George IV Arch and Salt Island, Holyhead

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Holywell's mobile church bell

May 14, 2016

The best way to summon the people of Holywell to worship in the 18th century was to hang a church bell from the neck of a man who would walk the streets. The bell clanged with each ...

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Wales' first offender mugshots

May 6, 2016

Cameras are a common tool for law enforcement today, but when Carmarthen prison governor George Stephens began to photograph suspects in 1858 the concept ...

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Discover resort's roots on your mobile

Apr 30, 2016

Llandudno was a copper mining community before it became a seaside resort, and now you can use your smartphone to discover the fascinating history of Church Walks, which ...

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