Morgan
@conwyhistory.bsky.social
Lover of old things⚔️
Tour Guide covering North Wales
Adult Learning Coordinator
History Lecturer 🗡️
Obsessions: medieval history, history of witches, books, graves, mead, castles.
https://linktr.ee/conwyhistory
Tour Guide covering North Wales
Adult Learning Coordinator
History Lecturer 🗡️
Obsessions: medieval history, history of witches, books, graves, mead, castles.
https://linktr.ee/conwyhistory
I've been a bit quiet on here recently because October was the busiest month I think I've ever had! Most of it was totally awesome with loads of history fun stuff happening. Some of it was a bit sad.
But now, things are getting back to normal!
In May 1898, Conwy had to deal with a drunken sailor...
But now, things are getting back to normal!
In May 1898, Conwy had to deal with a drunken sailor...
November 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I've been a bit quiet on here recently because October was the busiest month I think I've ever had! Most of it was totally awesome with loads of history fun stuff happening. Some of it was a bit sad.
But now, things are getting back to normal!
In May 1898, Conwy had to deal with a drunken sailor...
But now, things are getting back to normal!
In May 1898, Conwy had to deal with a drunken sailor...
Halloween at Whitby Abbey
November 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Halloween at Whitby Abbey
In a pub in Nottingham, and here is a link to my Witches talk (that I have given three times in the past week 🤯😱)
It makes an appearance in my presentation 🧙🪄🧹
It makes an appearance in my presentation 🧙🪄🧹
October 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
In a pub in Nottingham, and here is a link to my Witches talk (that I have given three times in the past week 🤯😱)
It makes an appearance in my presentation 🧙🪄🧹
It makes an appearance in my presentation 🧙🪄🧹
The move to red has begun!
October 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The move to red has begun!
Well, I did it.
First ever conference paper - DONE!
I've given so many talks over the years to history groups, but this was my first proper conference paper. EEK!
First ever conference paper - DONE!
I've given so many talks over the years to history groups, but this was my first proper conference paper. EEK!
October 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Well, I did it.
First ever conference paper - DONE!
I've given so many talks over the years to history groups, but this was my first proper conference paper. EEK!
First ever conference paper - DONE!
I've given so many talks over the years to history groups, but this was my first proper conference paper. EEK!
It's Spooky Season!!!!!!!!!!
😍❤️🥘🎃🦇👻
😍❤️🥘🎃🦇👻
October 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
It's Spooky Season!!!!!!!!!!
😍❤️🥘🎃🦇👻
😍❤️🥘🎃🦇👻
Beautiful painting of The Upper Gate, Conwy, by Paul Sandby -1790
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Beautiful painting of The Upper Gate, Conwy, by Paul Sandby -1790
Thankfully, in the 1850s, the whitewash was removed from the vaulted ceiling panels, revealing the beautiful 15th century paintings beneath.
If you get the chance, do pop down!
#Conwy #history #Church #churchhistory #medieval #medievalart #MedievalMonday #Wales
If you get the chance, do pop down!
#Conwy #history #Church #churchhistory #medieval #medievalart #MedievalMonday #Wales
September 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Thankfully, in the 1850s, the whitewash was removed from the vaulted ceiling panels, revealing the beautiful 15th century paintings beneath.
If you get the chance, do pop down!
#Conwy #history #Church #churchhistory #medieval #medievalart #MedievalMonday #Wales
If you get the chance, do pop down!
#Conwy #history #Church #churchhistory #medieval #medievalart #MedievalMonday #Wales
It's an absolutely delightful place and cared for by some fabulous people who I met today.
The medieval painted ceiling is something to behold! Every time I see it, I’m in awe. Can you believe it was once covered in whitewash?
The medieval painted ceiling is something to behold! Every time I see it, I’m in awe. Can you believe it was once covered in whitewash?
September 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
It's an absolutely delightful place and cared for by some fabulous people who I met today.
The medieval painted ceiling is something to behold! Every time I see it, I’m in awe. Can you believe it was once covered in whitewash?
The medieval painted ceiling is something to behold! Every time I see it, I’m in awe. Can you believe it was once covered in whitewash?
A stone church was built here in the 12th/early 13th century, following the traditional Welsh design of two square chambers divided by a rood screen.
The building was later extended after the construction of Edward I’s walled town on the former site of Aberconwy Abbey.
The building was later extended after the construction of Edward I’s walled town on the former site of Aberconwy Abbey.
September 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A stone church was built here in the 12th/early 13th century, following the traditional Welsh design of two square chambers divided by a rood screen.
The building was later extended after the construction of Edward I’s walled town on the former site of Aberconwy Abbey.
The building was later extended after the construction of Edward I’s walled town on the former site of Aberconwy Abbey.
For #MedievalMonday, I popped down to Gyffin, Conwy, to visit the beautiful St Benedict’s Church. This medieval parish church likely stands on the site of an earlier Christian place of worship.
September 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
For #MedievalMonday, I popped down to Gyffin, Conwy, to visit the beautiful St Benedict’s Church. This medieval parish church likely stands on the site of an earlier Christian place of worship.
Come join us tomorrow night to listen to Vicky MacDonald's fantastic talk on Archbishop John Williams!
Her book will be available to buy too!
Her book will be available to buy too!
September 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Come join us tomorrow night to listen to Vicky MacDonald's fantastic talk on Archbishop John Williams!
Her book will be available to buy too!
Her book will be available to buy too!
This old time beauty sprang up tonight. Absolute banger of a classic! Let's get the read on! #theworstwitch
September 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
This old time beauty sprang up tonight. Absolute banger of a classic! Let's get the read on! #theworstwitch
Despite its historical importance, the building fell into disrepair and was largely demolished in 1950.
To learn more about the life of John Williams, a beautifully presented book has recently been published by Vicky Macdonald.
[Photos: Myself, Conwy Archive Service, & RCAHMW (taken 1947)] 3/End
To learn more about the life of John Williams, a beautifully presented book has recently been published by Vicky Macdonald.
[Photos: Myself, Conwy Archive Service, & RCAHMW (taken 1947)] 3/End
September 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Despite its historical importance, the building fell into disrepair and was largely demolished in 1950.
To learn more about the life of John Williams, a beautifully presented book has recently been published by Vicky Macdonald.
[Photos: Myself, Conwy Archive Service, & RCAHMW (taken 1947)] 3/End
To learn more about the life of John Williams, a beautifully presented book has recently been published by Vicky Macdonald.
[Photos: Myself, Conwy Archive Service, & RCAHMW (taken 1947)] 3/End
During the 17th century, the house underwent renovations when it became the residence of John Williams, a prominent figure in British politics who played a pivotal role in the Civil War in Conwy. In the house, his coat of arms adorned a plaster overmantel in one of the ground-floor rooms. 2/...
September 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
During the 17th century, the house underwent renovations when it became the residence of John Williams, a prominent figure in British politics who played a pivotal role in the Civil War in Conwy. In the house, his coat of arms adorned a plaster overmantel in one of the ground-floor rooms. 2/...
A Lost Gem: The Demise of Parlwr Mawr
In the heart of Conwy, a building full of history was demolished in the 1950s. Parlwr Mawr, the "Great Parlour," was a magnificent townhouse dating back to the late 16th century.
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In the heart of Conwy, a building full of history was demolished in the 1950s. Parlwr Mawr, the "Great Parlour," was a magnificent townhouse dating back to the late 16th century.
1/...
September 14, 2025 at 11:25 AM
A Lost Gem: The Demise of Parlwr Mawr
In the heart of Conwy, a building full of history was demolished in the 1950s. Parlwr Mawr, the "Great Parlour," was a magnificent townhouse dating back to the late 16th century.
1/...
In the heart of Conwy, a building full of history was demolished in the 1950s. Parlwr Mawr, the "Great Parlour," was a magnificent townhouse dating back to the late 16th century.
1/...
What a numberplate!
September 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
What a numberplate!
A fascinating map by John Evans and published in 1795.
Some interesting spelling of local place names.
More can be seen here: hdl.handle.net/10107/4997843
Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales
Some interesting spelling of local place names.
More can be seen here: hdl.handle.net/10107/4997843
Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales
September 9, 2025 at 9:49 AM
A fascinating map by John Evans and published in 1795.
Some interesting spelling of local place names.
More can be seen here: hdl.handle.net/10107/4997843
Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales
Some interesting spelling of local place names.
More can be seen here: hdl.handle.net/10107/4997843
Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales
After the summer break, we’re back! Join us on Thu 18 Sept, 7pm at Peniel Chapel, Deganwy, for History and Stories of HistoryPoints with Rhodri Morgan – uncover the tales behind North Wales’ QR codes.
September 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
After the summer break, we’re back! Join us on Thu 18 Sept, 7pm at Peniel Chapel, Deganwy, for History and Stories of HistoryPoints with Rhodri Morgan – uncover the tales behind North Wales’ QR codes.
And the print is just fantastic!
September 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
And the print is just fantastic!
In love with my new Snag dress. And it has POCKETS!!!
September 6, 2025 at 11:19 AM
In love with my new Snag dress. And it has POCKETS!!!
