History of Conwy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781546667407)

The story of the town of Conwy in North Wales, from its origin as a monastery founded in an uninhabited location to the present day.Edward I saw the strategic potential of the location, as it controlled the estuary of the Conwy river, so founded a castle, with its associated English settlement.The colourful story includes the betrayal of Richard II, the audacious hijacking of the castle on April Fool's Day 1401, and a Royalist Archbishop who helped the Roundheads in taking the town and castle.Travel and transport are another major theme for the town's history, being a port, and also a vital link for travellers across North Wales, who needed to cross the river.While the castle and the town walls are an obvious attraction, being a World Heritage Site, the medieval Aberconwy House, and the Elizabethan Plas Mawr are also a must for history buffs.

Author: Iolo Wyn Griffiths
ISBN-10: 1546667407
ISBN-13: 9781546667407
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 05/17/2017
Pages: 54
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.14d