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The Grade I Listed Caernarfon Castle a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales.
Edward I conquered Wales in 1277 and set about fortifying the rebellious area of north Wales. He began work on the strategically important Caernarfon Castle in 1283, when the Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, mounted an uprising.
The site enabled Edward to control traffic along the Menai Strait - a very important objective for his continued supremacy in the area. It had existed originally as a Roman fort, and an earlier Norman motte and bailey castle.
Its majestic, imposing form took shape and building work continued until 1323, in a complex, sophisticated version of the linear form. It wasn't actually finished, however - and still today examples of the incomplete structure are visible. The cost of the building work was astonishing - £22,000, more than the Treasury's yearly income.
Caernarfon came under attack in the uprising of 1294-5, and again by Owain Glyndŵr in 1403-4, and both times stood up to the attacks. It was only in the Civil War that the garrison surrendered to the Parliamentary forces in 1646.
A popular, possibly aprocryphal, story arose concerning the investiture of the Prince of Wales - a tradition which was started once more in the twentieth century. Edward I, after subjugating the Welsh, promised the Welsh "a Prince born in Wales, who did not speak a word of English".
The Welsh were apparently taken aback when the Prince put forward his infant son, who indeed was born in Wales during Edward's military campaign, and due to his youth did not speak any word - English or not. In 1911, the future Edward VIII was invested at Caernarfon Castle, and Prince Charles was invested there in 1969.
Information gained from www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/castles_...
Currency, for Macro Mondays. Incidentally the coin with the hole was issued during the reign of Edward VIII, who was only king for a few months in 1936 before abdicating.
The Grade I Listed Caernarfon Castle a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales.
Edward I conquered Wales in 1277 and set about fortifying the rebellious area of north Wales. He began work on the strategically important Caernarfon Castle in 1283, when the Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, mounted an uprising.
The site enabled Edward to control traffic along the Menai Strait - a very important objective for his continued supremacy in the area. It had existed originally as a Roman fort, and an earlier Norman motte and bailey castle.
Its majestic, imposing form took shape and building work continued until 1323, in a complex, sophisticated version of the linear form. It wasn't actually finished, however - and still today examples of the incomplete structure are visible. The cost of the building work was astonishing - £22,000, more than the Treasury's yearly income.
Caernarfon came under attack in the uprising of 1294-5, and again by Owain Glyndŵr in 1403-4, and both times stood up to the attacks. It was only in the Civil War that the garrison surrendered to the Parliamentary forces in 1646.
A popular, possibly aprocryphal, story arose concerning the investiture of the Prince of Wales - a tradition which was started once more in the twentieth century. Edward I, after subjugating the Welsh, promised the Welsh "a Prince born in Wales, who did not speak a word of English".
The Welsh were apparently taken aback when the Prince put forward his infant son, who indeed was born in Wales during Edward's military campaign, and due to his youth did not speak any word - English or not. In 1911, the future Edward VIII was invested at Caernarfon Castle, and Prince Charles was invested there in 1969.
Information gained from www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/castles_...
This is the third box I've come across recently with the Edward VIII cipher. Perhaps they're not as rare as I thought.
"Pan oedd Hitler wedi ei gwneud yn glir ei fod yn bwriadu anfon ei luoedd i mewn i'r Rheinland ddadfilwroledig, mynegodd llywodraeth Prydain ei gwrthwynebiad a dylsai Edward fod wedi sefyll yn ôl.
Yn hytrach, bygythiodd ymwrthod â'r orsedd pe bai Hitler yn cael ei rwystro rhag symud ymlaen. Aeth mor bell â ffonio llysgennad yr Almaen i ddweud wrtho ei fod wedi gwneud hynny."
Yn 1940 "anfonodd llysgennad yr Almaen yn Lisbon neges i Ferlin a ddywedai fod "y Dud yn credu yn bendant y byddai dal i fomio'n drwm yn gwneud Lloegr yn barod am heddwch.'
Felly y bu'r cyn-Frenin yn annog bomio ei bobl ei hun."
"Wedi'r rhyfel, derbyniodd y teulu Windsor wahoddiad gan Ffrainc i ymsefydlu, yn ddi-dreth, ym Mharis. ’Roedd Diana Mosley, gwraig yr arweinydd Ffasgaidd Syr Oswald, yn ymweld yn fynych."
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"When Hitler made it clear he meant to send his forces back into the demilitarised Rhineland, the British government expressed opposition and Edward should have stepped back.
Instead he threatened to abdicate if Hitler's advance was stopped, even phoning the German ambassador to tell him he had done so."
In 1940 "the German ambassador in Lisbon sent a message to Berlin saying: 'The Duke believes with certainty that continued heavy bombing would make England ready for peace.'
Thus the former King was urging the bombardment of his own people."
"After the war the Windsors accepted an invitation from France to settle tax-free in Paris. Diana Mosley, wife of the British fascist leader Sir Oswald, was a frequent visitor."
www.express.co.uk/news/royal/426976/The-Duke-of-Windsor-w...
The Grade I Listed Caernarfon Castle a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales.
Edward I conquered Wales in 1277 and set about fortifying the rebellious area of north Wales. He began work on the strategically important Caernarfon Castle in 1283, when the Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, mounted an uprising.
The site enabled Edward to control traffic along the Menai Strait - a very important objective for his continued supremacy in the area. It had existed originally as a Roman fort, and an earlier Norman motte and bailey castle.
Its majestic, imposing form took shape and building work continued until 1323, in a complex, sophisticated version of the linear form. It wasn't actually finished, however - and still today examples of the incomplete structure are visible. The cost of the building work was astonishing - £22,000, more than the Treasury's yearly income.
Caernarfon came under attack in the uprising of 1294-5, and again by Owain Glyndŵr in 1403-4, and both times stood up to the attacks. It was only in the Civil War that the garrison surrendered to the Parliamentary forces in 1646.
A popular, possibly aprocryphal, story arose concerning the investiture of the Prince of Wales - a tradition which was started once more in the twentieth century. Edward I, after subjugating the Welsh, promised the Welsh "a Prince born in Wales, who did not speak a word of English".
The Welsh were apparently taken aback when the Prince put forward his infant son, who indeed was born in Wales during Edward's military campaign, and due to his youth did not speak any word - English or not. In 1911, the future Edward VIII was invested at Caernarfon Castle, and Prince Charles was invested there in 1969.
Information gained from www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/castles_...
The Grade I Listed Caernarfon Castle a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales.
Edward I conquered Wales in 1277 and set about fortifying the rebellious area of north Wales. He began work on the strategically important Caernarfon Castle in 1283, when the Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, mounted an uprising.
The site enabled Edward to control traffic along the Menai Strait - a very important objective for his continued supremacy in the area. It had existed originally as a Roman fort, and an earlier Norman motte and bailey castle.
Its majestic, imposing form took shape and building work continued until 1323, in a complex, sophisticated version of the linear form. It wasn't actually finished, however - and still today examples of the incomplete structure are visible. The cost of the building work was astonishing - £22,000, more than the Treasury's yearly income.
Caernarfon came under attack in the uprising of 1294-5, and again by Owain Glyndŵr in 1403-4, and both times stood up to the attacks. It was only in the Civil War that the garrison surrendered to the Parliamentary forces in 1646.
A popular, possibly aprocryphal, story arose concerning the investiture of the Prince of Wales - a tradition which was started once more in the twentieth century. Edward I, after subjugating the Welsh, promised the Welsh "a Prince born in Wales, who did not speak a word of English".
The Welsh were apparently taken aback when the Prince put forward his infant son, who indeed was born in Wales during Edward's military campaign, and due to his youth did not speak any word - English or not. In 1911, the future Edward VIII was invested at Caernarfon Castle, and Prince Charles was invested there in 1969.
Information gained from www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/castles_...
The Grade I Listed Caernarfon Castle a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales.
Edward I conquered Wales in 1277 and set about fortifying the rebellious area of north Wales. He began work on the strategically important Caernarfon Castle in 1283, when the Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, mounted an uprising.
The site enabled Edward to control traffic along the Menai Strait - a very important objective for his continued supremacy in the area. It had existed originally as a Roman fort, and an earlier Norman motte and bailey castle.
Its majestic, imposing form took shape and building work continued until 1323, in a complex, sophisticated version of the linear form. It wasn't actually finished, however - and still today examples of the incomplete structure are visible. The cost of the building work was astonishing - £22,000, more than the Treasury's yearly income.
Caernarfon came under attack in the uprising of 1294-5, and again by Owain Glyndŵr in 1403-4, and both times stood up to the attacks. It was only in the Civil War that the garrison surrendered to the Parliamentary forces in 1646.
A popular, possibly aprocryphal, story arose concerning the investiture of the Prince of Wales - a tradition which was started once more in the twentieth century. Edward I, after subjugating the Welsh, promised the Welsh "a Prince born in Wales, who did not speak a word of English".
The Welsh were apparently taken aback when the Prince put forward his infant son, who indeed was born in Wales during Edward's military campaign, and due to his youth did not speak any word - English or not. In 1911, the future Edward VIII was invested at Caernarfon Castle, and Prince Charles was invested there in 1969.
Information gained from www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/castles_...
ER VIII post box – Edward VIII Postbox put up between 20 January 1936 – 11 December 1936 before he abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson.
The cipher cast of the King's crown and initials appear on no other wall post box in the UK in public use.
IP12 6315
Only 3 or 4 of these Ludlow ER VIII wall box’s left in the UK now apparently.
Taken at Bawdsey Suffolk.
The Grade I Listed Caernarfon Castle a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales.
Edward I conquered Wales in 1277 and set about fortifying the rebellious area of north Wales. He began work on the strategically important Caernarfon Castle in 1283, when the Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, mounted an uprising.
The site enabled Edward to control traffic along the Menai Strait - a very important objective for his continued supremacy in the area. It had existed originally as a Roman fort, and an earlier Norman motte and bailey castle.
Its majestic, imposing form took shape and building work continued until 1323, in a complex, sophisticated version of the linear form. It wasn't actually finished, however - and still today examples of the incomplete structure are visible. The cost of the building work was astonishing - £22,000, more than the Treasury's yearly income.
Caernarfon came under attack in the uprising of 1294-5, and again by Owain Glyndŵr in 1403-4, and both times stood up to the attacks. It was only in the Civil War that the garrison surrendered to the Parliamentary forces in 1646.
A popular, possibly aprocryphal, story arose concerning the investiture of the Prince of Wales - a tradition which was started once more in the twentieth century. Edward I, after subjugating the Welsh, promised the Welsh "a Prince born in Wales, who did not speak a word of English".
The Welsh were apparently taken aback when the Prince put forward his infant son, who indeed was born in Wales during Edward's military campaign, and due to his youth did not speak any word - English or not. In 1911, the future Edward VIII was invested at Caernarfon Castle, and Prince Charles was invested there in 1969.
Information gained from www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/castles_...
Original examples are rare as Edward VIII only reigned for less than a year, from 20 January 1936 to 11 December 1936. After his abdication, most boxes bearing his cypher were modified or replaced. Quoted from Wikimedia.
Edward VIII Post Box, Crown Terrace, Glasgow- G12 173D
ER VIII Wall Box converted to GR VI, Perth - PH2 190
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G44 204
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G12 263
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G41 187
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Balloch - G83 48
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Balloch (New Location) - G83 48
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G41 131
Caernarfon a royal town, community, and port in Gwynedd, North Wales.
Carnarvon and Caernarvon are Anglicised spellings that were superseded in 1926 and 1974, respectively. The villages of Bontnewydd and Caeathro are close by. The town is also noted for its high percentage of native Welsh speakers. Due to this, Welsh is often the predominant language of the town.
Abundant natural resources in and around the Menai Strait enabled human habitation in prehistoric Britain. The Ordovices, a Celtic tribe, lived in the region during the period known as Roman Britain. The Roman fort Segontium was established around ad 80 to subjugate the Ordovices during the Roman conquest of Britain. The Romans occupied the region until the end of Roman rule in Britain in 382, after which Caernarfon became part of the Kingdom of Gwynedd. In the late 11th century, William the Conqueror ordered the construction of a motte-and-bailey castle at Caernarfon as part of the Norman invasion of Wales. He was unsuccessful, and Wales remained independent until around 1283.
In the 13th century, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, ruler of Gwynedd, refused to pay homage to Edward I of England, prompting the English conquest of Gwynedd. This was followed by the construction of Caernarfon Castle, one of the largest and most imposing fortifications built by the English in Wales. In 1284, the English-style county of Caernarfonshire was established by the Statute of Rhuddlan; the same year, Caernarfon was made a borough, a county and market town, and the seat of English government in North Wales.
The ascent of the House of Tudor to the throne of England eased hostilities between the English and resulted in Caernarfon Castle falling into a state of disrepair. The city has flourished, leading to its status as a major tourist centre and seat of Gwynedd Council, with a thriving harbour and marina. Caernarfon has expanded beyond its medieval walls and experienced heavy suburbanisation.
Edward VIII stamp. First issued 1st September 1936, he abdicated 10th December 1936.
It was several months after the death of George V that the new monarch stamps became available, and several months after the abdication before the new monarchs (George VI) stamps became available.
Though in fact Edward VIII stamps were still being dispensed from stamp selling machines until the beginning of 1938.
(015/365)
"Although the monogram on the enamel plate shows this as a George VI box, the initials on the aperture casting have been modified. This was originally an Edward VIII box, that was adapted during the manufacturing process. As such, it's probably unique." Quoted from 'On the Trail of Edward VIII' by David Chandler.
Original examples are rare as Edward VIII only reigned for less than a year, from 20 January 1936 to 11 December 1936. After his abdication, most boxes bearing his cypher were modified or replaced. Quoted from Wikimedia.
Edward VIII Post Box, Crown Terrace, Glasgow- G12 173D
Edward VIII Wall Box, Forgandenny - PH2 120
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G44 204
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G12 263
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G41 187
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Balloch - G83 48
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Balloch (New Location) - G83 48
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G41 131
The Grade I Listed Caernarfon Castle a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales.
Edward I conquered Wales in 1277 and set about fortifying the rebellious area of north Wales. He began work on the strategically important Caernarfon Castle in 1283, when the Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, mounted an uprising.
The site enabled Edward to control traffic along the Menai Strait - a very important objective for his continued supremacy in the area. It had existed originally as a Roman fort, and an earlier Norman motte and bailey castle.
Its majestic, imposing form took shape and building work continued until 1323, in a complex, sophisticated version of the linear form. It wasn't actually finished, however - and still today examples of the incomplete structure are visible. The cost of the building work was astonishing - £22,000, more than the Treasury's yearly income.
Caernarfon came under attack in the uprising of 1294-5, and again by Owain Glyndŵr in 1403-4, and both times stood up to the attacks. It was only in the Civil War that the garrison surrendered to the Parliamentary forces in 1646.
A popular, possibly aprocryphal, story arose concerning the investiture of the Prince of Wales - a tradition which was started once more in the twentieth century. Edward I, after subjugating the Welsh, promised the Welsh "a Prince born in Wales, who did not speak a word of English".
The Welsh were apparently taken aback when the Prince put forward his infant son, who indeed was born in Wales during Edward's military campaign, and due to his youth did not speak any word - English or not. In 1911, the future Edward VIII was invested at Caernarfon Castle, and Prince Charles was invested there in 1969.
Information gained from www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/castles_...
The Grade I Listed Caernarfon Castle a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales.
Edward I conquered Wales in 1277 and set about fortifying the rebellious area of north Wales. He began work on the strategically important Caernarfon Castle in 1283, when the Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, mounted an uprising.
The site enabled Edward to control traffic along the Menai Strait - a very important objective for his continued supremacy in the area. It had existed originally as a Roman fort, and an earlier Norman motte and bailey castle.
Its majestic, imposing form took shape and building work continued until 1323, in a complex, sophisticated version of the linear form. It wasn't actually finished, however - and still today examples of the incomplete structure are visible. The cost of the building work was astonishing - £22,000, more than the Treasury's yearly income.
Caernarfon came under attack in the uprising of 1294-5, and again by Owain Glyndŵr in 1403-4, and both times stood up to the attacks. It was only in the Civil War that the garrison surrendered to the Parliamentary forces in 1646.
A popular, possibly aprocryphal, story arose concerning the investiture of the Prince of Wales - a tradition which was started once more in the twentieth century. Edward I, after subjugating the Welsh, promised the Welsh "a Prince born in Wales, who did not speak a word of English".
The Welsh were apparently taken aback when the Prince put forward his infant son, who indeed was born in Wales during Edward's military campaign, and due to his youth did not speak any word - English or not. In 1911, the future Edward VIII was invested at Caernarfon Castle, and Prince Charles was invested there in 1969.
Information gained from www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/castles_...
The Grade I Listed Caernarfon Castle a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales.
Edward I conquered Wales in 1277 and set about fortifying the rebellious area of north Wales. He began work on the strategically important Caernarfon Castle in 1283, when the Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, mounted an uprising.
The site enabled Edward to control traffic along the Menai Strait - a very important objective for his continued supremacy in the area. It had existed originally as a Roman fort, and an earlier Norman motte and bailey castle.
Its majestic, imposing form took shape and building work continued until 1323, in a complex, sophisticated version of the linear form. It wasn't actually finished, however - and still today examples of the incomplete structure are visible. The cost of the building work was astonishing - £22,000, more than the Treasury's yearly income.
Caernarfon came under attack in the uprising of 1294-5, and again by Owain Glyndŵr in 1403-4, and both times stood up to the attacks. It was only in the Civil War that the garrison surrendered to the Parliamentary forces in 1646.
A popular, possibly aprocryphal, story arose concerning the investiture of the Prince of Wales - a tradition which was started once more in the twentieth century. Edward I, after subjugating the Welsh, promised the Welsh "a Prince born in Wales, who did not speak a word of English".
The Welsh were apparently taken aback when the Prince put forward his infant son, who indeed was born in Wales during Edward's military campaign, and due to his youth did not speak any word - English or not. In 1911, the future Edward VIII was invested at Caernarfon Castle, and Prince Charles was invested there in 1969.
Information gained from www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/castles_...
Caernarfon a royal town, community, and port in Gwynedd, North Wales.
Carnarvon and Caernarvon are Anglicised spellings that were superseded in 1926 and 1974, respectively. The villages of Bontnewydd and Caeathro are close by. The town is also noted for its high percentage of native Welsh speakers. Due to this, Welsh is often the predominant language of the town.
Abundant natural resources in and around the Menai Strait enabled human habitation in prehistoric Britain. The Ordovices, a Celtic tribe, lived in the region during the period known as Roman Britain. The Roman fort Segontium was established around ad 80 to subjugate the Ordovices during the Roman conquest of Britain. The Romans occupied the region until the end of Roman rule in Britain in 382, after which Caernarfon became part of the Kingdom of Gwynedd. In the late 11th century, William the Conqueror ordered the construction of a motte-and-bailey castle at Caernarfon as part of the Norman invasion of Wales. He was unsuccessful, and Wales remained independent until around 1283.
In the 13th century, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, ruler of Gwynedd, refused to pay homage to Edward I of England, prompting the English conquest of Gwynedd. This was followed by the construction of Caernarfon Castle, one of the largest and most imposing fortifications built by the English in Wales. In 1284, the English-style county of Caernarfonshire was established by the Statute of Rhuddlan; the same year, Caernarfon was made a borough, a county and market town, and the seat of English government in North Wales.
The ascent of the House of Tudor to the throne of England eased hostilities between the English and resulted in Caernarfon Castle falling into a state of disrepair. The city has flourished, leading to its status as a major tourist centre and seat of Gwynedd Council, with a thriving harbour and marina. Caernarfon has expanded beyond its medieval walls and experienced heavy suburbanisation.
A rare Edward VIII postbox on Marine Esplanade. As his reign was so short, less than 200 boxes were made.
Original examples are rare as Edward VIII only reigned for less than a year, from 20 January 1936 to 11 December 1936. After his abdication, most boxes bearing his cypher were modified or replaced. Quoted from Wikimedia.
Edward VIII Post Box, Crown Terrace, Glasgow- G12 173D
Edward VIII Wall Box, Forgandenny - PH2 120
ER VIII Wall Box converted to GR VI, Perth - PH2 190
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G12 263
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G41 187
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Balloch - G83 48
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Balloch (New Location) - G83 48
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G41 131
Original examples are rare as Edward VIII only reigned for less than a year, from 20 January 1936 to 11 December 1936. After his abdication, most boxes bearing his cypher were modified or replaced. Quoted from Wikimedia.
Edward VIII Post Box, Crown Terrace, Glasgow- G12 173D
Edward VIII Wall Box, Forgandenny - PH2 120
ER VIII Wall Box converted to GR VI, Perth - PH2 190
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G44 204
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G12 263
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G41 187
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Balloch - G83 48
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Balloch (New Location) - G83 48
The two antiques are a Royal Doulton Toby jug of John Barleycorn and the the other is a commemorative mug of King Edward VIII.
John Barleycorn is a from a celebrated English folk song representing the harvest and the alcoholic beverages derived from such. That kind of explains the rather ruddy complexion and dazed look on his face.
King Edward VIII took over the throne on January 20, 1936 after the death of his father George V. Edward's reign was short lived as he abdicated in December 1936 in order to marry Wallis Simpson. As king, Edward was also head of the Church of England and it would have been scandalous and likely disallowed for the king to marry a divorced woman. Regardless, he decided to abdicate instead and was succeeded by his younger brother George VI (father of Queen Elizabeth II).
The ancient relic needs no further explanation.
We're Here looks at TBA today.
Hitherto unpublished (from probably the largest privately held collection of Edward VIII memorabilia)
IP12 6315
This cipher of the King's crown and initials appear on no other wall post box in the UK in public use.
Rare Edward VIII Ludlow post box. Taken in Suffolk UK.
Original examples are rare as Edward VIII only reigned for less than a year, from 20 January 1936 to 11 December 1936. After his abdication, most boxes bearing his cypher were modified or replaced. Quoted from Wikimedia.
Edward VIII Post Box, Crown Terrace, Glasgow- G12 173D
Edward VIII Wall Box, Forgandenny - PH2 120
ER VIII Wall Box converted to GR VI, Perth - PH2 190
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G44 204
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G41 187
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Balloch - G83 48
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Balloch (New Location) - G83 48
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G41 131
Looking out from the tower of Caernarfon Castle at the Afon Seiont Estuary which runs into the Menai Strait, in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales.
Its source is the outflow of Llyn Padarn near Llanberis, and it flows out in a generally northwest direction. Between the outflow and the village of Llanrug it is known as the Afon Rhythallt, changing its name just after the village. Its mouth is in the town of Caernarfon, forming a natural harbour as it flows out into the Menai Strait.
The Afon Nant Peris provides the main inflow into Llyn Peris which then drains into Llyn Padarn with the addition of the waters of the Afon Arddu which drains the northern slopes of Snowdon.
The name of the Roman fort of Segontium, near Caernarfon, is based on the Latinised form of the name 'Seiont'.
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Here's my response to BITH* and [https://www.flickr.com/photos/196428382@N08] who have both recently found King Edward VIII post boxes. Only 161 were produced apparently, as he abdicated in 1937, shortly into his reign.
All members of my family would have passed this box over the years. My Dad to get to West Byfleet station to catch the train to work; my brother likewise but to get to grammar school; mum on her pushbike to shop there twice a week and myself, to catch the train to attend college in my early days of employment.
This 1936 box is at the junction of Woodlands Avenue and Hollies Avenue, both roads being part of a housing development created at the time.
West Byfleet, Surrey
29th June 2020
20200629 2I8A 5108
The Grade I Listed Caernarfon Castle a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales.
Edward I conquered Wales in 1277 and set about fortifying the rebellious area of north Wales. He began work on the strategically important Caernarfon Castle in 1283, when the Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, mounted an uprising.
The site enabled Edward to control traffic along the Menai Strait - a very important objective for his continued supremacy in the area. It had existed originally as a Roman fort, and an earlier Norman motte and bailey castle.
Its majestic, imposing form took shape and building work continued until 1323, in a complex, sophisticated version of the linear form. It wasn't actually finished, however - and still today examples of the incomplete structure are visible. The cost of the building work was astonishing - £22,000, more than the Treasury's yearly income.
Caernarfon came under attack in the uprising of 1294-5, and again by Owain Glyndŵr in 1403-4, and both times stood up to the attacks. It was only in the Civil War that the garrison surrendered to the Parliamentary forces in 1646.
A popular, possibly aprocryphal, story arose concerning the investiture of the Prince of Wales - a tradition which was started once more in the twentieth century. Edward I, after subjugating the Welsh, promised the Welsh "a Prince born in Wales, who did not speak a word of English".
The Welsh were apparently taken aback when the Prince put forward his infant son, who indeed was born in Wales during Edward's military campaign, and due to his youth did not speak any word - English or not. In 1911, the future Edward VIII was invested at Caernarfon Castle, and Prince Charles was invested there in 1969.
Information gained from www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/castles_...
The Grade I Listed Caernarfon Castle a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales.
Edward I conquered Wales in 1277 and set about fortifying the rebellious area of north Wales. He began work on the strategically important Caernarfon Castle in 1283, when the Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, mounted an uprising.
The site enabled Edward to control traffic along the Menai Strait - a very important objective for his continued supremacy in the area. It had existed originally as a Roman fort, and an earlier Norman motte and bailey castle.
Its majestic, imposing form took shape and building work continued until 1323, in a complex, sophisticated version of the linear form. It wasn't actually finished, however - and still today examples of the incomplete structure are visible. The cost of the building work was astonishing - £22,000, more than the Treasury's yearly income.
Caernarfon came under attack in the uprising of 1294-5, and again by Owain Glyndŵr in 1403-4, and both times stood up to the attacks. It was only in the Civil War that the garrison surrendered to the Parliamentary forces in 1646.
A popular, possibly aprocryphal, story arose concerning the investiture of the Prince of Wales - a tradition which was started once more in the twentieth century. Edward I, after subjugating the Welsh, promised the Welsh "a Prince born in Wales, who did not speak a word of English".
The Welsh were apparently taken aback when the Prince put forward his infant son, who indeed was born in Wales during Edward's military campaign, and due to his youth did not speak any word - English or not. In 1911, the future Edward VIII was invested at Caernarfon Castle, and Prince Charles was invested there in 1969.
Information gained from www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/castles_...
Original examples are rare as Edward VIII only reigned for less than a year, from 20 January 1936 to 11 December 1936. After his abdication, most boxes bearing his cypher were modified or replaced. Quoted from Wikimedia
Edward VIII Post Box, Crown Terrace, Glasgow- G12 173D
Edward VIII Wall Box, Forgandenny - PH2 120
ER VIII Wall Box converted to GR VI, Perth - PH2 190
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G44 204
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G12 263
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G41 187
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Balloch (New Location) - G83 48
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G41 131
The Grade I Listed Caernarfon Castle a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales.
Edward I conquered Wales in 1277 and set about fortifying the rebellious area of north Wales. He began work on the strategically important Caernarfon Castle in 1283, when the Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, mounted an uprising.
The site enabled Edward to control traffic along the Menai Strait - a very important objective for his continued supremacy in the area. It had existed originally as a Roman fort, and an earlier Norman motte and bailey castle.
Its majestic, imposing form took shape and building work continued until 1323, in a complex, sophisticated version of the linear form. It wasn't actually finished, however - and still today examples of the incomplete structure are visible. The cost of the building work was astonishing - £22,000, more than the Treasury's yearly income.
Caernarfon came under attack in the uprising of 1294-5, and again by Owain Glyndŵr in 1403-4, and both times stood up to the attacks. It was only in the Civil War that the garrison surrendered to the Parliamentary forces in 1646.
A popular, possibly aprocryphal, story arose concerning the investiture of the Prince of Wales - a tradition which was started once more in the twentieth century. Edward I, after subjugating the Welsh, promised the Welsh "a Prince born in Wales, who did not speak a word of English".
The Welsh were apparently taken aback when the Prince put forward his infant son, who indeed was born in Wales during Edward's military campaign, and due to his youth did not speak any word - English or not. In 1911, the future Edward VIII was invested at Caernarfon Castle, and Prince Charles was invested there in 1969.
Information gained from www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/castles_...
A hitherto unpublished photograph of Ex-King Edward VIII in 1937, possibly taken by Wallis Simpson (from a private collection).
Bain News Service,, publisher.
Prince of Wales
[between ca. 1915 and ca. 1920]
1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller.
Notes:
Title from unverified data provided by the Bain News Service on the negatives or caption cards.
Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress).
Format: Glass negatives.
Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication.
Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
General information about the Bain Collection is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.ggbain
Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL): hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ggbain.29711
Call Number: LC-B2- 5070-4
atelier ying, nyc.
This photo refers to my next design upload.
A camera that is also a study model for a housing project. The camera and it's case is also designed as an accessory for the Duke, and to complement with his custom made 1941 GM Cadillac Limousine "The Duchess".
Design, model, text are copyright 2014 by David Lo.
The owner of this collection, the largest private archive relating to Edward VIII, considers that this photograph was probably taken either by ex-King Edward VIII or by Cecil Beaton.
atelier ying, nyc.
I have a particular interest in the life of the Duke of Windsor.
In 1941 a custom, one-off Cadillac was built entirely by hand for the couple, which was way ahead of its time as much of its design was introduced in later model Cadillacs. I fitted my design as an accessory to this limousine, called "The Duchess".
The automobile's styling and details are replicated and echoed throughout the camera.
The camera is made of clear and red lucite with a walnut finish throughout. It has three rotating segments that allow it to be studied as an architectural model for a housing design I will have in my book. The pinhole compartment of walnut finish is located in the middle segment. The film holder is fashioned as a dark slide controlled by a brass radio knob adapted from the automobile as well as the bottom segments which look like a pair of game hunting cartridges which holds the Duke's pipe tobacco (just as the auto whose interior carries his pipes, tobacco and the Duchess's jewelry) and a film magazine of 9 slides. Extra "cartridges" are carried in the suit pocket in the hunting style.
Please see the study model for this camera in the photo below.
Please visit the following link to a wonderful page about the limousine's renovation:
www.rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm?lot_id=1063841
Design, model, text are copyright 2014 by David Lo.
The Grade I Listed Caernarfon Castle a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales.
Edward I conquered Wales in 1277 and set about fortifying the rebellious area of north Wales. He began work on the strategically important Caernarfon Castle in 1283, when the Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, mounted an uprising.
The site enabled Edward to control traffic along the Menai Strait - a very important objective for his continued supremacy in the area. It had existed originally as a Roman fort, and an earlier Norman motte and bailey castle.
Its majestic, imposing form took shape and building work continued until 1323, in a complex, sophisticated version of the linear form. It wasn't actually finished, however - and still today examples of the incomplete structure are visible. The cost of the building work was astonishing - £22,000, more than the Treasury's yearly income.
Caernarfon came under attack in the uprising of 1294-5, and again by Owain Glyndŵr in 1403-4, and both times stood up to the attacks. It was only in the Civil War that the garrison surrendered to the Parliamentary forces in 1646.
A popular, possibly aprocryphal, story arose concerning the investiture of the Prince of Wales - a tradition which was started once more in the twentieth century. Edward I, after subjugating the Welsh, promised the Welsh "a Prince born in Wales, who did not speak a word of English".
The Welsh were apparently taken aback when the Prince put forward his infant son, who indeed was born in Wales during Edward's military campaign, and due to his youth did not speak any word - English or not. In 1911, the future Edward VIII was invested at Caernarfon Castle, and Prince Charles was invested there in 1969.
Information gained from www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/castles_...
Notes: After the Great War, the Prince of Wales travelled the Empire to convey the thanks of George V to his people. On 3 June 1937, months after he abdicated, Edward married Wallis Simpson
Format: Silver gelatin photograph
From the collections of the Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales www.sl.nsw.gov.au
Persistent url: acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/item/itemDetailPaged.aspx?itemID=153450
Original examples are rare as Edward VIII only reigned for less than a year, from 20 January 1936 to 11 December 1936. After his abdication, most boxes bearing his cypher were modified or replaced. Quoted from Wikimedia.
Edward VIII Post Box, Crown Terrace, Glasgow- G12 173D
Edward VIII Wall Box, Forgandenny - PH2 120
ER VIII Wall Box converted to GR VI, Perth - PH2 190
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G44 204
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G12 263
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Balloch - G83 48
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Balloch (New Location) - G83 48
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G41 131
Original examples are rare as Edward VIII only reigned for less than a year, from 20 January 1936 to 11 December 1936. After his abdication, most boxes bearing his cypher were modified or replaced. Quoted from Wikimedia.
Edward VIII Post Box, Crown Terrace, Glasgow- G12 173D
Edward VIII Wall Box, Forgandenny - PH2 120
ER VIII Wall Box converted to GR VI, Perth - PH2 190
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G44 204
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G12 263
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Glasgow - G41 187
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Balloch - G83 48
Edward VIII Pillar Box, Balloch (New Location) - G83 48
Caernarfon a royal town, community, and port in Gwynedd, North Wales.
Carnarvon and Caernarvon are Anglicised spellings that were superseded in 1926 and 1974, respectively. The villages of Bontnewydd and Caeathro are close by. The town is also noted for its high percentage of native Welsh speakers. Due to this, Welsh is often the predominant language of the town.
Abundant natural resources in and around the Menai Strait enabled human habitation in prehistoric Britain. The Ordovices, a Celtic tribe, lived in the region during the period known as Roman Britain. The Roman fort Segontium was established around ad 80 to subjugate the Ordovices during the Roman conquest of Britain. The Romans occupied the region until the end of Roman rule in Britain in 382, after which Caernarfon became part of the Kingdom of Gwynedd. In the late 11th century, William the Conqueror ordered the construction of a motte-and-bailey castle at Caernarfon as part of the Norman invasion of Wales. He was unsuccessful, and Wales remained independent until around 1283.
In the 13th century, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, ruler of Gwynedd, refused to pay homage to Edward I of England, prompting the English conquest of Gwynedd. This was followed by the construction of Caernarfon Castle, one of the largest and most imposing fortifications built by the English in Wales. In 1284, the English-style county of Caernarfonshire was established by the Statute of Rhuddlan; the same year, Caernarfon was made a borough, a county and market town, and the seat of English government in North Wales.
The ascent of the House of Tudor to the throne of England eased hostilities between the English and resulted in Caernarfon Castle falling into a state of disrepair. The city has flourished, leading to its status as a major tourist centre and seat of Gwynedd Council, with a thriving harbour and marina. Caernarfon has expanded beyond its medieval walls and experienced heavy suburbanisation.
Description: Edward VIII's signed instrument of abdication, giving up all claim to the throne for himself and his descendants. The document is signed by Edward and by three of his brothers, including Prince Albert who was to succeed him as George VI.
Date: 10th December 1936
Our Document Reference: PC 11/1
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1936
8.9 cm x 14 cm
1 Black and white postcard
Postcard with the photos of George V, Edward VIII and George VI, the three Kings of England who each ruled in 1936. Dates included.
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