Talley Abbey.

________________________________________________________________________________T A L L EY   A B B E YTalley was founded in the 1180s by Rhys ap Gruffydd (‘The Lord Rhys’, native ruler of the south Wales kingdom of Deheubarth) for the monks of the Premonstratensian order.Visit Date August 2022________________________________________________________________________________Originally Colonised...

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Captain Cat.

 ___________________________________________________________________________________C a p t a i n   C a t A sculpture in SwanseaHere we see a sculpture which seems to encompass two elements of the Welsh history and culture of this area.The statue erected in the heart of Swansea's maritime quarter is of a sailor looking out and ringing a bell.The statue is named Captain Cat sculpted...

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