Arthur's Stone

Like many prehistoric monuments in western England and Wales, this monument has been linked to King Arthur. According to the 13th-century legend, it was here that Arthur slew a giant, who left the impression of his elbows on one of the stones as he fell.Others suggest the indentations were left by Arthur's knees or elbows as he knelt there to pray.Visit Date January 2025 Arthur's...

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Flint Castle

 Started in 1277 Flint castle is the earliest and most unusual of Wales’ English-built castlesFlint was the first castle to be constructed as part of Edward I campaignagainst Llywelyn ap Gruffydd in north Wales.Visit Date April 2024Flint Castle from the river DeeEdward I (also known as Edward Longshanks was King of England from 1272 to 1307) took great care in choosing the location.  Flint's low-lying...

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Alison Lapper MBE

The marble statue of Alison Lapper MBE by Marc Quinn.Date of Visit August 2007Click image for larger viewThe fourth plinth is the northwest plinth in Trafalgar Square in central London.It was originally intended to hold an equestrian statue of William IV however, due to a lack of funds this was never completed. For over 100 years the plinth remained bare until in 1998 three contemporary...

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