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an aerial view of a castle surrounded by trees

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an old castle surrounded by trees on a cloudy day

Penrhyn Castle is an imposing nineteenth-century castle set in the beautiful countryside of North Wales. Built between 1820 and 1833 in neo-Norman style, to the design of Thomas Hopper. It is a blend of medieval and Victorian architecture. The castle was built by the Pennant family, who made their fortune in the sugar and slate industries. This gave the castle not only its luxurious appearance but also a controversial background. When visiting Penrhyn Castle, you can enjoy the impressive…

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an old castle with ivy growing on it's walls and grass in the foreground

According to this year's surveys, 11 percent of Americans who are planning to travel internationally right now are considering a trip to the United Kingdom. Of those travelers, one-in-four intends to explore the country beyond London, showing an interest in its history and heritage.

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an old castle with a clock on the front door

I received an email this week with two photographs attached, from a man who visited the castle a few years ago with his family. He took a photo of the main doors to the stables and when he looked through the photos he noticed a face at the window of one of the stable tower rooms. This is the email I recieved: I was on holiday with my wife and children and we came to Penrhyn for the afternoon. I was just snapping away and when I got home I was looking at the Crest and clock and happened to…

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the library at penny castle, gwynedd

https://flic.kr/p/f4hnzW | Penrhyn Castle | A visit to Penrhyn Castle in Bangor. This enormous 19th-century neo-Norman castle sits between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. It's crammed with fascinating items, such as a one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria, elaborate carvings, plasterwork and mock-Norman furniture. In addition, it has an outstanding collection of paintings. The restored kitchens are a delight and the stable block houses a fascinating industrial railway museum, a model…

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