacocks The castle was used as an Air Raid shelter during WWII....
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