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Restless Aber
Is it ok for an Englishwoman to be relating Welsh Heritage stories? I do feel a bit uncomfortable but having passed this by locals who have given me a thorough critique; I thinks it is ok. After all I am putting my point of view across, from someone who has lived and worked in Wales…
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St David’s Day is coming. Wyt t’in barod?
Here is a free quiz activity quest for you from me with a big cwtch. Download the following questions and once complete, give in your form to the Aberystwyth Tourist Information Office to get your dragon sticker. Your Quest is open from 21st February- 9th March 2026 ‘Where there be dragons.’ Join the quest. Dragons…
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It’s cold outside
It’s not often that Aberystwyth has snow on the beach. I have lived here for over 30 years and have seen it probably 6 times. I love that yellowy light in the sky that gives us the first warning sign that snow is on its way. Yesterday’s walk along the promenade had a veil of…
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Some familiar women
In praise of Mario Rutelli The renovation of Old College is coming along at a pace. Scaffolding is being slowly taken away to reveal our dear old beauty (the figurehead of the university), bought by Thomas Savin and designed by J.P. Seddon in 1864 as a fabulous get away for holiday makers, adapted and built…
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Slow Tourism
I am not a Welsh native, but have lived in Wales for over 28 years; I undertake a Duolingo exercise daily, but still struggle with the lingo. I sometimes feel a fraud but my intentions are very real. What’s a Lancastrian doing talking about Welsh culture? But what is another award to me? Well today…
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Sea shanties, seaweed beer and maritime tales of old
History walking tours that are fun, a bit cheeky, sociable and contain fascinating facts delivered by aberdabbadoo. This season, I have been showered with positive comments. I am indebted to those who have left reviews that have left me really humbled. Big… thank you. I would like to share these reviews as I finish the…
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What happened to the most important mosaic in Wales?
No, it wasn’t Roman. The Chartist mosaic was made in Newport depicting the riots or retaliation to oppression in Wales as a result of fast industrialisation, poor living conditions and not being able to vote. The Chartist Rising happened in the year 1839. Only one in five men had the right to vote; women were…
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Mosaics and bathrooms; it’s a long tradition – shall we ablute?
Image above from my mosaic scout, Sally Pierse Who’d love this in their bathroom? Perhaps not in a shop window, but its looks a great place to relax. So now I am on the hunt for a Victorian roll top bath! The Romans were very keen to add mosaic floors to their bathrooms. They called…
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Which walk should I choose?
All walks are unique and last about two hours with a sociable pause for a drink supplied by locals or collaborators. All walks are mostly on level ground but some have steps. Best look on my booking site for more information. https://aberdabbadoo.rezgo.com Rosemary’s Legacy is for fans of love stories and World War 2. I…
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Up close and personal
It isn’t everyday you get to look closely at a mosaic you see many times a week; let alone one that is over 9ft high and I dread to think how high from the ground! The restoration of the Old College, Aberystwyth, the largest National Heritage Lottery funded project in the UK, has allowed me…
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