Tu Hwnt i'r Bont Tearoom (National Trust) Llanrwst, North Wales - 26.9.2020
This time of year it's probably the most iconic and photographed building in North Wales. When I took this shot at 8.00am on Saturday 26th September 2020, the air temperature was 5.5C and it was very cold. I wasn't alone. There were 8 other trusty souls who'd travelled from far and wide to take similar shots as the sun rose. Autumn sees its Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) which morphs from its Summer green into a vibrant colour ranging from reddish orange to burgundy during this time of year. I plan to return when the sky is much bluer too.
Tu Hwnt i'r Bont ( Beyond the Bridge) is considerably older than the Inigo Jones bridge it stands besides. Over the centuries it has fallen into disrepair several times and been rebuilt and restored through the generosity of the townsfolk.
During the last century, it was acquired by the National Trust who have since leased the building for over 50 years. The decision made by the original leaseholder to turn it into a traditional Welsh Tea Room has proved to be a great success.
Pleasingly, after implementing COVID requirements, it reopened on 21st July 2020 and it's well worth a visit!
Tu Hwnt i'r Bont Tearoom (National Trust) Llanrwst, North Wales - 26.9.2020
This time of year it's probably the most iconic and photographed building in North Wales. When I took this shot at 8.00am on Saturday 26th September 2020, the air temperature was 5.5C and it was very cold. I wasn't alone. There were 8 other trusty souls who'd travelled from far and wide to take similar shots as the sun rose. Autumn sees its Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) which morphs from its Summer green into a vibrant colour ranging from reddish orange to burgundy during this time of year. I plan to return when the sky is much bluer too.
Tu Hwnt i'r Bont ( Beyond the Bridge) is considerably older than the Inigo Jones bridge it stands besides. Over the centuries it has fallen into disrepair several times and been rebuilt and restored through the generosity of the townsfolk.
During the last century, it was acquired by the National Trust who have since leased the building for over 50 years. The decision made by the original leaseholder to turn it into a traditional Welsh Tea Room has proved to be a great success.
Pleasingly, after implementing COVID requirements, it reopened on 21st July 2020 and it's well worth a visit!