Morgan
@conwyhistory.bsky.social
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
Tour Guide covering North Wales
Adult Learning Coordinator
History Lecturer 🗡️
Obsessions: medieval history, history of witches, books, graves, mead, castles.
https://linktr.ee/conwyhistory
'View of Conway from Above Gyffin' by Maxwell Gordon Lightfoot c. 1910
© The Walker Gallery
© The Walker Gallery
November 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
'View of Conway from Above Gyffin' by Maxwell Gordon Lightfoot c. 1910
© The Walker Gallery
© The Walker Gallery
Cue decades of chaos, arguments, and medieval drama that would put modern reality TV to shame.
It also involves one of my historical crushes. The glorious Robert of Gloucester!!! (late 11th/early 12th century is just full of fabulous men!)
SWOOOOOOOON 😍
It also involves one of my historical crushes. The glorious Robert of Gloucester!!! (late 11th/early 12th century is just full of fabulous men!)
SWOOOOOOOON 😍
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Cue decades of chaos, arguments, and medieval drama that would put modern reality TV to shame.
It also involves one of my historical crushes. The glorious Robert of Gloucester!!! (late 11th/early 12th century is just full of fabulous men!)
SWOOOOOOOON 😍
It also involves one of my historical crushes. The glorious Robert of Gloucester!!! (late 11th/early 12th century is just full of fabulous men!)
SWOOOOOOOON 😍
On this day in 1120, the White Ship sank - think Titanic, but with fewer romance subplots.
Henry I’s son, William, did not survive, so his daughter, Matilda, moved up the line of succession.
What followed?
Henry I’s son, William, did not survive, so his daughter, Matilda, moved up the line of succession.
What followed?
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
On this day in 1120, the White Ship sank - think Titanic, but with fewer romance subplots.
Henry I’s son, William, did not survive, so his daughter, Matilda, moved up the line of succession.
What followed?
Henry I’s son, William, did not survive, so his daughter, Matilda, moved up the line of succession.
What followed?
November 20, 2025 at 7:43 AM
If you are born in Conwy town, you are a Jackdaw...but what happens when you die?
I’m working on a project 'Jackdaws of Conwy'. What I thought would be a small side-quest has grown into something huge! In my research, I stumbled upon an alternative tale - one that, I have to say, I absolutely love!
I’m working on a project 'Jackdaws of Conwy'. What I thought would be a small side-quest has grown into something huge! In my research, I stumbled upon an alternative tale - one that, I have to say, I absolutely love!
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
If you are born in Conwy town, you are a Jackdaw...but what happens when you die?
I’m working on a project 'Jackdaws of Conwy'. What I thought would be a small side-quest has grown into something huge! In my research, I stumbled upon an alternative tale - one that, I have to say, I absolutely love!
I’m working on a project 'Jackdaws of Conwy'. What I thought would be a small side-quest has grown into something huge! In my research, I stumbled upon an alternative tale - one that, I have to say, I absolutely love!
A quite stylised view of Conwy Castle from 1809. I think this gives the castle a very Arthurian feel to it. I love it!
'Aquatint, printed in dark brown ink, touched with pale green ink.
Print made by: Thomas Sutherland'
© The Trustees of the British Museum
#conwy #history #artwork #art
'Aquatint, printed in dark brown ink, touched with pale green ink.
Print made by: Thomas Sutherland'
© The Trustees of the British Museum
#conwy #history #artwork #art
November 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Engraving of Conwy Castle by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck in 1742.
© The Trustees of the British Museum
© The Trustees of the British Museum
November 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Engraving of Conwy Castle by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck in 1742.
© The Trustees of the British Museum
© The Trustees of the British Museum
This trade token was issued by Henry Hughes in 1663, and show the Grocer's Coat of Arms.
Trade tokens are fascinating! I love them for their personal nature and diversity.
You can find out more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/16VB...
Trade tokens are fascinating! I love them for their personal nature and diversity.
You can find out more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/16VB...
November 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
This trade token was issued by Henry Hughes in 1663, and show the Grocer's Coat of Arms.
Trade tokens are fascinating! I love them for their personal nature and diversity.
You can find out more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/16VB...
Trade tokens are fascinating! I love them for their personal nature and diversity.
You can find out more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/16VB...
I've been a bit quiet on here recently because October was the busiest month I think I've ever had! Most of it was totally awesome with loads of history fun stuff happening. Some of it was a bit sad.
But now, things are getting back to normal!
In May 1898, Conwy had to deal with a drunken sailor...
But now, things are getting back to normal!
In May 1898, Conwy had to deal with a drunken sailor...
November 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I've been a bit quiet on here recently because October was the busiest month I think I've ever had! Most of it was totally awesome with loads of history fun stuff happening. Some of it was a bit sad.
But now, things are getting back to normal!
In May 1898, Conwy had to deal with a drunken sailor...
But now, things are getting back to normal!
In May 1898, Conwy had to deal with a drunken sailor...
Halloween at Whitby Abbey
November 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Halloween at Whitby Abbey
In a pub in Nottingham, and here is a link to my Witches talk (that I have given three times in the past week 🤯😱)
It makes an appearance in my presentation 🧙🪄🧹
It makes an appearance in my presentation 🧙🪄🧹
October 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
In a pub in Nottingham, and here is a link to my Witches talk (that I have given three times in the past week 🤯😱)
It makes an appearance in my presentation 🧙🪄🧹
It makes an appearance in my presentation 🧙🪄🧹
The move to red has begun!
October 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The move to red has begun!
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!
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!
October 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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!
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!
It's Spooky Season!!!!!!!!!!
😍❤️🥘🎃🦇👻
😍❤️🥘🎃🦇👻
October 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
It's Spooky Season!!!!!!!!!!
😍❤️🥘🎃🦇👻
😍❤️🥘🎃🦇👻
Beautiful painting of The Upper Gate, Conwy, by Paul Sandby -1790
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Beautiful painting of The Upper Gate, Conwy, by Paul Sandby -1790
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
If you get the chance, do pop down!
#Conwy #history #Church #churchhistory #medieval #medievalart #MedievalMonday #Wales
September 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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
If you get the chance, do pop down!
#Conwy #history #Church #churchhistory #medieval #medievalart #MedievalMonday #Wales
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?
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?
September 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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?
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?
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.
The building was later extended after the construction of Edward I’s walled town on the former site of Aberconwy Abbey.
September 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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.
The building was later extended after the construction of Edward I’s walled town on the former site of Aberconwy Abbey.
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.
September 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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.
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!
Her book will be available to buy too!
September 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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!
Her book will be available to buy too!
This old time beauty sprang up tonight. Absolute banger of a classic! Let's get the read on! #theworstwitch
September 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
This old time beauty sprang up tonight. Absolute banger of a classic! Let's get the read on! #theworstwitch
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
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
September 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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
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
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/...
September 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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/...