The English monarch Edward I built Harlech in the late 13th century to fulfil this very role. It was one of the most formidable of his 'iron ring' of fortresses designed to contain the Welsh in their mountain fastness.
Ironically, in 1404 it was taken by Welsh leader Owain Glyn Dwr who proceeded to hold a parliament here. A long siege here during the Wars of the Roses inspired the stirring song 'Men of Harlech'.
Ironically, in 1404 it was taken by Welsh leader Owain Glyn Dwr who proceeded to hold a parliament here. A long siege here during the Wars of the Roses inspired the stirring song 'Men of Harlech'.
Harlech beach when we arrived just look at the clouds!!!
Julia putting on a brave face battling 
with the elements. we had walked across the sand dunes to reach this point
with the elements. we had walked across the sand dunes to reach this point
I am battling with the winds trying to keep my balance.I am trying to show my soroptimist fleece badge, but beginning to lose my balance.At this point the wind was whistling around us and the sand was getting into our noses and mouth. Horrible
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1 comment:
Wonderful. Note you have SOROPS fleece!!. Will look forward to same on Kilimanjaro
Loads of luck
Love jackie x
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