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Brittania  Bridge cross section

Bangor, Wales

Brittania Bridge cross section

A slice through the original, iconic, rail bridge across the Menai Straights.

The face of Captain Scott

Cardiff, Wales

The Scott Antarctic Memorial

Near where the ill-fated Terra Nova expedition launched, there is a monument to 'Scott of the Antarctic'

The Norwegian Church

Cardiff, Wales

Norwegian Church Arts Centre

This Cardiff Bay landmark traces its history back to when Norwegian ships transported coal from Wales.

Front facade

Cardiff, Wales

Insole Court

Beautiful Victorian mansion on Cardiff's outskirts was once the family home of a South Wales coal mining dynasty.

Front entrance.

Cardiff, Wales

Spillers Records

The world's oldest continuously operating record shop has been in Cardiff since 1894.

This is the perfect spot for a cup of tea.

Swansea, Wales

Kardomah Cafe

Visit the last surviving outlet of a once popular chain of coffeeshops.

Port Eynon Salt House

Port Eynon, Wales

Port Eynon Salt House

The seaside ruins of an ancient salt production facility.

Merthyr Mawr

Ogmore-by-Sea, Wales

Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes

This huge coastal nature reserve in Wales was a stand-in for the Arabian Peninsula in 'Lawrence of Arabia.'

View of leaning tower from outer-moat east bridge

Caerphilly, Wales

The Leaning Tower at Caerphilly Castle

This castle tower in Wales leans at a steeper angle than the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Cofiwch Dryweryn

Llanrhystud, Wales

Cofiwch Dryweryn

This mural honoring a drowned village has become a symbol of Welsh pride and patriotism.

'Little Italy'

Corris, Wales

'Little Italy'

One man's love affair with this Mediterranean country has been turned into a work of whimsical delight.

The 90th anniversary recreation of Malcolm Cambell's first world land speed record in his Sunbeam-powered car.

Pendine, Wales

Pendine Sands

Several land speed world records were shattered at this Welsh beach.

A man rowing a cowskin coracle in Bures, England

Cenarth, Wales

National Coracle Centre

A museum dedicated to Wales’ favorite—and strangest-looking—watercraft.

Aneurin Bevan Memorial Stones.

Blaenau Gwent, Wales

Aneurin Bevan Memorial Stones

A memorial to the British politician who spearheaded the National Health Service.

Former RAF Pembrey Battle HQ

Pembrey, Wales

Former RAF Pembrey Airfield

This former military airfield's claim to fame came from a lucky accident during the Second World War.

Simba.

Cardiff, Wales

The Pumping Station

This eclectic antique shop is home to the taxidermy remains of a celebrity lion named Simba.

Ianto's Shrine

Cardiff, Wales

Ianto's Shrine

An impromptu shrine appeared shortly after beloved "Torchwood" character Ianto Jones was killed off the show.

The Big Pit winding tower.

Pontypool, Wales

Big Pit National Coal Museum

Go deep down into the earth to experience the world of Welsh coal miners.

The remains of Llanthony Priory

Llanthony, Wales

Llanthony Priory

The remains of one of Wales’ great medieval buildings, with a pub in the cellar.

The gondola on an open day.

Newport, Wales

Newport Transporter Bridge

The largest of only eight working transporter bridges left in the world.

Hay Castle shop in 2011

Hay-on-Wye, Wales

The Kingdom of Books

In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.

Roman Walls of Cardiff Castle

Cardiff, Wales

Roman Walls of Cardiff Castle

The castle still holds traces of the abandoned Roman fort it was built atop.

Blaenavon Ironworks

Blaenavon, Wales

Blaenavon Ironworks

This former Welsh metal factory is now a lovely abandoned relic but was once one of the industry's world leaders.

Farmer's market on the bridge.

Monmouth, Wales

Monnow Bridge

The only medieval bridge in Britain with its defensive tower still in tact.

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