Wed 6th Oct - another fine day
We drove from St. Austell almost into the Cotswolds (Malmsbury) to have lunch with a friend of Betty's from 1965
Then on to Llandevaud in S. Wales not far from the new Seven bridge. We stayed with Martin Dewey (a friend of mine from the early 50s :-))and his partner Sylvia. The next day they took us to Castle Coch - in the hills behind Cardiff.
An interesting place - it was a medieval castle which was ruined and then a Victorian (reputed to be the richest man in the world at that time - some very advantageous marriages helped) rebuilt it.
Apparently the outside is pretty much as it was originally. But being a Victorian he went completely berserk with the interior. Not a 'sensitive' restoration but rather fun.
One of the bedroom ceilings!
On the way back from the castle we crossed on a 'Transporter Bridge' the first I have seen.
Hope U can get the rest of these photos up!
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Wonder if U did go to Bangor - I've been there a number of times when staying with a friend on Anglesy.