Remember
a while back I blogged about a town called Asbestos? Well, it turns
out I found another less than inviting destination to try.. Mold,
which is a small town in Flintshire, North Wales. However, to give
Mold its due – it isn't home to a potentially deadly mine passing
itself off as a tourist destination! In fact, the only undesirable
piece of Mold's history I could see at a glance was that it was the
backdrop for the Mold Riot in the summer of 1869 following a bitter
dispute in which coal miners were not only banned from speaking their
native Welsh language, but also given a pay cut!
In
fact, the little market town – which is just 10 miles west of the
border with England looks like a nice little place for a visit. I
mean I doubt I would travel to Wales just for Mold, but if I was
touring that area of the UK it would be on my list! It provides
traditional Welsh culture and a lively atmosphere, and has
attractions ranging from prehistoric artefacts to historic churches.
One of the main visitor attractions is St Mary's Church, a historical
place of worship that sits proudly overseeing the town. The church
was rebuilt in honour of Henry VII, the very first Tudor king of
England and it features architecture from as far back as the 14th
Century. Other local attractions include Iron Age hill forts and a
number of stately homes and ancient monuments. The local museum
proudly displays a replica of the world famous Bronze Age Mold Gold
Cape – a priceless bronze age relic which was discovered in the
local area and dates back to around 1900 BC.
Looking
at this little town made me realise all of the hidden gems out there.
I really think I want to start choosing a country first and then
looking for tiny little towns with special moments in their own
history. I think it would make for more rewarding trips than hitting
the big cities!
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