Quiz Time (General Knowledge & Out of Area)

[Hugo]

That's a great  try Hammy but not correct.     I was in Conwy County today but not in Conwy Town

[Hugo]

He once lived near this building and may have looked like this?

But who was he and what is this building?

[Hugo]

He had the Church built for his wife Joan, so who was he and  where is the Church?

[SteveH]

From your last clue I found this....... A bit slow considering I lived in Llanrhychwyn    I hope this is correct?

Llywelyn Fawr, Prince of Wales, and his wife Joan worshipped here in the early 13th century when they stayed at their Trefriw lodge. Joan complained that the walk to church was tiring – 2km uphill from Trefriw followed by 2km downhill. It's said that Llywelyn founded St Mary's Church in Trefriw to save her this effort.

cont https://historypoints.org/index.php?page=llanrhychwyn-st-rhychwyn-s-church#:~:text=Llywelyn%20Fawr%2C%20Prince%20of%20Wales,to%20save%20her%20this%20effort.

[Hugo]

Well done Steve, that's absolutely spot on and thanks for attaching that link which is very interesting to read

I don't blame Joan for complaining about the trek up to Llanrychwyn to worship there.    As you know it's one very steep hike up that hill and it isn't much better on the way down.     It was better for Llywelyn to have the Church built in Trefriw than to get earache ever Sunday
Mrs H has been wanting to go to the Church ever since I told her about the stained glass windows that are there

[SteveH]

Hugo, glad you liked the link, I was able to check out my old house on the links Google map, not a lot changed, but good to see my outbuildings still standing, and the trees I planted have survived.

[Hugo]

I have driven past this fountain hundreds of times but never noticed it until last week.      It's near a very busy main road, but where is it ?

[Hugo]

Another  photo which may help to locate this fountain ?

[Hugo]

No guesses /    so here's   another clue.         It's about 100  yards from the A55 and if you are in the eastbound carriageway you may see it

[norman08]

By the marble church. 

[Hugo]

Spot on Norman, well done

It's on the left on the sharp bend in the road opposite the Marble Church.      I've driven past there hundreds of times but not noticed it.    It was only when I was walking from Ysbyty Glan Clwyd to Costa Coffee that I noticed it

[Hugo]

I came across these buildings on a walk yesterday,  can anyone guess where they are?

[SteveH]

Something to do with Guy Fawkes, I recognised your photos from before    so will let others have a go............

[Hugo]

You've got a good memory Steve,  I was there again yesterday when I took those photos.        I thought that I wouldn't beat you on that and I was right

It was something to do with explosives and the photo should give the location

[Hugo]

This will give the game away and I'll give the answer tomorrow