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Marlis and Lesley stop for a photo, in the freezing rain

Marlis and Lesley stop for a photo, in the freezing rain

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Shooting of Elden Ring movie at Conwy Castle gets underway - Leader Live
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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/25881652@N06/">Victor Harris</a> posted a photo:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/25881652@N06/55513174146/" title="Bridges to Conwy Castle"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55513174146_64a2d33fab_m.jpg" width="240" height="110" alt="Bridges to Conwy Castle" /></a></p>

<p>Conwy Castle rises between the bridges spanning the River Conwy, their converging lines drawing the eye towards the medieval fortress. Rendered in black and white, the view emphasises the contrasting stone and ironwork and the layers of architecture that have shaped this historic crossing.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/eddieholden/">Stapleton Road</a> posted a photo:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/eddieholden/55482413923/" title="Conwy Convoy"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55482413923_fbbb671681_m.jpg" width="240" height="129" alt="Conwy Convoy" /></a></p>

<p>A Class 50 to Llandudno ! i will have some of that especially as it was top n tailed with a Class 40.<br />
So with a day off and fine weather forecast i thought i would do a 600 mile round trip to bag a few shots of Fearless and Andania in and around the semaphores at Llandudno plus this shot taken as the train passes the outskirts of Deganwy with Conwy Castle in the distance. Epic...<br />
40013 leads the train and 50050 with the 1Z26 1600 Llandudno to Kirkcaldy.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/126612220@N04/">johnwebb292</a> posted a photo:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/126612220@N04/55476493781/" title="SLATEFORD 57314 CONWY CASTLE"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55476493781_977a22fe76_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="SLATEFORD 57314 CONWY CASTLE" /></a></p>

<p>SHOT AT SLATEFORD STATION 20/08/2026. DEPICTS THE EARLY RUNNING (11E) 1Z57 LIVERPOOL LS TO EDINBURGH SERVICE. T&T 57601 WINDSOR CASTLE</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/126612220@N04/">johnwebb292</a> posted a photo:</p>

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<p>SHOT AT SLATEFORD STATION 20/08/2026. DEPICTS THE EARLY RUNNING (11E) 1Z57 LIVERPOOL LS TO EDINBURGH SERVICE. T&T 57314 CONWY CASTLE</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/holfo/">Holfo</a> posted a photo:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/holfo/55474279435/" title="Castle Turret [Explored]"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55474279435_67dd5f5e94_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Castle Turret [Explored]" /></a></p>

<p>Inside a castle tower in Conwy Castle.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/petersroberts/">Peter Stuart-Roberts, 4.6 million views ️</a> posted a photo:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/petersroberts/55451924622/" title="Crossing the River, Conwy."><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55451924622_9937caecf2_m.jpg" width="240" height="116" alt="Crossing the River, Conwy." /></a></p>

<p>Crossing the River, Conwy. Conwy Borough County.<br />
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Crossing the River, Conwy. Coordinates.... 53°17′N 3°49′W<br />
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Conwy Suspension Bridge<br />
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The Conwy Suspension Bridge is a Grade I-listed structure and is one of the first road suspension bridges in the world. Located in the medieval town of Conwy in Conwy county borough, North Wales, it is now only passable on foot. <br />
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Built by Thomas Telford, the 99.5-metre-long (326 ft) suspension bridge spans the River Conwy next to Conwy Castle, a World Heritage Site. The bridge was built in 1822–1826 at a cost of £51,000 (equivalent to £5,700,000 in 2024) and replaced the ferry at the same point. It is in the same style as one of Telford's other bridges, the Menai Suspension Bridge crossing the Menai Strait. The original wooden deck was replaced by an iron roadway in the late nineteenth century and it was strengthened by adding wire cables above the original iron chains in 1903. The following year a six-foot-wide (1.8 m) walkway was added for pedestrian traffic. The bridge was superseded by a new road bridge built alongside and closed on 13 December 1958 when Henry Brooke, the Minister of Welsh Affairs, performed the opening ceremony of the new bridge. The suspension bridge is now only used as a footbridge and has been owned by the National Trust since 1965.<br />
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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/10096006@N07/">ceri1965</a> posted a photo:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/10096006@N07/55432917630/" title="Conwy Castle from Conwy Mountain"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55432917630_9425d02f0a_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="Conwy Castle from Conwy Mountain" /></a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/147920433@N07/">Charlie Willis</a> posted a photo:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/147920433@N07/55418315500/" title="60028 @ Conwy"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55418315500_9b8892f02b_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="60028 @ Conwy" /></a></p>

<p>12/07/2026 - 60028 is seen just before Conwy castle on 6D22 - Chaddesden Sdgs to Penmaenmawr Quarry. After driving down friday night and spending the whole weekend darting around the midlands in some gorgeous weather and then driving up from Mid Hants for this working it was a loverly send off before heading back up home on the sunday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/45349/">peterdouglas1</a> posted a photo:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/45349/55381244287/" title="Thomas and the Castle!"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55381244287_c3f12e2447_m.jpg" width="240" height="124" alt="Thomas and the Castle!" /></a></p>

<p>60055 - 'Thomas Barnardo' with the 6A24, for Willesden , slows down on the approach to Llandudno Junction.<br />
And fully loaded - again !</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/47515486@N05/">ohefin</a> posted a photo:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/47515486@N05/55372024398/" title="Llandudno"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55372024398_0bd844c942_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Llandudno" /></a></p>

<p>Looking towards Edward 1st Conwy Castle in front of us as we were going around Conwy and heading back to Llandudno on the sightseeing trip open top double decker.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/ruudi/">ruukivi</a> posted a photo:</p>

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<p>Conwy and Conwy Castle, Wales, UK</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/ruudi/">ruukivi</a> posted a photo:</p>

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<p>Conwy and Conwy Castle, Wales, UK</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/ruudi/">ruukivi</a> posted a photo:</p>

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<p>Conwy and Conwy Castle, Wales, UK</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/ruudi/">ruukivi</a> posted a photo:</p>

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<p>Conwy and Conwy Castle, Wales, UK</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/68112440@N07/">Richard Szwejkowski</a> posted a photo:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/68112440@N07/55348816280/" title="Conwy Pirates 100525163615 2"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55348816280_f8d95c8db7_m.jpg" width="215" height="240" alt="Conwy Pirates 100525163615 2" /></a></p>

<p>Aspects of Conwy, North Wales.<br />
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A view from the 1958 steel arch bridge over the Conwy Estuary for the then A55. Although Conwy is famed for its castle, none of this in view. <br />
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The nearer towers and chains are parts of Telford's Suspension Bridge of 1822-26, behind which is the western support tower for Stephenson's 1848-49 Tubular Bridge (in engineering terms a box girder bridge).</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/68112440@N07/">Richard Szwejkowski</a> posted a photo:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/68112440@N07/55348816305/" title="Castell Conwy 100525164024 2"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55348816305_8878a3074e_m.jpg" width="240" height="140" alt="Castell Conwy 100525164024 2" /></a></p>

<p>Aspects of Conwy, North Wales. <br />
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A view of Castell Conwy Castle north-west side. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1287, and was constructed as part of a wider project to create the walled town of Conwy. <br />
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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conwy_Castle" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conwy_Castle</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/45349/">peterdouglas1</a> posted a photo:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/45349/55345281201/" title="Conwy Tug -19th"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55345281201_cab545ae07_m.jpg" width="240" height="106" alt="Conwy Tug -19th" /></a></p>

<p>60055 'Thomas Barnado' drops down into Llandudno Junction with the 6A26 to Willesden DcRail sidings. Five workings again this week and running next week, as well according to the man in the DcRail van !</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/petersroberts/">Peter Stuart-Roberts, 4.6 million views ️</a> posted a photo:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/petersroberts/55305867240/" title="Building Bridges, Conwy."><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55305867240_3a07d633a3_m.jpg" width="240" height="115" alt="Building Bridges, Conwy." /></a></p>

<p>Building Bridges, Conwy, North Wales.<br />
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Building Bridges, Conwy Coordinates.... 53°17′N 3°49′W<br />
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Conwy suspension bridge<br />
Construction: The Conwy Suspension Bridge was built between 1822 and 1826 and was designed by the renowned engineer Thomas Telford. It was constructed to improve access along the London to Holyhead road, facilitating travel to Dublin by replacing the ferry that previously operated at the same location .<br />
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Cost and Design: The bridge was completed at a cost of £51,000, which is equivalent to approximately £5.7 million today. It spans 99.5 meters (326 feet) across the River Conwy and features a design that harmonizes with the nearby Conwy Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site <br />
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Structure: The bridge is notable for being one of the first road suspension bridges in the world. It is characterized by its four tiers of chains that support the deck, which was originally made of wood but was later replaced with iron <br />
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Pedestrian Use: Today, the bridge is only accessible to pedestrians and cyclists, having been superseded by a new road bridge in 1958. It has been under the care of the National Trust since 1965.<br />
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The Conwy Suspension Bridge stands as a testament to early engineering and design, reflecting the historical context of its construction and its ongoing significance as a pedestrian crossing. Its proximity to Conwy Castle enhances its appeal as a landmark in North Wales, attracting both history enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.<br />
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Conwy Castle was twinned with Himeji Castle, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan at a formal ceremony in Himeji on 29 October 2019.<br />
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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/coastermadmatt/">CoasterMadMatt</a> posted a photo:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/coastermadmatt/55291994894/" title="Views into Deganwy and Conwy"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55291994894_b56b541183_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Views into Deganwy and Conwy" /></a></p>

<p>(You can just about see Conwy Castle)</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/petersroberts/">Peter Stuart-Roberts, 4.6 million views ️</a> posted a photo:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/petersroberts/55276409265/" title="The Bigger Picture, Conwy."><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55276409265_528c1ca529_m.jpg" width="240" height="117" alt="The Bigger Picture, Conwy." /></a></p>

<p>The Bigger Picture, Conwy. North Wales.<br />
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The Bigger Picture, Conwy. Coordinates....Latitude: 53.2950, Longitude: -3.8330<br />
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Conwy Castle was twinned with Himeji Castle, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan at a formal ceremony in Himeji on 29 October 2019.<br />
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Conwy Castle is a fortification in Conwy, located in North Wales. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1287. Constructed as part of a wider project to create the walled town of Conwy, the combined defences cost around £15,000, a massive sum for the period. Over the next few centuries, the castle played an important part in several wars. It withstood the siege of Madog ap Llywelyn in the winter of 1294–95, acted as a temporary haven for Richard II in 1399 and was held for several months by forces loyal to Owain Glyndŵr in 1401.<br />
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Architecture<br />
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The castle hugs a rocky coastal ridge of grey sandstone and limestone, and much of the stone from the castle is largely taken from the ridge itself, probably when the site was first cleared. The local stone was not of sufficient quality to be used for carving details such as windows, however, and accordingly sandstone was brought in from the Creuddyn peninsula, Chester and the Wirral. This sandstone was more colourful than the local grey stone, and was probably deliberately chosen for its appearance.<br />
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The main entrance to the castle is through the western barbican, an exterior defence in front of the main gate. When first built, the barbican was reached over a drawbridge and a masonry ramp that came up sharply from the town below; the modern path cuts east along the outside of the walls. The barbican features the earliest surviving stone machicolations in Britain, and the gate would originally have been protected by a portcullis.<br />
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