Tag Archives: Penrhyn Castle

Our North Wales Break, Part 2: Gardens (or Size Isn’t Everything)

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Francis Pryor

A good holiday should make you think. I’ve never really been very set on the idea of using your holiday to ‘escape’ – but from what? From your normal daily life? If the answer to that is yes, then I’d … Continue reading →

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Our North Wales Break, Part 1: Buildings (and sheep)

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Francis Pryor

Maisie and I have decided that we’re not great ones for long holidays. We prefer to take three or four day breaks instead, and this year we decided to visit north Wales. Maisie was keen to see the well-known garden … Continue reading →