Michael SmithAug 31, 20203 min readDryslwyn Castle, Carmarthenshire, WalesA brief history and description of the evocative and dramatically-sited castle at Dryslwyn. Much remains to impress the visitor today.
Michael SmithFeb 20, 20206 min readCastell Dinas Bran, Denbighshire, WalesA history of Castell Dinas Bran, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, including a detailed site description and photogrpahs.
Michael SmithFeb 9, 20206 min readHolt Castle, or Castle Lion, DenbighshireA description, history and site interpretation of Holt Castle, Denbighshire with photography and links to other information sources.
Michael Smith, Author, Translator, PrintmakerJan 6, 20205 min readDegannwy Castle - a stronghold brought to ruin by revengeA brief history of Degannwy (Deganwy) castle in North Wales, with a description, photographs and useful links.
Michael Smith, Author, Translator, PrintmakerFeb 19, 20194 min readBook Review: The Castle at War in Medieval England and WalesDr Dan Spencer's book on the Medieval castles is a valuable and accessible guide to castles - not what they are but where they appear in
Michael Smith, printmaker, Mythical BritainJan 25, 20163 min readCastell Dinas Bran - a snowy linocut printAn evocative Welsh ruin Castell Dinas Bran is surely one of the most evocative ruins in the whole of Wales, certainly in so far as the...