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Jun 11, 2013

Zulu - the facts and the artefacts

The former armoury at Brecon Barracks, dating back to 1805, now houses a Zulu War room where you can learn ...

about the defence of Rorke's Drift, made famous by the 1963 film Zulu, and see items related to the event. The Regimental Museum of the Royal Welsh traces the story of Welsh soldiering from the 18th century to modern times. To read more about the building and museum, scan the QR codes by the entrance. Or click here

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Marvel of Moelfre mariner

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Dutch gables in rural Llŷn

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