In the 19th century, it was transformed into a Gothic-style mansion. Visitors can explore its underground tunnels and learn about Welsh heritage. Embed from Getty Images The UK’s castles are packed with fascinating stories, from battles and royalty to magical movie moments. Which one would you...
Wales contains some of the UK's most beautiful scenery. It's also a country that has had a turbulent past. Find out some interesting facts about the "land of song".
Cardiff: The capital city of Wales is often referred to as the 'City of Arcades'. Cardiff has the most indoor shopping centres in the UK. However, the Welsh city also has many historic houses and castles that are worth a visit. Cardiff in Wales Belfast: Northern Irelands main business ce...
15. A Welsh Triumph? Stephen’s reign had a lot of setbacks. First, in 1136, southern Wales rose up in rebellion against Stephen. They even managed to defeat the King's own forces! Then, by 1137, Stephen had to deal with serious money problems. At the same time, Matilda and her hus...
The Welsh language is still commonly spoken in this part of the United Kingdom and is a major part of its national identity. The Kingdom of Wales was conquered and gradually incorporated by England in the 13th century. Since then, it has been governed by the English (and later British) ...
9Ghosts Were Common in the Elizabethan Era Superstitions ran high in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and chief among them was the belief in ghosts and haunted houses. Castles were an especially common haunt for ghosts; in fact, the ghost of Queen Elizabeth herself has been reporte...
Dublin was settled by various ethnic groups already over 9,000 years ago. Among the earliest settlers in Ireland were the Corcu Loígde, Dál Riada and Iverni people. Later Vikings, Normans, Welsh and Flemish groups settled in the region. ...
You’ll imagine whisky and tartan, castles and Highland clans. But there’s so much more to see and do in Scotland. Discover fun Scottish facts here.
284.Queen Elizabeth II owns several Welsh Corgis. 285. When Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded in 1587, her little dog was hidden in her dress. When the dog was discovered it frightened the people because they thought the body was moving. 286.A small breed dog's stomach is the size of ...
Elizabeth II and her CorgisQueen Elizabeth II with her pet Pembroke Welsh Corgis, London, October 15, 1969.(more) On the accession of Queen Elizabeth, her son Prince Charles became heir apparent; he was named prince of Wales on July 26, 1958, and was so invested on July 1, 1969. The...