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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with historian Adrian Tinniswood about his latest book, ‘The Power and the Glory,' which explores the golden age of British country houses from 1870 to 1914. They discuss the evolution of these estates, the impact of new money and technology, the changing roles of servants, and the societal scandals that characterized this fascinating period in British history. In this conversation, Jonathan Thomas and Adrian discuss the evolution of the British aristocracy, focusing on the influence of figures like the Rothschilds and Duleep Singh. They explore the allure of English country houses for American elites, the architectural innovations of the era, and the decline of grand estates due to changing social dynamics and taxation. The role of women in managing these estates is highlighted, along with the diversity of ownership that transformed country house society. Adrian also shares his interest in exploring Regency country houses in future research. Links The Power and The Glory on Amazon The Long Weekend Noble Ambitions Adrian Tinniswood's Website Adrian Tinniswood on Twitter Takeaways Adrian Tinniswood's trilogy completes a century of country house history. The period from 1870 to 1914 is marked by both opulence and decline. New money and ideas transformed the traditional aristocracy. Technological advancements changed the dynamics of country house life. The introduction of the motor car and railways made country houses more accessible. Electricity and modern conveniences began to reshape domestic life. The servant problem emerged as women sought other employment opportunities. Scandals in high society reflected broader societal changes. American millionaires and Jewish bankers influenced British aristocracy. The acceptance of new entrants into the country house world was complex and varied. The Rothschilds are viewed as new money due to their Jewish heritage. Alfred Rothschild's eccentricities included pet zebras and a private orchestra. Duleep Singh's acceptance in British society was complicated by racism. American elites sought legitimacy through ownership of country houses. Edward VII's friendships with outsiders relaxed social conventions. By 1914, new money was largely accepted in British society. Cardiff Castle exemplifies extravagant architectural innovation. Death duties significantly impacted the sustainability of estates. Women played crucial roles in managing country houses, often overlooked. Diversity in ownership brought fresh perspectives to country house society. Sound Bites “It's a fascinating period of the British country house.” “The idea of new blood being introduced is very distinctive.” “The servant problem starts to bite but it is slow to hit the country house.” “Rothschilds are still considered new money.” “Alfred Rothschild had pet zebras.” “Duleep Singh hated the English, with good reason.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction to British Country Houses 02:56 The Golden Age of Country Houses 05:50 Technological Advancements and Social Changes 08:51 The Servant Problem and Domestic Life 11:33 Scandals and Gossip in High Society 14:39 New Entrants to the Country House World 22:30 The Legacy of the Rothschilds 24:02 Duleep Singh: The Last Maharaja's Struggle for Acceptance 26:52 American Elites and the British Aristocracy 29:35 The Changing Dynamics of Wealth and Class 33:32 Architectural Innovations in Country Houses 38:30 The Decline of the Grand Estate 42:09 The Role of Women in Country House Management 45:03 Diversity in Country House Ownership 46:24 Exploring Regency Country Houses

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with historian Adrian Tinniswood about his latest book, ‘The Power and the Glory,' which explores the golden age of British country houses from 1870 to 1914. They discuss the evolution of these estates, the impact of new money and technology, the changing roles of servants, and the societal scandals that characterized this fascinating period in British history. In this conversation, Jonathan Thomas and Adrian discuss the evolution of the British aristocracy, focusing on the influence of figures like the Rothschilds and Duleep Singh. They explore the allure of English country houses for American elites, the architectural innovations of the era, and the decline of grand estates due to changing social dynamics and taxation. The role of women in managing these estates is highlighted, along with the diversity of ownership that transformed country house society. Adrian also shares his interest in exploring Regency country houses in future research. Links The Power and The Glory on Amazon The Long Weekend Noble Ambitions Adrian Tinniswood's Website Adrian Tinniswood on Twitter Takeaways Adrian Tinniswood's trilogy completes a century of country house history. The period from 1870 to 1914 is marked by both opulence and decline. New money and ideas transformed the traditional aristocracy. Technological advancements changed the dynamics of country house life. The introduction of the motor car and railways made country houses more accessible. Electricity and modern conveniences began to reshape domestic life. The servant problem emerged as women sought other employment opportunities. Scandals in high society reflected broader societal changes. American millionaires and Jewish bankers influenced British aristocracy. The acceptance of new entrants into the country house world was complex and varied. The Rothschilds are viewed as new money due to their Jewish heritage. Alfred Rothschild's eccentricities included pet zebras and a private orchestra. Duleep Singh's acceptance in British society was complicated by racism. American elites sought legitimacy through ownership of country houses. Edward VII's friendships with outsiders relaxed social conventions. By 1914, new money was largely accepted in British society. Cardiff Castle exemplifies extravagant architectural innovation. Death duties significantly impacted the sustainability of estates. Women played crucial roles in managing country houses, often overlooked. Diversity in ownership brought fresh perspectives to country house society. Sound Bites “It's a fascinating period of the British country house.” “The idea of new blood being introduced is very distinctive.” “The servant problem starts to bite but it is slow to hit the country house.” “Rothschilds are still considered new money.” “Alfred Rothschild had pet zebras.” “Duleep Singh hated the English, with good reason.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction to British Country Houses 02:56 The Golden Age of Country Houses 05:50 Technological Advancements and Social Changes 08:51 The Servant Problem and Domestic Life 11:33 Scandals and Gossip in High Society 14:39 New Entrants to the Country House World 22:30 The Legacy of the Rothschilds 24:02 Duleep Singh: The Last Maharaja's Struggle for Acceptance 26:52 American Elites and the British Aristocracy 29:35 The Changing Dynamics of Wealth and Class 33:32 Architectural Innovations in Country Houses 38:30 The Decline of the Grand Estate 42:09 The Role of Women in Country House Management 45:03 Diversity in Country House Ownership 46:24 Exploring Regency Country Houses

Max King is a renowned American ultra-marathoner and trail runner. He has an impressive list of achievements, including winning the 2014 100 km World Championships and the 2011 World Mountain Running Championships. Max is known for his versatility across various running disciplines, from road races to trail and mountain running. We caught up with Max after his recent Dragon's Back Race victory!The Dragon's Back Race is known as one of the toughest mountain races in the world. This gruelling event spans 236 miles over six days, with a total ascent of 153,800 feet along the mountainous spine of Wales. The race starts at Conwy Castle in the north and finishes at Cardiff Castle in the south.https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/https://www.maxkingtrc.com/Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event.XMILES UK focuses on providing you with the kit and nutrition needed to be at your best. https://xmiles.co.uk/Fenixlight Limited - The Fenix name means “a living bird, a perfect thing” and since producing their first product on the 3rd of September 2001, Fenix has always strived to achieve perfection. https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/Protein Rebel - Whether you're trying to get a PB, are training for your first marathon or completing your 10th IRONMAN, our products are easy to digest with no artificial additives, providing both performance and overall health benefits. https://proteinrebel.com/Beta Outdoor Sports - With three distinct sectors - Climb, Run and Setting - we pride ourselves on distributing some of the most exciting, reliable and interesting outdoor brands on the market today.https://www.betaoutdoorsports.com/Brew with the coaches - Thanks, Trish, Rebecca and Russell!The information in our content is provided as an information resource and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information does not create any patient-physician/doctor relationship, and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any healthcarSupport the showYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@teaandtrailsAmazon links are affiliate links.Keeping Dry & Staying Warm - https://amzn.to/42JCexqCeleste Yvonne's - https://amzn.to/40FYLK9Fix Your Feet - https://amzn.to/3FE4nf0Running Challenges by Keri Wallace - https://amzn.to/3KGdU7eROAR - https://amzn.to/3WU7xB2NEXT LEVEL - https://amzn.to/3Hu15LrThe Daily Stoic - https://amzn.to/44qDm9jUltra Trails - https://www.ultratrails.co.uk/Greener Miles - https://greenermilesrunning.co.uk/Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/

It's Wales so of course there's always another Llywelyn that did some gangster shit but this one is even more mental because despite the huge effect he had on both Wales AND England, only your dishy hosts, Wikipedia and an audio tour in Cardiff Castle seem to know diddly about him. Hit play and listen to us chat about a truly unsung hero who never made it into the Llywelyn charts despite definitely earning a top spot. Like hearing us chat about history? Wonder what it'd be like if you removed that focus and it was just us talking shit non stop with a vague idea of a "subject"? Well you're in luck. Check out our Patreon.

Sarah of Sarah's Wales Walking Tours talks with Olivia Living of Insider Travel Report about how Cardiff is a hub for film and TV production, particularly Doctor Who and Sherlock Holmes. Salter discusses various filming locations, including Cardiff Bay and the Parliament building, and recommends tourist attractions like Cardiff Castle and Victorian arcades. For more information, visit www.SarahsWales.co.uk. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Benjamin Partridge is the host of Beef and Dairy Network podcast, which is a very funny comedy program described as "The number one podcast for those involved or just interested in the production of beef animals and dairy herds." It is a program here on the Maximum Fun network. Mr. Partridge is also a Welshman and would very much like for you to join him as he takes us on a tour of the smaller and larger cities of the southern Wales coastline. Learn about the seaside recreation area where all the nearby miners went at once and learn about the city with a cathedral much too large for the city's population. You will fall asleep before we ever reach the western shore.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber? Email us at:  sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsTwitter @SleepWithCelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Twitter @johnmoe.John's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback.Join | Maximum FunIf you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member. 

https://amateurtraveler.com/uk-two-week-itinerary-by-train/ Hear about a UK two-week itinerary by train as the Amateur Traveler talks to Tracy Collins from UKTravelPlanning.com about a train trip in the country that invented trains. London We start in London. Spend some time visiting some of the iconic sites like the Tower of London or Westminster Abbey. Visit the great museums of London like Tracy's favorite, the Victoria and Albert Museum. Then we start our journey to see England, Wales, and Scotland from Paddington Station. Bath Visit the historic Roman Baths from which Bath gets its name. Visit the magnificent Bath Abbey. Stroll through the iconic Royal Crescent with its Georgian Architecture. Immerse yourself in Jane Austen's world at the Jane Austen Centre. As a side trip from Bath, consider one of the following Tour the stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury. Explore the awe-inspiring Salisbury Cathedral. Take a scenic train ride to the picturesque Cotswolds. Cardiff Travel to the capital of Wales, Cardiff.  Explore the historic Cardiff Castle. Embark on an exciting Cardiff Dr. Who Tour. Visit the impressive Principality Stadium. Option 1: Liverpool Take a train to Liverpool, the home of The Beatles. Join the magical Mystery Tour to learn about the Fab Four. Visit the historic Albert Dock including the International Slavery Museum. Option 2: Lake District Explore Bowness-on-Windermere, a charming lakeside town. Visit Dove Cottage, the former home of William Wordsworth. Experience the charm of Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House. Edinburgh Take a train to Scotland's capital of Edinburgh. Walk the Royal mile from Edinburgh Castle to the historic Holyrood Palace. Hike up Arthur's Seat or Calton Hill for stunning views. Dare to venture into the mysterious Edinburgh Vaults. As a side trip from Edinburgh consider: Travel to nearby Glasgow. Admire The Kelpies, Scotland's mythical horse sculptures. Visit St Andrews, the birthplace of golf. York Take the Jacobite Steam Train through Tracy's native Northumberland to the city of York. Explore the Roman history at the Roman Bath in York. Discover the Viking legacy at the Jorvik Viking Centre. Wander through the charming Shambles. Visit the wonderful Railway Museum. Return back to London.

Let's head to Wales and step inside a fortress standing on a site with almost 2000 years occupation. This castle was built in the late 11th century in the centre of this capital city which was grown around it. Today it is a breathtaking place to visit, but is also the haunt of all manner of nightmarish phantoms and creatures. This week we ask, just how haunted is Cardiff Castle? Support How Haunted? by subscribing and leaving a review. You can become a Patreon for as little as £1 a month. You can choose from three tiers and get yourself early access to episodes, and exclusive monthly episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night. You can even get yourself some exclusive How Haunted? merch, and join me on a paranormal investigation via livestream. To sign up visit https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at Rob@how-haunted.com   Music in this episode includes: Darren Curtis – Lurking Evil: https://youtu.be/3i0aVnpeppw   " HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"   Music link :https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU || SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ || Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP || Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV

In this special episode, we delve into the Meet Me at the Museum archive to pull out highlights from our visits to Wales, including comedian Miles Jupp at Tredegar House, broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans at St Fagans Museum of National History, singer Kizzy Crawford at National Museum Cardiff, and friends and fellow comedians Lloyd Langford and Matt Forde at Cardiff Castle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Thursday, creeps and freaks! Scoops and Lore 15 is here, and is a weird one. Courtney goes allllll the way back to the beginning of leprechaun time, and Michelle takes us through the spooky history of the ghosts of Cardiff Castle. Thank you as always for listening! All things In the Nick of Crime live here: linktr.ee/nickofcrimepod Follow us on Instagram: @NickofCrimePodcast Follow us on TikTok: @InTheNickOfCrimePodcast Follow us on Twitter: @NickofCrime Email us your stories or case suggestions to: IntheNickofCrimePodcast@gmail.com Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/IntheNickofCrime - Get ad-free and early episodes, as well as periodic bonus episodes! We also post extended show notes, pictures and materials for the public from this page. Source material for the episode: https://www.yourirish.com/folklore/legend-of-leprechauns https://www.worldhistory.org/Leprechaun/ https://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/leprechaun/ https://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/evil-leprechaun.html https://www.spookyisles.com/10-ghosts-that-haunt-cardiff-castle/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g186460-d6027694-Reviews-Cardiff_History_and_Hauntings_The_Cardiff_Castle_Ghost_Tour-Cardiff_South_Wales_W.html https://www.historyhit.com/locations/cardiff-castle/

Hang out with us as we chat with local trail runner Jonathan Seely. You may have seen him running with his daughter on Thirsty Thursday or out on one of our local trails like Training Hill/K2 or maybe even WAY OUT in the Auburn Lake Trails area. But for Episode 86 we leave North America and travel all the way across the pond to Wales to hear all about his 6-day adventure on the World's Toughest race, Montane's Dagons Back race. The multi-day running event takes you across the mountainous spine of Wales, from North Wales to South Wales; 236 Miles with 57,087 feet of climbing. Not ready for 30 to 43 miles per day? Check out the Hatchling where you can choose to do part of the race route each day. The aim is to give more aspirant Dragons the opportunity to experience the Montane Dragon's Back Race adventure, and enjoy the camaraderie of the overnight camps, the spectacular course, and the grand finale at Cardiff Castle. Jonathan breaks it down into manageable pieces for us. Take a listen and start training. Montane Dragon's Back Race® - The World's Toughest Mountain Race Jonathan Seely's Mandatory Kit Notes - Google Docs---Our sponsors:The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

Ruth joined the Army in February 1987 as an Analyst in the Intelligence Corps. She predominantly served in B.A.O.R. and Northern Ireland during ‘the troubles' where she received a commendation from the Prime Minister of the time John Major. Ruth was investigated by the S.I.B. for being a Lesbian (having short hair and playing hockey seemed to be all the evidence needed) and although no evidence was found the whole horrific experience and humiliation forced her into leaving her chosen career after eight years due to the continued pressure she was experiencing.Ruth recently left HM Prison Service, after serving 25 years. During this time, she engaged with and supported veterans including staff and prisoners. She was also the prison lead on Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity setting up focus groups, writing and delivering training programmes to staff and prisoners.Ruth is a member of her local RBL and has also been the branch Chairperson and was involved in the organisation of the annual Poppy Appeal. She is also a member of her local RAFA Association and Veterans Hub. Her motivation for working for ‘Fighting With Pride' is because she feels that she has come full circle, finally coming ‘home' back into the ‘military family' and it is her aim to bring the LGBT+ Veterans back home where they rightly belong.Ruth lives with her wife and two mad spaniels in South Wales. She is a campanologist, surfer, kayaker and volunteers as a tractor driver for her local RNLI station.If you would like to know more about Fighting With Pride, see this link: https://www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/who-we-are/veteran-community-team/If you would like to donate to Fighting With Pride, click here: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/20501#!/DonationDetailsWebsite: www.fightingwithpride.org.ukTwitter: @fightingwprideFacebook: @fightingwithprideAlso, you may be interested to know about the Walk of Memorable Honour.The Walk of Memorable Honour is as follows:The Walk of Memorable Honour is now scheduled to be Saturday 22nd October, meeting at 1600 hrs at The Principality Stadium main entrance Westgate Street Cardiff (Main apron at the front) for 15:00 before the walk/March over to Cardiff Castle.This is the final part of the walk: The idea for the Walk of Memorable Honour came from the book Country of Memorable Honour by Thomas Firbank, which prompted the vision of a journey on foot from North to South Wales by veterans who had benefited from Armed Forces Covenant Trust Funding under the Positive Pathways scheme. Such a journey presents a unique opportunity to raise awareness of veterans' mental health issues, while at the same time offering veterans themselves the chance to take part in a memorable event. You can find out more here: https://www.radiatearts.co.uk/walk-of-memorable-honour_______________________________________Find out more: www.TheWritingCommunityChatShow.ComTHE WCCS – TOGETHER AS ONE, WE GET IT DONE!If you would like to advertise your book on the show, to enroll in a book launch interview, or to have a WCCS social media shout out, visit here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCSIf you want to sponsor CJ Aggett on The Frontline 100k Walk, please visit here: https://events.soldierscharity.org/fu...FOLLOW US► Our website – https://www.thewritingcommunitychatsh...► Universal link – https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS► Buy the show a coffee – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCS► Use hashtag #TheWritingCommunityChatShow or #TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support!► Support us through #Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/WCCS► For our #FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! – https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs► For our PRO #WRITING AID affiliate link click here – https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286

James Nobles won the infamous 2022 Dragon's back race. The race is branded the 'world's toughest mountain race' and travels from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle over six days and 240 miles. Watch James recount moments throughout the race as well as delving into his running story with host Ben Sheppard.Follow us.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/James Nobles - https://www.instagram.com/jamesnobles91/We hope this conversation inspired you & we'll see you at an event soon, enter now @ runthrough.co.uk

Contents: Production Event WWE Clash at the Castle WWE Clash at the Castle was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and live-streaming event produced by the American promotion WWE. It was held for wrestlers from the promotion's Raw and SmackDown brand divisions. The event took place on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, marking WWE's first major stadium event to take place in the United Kingdom (UK) since the 1992 SummerSlam and the company's first UK PPV overall since Insurrection in 2003. The event's title is a reference to Cardiff Castle, which is situated near Principality Stadium. Seven matches were contested at the event, including one on the Kickoff pre-show. In the main event, Roman Reigns defeated Drew McIntyre to retain the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. In other prominent matches, Seth "Freakin" Rollins defeated Matt Riddle, Gunther defeated Sheamus to retain SmackDown's Intercontinental Championship, and in the opening bout, Damage Control (Bayley, Dakota Kai, and Iyo Sky) defeated Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, and Asuka in a six-woman tag team match. The event was also notable for the main roster debuts of NXT's Giovanni Vinci, who rejoined Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser to reform Imperium and Solo Sikoa, one of Reigns' cousins and the younger brother of The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso), thus officially joining The Bloodline stable. SUPPORT AUDIO WIKIPEDIA: Please consider supporting Audio Wikipedia podcast at Ko-fi.com if you enjoy it: https://ko-fi.com/audiowikipedia Become a valuable contributor & member by supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AudioWikipedia BASIC INFORMATION: Title: WWE Clash at the Castle Find out about the author(s) & basic information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWE_Clash_at_the_Castle Read the full article on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWE_Clash_at_the_Castle [CC] license: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0 Photo credited to: Follow us on Twitter: @Audiowikipedia1

From live music to wildlife, the photography group in Sight Life Wales is always looking for new photos to take and new members to join, as Hywel Davies found out. If you're in South Wales and you're interested in photography, Contact Sight Life Wales on 02920 398 900 for more information on the group. (Image shows VI Photography Group member Des Radcliffe taking a photograph in Cardiff Castle)

The last in the series of Doddie Aid specials as the 2022 challenge comes to an end on the 12th Feb! What a way to wrap it up by having the driving force behind Doddie Aid and one of Doddie's best pals, not to mention for British & Irish Lion and Scotland Captain...Mr Rob Wainwright! This one was an absolute hoot as we talk Doddie Aid, the Calcutta Cup victory and preview the Doddie Cup 500 cycle from Murrayfield to Cardiff Castle. The topics in between are quite the magical and hilarious meander rather than straight from A to B. Mini certainly had his eyes opened on some nuances of cycling etiquette...Be sure to share it far and wide to promote the cause of Doddie Aid, and as always we welcome your likes, shares, retweets, reviews etc. Seriously, if you don't enjoy this one it comes with money back guarantee ;)

Welcome to the final episode of Series 2 of National Treasures, we really hope you've enjoyed it. Plans are well under way for Series 3,so we should be back with you by mid January, and if you think you'll miss us too much, just head to our Patreon page and become a Committed Rambler where for £5 a month we will do you an extra podcast, every week, all year round. https://www.patreon.com/nationaltreasuresFor this episode, we followed up on one of our excellent conversations from our YouTube series and we headed down to Cardiff Castle to meet our friend Lloyd and explore all that Cardiff Castle has to offer. We got a personal guided tour, a look at Cardiff from above, and we saw a wall that was built by actual Roman hands...incredible. Enjoy!Our chat with Lloyd can be found here: https://youtu.be/GaN7BrDbtko See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just chopsing with Ronnie and Shane from Those Damn crows about all the hard work that they have put in over the years, the amazement of selling out Cardiff Castle in 24 hours and of the love and respect that they have for the "Crow"family. A community that they have built over the years through gigging and their very own Crowcast. These guys are undoubtedly one of the hardest working bands out there and are now reaping the rewards. Check them out if you haven't already.

Just chopsing with Wayne Doyle from the Scarlet Rebels ahead of the sold out show at Cardiff Castle where they will be support for Those Damn Crows. Plus dropping some bombs about the new album See through blue.

This was a second chat taken from our recent episode of CrowCast #71. We spoke with the frontman of Scarlet Rebels Wayne Doyle. Recently signing to earache records, A new album to be released 'SEE THROUGH BLUE' and also announced they are joining us on the bill at Cardiff Castle later this month. This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We were joined by frontman Tom Hollister and returning CrowCast guest guitarist Chris Buck of newly formed Cardinal Black. We discuss how the band met, new music and of course the upcoming show with us at Cardiff Castle which will be the bands first gig. This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nicola Sturgeon accused Alex Salmond of putting self-interest ahead of the country’s best interests as she placed independence at the heart of her Holyrood election campaign. In an online speech to the SNP’s campaign conference, the Scottish first minister refused to say her predecessor’s name but made a thinly veiled reference to his new breakaway party, Alba. What do you think about the launch of Alex Salmond's Alba Party? How problematic do you think this will be for Sturgeon? Landmarks and buildings around the UK have been lit up in red and green to mark 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence. Locations like the London Eye, Millennium Bridge in Newcastle and Cardiff Castle have brandished the colours of the Bangladeshi flag to mark half a century since the south Asian country broke away from Pakistan. What does it mean to be Bangladeshi in Britain today?

The U.K. has had a lot to reflect on.A year to the day since Prime Minister Boris Johnson first put the country under lockdown to slow the fast-spreading coronavirus, Britain paused Tuesday to remember those who have died after contracting COVID-19 and reflect on a 12-month period that has turned life upside down.The U.K., which has spent much of the past year in lockdown, has registered more than 126,000 virus-related deaths, the highest pandemic death toll in Europe and one of the highest in the world.The country observed a minute’s silence at noon to remember the dead as part of a national day of reflection organized by the end-of-life charity Marie Curie. People were also encouraged to stand on their doorsteps at 8 p.m. with phones, candles and flashlights to signify a “beacon of remembrance” while major landmarks were illuminated.Johnson thanked the British public for their “courage, discipline and patience" and said a permanent memorial to those who died during the coronavirus pandemic will be built.“For the entire British people it has been an epic of endurance and privation,” Johnson said at a televised news conference. “Of children’s birthday parties canceled, of weddings postponed, of family gatherings of all kinds simply deleted from the diary."Queen Elizabeth II sent a bouquet of flowers to London’s St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, where her husband, Prince Philip, was recently treated for a heart condition.“As we look forward to a brighter future together, today we pause to reflect on the grief and loss that continues to be felt by so many people and families, and pay tribute to the immeasurable service of those who have supported us all over the last year," she said in an accompanying note.London’s skyline turned yellow at nightfall when landmarks including the London Eye, Trafalgar Square and Wembley Stadium were lit up. Joining them were parliaments and assemblies across the U.K. as well as other notable buildings including Cardiff Castle and Belfast’s Titanic Building.“The emotional toll of the grief so many of us have faced, at a time when so few of us have been able to connect with friends, family and community in the ways we normally would, is immeasurable," said Matthew Reed, chief executive of Marie Curie.Few foresaw the scale of death and grief to come when Johnson, in a prime-time televised address on March 23, 2020, issued a “very simple instruction” for people to stay at home.Johnson, who within days of issuing the stay-at-home order was hospitalized in intensive care with the virus, has faced criticism for delaying the first lockdown. Italy had been the first European country to go into lockdown earlier in March 2020, followed by most of the rest of the continent.The delay, many argue, led to the U.K. recording the most deaths in Europe during the first wave of the pandemic, despite the valiant efforts of people working in the National Health Service, which has endured its most difficult period since its creation just after World War II.Further delays in re-imposing nationwide lockdowns following the easing of restrictions over the summer and fall have similarly been blamed for exacerbating Britain's high coronavirus death toll, especially this year, when a new, more contagious variant of the virus first identified in southeast England became the dominant strain.Calls are growing, particularly among bereaved families, for the government to back a public enquiry into its handling of the pandemic. Johnson has said one will come but that it would be a distraction now.Beyond the devastating death toll, the pandemic has affected every aspect of day-to-day life, most evident in the boarded-up shops and the eerily quiet city centers.Children have spent many months cooped up at home with their often-agitated parents and siblings also struggling to deal with the realities of life under lockdown.The pandemic has also battered the British economy, which suffered its deepest recession in more...

On episode seven, we take you on our visit to Cardiff Castle in Wales.  Travel Tips and Fun Facts We have more travel adventures on this episode with highlights on visiting Cardiff Castle.  We also share a few fun facts and tips you'll want to consider on your visit to this castle.    Travel Resources As we made this visit with our base in Cardiff, you can also find our recommended itinerary for visiting Cardiff. Click here to access our Cardiff Itinerary in PDF format.  We leveraged “DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain” for identifying specific attractions to include during our trip.  The book was helpful to identify walking tours, museums, as well as providing days and times that specific places are open to visit.  We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a longer trip.   Visit Cardiff Wales We hope these episodes inspire you to consider this great Welsh town. You'll find our blog posts on our Cardiff area visit at these links: https://www.theplaceswherewego.com/cardiff-day-1/ https://www.theplaceswherewego.com/cardiff-day-2-tracing-a-family-tree-in-raglan/ https://www.theplaceswherewego.com/cardiff-day-3-a-castle-and-the-sea/ https://www.theplaceswherewego.com/cardiff-day-4-national-history-day/   Which attractions will you visit on a trip to Cardiff?    Write to us at comments@theplaceswherewego.com We'll see you at the places where we go. Julie & Art

Cardiff Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerdydd) is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort. The castle was commissioned either by William the Conqueror or by Robert Fitzhamon, and formed the heart of the medieval town of Cardiff and the Marcher Lord territory of Glamorgan. In the 12th century the castle began to be rebuilt in stone, probably by Robert of Gloucester, with a shell keep and substantial defensive walls being erected. Further work was conducted by The 6th Earl of Gloucester in the second half of the 13th century. Cardiff Castle was repeatedly involved in the conflicts between the Anglo-Normans and the Welsh, being attacked several times in the 12th century, and stormed in 1404 during the revolt of Owain Glyndŵr. After being held by the de Clare and Despenser families for several centuries, the castle was acquired by The 13th Earl of Warwick and Comte de Aumale in 1423. Lord Warwick conducted extensive work on the castle, founding the main range on the west side of the castle, dominated by a tall octagonal tower. Following the Wars of the Roses, the status of the castle as a Marcher territory was revoked and its military significance began to decline. The Herbert family took over the property in 1550, remodelling parts of the main range and carrying out construction work in the outer bailey, then occupied by Cardiff's Shire Hall and other buildings. During the English Civil War Cardiff Castle was initially taken by a Parliamentary force, but was regained by Royalist supporters in 1645. When fighting broke out again in 1648, a Royalist army attacked Cardiff in a bid to regain the castle, leading to the Battle of St Fagans just outside the city. Cardiff Castle escaped potential destruction by Parliament after the war and was instead garrisoned, probably to protect against a possible Scottish invasion. In the mid-18th century, Cardiff Castle passed into the hands of the Stuart dynasty, Marquesses of Bute. John, 1st Marquess of Bute, employed Capability Brown and Henry Holland to renovate the main range, turning it into a Georgian mansion, and to landscape the castle grounds, demolishing many of the older medieval buildings and walls. During the first half of the 19th century the family became extremely wealthy as a result of the growth of the coal industry in Glamorgan. However, it was The 3rd Marquess of Bute who truly transformed the castle, using his vast wealth to back an extensive programme of renovations under William Burges. Burges remodelled the castle in a Gothic revival style, lavishing money and attention on the main range. The resulting interior designs are considered to be amongst "the most magnificent that the gothic revival ever achieved".[2] The grounds were re-landscaped and, following the discovery of the old Roman remains, reconstructed walls and a gatehouse in a Roman style were incorporated into the castle design. Extensive landscaped parks were built around the outside of the castle. In the early 20th century, The 4th Marquess of Bute inherited the castle and construction work continued into the 1920s. The Bute lands and commercial interests around Cardiff were sold off or nationalised until, by the time of the Second World War, little was left except the castle. During the war, extensive air raid shelters were built in the castle walls; they could hold up to 1,800 people. When the Marquess died in 1947, the castle was given to the City of Cardiff. Today the castle is run as a tourist attraction, with the grounds housing the "Firing Line" regimental museum and interpretation centre. The castle has also served as a venue for events, including musical performances and festivals. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allthingsplantagenet/support

Comedian Lloyd Langford takes pal and fellow funnyman Matt Forde to Cardiff Castle where they meet players in historical re-enactments, learn about medieval weaponry and venture into wartime tunnels. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's Travel Today returns to one of our favorite destinations for what has become an annual radio ritual: Wales. We’re broadcasting from the castle in Cardiff (one of more than 600 in Wales) and we’ll talk about the new U.S./Cuba agreement to establish scheduled air service between the two countries and provide an update on Paris after the November 13 attacks. Henry Harteveldt, Industry Analyst for Atmosphere Research, details some elements shaking up the travel industry, such as fragmentation that creates more choice for consumers and independent hotels offering more competitive prices. Simon Calder, Editor-at-Large for The Independent, will give us his very special take on the local history and culture, as well as the reason he keeps going back to Wales. Dai Smith talks about the history of coal mining and what turned Cardiff around (hint: he’s the head of the Arts Council) and what makes Cardiff one of the fastest growing cities in Europe. We’ll explore Welsh food with Sian Bassett Roberts (everything from small batch cheese and lava bread to the legendary welsh cakes). There’s all of that and more as the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from the castle in Cardiff.

This week's Travel Today returns to one of our favorite destinations for what has become an annual radio ritual: Wales. We’re broadcasting from the castle in Cardiff (one of more than 600 in Wales) and we’ll talk about the new U.S./Cuba agreement to establish scheduled air service between the two countries and provide an update on Paris after the November 13 attacks. Henry Harteveldt, Industry Analyst for Atmosphere Research, details some elements shaking up the travel industry, such as fragmentation that creates more choice for consumers and independent hotels offering more competitive prices. Simon Calder, Editor-at-Large for The Independent, will give us his very special take on the local history and culture, as well as the reason he keeps going back to Wales. Dai Smith talks about the history of coal mining and what turned Cardiff around (hint: he’s the head of the Arts Council) and what makes Cardiff one of the fastest growing cities in Europe. We’ll explore Welsh food with Sian Bassett Roberts (everything from small batch cheese and lava bread to the legendary welsh cakes). There’s all of that and more as the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from the castle in Cardiff.

The Doctor has dinner with the enemy, Mickey wants to cheat on his girlfriend, and no one seems to object to Cardiff Castle being demolished.

Discover Cardiff! A compact and diverse city, the capital of Wales has unique attractions, historic buildings and one of Europe's top waterfront developments. Susan Spence takes you on a whirlwind trip of Cardiff, visiting along the way, the Millenium Stadium and Cardiff Castle, as well as discovering the story behind Welsh Love Spoons!

Discover Cardiff! A compact and diverse city, the capital of Wales has unique attractions, historic buildings and one of Europe's top waterfront development. Susan Spence introduces you to the Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre, then takes you on a whirlwind trip of Cardiff, visiting along the way, the Millenium Stadium and Cardiff Castle as well as discovering the story behind Welsh Love Spoons!

Fragments 2.12 – "Fragments" Tosh, Jack, Rhys, Gwen, Ianto and Owen watch the holographic message depicting Gray and Captain John. Production Writer Director Script editor Producer Chris Chibnall (co-producer) Executive producer(s) Production code 2.12 Series Length 50 mins Originally broadcast Chronology ? Preceded by Followed by → "" "" "Fragments" is the twelfth and of the second series of British series , which was broadcast by on . // Plot After the team gets signs of an unidentified life form, they (apart from , who is running late) go to investigate. Searching an abandoned building, the team discover it is a trap and the building is bombed. The resulting explosion causes the team to be trapped under piles of concrete rubble. Gwen and arrive (Rhys having given Gwen a lift), and as they dig everyone out, the team's lives flash before their eyes revealing how Jack, Ianto, Owen, and Toshiko got recruited to Torchwood. In the , is picked up by two women - Alice Guppy and Emily Holroyd - who have noticed his immortality and his references to . They examine him, which includes attempting to kill him. Jack recognizes that the technology being used in his interrogation is more advanced than Earth technology of the time. They identify themselves as being part of Torchwood and offer Jack a job with them. Jack initially declines the offer learning that they . He agrees to the assignment after being told that if he doesn't cooperate he will be treated as a threat himself. He takes an initial assignment which is to track down and capture an alien. While they have the alien in a small cell one of the officers pulls out a gun and shoots the alien in the head without any warning. Jack disagrees with this policy and refuses the next assignment they try to give him. Jack goes to a bar when a comes to his table and offers to read his cards and doesn't listen to Jack's refusal. She tells him that he will not meet the Doctor for another century. He returns to the Torchwood office and opts to join Torchwood for that century. He is still working for Torchwood in 1999, when he comes back to the Hub on New Year's Eve to find that one of the team has murdered the rest out of fear for the future. He has in his hand some locket or pendant, and he claims to have seen the future in it and killed the rest of the team out of a sense of mercy that the immortal Jack cannot benefit from. Based on the vision from the locket, he states that the next century is when everything changes and that Torchwood isn't ready for it. He then commits suicide, leaving Torchwood to Jack as a "reward for a century of service." With the rest of the team dead, Jack will have to recruit a new team. 's flashback takes place five years ago when she was working for the Ministry of Defence. One night after her boss leaves she immediately breaks into the security room where she obtains secret files for a Sonic Modulator. At home, she begins constructing a mock version, and once complete, takes it to a secret base. She gives it to a woman, one of her mother's captors, in the hope of her mother's release, but in seeing Tosh's potential, they decide to have her work for them. Tosh refuses, and so the captors set off the Sonic Modulator, sending an ear-piercing sound around the room that brings Tosh and her mother to the floor as their blood vessels begin to pulse violently. At that point however, soldiers break in and arrest both the captors and Toshiko and her mother. Tosh is locked in a plain empty cell and told that she will have no communication with anyone, and they refuse to answer her questions to her mother's whereabouts. After living in solitude for some time, she is visited by Jack. Jack chats to her and states that she'll be imprisoned indefinitely. He recognises, however, Toshiko's talent and high intelligence in building the fully operational device from plans that could not possibly work and offers her a pardon if she takes a job at Torchwood. In 's flashback, he first meets Jack by helping him fight a . Ianto asks for a job, but is rejected by Jack. The next morning, Ianto gives Jack a coffee outside Torchwood. Jack recalls a large amount of knowledge about Ianto, stating that he researched him after he was able to identify a Weevil. Ianto again asks for a job as his old job was lost when . Jack states that he had severed all ties with Torchwood One. That night, Ianto steps in front of the SUV, and once more asks for a job. After Jack threatens to erase his memory, he tells Jack that he is pursuing a . After a long battle, the pair of them capture it, and Jack tells Ianto that he expects to see him at work the following morning. 's flashback shows him before he was employed in Torchwood, working as a regular doctor and planning a marriage. His fiancée, Katie, begins to exhibit signs of and is taken in for a brain scan. The doctors, in fact, state that it is a tumor, and decide to operate. While Owen waits outside, he hears a loud noise in the operating room, and enters to find all of the surgeons dead on the floor. Jack enters, and states that there is an alien parasite residing in his fiancée's brain that gives off a toxic gas when threatened. Jack attempts to take the brain, but Owen protests, and so Jack knocks him out with chloroform. Owen wakes up in a hospital bed, but because Jack has erased all evidence of himself, there was no proof of Owen ever seeing him and telling him about the alien. The doctors come to the conclusion that Owen is traumatised and they prescribe him 3 months of rest. Visiting his fiancée's grave, Owen sees Jack and confronts him for answers, saying that he was right and Jack was not just a figment of his own imagination. Seeing Owen's potential, Jack convinces him to start up at Torchwood as a medic for the team. When the team reunites, they discover that the SUV is missing. Jack receives a holographic message, as pictured, from , who reveals himself to be behind the bombs and shows Jack an image of his long-lost brother . He then vows to tear Jack's world apart, so Jack would spend time with him. Cast — — — — — — / — Toshiko's Mother — Noriko Aida — Amy MansonEmily Holroyd — Heather Craney — Skye BennettAlex Hopkins — Julian Lewis JonesBob — Simon ShackletonSecurity Guard — Milton — Katie Russell — Doctor — Richard Lloyd-KingNurse — Catherine MorrisPsychiatrist — Selva Rasalingham — (uncredited) — Lachlan Nieboer (uncredited) Cast notes Clare Clifford had played Kyle in the story . Continuity The tarot card reader girl reappears in this episode. She was last seen in the episode "".Toshiko's mother, as played by Noriko Aida, reappears in this episode, having last been seen in "".Toshiko's "sonic modulator" device based on stolen design plans bears superficial similarities to the Doctor's , and its ear-splitting effect is similar to that produced by holding together two similar sonic devices in .This is the first time the has been explicitly named in the series.A alien, similar to the one seen in "", appears in flashback sequences involving Jack's first mission for the Torchwood Institute.Captain Jack radios orders to an offscreen in Ianto's flashback, although Ianto's arrival in the scene prevents the character from being given any lines. Suzie was last mentioned in the episode "", and last seen upon her resurrection in series one episode "".In his flashback, Ianto Jones refers to his girlfriend, , as having died during the . Lisa is seen again as a partly-converted in the series one episode "". Exit Wounds 2.13 – "Exit Wounds" episode Gray encounters Jack in the Hub. Production Writer Director Production code 2.13 Series Length 50 mins Originally broadcast Chronology ? Preceded by Followed by → "" — "Exit Wounds" is the thirteenth and final of the second series of British series , and was broadcast on on . // Plot Following the previous episode directly, the Torchwood team goes to sites of rift activity. Gwen goes to the police station where the four most senior officers have been killed by Weevils. Tosh and Ianto head to the central server building to deal with "ghosts" that appeared in the building. The ghosts turn out to be humanoid beings in cloaks holding scythes who look very like the Grim Reaper, but Tosh and Ianto easily end the threat by shooting them. Tosh mentions that the server building houses servers for the military, police, NHS and the nearby nuclear power station. Owen heads to St Helen's Hospital where a Hoix was found chewing on cables and subdues it with a sedative. With the rest of the team away dealing with their respective crises, Jack returns to the Hub alone and encounters John Hart, who after a brief conversation with Jack kills him, then strips him of his weapons and restrains him while he proceeds with his task. John gets the Torchwood members to approach the rooftops of their respective buildings to watch as he sets off 15 major and well placed explosions in Cardiff. The team try to cope with the workload of a crippled city. John, who is watching the mayhem in Cardiff Castle with a captive Jack takes him through the rift to the future site of Cardiff city in the year . There John explains that he has not been acting of his own free will and shows Jack that his wristband has been molecularly bonded with his skin (rendering it unremovable) which is equipped with surveillance and remote detonation circuits to ensure his obedience. Before John can explain further he is interrupted by the arrival of Gray, Jack's long lost brother. Jack hugs him tearfully, happy to see him alive, only to have Gray stab him in the chest. When Jack comes to, Gray explains that he was tortured mercilessly for years by the aliens who captured him in his childhood, and that he blames Jack for what he had to endure. Gray taunts Jack saying that his grave will be the foundation of Cardiff and that his blessing of life is his curse. He then forces John to bury Jack alive as punishment for this. Before he begins his task John throws a ring into the grave, claiming that it is of sentimental value. He then proceeds to fill the grave, trapping Jack in a cycle of asphyxiation and revivification. John, now gone free and released from his obligation to Gray, returns to the present to help undo the mess he caused. Gwen encounters him and they call everyone back to the Hub except Owen, who is trying to contain the nuclear power plant meltdown--a result of the explosions John had previously set up. Unbeknownst to them, Gray is lurking in the Hub with them. He eventually traps Gwen, John, and Ianto in Weevil cells, and then shoots Toshiko, leaving her for dead. A loud banging noise is heard by everyone and Gray goes to investigate. The sound leads him to the morgue where a light can be seen coming from one of the compartments. Gray opens the compartment to find Jack waking in a cryochamber. The scene then flashes back to where Jack is discovered by Torchwood personnel because the ring that John dropped was in fact a beacon and Torchwood had picked up the signal. They dig him out and place him in the cryochamber at the Hub, with a timer set to wake him up in 2008. After incapacitating his brother, Jack frees Gwen, John, and Ianto. While this has been happening, Toshiko had been helping Owen to try to prevent a meltdown; despite her life-threatening injury. After sucessfully averting disaster by venting the flow channels into the room Owen is in, she also sets a time delay so Owen can escape. However, a power spike triggers an emergency lockdown and Owen is trapped. Before long the radioactive material is sent to Owen's location and the scene fades out back to the Hub. Jack discovers Toshiko who dies in his arms. As Ianto registers Owen and Toshiko's deaths on the Hub computer, a pre-programmed pop-up video of Toshiko appears, in which she says goodbye and confesses her love for Owen as well as thanking Jack for freeing her from the prison and showing her the many possibilities of the universe. The episode and second series closes with the devastated city recovering, and Jack, Ianto, and Gwen standing together in the Hub. Cast — — — — — — — Lachlan Nieboer — / — — Cowled Leader — Paul Marc DavisDr Angela Connolly — Golda RosheuvelNira Docherty — Syreeta KumarCharles Gaskell — Cornelius Macarthy - Amy Manson Cast notes This episode marks the last episode starring as and as . In the Torchwood: De-Classified that covers this episode, who plays jokingly remarks that Owen either is truly dead or will transform into the "king of the Weevils". A story at GEOS correctly predicted that Tosh and Owen would leave the series.. It also predicts that would become a Torchwood regular and that Captain Jack's role would be reduced. Continuity A Hoix creature, from the parent series in its 2006 episode "" appears in this episode. This is the first time it is named onscreen.Owen refers to his status as "King of the Weevils", first mentioned in "" and seeded in "".When and are discussing their early days together, Tosh descibes pretending to be a medic in Owen's second week, to cover for him having a hangover. Owen asks if this was "the space pig", referring to 's appearance as Doctor Sato, a presumed pathologist in the Doctor Who story "".Jack tells Gray "I forgive you", infuriating Gray. The said this to the in similar circumstance in "", and Jack himself spoke the phrase to Owen Harper following his resurrection in "".In the video played after her death, Toshiko tells Captain Jack "I wouldn't have missed it for the world." Rose Tyler said this to the Doctor facing her death in the Doctor Who episode "".