Wales by Road - A470 Dolgellau to Brigands Inn
In this video, part of the Wales by Road series, we take the A470 from Dolgellau outskirts to Brigands Inn, passing through the Mach Loop as we do so.
Barmouth 27 3 2015 Mal Fisher
Alan Wilson Historian - The Hidden History of Britain
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Alan Wilson is a British historian specialising in the origins and ancient history of the British and the history of the ancient British kings including two real King Arthurs.
Arthurian research:
In 1976, after a chance meeting with historical researcher, Anthony Thomas 'Baram' Blackett, at the public library in Newcastle upon Tyne, the two men decided to put up many thousands of pounds of their own money to fund full-time research into the origins of King Arthur. The Arthurian stories, so popular today, came out of South-Eastern Wales into France, via the Normans, in the 12th century and this encouraged them to start their search in the same place. The search soon moved beyond Wales to include the English Midlands which had been dominated by the old Welsh Kingdoms for centuries.
To date, Wilson and Blackett have published seven books that provide information based upon Old Welsh records that date to the 12th Century. They believe that these provide a final solution to the King Arthur story and have clearly identified the true sites of the battles of Badon (Mynydd Baedan) and Camlann.
In 1983, Wilson and Blackett discovered what they believe to be King Arthur's memorial stone at the small ruined church of St Peter-super-Montem on Mynydd-y-Gaer in Mid-Glamorgan, which they subsequently purchased. The stone was offered to the National Museum of Wales (Amguedda Werin Cymru) for analysis, but the offer was not taken up. Subsequently it went on public display in various venues for some time. Following this, they employed the services of two archaeologists, (Professor Eric Talbot and Alan Wishart) in 1990, to lead a dig at the same place. During the excavations, which were authorised by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, several artefacts were discovered including an ancient axe, a knife and a small cross weighing two and a half pounds, that reads Pro Anima Artorius (For The Soul Of Arthur). The cross was subsequently tested by an independent metallurgical house, Bodycote PLC, and found to be made of electrum, and so certified. The cross was offered up to the National Museum of Wales for public testing, but this also was declined.Wilson and Blackett had already identified the church as an ancient historical site possibly originally dating from the first century A.D. Other major Welsh kings are buried locally.
More recently, Wilson and Blackett began a search for what was known as 'The Greatest Work of the Cymru' - Cyfrangon. This is allegedly a massive, hollow, man-made hill concealed somewhere in Wales (similar to Silbury Hill). Treasure hunters in Wales have long sought this fabled hill in which, it is believed, lie several objects of tremendous historical and archaeological value, many of which may be covered in gold or copper.
The use of deep ground probing metal detection and analysis equipment revealed non ferrous metal artefacts some fifteen feet below the surface of the hill at Twyn y Glog, near Ynysybwl in mid Glamorgan. Further investigation by collaborators proved that the original height of the hill lies some 30 or more metres below the Ordnance Survey height, and that the hill is therefore an artificial construct. (Berkly, G., 2007).
No further tests have been made to date (10 September 2007).
Lecture tours:
Alan Wilson and his colleague lectured extensively in the United Kingdom, including Manchester and Jesus College at the University of Oxford, and Alan Wilson gave the prestigious Bemis Lecture in Boston in 1993. Research into claims that the Welsh settled in mid-western America in antiquity led to Wilson and his colleague, Baram Blackett, accepting invitations from American supporters to visit US sites of historical significance in 1994. The visit led to several television appearances and the deciphering of alphabetic inscriptions claimed to be in the old 'Coelbren' alphabet. Wilson also concluded that the many snake mounds in the American Mid-west were of ancient Khumric-British construction. Whilst in America, the two men were also commissioned to produce a detailed genealogy for the Bush family (friends and supporters of President George H. W. Bush).
Published works:
Arthur, King of Glamorgan and Gwent (with Baram Blackett, MT Byrd Partnership, 1980)
Arthur and Charter of the Kings (with Baram Blackett, MT Byrd Partnership, 1981)
Arthur The War King (with Baram Blackett, MT Byrd Partnership, 1982-3)
Artorius Rex Discovered (with Baram Blackett, MT Byrd Partnership, 1986)
The Holy Kingdom (with Adrian Gilbert and Baram Blackett, Bantam, 1998)
King Arthur Conspiracy (with Grant Berkley and Baram Blackett, Trafford, 2005)
Moses in the Hieroglyphs (with Grant Berkley and Baram Blackett, Trafford, 2006)
The Discovery of the Ark of the Covenant (with Grant Berkley and Baram Blackett, Trafford, 2007)
Fabio Poian - Headlining Festival in Wales with Maroon Town - Prince Of Peace
Filling in on drums for the amazing Maroon Town, historic ska, dub and reggae band from London, England.
This is from a recent gig headlining the festival Sesiwn Fawr 2019 in Dolgellau, Wales.
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Deckchair Protest @ Headstock 2015
Headstock 2015 at the kings head llandudno
Aero over Penmaenpool toll bridge
My Aero Coupe going over the bridge.
EXPLORING ABANDONED SLATE QUARRY - SNOWDONIA VAN TRIP
Exploring an incredible looking abandoned slate quarry in Snowdonia, North Wales.
We travel in our van, Oliver the VW T4.
Snowdonia is one of our favourite locations for a road trip, the scenery is beautiful, very easy to find somewhere to sleep and always a great adventure.
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Filmed on a GoPro hero 5 black
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FMQs 07/02/17 English subtitles / CPW 07/02/17 Is-deitlau Saesneg
Cyflwynir cwestiynau llafar i'r Prif Weinidog eu hateb yn y Cyfarfod Llawn bob wythnos a chyflwynir cwestiynau i'w hateb gan Weinidogion Cymru, y Cwnsler Cyffredinol a Chomisiwn y Cynulliad bob pedair wythnos.
SWALEC Cup finals day: Nant Conwy
Nant Conwy and Penallta go toe to toe in Monday's SWALEC Plate final at the Millennium Stadium. Nant Conwy's Elgan Davies takes a few minutes out to dish the dirt on his team
The decline of the Welsh language
According to recent reports, Carmarthenshire council in Wales has agreed to look into the decline of the Welsh language in the county. We examine the reports in today's video.
An article published on the BBC News website has confirmed that the council have backed a cross-party report aimed at preventing the decline of the Welsh language in Carmarthenshire. It is suggested that councillors have agreed to research the reasons behind the decline as well as identify ways to address the issue. Suggestions are made that education is a key area for action.
A spokesperson for London Translations said recently...
This report highlights the importance of language as part of a national identity. We are heartened to hear that action is being taken to help arrest the decline in the number of Welsh speakers, as there is a very real risk that without intervention Welsh could be consigned to the history books and we will lose part of the UK's national heritage.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on the matter. Please leave your interesting views and questions in the comments section below.
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FMQs 07/02/17 Mixed subtitles (Welsh & English) / CPW 07/02/17 Is-deitlau cymysg (Cymraeg a Saesneg)
Cyflwynir cwestiynau llafar i'r Prif Weinidog eu hateb yn y Cyfarfod Llawn bob wythnos a chyflwynir cwestiynau i'w hateb gan Weinidogion Cymru, y Cwnsler Cyffredinol a Chomisiwn y Cynulliad bob pedair wythnos.
Snowdonia - One Big Adventure
Eryri Centres of Excellence
Creating a world-class outdoor adventure destination
Meirionnydd in south Snowdonia is one of the UK's top visitor destinations, attracting hundreds of thousands of people to its spectacular scenery, rugged countryside and outdoor adventure activities each year.
Snowdonia - one big adventure is a £4 million project creating and developing the best outdoor adventure opportunities the sector can offer through four key sites.
Antur 'Stiniog, Blaenau Ffestiniog
Antur Stiniog is developing the first mountain bike trails in Blaenau Ffestiniog. They will be world-class trails capable of attracting mountain bikers of all abilities, and the development of a dedicated visitor centre at Llechwedd with café, conference facilities, showers and bike workshop. They will include four challenging downhill trails and jump site together with a gentler 8.5km cross-country trail around Llyn Tanygrisiau.
Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park, Dolgellau
Forestry Commission Wales' Coed y Brenin Forest Park near Dolgellau is already well-known for its awesome mountain bike trails and visitor facilities. Snowdonia -- one big adventure is enhancing the Park further with additional mountain biking (MTB) trails for a wider range of ages and abilities, including the new 'blue graded' MinorTaur trail, skills area and improved visitor centre facilities.
Prysor Angling, Trawsfynydd
Llyn Trawsfynydd already attracts a wide range of anglers locally and from further afield. The lake is considered to be one of the finest trout fisheries in the country, with international competitions being held regularly for the Stocheck Rainbow and Wild Brown Trout. Pike have recently become the choice of an increasing number of anglers at the lake and with a large number of fish over the magical 20lb being caught already, the lake is expected to gain a reputation for fine specimens of Pike. With the support of Snowdonia -- one big adventure, the Prysor Angling Association is creating new facilities for anglers and improving activities at the lake. The aim is to have a fishing destination like no other.
Gwersyll yr Urdd Glan-llyn, Llanuwchllyn, Bala
Glan-llyn is a great outdoor centre, attracting families, schools and groups throughout the year. Operated by Urdd Gobaith Cymru, it already provides a range of climbing, walking and water activities on Llyn Tegid, Bala. You'd think it had it all! But through Snowdonia -- one big adventure, new accommodation facilities have been developed and a new cycle path linking to nearby Llanuwchllyn is being created.
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I'll Go 'List For a Sailor (live) - Jim Moray
I'll Go 'List For a Sailor live at the Trafalgar Square in 2009
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~Lyrics~
Oh list, oh list to me sorrowful lay,
And attention give to my song, I pray,
When you've heard it girl you'll say
I'm an unfortunate tailor.
For once I was happy as a bird in a tree,
My Sarah was all in the world to me,
Now I'm cut out by a son of the sea,
And she's left me here to bewail her.
All me days were honey and me nights were the same,
'Til a man called Cobb from the ocean came
With his dark hair and his muscular frame,
A captain on board of a whaler.
For he spent his money both brisk and free,
With his tales of the land and his songs of the sea,
And he stole me Sarah's heart from me,
And blighted the hopes of a tailor.
Why did Sarah serve me so?
No more will I stitch and no more will I sew;
Me thimble and me needle to the winds I'll throw
And I'll go and 'list for a sailor.
Well, once I was with her, when in came Cobb
Avast! he cried, you blubbery swab.
If you don't knock off I'll scuttle your knob!
And Sarah smiled at the sailor.
So now I'll cross the raging sea,
For Sarah's proved untrue to me.
My heart's locked up and she's the key;
What a very unfeeling jailer.
Mountain biking in Newquay
A few bits of my local loop in Newquay