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Gwrych Castle, 1891
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During the late 18th and early 19th centuries a large number of country houses were built in the castellated style. Some, like Brancepeth in Northumberland, were built to replace what had been fortresses; others, like Gwyrch, were new construction on virgin sites. Gwyrch, one mile west of Abergele, was completed in 1815. Many of its towers were built for show and serve no purpose whatsoever.

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A Selection of Memories from Gwrych Castle

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Gwrych Castle

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Castle Re Opens After Many Years
My memories of Gwrych castle are relatively recent ones. I started as a volunteer here about 2 years ago. The castle was closed and Gwrych castle preservation trust had just completed the renovation of the Gardeners Tower. This is one of the 18 towers on site. The castle is now owned by the trust and is being restored back to original. A fantastic place to visit 7 days a week.
Gwrych Castle, from the Park 1890
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Bombs Near Grych Castle
Together with my mother and brother, we lived in Sandy Cove, near Rhyl during the Second World War, to escape the bombing in London. One night in, I think, 1944, I was awakened by some noises and my mother came to get me. By looking out of the living room window we could see that the German bombers had jettisoned their bombs onto the woods surrounding Grych Castle. The whole hillside was ablaze, ...see more
Gwrych Castle, from the Park 1890
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