Exploring The Area

[Hugo]

Llangollen

[Merddin Emrys]

We went to see the ship (Duke of Lancaster) yesterday at Llannerch-y-mor, it's easy to see from two public footpaths, there are many warning signs saying not to enter the site, but you can see it very well from the paths! Sadly windows on it are getting broken and the paint has seen better days too!









http://www.zen70752.zen.co.uk/bat/out/ghost/3.htm

[DaveR]

There's been rumours for a few years that the ship is supposed to be getting scrapped. The interior remains as it was in the 1980s when it operated as the FunShip, down to the early video games like Space Invaders!

http://www.dukeoflancaster.net/

[Fester]

There's been rumours for a few years that the ship is supposed to be getting scrapped. The interior remains as it was in the 1980s when it operated as the FunShip, down to the early video games like Space Invaders!

http://www.dukeoflancaster.net/

I have seen the vessel many times from a distance, but never even knew what it was called.
It would be fascinating, and a little spooky maybe, to get on board.

[RichieC]

A few more photos from one of my local local history bulletin board (that's two locals as its based in my immediate vicinity)......http://www.midlandsheritage.co.uk/transport/3793-duke-lancaster.html

[DaveR]

Some UErs managed to get inside, their pics are here:
http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=39586

I love the scale model of the ship from back in the Sealink days.

[Ian]

Seems to have potential as a floating hotel. Wonder why it's never occurred to anyone to do a gambling version of Radio Caroline?  You tow the thing out to the 12 mile limit (which isn't that far) then you can offer whatever entertainment you want. They'd have to work out a way of boarding and disembarking, of course, but that needn't be insurmountable, I'd have thought.

[Merddin Emrys]

Seems to have potential as a floating hotel. Wonder why it's never occurred to anyone to do a gambling version of Radio Caroline?  You tow the thing out to the 12 mile limit (which isn't that far) then you can offer whatever entertainment you want. They'd have to work out a way of boarding and disembarking, of course, but that needn't be insurmountable, I'd have thought.

Sounds like a great idea! get Llandudno pier sorted out  and people could sail from there.                                                       

[Trojan]

Some UErs mangaed to get inside, their pics are here:
http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=39586

I love the scale model of the ship from back in the Sealink days.

I love that Astro Wars video game machine and the Harlem Globetrotters pinball machine. 

[DaveR]

Harlem Globetrotters pinball machine. 

That dates from 1979. Worth over a thousand Dollars in good condition now.

[Merddin Emrys]

Some UErs managed to get inside, their pics are here:
http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=39586

I love the scale model of the ship from back in the Sealink days.

Great pics there, I'd love to look around inside and I Want that model! 

[suepp]

had a lovely day out at Gwaenynog show, near Denbigh which is on today and tomorrow. Lovely gardens and plenty of displays and stalls.

[hollins]

Thanks for that info. I hadn't realised that was where the show was held.
We went there a couple of weeks ago when the gardens were open for the National Gardens Scheme.
Lovely gardens as you say.

[hollins]

We had a delicious Sunday lunch at the Black Lion in Llanfair TH today. Really good food served on hot plates with excellent service.
The whole place is very clean and the furniture all polished. The cheesy mash is yummy.
Only drawback is, it does get very busy at peak times and booking is advisable if you are travelling any distance.

http://theblacklionnorthwales.co.uk/s_onlineordering.asp?m=3

[DaveR]

I escaped the gloom of Llandudno today to head for Caernarfon. The sun shone brightly and it felt much more like Summer there.

1) Y Maes
2) Caernarfon Park
3) Welsh Highland Railway
4) Lloyd George on the Maes


Y Maes by davidrobertsphotography, on Flickr


Parc Y Dre by davidrobertsphotography, on Flickr


Welsh Highland Railway by davidrobertsphotography, on Flickr


Gesticulating by davidrobertsphotography, on Flickr