Tag: Anglesey

#SundayStills ~ Mysteries and Curiosities #Photography

Welcome to the Sunday Stills feature hosted by Terri Webster Schrandt. This week's theme is mysterious...synonyms include strange, puzzling or curious. These creepy looking caves are in the grounds of Beeston Castle in Cheshire. I took the photos through the metal grill that keeps the public out. I don't think I'd be venturing inside anyway. … Continue reading #SundayStills ~ Mysteries and Curiosities #Photography

#SundayStills ~ #Beaches Around the UK #Nature #Photography

Welcome to the Sunday Stills feature hosted by Terri Webster Schrandt. This week's theme is Beautiful Beaches. I love being by the sea, here are a few of my favourite beaches... A stunning beach in Northumberland over looked by the equally stunning Bamburgh castle. Two of the many Cornish beaches, Carbis Bay and St Ives. … Continue reading #SundayStills ~ #Beaches Around the UK #Nature #Photography

A Visit to Plas Newydd, Anglesey #Nature #Scenery #Photography

Plas Newydd is a country mansion and estate of over 150 acres, set on the banks of the Menai Strait near Llanfairpwllgwyngyll (no, I have no idea how to pronounce it 😆) with far reaching views over to Snowdonia. First built in the 14th century the house was redesigned by James Wyatt in the 18th century … Continue reading A Visit to Plas Newydd, Anglesey #Nature #Scenery #Photography

Penrhyn Castle ~ Part 2 ~ The Setting #Photography

From its elevated vantage point, the views from Penrhyn Castle are spectacular and far reaching. From the seascape (when the tide’s in) to Llandudno Bay and the Great Orme to views over the Menai Strait and Anglesey, or inland to Snowdonia, whichever way you look there are stunning vistas. SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave

False Lights ( The Gold Detectives Book 2) by Gillian Hamer #Crime #Mystery @GillyHamer #FridayReads

Author: Gillian Hamer Published: November 2015 by GE Hamer Category: Murder, Mystery, Suspense, Police Procedural, Book Review, Books, Reading “No one deserves to die like this. No one.”  An elderly woman is burnt to death in the remote hamlet of Silver Bay. A young woman dies of an overdose on a notorious Holyhead estate. A … Continue reading False Lights ( The Gold Detectives Book 2) by Gillian Hamer #Crime #Mystery @GillyHamer #FridayReads

Church Island ~ Menai Bridge #Photography #MondayBlogs

Following on from last week’s post about the Belgian Promenade, as you walk across the causeway on to Church Island you're met by this amazing tree and the stone plaque that goes with it. Despite the plaque over the fabulous old door of the church, dedicated to the Celtic Saint Tysilio, this stone church was … Continue reading Church Island ~ Menai Bridge #Photography #MondayBlogs

Walking the Belgian Promenade ~ Menai Strait #Anglesey #Photography #SundayBlogShare

The Belgian Promenade is so named because it was built by Belgian war refugees. More than sixty refugees, men, women and children, fleeing their German occupied home town of Mechelen arrived on Anglesey towards the end of 1914. They showed their appreciation for the help, accommodation and welcome provided by the local people by building … Continue reading Walking the Belgian Promenade ~ Menai Strait #Anglesey #Photography #SundayBlogShare