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Offline Hugo

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Re: Quiz Time (General Knowledge & Out of Area)
« Reply #4335 on: September 13, 2014, 02:32:03 pm »
Here's one for the weekend.    What is the name of the building behind this wall in N Wales?       $walesflag$

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« Reply #4336 on: September 13, 2014, 04:57:17 pm »
My usual stupid guess.   :D

Is it either of Hafod Taid   ( Grandfather's  Summer dwelling)  and Ty Fy Nain  (  My Grandmother's House)  in or near Llanferres.
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Re: Quiz Time (General Knowledge & Out of Area)
« Reply #4337 on: September 13, 2014, 05:04:01 pm »
It's a good guess and I can see why you thought that but I'm afraid that it's still wrong.   

If I said again that you've actually seen it, would it help much?       ;D

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« Reply #4338 on: September 13, 2014, 05:04:41 pm »
There is a nice brick built barn or grain store in the garden and a nesting box  has been created there for the resident Barn Owl.

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Re: Quiz Time (General Knowledge & Out of Area)
« Reply #4339 on: September 13, 2014, 05:30:17 pm »
Is it near Penmon Point Lighthouse?
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Re: Quiz Time (General Knowledge & Out of Area)
« Reply #4340 on: September 13, 2014, 06:09:27 pm »
No, it's not on Anglesey but perhaps this photo of the barn may help?

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« Reply #4341 on: September 13, 2014, 06:28:08 pm »
One of the rooms inside the house.

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« Reply #4342 on: September 13, 2014, 06:56:01 pm »
Dolbelydr?

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« Reply #4343 on: September 13, 2014, 10:57:39 pm »
Well done Hollins.  It was an open day today at Dolbelydr  Trefnant and we were shown around by members of the Landmark Trust.  I've wanted to see it after seeing it from the other side of the River Elwy.       &well&

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Re: Quiz Time (General Knowledge & Out of Area)
« Reply #4344 on: September 14, 2014, 08:35:23 am »
           Where in North Wales was I walking yesterday?

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« Reply #4345 on: September 14, 2014, 08:36:27 am »
Colwyn Bay Mountain Zoo?

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« Reply #4346 on: September 14, 2014, 09:44:05 am »
I hope you enjoyed your visit to Penrhyn Castle, Gwynant. ;D

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« Reply #4347 on: September 14, 2014, 10:14:52 am »
                Well done Dave, it was an Open day there yesterday. I was very impressed with the grounds and gardens (see pics below) and also the buildings and Railway Exhibition were very interesting. I have lived in this area for 70 years and never been there before.

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« Reply #4348 on: September 14, 2014, 10:22:18 am »
           More Penrhyn Castle pics.

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« Reply #4349 on: September 14, 2014, 11:26:22 am »
Nice photos Gwynant.   $good$
I've never been there before so must make a point of going to the next open day.