#welsh castles

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#ewloe #ewloe castles #ewloe castle #castles #wales #welsh castles #nature photography #photography #forest castles #aesthetic #haunted #haunted buildings #ghosts #ghostcore #history #historical buildings #historical #historical castles #uk castles

[unbrokenteacup]

Castle Coch in the rain 5.11.2022

#castle #Victorian medievalism #castle Coch #welsh castles #welsh castle #castell Coch #medieval style castle #historical building #national trust #cadw #wales #welsh

[ultimecias]

caernarfon castle today 🏰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 the weather was surprisingly nice for october!

#caernarfon castle #welsh castles #cymru #wales

[eidasss]

Criccieth Castle

🌟You can find this print on my Etsy, link in my bio!🌟 This painting is of Criccieth Castle.

Most castles in North Wales were built by the English as places for the gentry to exist and potentially repress any rebellions from the local people. Criccieth is uniquely both Welsh and English, having been built by the Welsh Princes before being captured by King Edward 1 who altered existing structures and added new elements.

The castle was partially destroyed in the 15th century and now sits as a dramatic ruin against often moody skies. Though I was lucky to go on a day where the weather was kind⛅️

#illustration #art #illustrator #artprint #north Wales #Wales #Criccieth #welsh castles #castles #history #british history #welsh history #english history #plein air #observationalpainting #painting #print #artist

[dizzyduck44]

Ok so we take a lot of things for granted in Wales.

I remember someone asking are things in the UK really that old. I told them, my high school was at the top of a hill and from my third floor geography class you could see the remains of the only Welsh castle named in a Shakespeare play, in Richard II.

When you have several castle ruins dating back to 1277 locally, that you climbed all over as a kid, you forget that people would travel the world to see stuff like that 😱😳😳

#visitwales #Welsh castles #richard ii of england #random facts

[oifaaa]

Imagine getting a Welsh actor to play a Welsh character but not letting him use his Welsh accent for said character Welsh erasure is real guys and Howl deserves his Welsh accent

#I'm joking #Not about how Howl should of had a Welsh accent #He definitely should #They took all the other Welsh stuff from the movie #At least leave the man his accent #howl’s moving castle #howls #studio ghibli #Poor Welsh people

[hycinthrt]

biblically accurate howl jenkins pendragon (he is a slut and plays rugby)

#also he is welsh #slump semi over #we will get there #de hyacinth #howl’s moving castle #howl's moving castle #hmc #hmc book #howl's moving castle book #book howl #diana wynne jones #art #illustration #fanart

[nayvi]

These two weeks have been very busy and I've come home exhausted but happy! Now, I'm back to the routine by uploading more sketches from Howl's Moving Castle Book ✨

I love to see Sophie happy, so I drew her picking flowers after the first book 💙 And I needed to draw Howl with a mullet catching a star , before the book started 🌚

#howls moving castle book #howls moving castle #howl book #howl #howl pendragon #howl pendragon jenkins #sophie book #sophie hatter book #Sophie #Sophie Hatter #diana wynne jones #calcifer #myart #nayviart #sketch #star #Welsh #HMC #HMC Book #fanart #catching a star #picking flowers

[lovely-v]

My Roman Empire is how the fuck does Sophie know about the Roman Empire

#veesaysthings #howl's moving castle #I know howl knows what rome is because he’s fucking welsh #but Sophie narrates? I guess maybe this is a third person omniscient moment

[avellanaslesbianas]

Miyazaki's Howl & how I imagined Howl in the book

#howls moving castle #howl jenkins pendragon #howell jenkins #hayao miyazaki #diana wynne jones #howl pendragon #get him brown contacts im literally shaking rn #welsh manwhore howl you will always be famous

[bram-stoners]

actually so pissed that we were robbed of howl being drunk and singing sosban fach truly a loss for the welsh people

#howl’s moving castle #howl pendragon #sophie hatter #dianna wynne jones #calcifer #welsh #hmc book #my stuff

[thepastisalreadywritten]

By India McTaggart and Tracey Kandohla

21 April 2024

The first statue of Queen Elizabeth II since her death has been unveiled to the approving barks of nearly 50 corgis.

The permanent memorial to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch – complete with her own immortalised dogs – has been hailed as a fitting tribute for the “mother of our nation.”

The eye-catching 7ft bronze statue went on display on what would have been the late monarch’s 98th birthday, with a group of her favourite dogs stealing the show.

It takes pride of place outside the library in the market town of Oakham, in Rutland, Britain’s smallest county.

It depicts a youthful Queen Elizabeth – who stood at just 5ft 4in – standing at 7ft in regal robes with three loyal corgi companions at her feet, one peeking out from the creases.

It serves as a permanent reminder of her 70-year reign and her enduring affection for the Pembroke Welsh breed.

Sculptor Hywel Pratley believes the memorial will become a hit not only with royal fans, but that it will attract social media users wanting a selfie beside the late monarch and her dogs.

Speaking before the unveiling in front of a 400-person crowd and with a host of local dignitaries attending, he said:

“The plinth is designed to be sat on and I can see the statue becoming popular with the Instagram generation, and why not?

It will make a perfect backdrop for pictures and people will be able to reach up and pat a dog or if small enough even sit in its back.”

Mr Pratley, 51, who is half Welsh and lives in Chelmsford, Essex, told how he chose to add the corgis for a “bit of fun and to tap into the late Queen’s humanity and address her friendliness.”

He explained he made the statue larger than life because a “life-size Queen Elizabeth is too small. She deserves more.”

The £125,000 statue was commissioned by Dr Sarah Furness, the Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, following the Queen’s death in September 2022.

Addressing the crowds in the spring sunshine, she said:

“We are witnessing a piece of history today with the first statue of Queen Elizabeth to be commissioned since her death and who gave us 70 years of exemplary service.

Rutland may be a small county, but the response to this had been huge with contributions from local businesses and individuals of varying sizes.”

As she spoke, barks from 46 dogs from the Welsh Corgi League rang out, and she said, smiling: “You can hear them!”

She added: “The statue is for everyone.”

Before his cancer battle had been known and made public, King Charles III had been invited to unveil the statue.

It is not known if Palace officials had agreed to the request.

Instead, the honour fell to Alicia Kearns, the Tory MP for Rutland and Melton, before being blessed by Debbie Sellins, the Bishop of Peterborough.

One resident, Hilda Townsend, said: “It is just wonderful. We are the tiniest county, but the first to honour the late majesty in such a big way. It is a very fitting tribute.”

Her husband, John, added: “It is absolutely amazing and, as Rutlanders, makes us extremely proud.”

The unveiling of two of the three bronze corgis was given to two young children who had won a local school art competition.

In an emotional speech, Ms Kearns, 31, said:

“It is an incredible statue of our beloved Queen, who showed unwavering commitment.

We hope we can reflect on her legacy of compassion, strength and leadership. The statue was no mean feat and is for all of Rutland and all of our country, and to come together in joy. Rutland leads and others will follow.”

The MP revealed that the King would be visiting the statue.

Crowds of local residents mingled with visitors from further afield, some waving Union flags, with children sporting gold paper crowns on their heads.

She told spectators: “I am proud to play my very small part in helping to celebrate her reign,” pointing to the statue and saying: “She belongs to all of you.”

Following the unveiling, a lone bagpiper played a lament to the late Queen and the National Anthem was played, with crowds joining in.

Dozens of corgis, some wearing red, white and blue, then posed beside the new monument with their owners and officials before parading along the packed streets to Oakham Castle for a meet-and-greet session with the public.

Among the corgi owners was Katrina Emptage from Lincoln, with her two-year-old pet, Mable.

She said: “The statue is absolutely amazing and I’m delighted to be here to see it and be part of the corgi parade. It is very special.”

The late Queen held a life-long, deep affection for the breed after she fell in love with the dogs as a child.

She owned more than 30 over the years, many of which were direct descendants of the first, Susan, which was given to her as an 18th birthday present by her parents in 1944.

Speaking of his inspiration, Mr Pratley said:

“I very quickly thought that I would like to have a corgi nestling in her robes by her feet because what a great symbol it is, artistically, of her being mother of a nation.”

#Queen Elizabeth II #Her Majesty The Queen #British Royal Family #royal corgis #corgis #dogs #statue #memorial #7ft bronze statue #Oakham #Rutland #pembroke welsh corgi #Hywel Pratley #Dr Sarah Furness #Oakham Castle #Susan

[mightydyke]

Everyone needs to stop losing their mind over Howl saying "that's my girl" in that American accent. My boy Hywel has a beautiful Welsh accent and more people need to know about it!

#hes literally a welsh rugby lad #Howl's moving castle #Howl's moving castle book

[anidharker]

Concept: a Calcifer playlist but it's a list of Sosban Fach renditions on repeat

is that anything

#howl's moving castle #diana wynne jones #sosban fach IS calcifer's silly saucepan song if you didn't know #because Howl is Welsh #because the movie lied to you

[literaryleisha]

Books and castles; two of my favourite things 🏰📚

@literaryleisha on Instagram

#Bookstagram #book blogger #books #reading #Jane Austen #classic lit #dark academia #light academia #bookish #Booklr #Castles #Castle #Wales #Welsh #welsh history

[expired-lemonade]

going as howl pendragon for halloween. the world is not prepared

#i literally have his hair #maybe the answer to life is to become some pretty welsh wizard #i’ll never have to pay taxes again #text post #hmc #howls moving castle #i forgor which tag. i use so there is BOTH