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Morgan

@conwyhistory.bsky.social

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Lover of old things⚔️ Tour Guide covering North Wales Adult Learning Coordinator History Lecturer 🗡️ Obsessions: medieval history, history of witches, books, graves, mead, castles. https://linktr.ee/conwyhistory

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Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · 4d

The move to red has begun!

Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you! It was terrifying! But people were lovely afterwards!

Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · 6d

Well, I did it.
First ever conference paper - DONE!

I've given so many talks over the years to history groups, but this was my first proper conference paper. EEK!

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Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · 8d

It's Spooky Season!!!!!!!!!!
😍❤️🥘🎃🦇👻

Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · 14d

A print depicting Conwy Town Walls
1850-1875 (National Trust, Images)

#conwy #wales #history #castle

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Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · 16d

All the paintings look so beautiful. The castle too when it had all it's greenery.

I mean, I it dies massive damage, but I but very pretty!

Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · 16d

Beautiful painting of The Upper Gate, Conwy, by Paul Sandby -1790

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Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · 18d

Thankfully, in the 1850s, the whitewash was removed from the vaulted ceiling panels, revealing the beautiful 15th century paintings beneath.

If you get the chance, do pop down!
#Conwy #history #Church #churchhistory #medieval #medievalart #MedievalMonday #Wales

Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · 18d

It's an absolutely delightful place and cared for by some fabulous people who I met today.

The medieval painted ceiling is something to behold! Every time I see it, I’m in awe. Can you believe it was once covered in whitewash?

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Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · 18d

A stone church was built here in the 12th/early 13th century, following the traditional Welsh design of two square chambers divided by a rood screen.

The building was later extended after the construction of Edward I’s walled town on the former site of Aberconwy Abbey.

Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · 18d

For #MedievalMonday, I popped down to Gyffin, Conwy, to visit the beautiful St Benedict’s Church. This medieval parish church likely stands on the site of an earlier Christian place of worship.

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Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · 19d

Come join us tomorrow night to listen to Vicky MacDonald's fantastic talk on Archbishop John Williams!

Her book will be available to buy too!

Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · 23d

This old time beauty sprang up tonight. Absolute banger of a classic! Let's get the read on! #theworstwitch

Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · 26d

Despite its historical importance, the building fell into disrepair and was largely demolished in 1950.

To learn more about the life of John Williams, a beautifully presented book has recently been published by Vicky Macdonald.

[Photos: Myself, Conwy Archive Service, & RCAHMW (taken 1947)] 3/End

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Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · 26d

During the 17th century, the house underwent renovations when it became the residence of John Williams, a prominent figure in British politics who played a pivotal role in the Civil War in Conwy. In the house, his coat of arms adorned a plaster overmantel in one of the ground-floor rooms. 2/...

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Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · 26d

A Lost Gem: The Demise of Parlwr Mawr

In the heart of Conwy, a building full of history was demolished in the 1950s. Parlwr Mawr, the "Great Parlour," was a magnificent townhouse dating back to the late 16th century.
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Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · 27d

New tee day!!!

Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · Sep 10

What a numberplate!

Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · Sep 9

A fascinating map by John Evans and published in 1795.
Some interesting spelling of local place names.
More can be seen here: hdl.handle.net/10107/4997843
Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales

Morgan @conwyhistory.bsky.social · Sep 7

After the summer break, we’re back! Join us on Thu 18 Sept, 7pm at Peniel Chapel, Deganwy, for History and Stories of HistoryPoints with Rhodri Morgan – uncover the tales behind North Wales’ QR codes.