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gibbo
11-08-2009, 01:24 PM
Had a bit of a road trip at the weekend, mainly to have a last look at Denbigh, some other neglected sites in the region and to quell my curiosity of a few places on my 1948 OS map of the Denbigh region.

First stop, Denbigh:

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I first visited Denbigh about 2 or 3 years ago on a 28DL meet. Since then the place has suffered greatly from the elements, and it was very sad to see it collapsing to ruin. Many floors have fallen through.

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Next stop, Hafodunas Hall.

I have been meaning to visit this place for years but never bothered. Wish I had now because this place was wonderful.

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Lowther College looked intriguing, so I had to find out if it was there:

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Didn't see anything of note though other than Bodelwyddan Castle (http://www.bodelwyddan-castle.co.uk/college.htm), so on to Rhyl, and to see if this hospital was still there:

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It wasn't. Now part of a holiday camp.

A quick stop at Talacre to see the old lighthouse:

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Then down to Star Crossing Station near Rhydymwym.

Me and R1 has the opportunity of being the FTF this last year but I sadly poo-poo'ed it, giving Sallybear the chance to be the first :mad:

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Then finally down to Coed Talon to look at the old school:

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