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Grassholm

Grassholm (walisisch Gwales oder Ynys Gwales) ist eine unbewohnte walisische Insel, die 13 km vor der südwestlichen Küste Pembrokeshires und westlich der Insel Skomer liegt. Sie ist Teil des Pembrokeshire-Coast-Nationalparks. Allgemeines Grassholm ist der westlichste Punkt von Wales und vor allem wegen seiner großen Basstölpel-Kolonie bekannt. Deshalb ist die Insel seit 1947 im Eigentum der Royal Society for the Protection of Birds und gehört damit zu den ältesten derartigen Reservaten. Dieses Reservat ist eines der drei wichtigsten weltweit für Basstölpel, neben St. Kilda und Bass Rock in Schottland. Hier brüten 39.000 Vogelpaare, das sind rund 10 % der Weltpopulation. Das fischreiche Gewässer um die Insel wird auch von Schweinswalen und Großen Tümmlern bevölkert. Nach Grassholm gibt es einen Bootsverkehr von der St. Justinians Lifeboat Station und von Martin's Haven auf dem Festland. Am 15. Juli 1945 lief das Frachtschiff Walter L M Russ vor Grassholm auf Grund und versank, neun Besatzungsmitglieder konnten vom Rettungsboot der Angle Lifeboat Station aufgefischt werden. Mythologie Grassholm wird mit der mythischen Insel Gwales aus den Vier Zweigen des Mabinogi in Zusammenhang gebracht. Nachdem im „Zweiten Zweig“ Branwen ferch Llŷr („Branwen, die Tochter Llŷrs“) die Waliser das abgeschlagene Haupt Brans des Gesegneten aus Irland in die Heimat zurückbringen, wird es für acht oder 80 Jahre (Zahlenmystik) in einer geheimnisvollen Burg auf Gwales aufbewahrt. Während dieser Zeit lebt Brans Haupt weiter, während seine Gefährten in glückseligem Vergessen Feste feiern. Erst dann bringen sie das Haupt auf das Festland, wo es schließlich begraben wird, und zwar dort, wo heute der White Tower im Tower of London steht. Weblinks Beschreibung engl. und Bild Website von Grassholm Lagekarte auf der Website des Countryside Councils for Wales (CCW) (Memento vom 25. November 2010 im Internet Archive) Einzelnachweise
Grassholm

Grassholm (gallois : Gwales or Ynys Gwales) est une petite île inhabitée située à 13 kilomètres au large de la côte sud-ouest du Pembrokeshire au pays de Galles. À l'ouest de l'île se trouve le phare des Smalls, où on peut apercevoir régulièrement une colonie de fous de Bassan. Grassholm est détenue depuis 1947 par la Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Géographie La réserve naturelle nationale de Grassholm est le troisième site le plus important en morus dans le monde après Saint-Kilda et Bass Rock (Écosse). Il constitue un site de reproduction pour 39 000 couples d'oiseaux et représente environ 10 % de la population mondiale. La mer agitée autour de Grassholm offre également une bonne alimentation pour les marsouins et les dauphins. On vient à Grassholm par bateau depuis les centres de secours en mer de Saint David's et de Martin's Haven. Géologie D'un point de vue géologique, l'île est formée en grande partie de keratophyre. En revanche, la côte nord-ouest de l'île, ainsi que l'îlot de West Tump, sont essentiellement composés de basalte. On trouve aussi sur l'île des plages surélevées. Histoire L'île de Grassholm pourrait être l'île de Gwales, évoquée dans le Mabinogion, un texte médiéval gallois. Dans un autre texte intitulé Pedair Cainc Y Mabinogi, on apprend qu'un château fabuleux construit sur Gwales a abrité pendant 80 ans la tête décapitée de Bran le Béni, conservée miraculeusement intacte. Le 15 juillet 1945, le navire de charge SS Walter L M Russ s'est échoué à l'ouest de Grassholm et a coulé. Neuf membres de l'équipage ont été secourus par les secours en mer d'Angle. Notes et références Article connexe Liste des îles du pays de Galles Portail du pays de Galles Portail des îles
Grassholm (Galles)

Grassholm Island (in gallese: Ynys Gwales) o semplicemente Grassholm (in gallese: Gwales) è una piccola isola (8,9 ha) disabitata del Galles sud-occidentale, situata sull'oceano Atlantico, al largo della costa del Pembrokeshire. Rappresenta il punto più occidentale del Galles. L'isola, interdetta ai flussi turistici, è nota per la sua avifauna, posta sotto la tutela della Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Geografia Collocazione L'isola dista a circa 11 miglia dalla costa. Fauna Sull'isola vive una notevole colonia di sule (circa 65.000 esemplari.). Si possono inoltre trovare urie, gazze marine, ecc., oltre a phocoenidae e delfini. Turismo Pur essendo interdetto l'accesso all'isola, vi vengono effettuate delle crociere attorno che partono da Martin's Haven o da St Justinians. Note Voci correlate Arcipelago britannico Geografia del Regno Unito Skokholm Skomer Altri progetti Wikimedia Commons contiene immagini o altri file su Grassholm Collegamenti esterni Grassholm.com.
Grassholm Island

Grassholm Island är en ö i Storbritannien. Den ligger i kommunen Pembrokeshire och riksdelen Wales, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 400 km väster om huvudstaden London. Arean är 0,12 kvadratkilometer. Terrängen på Grassholm Island är mycket platt. Öns högsta punkt är 30 meter över havet. Kommentarer Källor Externa länkar Wikimedia Commons har media som rör Grassholm Island.
WWT Llanelli Wetlands Centre

WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre (Welsh: Canolfan Gwlyptir WWT Llanelli) is a wetland nature reserve at Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is one of ten reserves in the UK managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, a nature conservation charity. The visitor centre has accessible toilets, a coffee shop and retail area. During school holidays, there are nature-based activities and events. Location The 500 acres (200 ha) reserve is situated 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Llanelli and 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Swansea in south Wales, on the eastern side of Carmarthen Bay. It is part of the Burry Inlet estuary which is an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), an SPA (Special Protection Area), and a Ramsar site. With many ecologically important wetland habitats, the site is a vital refuge for some of the world's most endangered migratory birds, many of which are rare or endangered. In autumn and winter, more than 60,000 birds return here to overwinter. Threatened species protected at the centre include little egret, lapwing, water vole, black-tailed godwit and many more. References External links WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre website
Wales National Pool

The Wales National Pool (Welsh: Pwll Cenedlaethol Cymru) is a 50-metre swimming pool in the Sketty area of Swansea, Wales. The main pool is 50 metres (160 ft) long and 21 metres (69 ft) wide, which does not meet the World Aquatics definition of an Olympic size pool. History The £11 million pool opened in 2003 following the demolition of Wales' national pool, the Wales Empire Pool in Cardiff, in 1998 due to the construction of the Millennium Stadium, and served as its replacement for a short period, until the construction of the £32 million Cardiff International Pool. Use The facility, which also has a 25m x 9.5m training pool and 1,200 spectator seats, is one of the facilities used to train Wales' world class aquatic sports athletes and houses the headquarters of the Swim Wales, formerly the Wales Amateur Swimming Association. Some swimmers used the pool to train for the London 2012 Olympics. The facility was built with funding from Sport Wales, Swansea Council and Swansea University and is built on the site of the university's sports centre. See also List of Olympic-size swimming pools in the United Kingdom Notes External links Wales National Pool (official site) Denbigh Dragons visit the National Pool Archived 25 March 2008 at the Wayback Machine (Denbigh Swimming Club)
Welsh Hawking Centre

The Welsh Hawking Centre and Children's Animal Park is a hawking centre on Weycock Road on the northwestern outskirts of Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, in southern Wales. It contains the largest collection of birds of prey in Wales, with over 200 birds on site including eagles, owls, hawks, falcons and buzzards. In 2007 seven falcon chicks were stolen from the centre. According to the centre's website, they are closed indefinitely. References External links Official site
Welsh Mountain Zoo

The Welsh Mountain Zoo (Welsh: Sŵ Fynydd Gymreig) is a zoological garden located near the town of Colwyn Bay in Conwy County Borough, Wales. The zoo was opened on 18 May 1963 by the enthusiastic naturalist Robert Jackson. The zoo covers an area of 37 acres (15 ha). Development After the Zoological Society of Wales was formed in 1983 to manage the interests and operation of the cash generated, its development programme led to the creation of very wealthy owners and the following features: Jungle Adventureland (completed 1986) European Otter Enclosure (1987) Chimpanzee World and Chimp Encounter (1990) Children's Farm (1990) sales of pet animals (1996) Golden Eagles (1999) Sea Lion Rock (2006) Condor Haven (2007) Lemur Walkthrough (2012) Red Pandas & Otters (Prytherch Himalayan Terraces) (2013) Gibbon Heights (2014) Wallaby Enclosure Papilio forest (2025) Recent additions 2006 - The arrival of a pair of endangered snow leopards and the breeding of the very first Bactrian camel in Wales followed. Caracaras have now been placed in the old condor aviary. Margay are another recent addition to the collection. The zoo's next development project is the construction of a new tropical house for reptiles and new alligator facilities. Work began in 2007 with the demolition of the old tortoise and cactus house. Money has been raised through charitable donations yet the plan to build the new tropical were scrapped officially in 2021. Species list Mammals Birds Reptiles Amphibians Fish Invertebrates References External links Media related to Welsh Mountain Zoo at Wikimedia Commons Official website
Welsh Mountain Zoo

De Welsh Mountain Zoo, is een dierentuin bij Colwyn Bay, Conwy County, Wales. De dierentuin is geopend op 18 mei 1963 door Robert Jackson. De dierentuin beslaat een gebied van 15 hectare. Ontwikkeling Nadat de Zoological Society of Wales in 1983 was opgericht om de belangen en de werking van de dierentuin te beheren, leidde het ontwikkelingsprogramma tot de bouw van de volgende verblijven: 'Jungle Adventureland' (voltooid in 1986) Otterverblijf (1987) 'Chimpanzee World and Chimp Encounter' (1990) 'Children's Farm' (1990) 'Bear Falls' (1996) 'Golden Eagles' (1999) 'Sea Lion Rock '(2006) 'Condor Haven' (2007) 'Lemur Walkthrough' (2012) 'Red Pandas & Otters (Prytherch Himalayan Terraces)' (2013) 'Gibbon Heights' (2014) 'Wallaby Enclosure' (in aanbouw) Recente toevoegingen In 2006 kwamen er margays en één paar sneeuwluipaarden en werd er voor het eerst in Wales een kameel gefokt. De caracara's zijn verplaatst naar de oude condorvolière. Het volgende project van de dierentuin is de bouw van een nieuw Tropenhuis voor alligators en andere reptielen. Ze zijn in 2007 begonnen met de sloop van het oude schildpaddenhuis. Dieren Zoogdieren Azara's agoeti Bennettwallaby Bosduivel Californische zeeleeuw Chimpansee Damhert Eekhoorn Eulemur rufifrons Europese bruine beer Welshe berggeit Gewoon stekelvarken Huiscavia Kameel Keizertamarin Kleine panda Kleinklauwotter Margay Pinchéaapje Przewalskipaard Ringstaartmaki Sneeuwpanter Stokstaartje Sumatraanse tijger Tam konijn Withandgibbon Vogels Andescondor Bergeend Blauwgele ara Blauwvoorhoofdamazone Chileense flamingo Driekleurige glansspreeuw Duiven Emoe Falklandcaracara Geelvleugelara Geelvoorhoofdamazone Grijze bananeneter Groenvleugelara Grote textorwever Humboldtpinguïn Jungle-maina Kalkoen Kip Kluut Krooneend Laplanduil Marmereend Nandoe Oranjevleugelamazone Pauwstaart Raaf Rode patrijs Roodbekwever Roodwangara Schuitbekreiger Shamalijster Struisvogel Tamme eend Wenkbrauwbuulbuul West-Indische fluiteend Woestijnbuizerd Zeearend Zwartmaskeribis Reptielen Amerikaanse alligator Bijtschildpad Boa constrictor Doornstaartagaam Griekse landschildpad Kolenbranderschildpad Koningspython Koningsslang Moorse landschildpad Pantergekko Panterschildpad Python bivittatus Ridderanolis Roodwangschildpad Terrapene carolina carolina Amfibieën Afrikaanse stierkikker Driekleurige gifkikker Phyllobates bicolor Ongewervelden Grote agaatslak Vogelspin
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

La Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water est une société à but non lucratif qui fournit de l'eau potable et traite les eaux usées dans la majeure partie du pays de Galles et certaines parties anglaises frontalières. Au total, la société dessert environ 1,4 million de foyers et entreprises, ce qui correspond à environ trois millions de personnes. Elle fournit près de 830 millions de litres d'eau potable par jour. Elle est réglementée par la Water Industry Act 1991, telle que modifiée par la Water Act 2014. Notes et références Liens externes Site officiel Portail des entreprises Portail de l’eau Portail du pays de Galles
Welshpool High School

Welshpool High School is located in Welshpool, Powys. It is a combined secondary school and sixth form, catering for pupils aged 11 to 19. In 2022, a new headteacher was appointed. Motto and the school The school's motto is Raising Achievement By Raising Expectations. It was described as "A very good school with many outstanding features" in a 2004 Estyn report. The school was rated "Good" in a 2017 Estyn report. The same inspection report noted that school attendance was 'in the upper 50% of similar schools and that number of five GCSE grades at A*-A has been above average for similar schools in two of the last three years. AstroTurf Welshpool High School has an AstroTurf pitch used throughout the year for sporting events. It is flood-lit, and cost about £450,000 to build. It is used by both the school and public. 5x60 The school had a 5x60 scheme, where the children were offered extracurricular activities. There were lunchtime activities such as basketball, dodgeball, and other activities. This program ended in 2018 upon the 5x60 officer leaving. Sixth form The secondary school has a sixth form. A 'leadership team' of a head boy, head girl and 4 deputies are elected from the year 13 each year, with roles such as improving teacher-pupil relations, organizing charity events and the annual 6th form Dinner Dance. Campuses The school itself is made of six 'blocks' (campuses). Each 'block' is for a different subject. The A Block is for maths; the B Block is for science and P.E; the C Block is for Modern Foreign Languages; The D Block is for English, art, drama, D.T & music; the E Block is for learning support and; the F Block is for humanities. Notable alumni Lu Corfield, actress (Last Tango in Halifax, In My Skin) was Head Girl at the school. Adele Nicoll (born 1996), shot-putter, discus-thrower, Olympian bobsledder. References External links Official website
Weobley Castle (Glamorgan)

Weobley Castle (udtalt "weblee "; walisisk: Castell Weble) er ruinen af en fæstning og forskanset herregårdsbygning fra 1300-tallet, der ligger på Gowerhalvøen, Wales. Fæstningen ligger med udsigt til landsbyen Llanrhidian og forlandet omkring den samt floden Loughors udløb. Den varetages af Cadw. Se også Borge og slotte i Storbritannien og Irland Borge og slotte i Wales Referencer Eksterne henvisninger
Weobley Castle, Gower

Weobley Castle (pronounced "weblee "; Welsh: Castell Weble) is a 14th-century fortified manor house on the Gower Peninsula, Wales, in the care of Cadw. The castle overlooks Llanrhidian saltmarshes and the Loughor estuary. The castle The existing buildings were largely created between 1304 and 1327 by the de la Bere family. They consist of a gateway, a hall and kitchen, a chapel block and an east range, enclosing a courtyard, all now in a semi-ruinous state. The buildings are largely constructed of rubble masonry with window and door features of sandstone. The gateway, at the west of the castle, is framed to its north by the solar block, which contained the lord's private chamber, a latrine and a cellar space. To the south of the gateway is the so-called Cistern Turret, which is believed to have contained a cistern for rainwater storage; behind this is the South-West Tower, which was originally a separate building and may be the oldest part of the present structure. The gateway itself also included an additional living chamber in its upper storey. The northern range of the castle, including the hall, kitchen and porch leading from the inner courtyard, is the most substantial of the surviving sections. Features of the hall include a recess for the display of tapestry or panelling. This supports interpretations of the castle as primarily a wealthy residence rather than a military outpost. During excavations at the Chapel Block, fragments of a piscina were discovered. The eastern range is more fragmentary that other parts, and much of it may never have been developed beyond the foundation stage during the ownership of the de la Beres. Although most of the outer fortifications no longer exist, the remaining portions demonstrate that Weobley was well provided with guestrooms and facilities (including garderobes). The building was extended later in the 14th century, including construction of the south porch. History Until the 15th century the castle was the home of the de la Beres, originally stewards to William De Braose, Lord of Gower. In 1318 the castle is recorded by a deed signed there by Adam de la Bere. The castle was attacked and damaged by the forces of Owain Glyndŵr in the early 15th century, but most of the building was left standing. It is possible that John de la Bere (d. 1403) was a casualty of Glyndŵr's incursion. Sir Rhys ap Thomas became the owner towards the end of the 15th century; following the execution for treason of Rhys's grandson Rhys ap Gruffydd in 1531, Weobley eventually reverted to the Crown in the person of King Henry VIII. It was then sold and subsequently leased to tenants until the 20th century, when the last owner, Emily Talbot, gave it to the state in 1911. See also List of castles in Wales List of Cadw properties Castles in Great Britain and Ireland References Notes Sources Williams, Diane M. (1998). Gower: A Guide to Ancient and Historic Monuments on The Gower Peninsula. Cardiff: CADW. ISBN 9781857600735 External links Bibliography of sources related to Weobley Castle, Wales Illustrated details Cadw's article Castle Explorer: Weobley Castle
Weobley Castle

Weobley Castle är ett slott i Storbritannien. Det ligger i kommunen Swansea och riksdelen Wales, i den södra delen av landet, 280 km väster om huvudstaden London. Weobley Castle ligger 51 meter över havet. Terrängen runt Weobley Castle är huvudsakligen platt, men norrut är den kuperad. Havet är nära Weobley Castle åt nordväst. Närmaste större samhälle är Swansea, 19,4 km öster om Weobley Castle. Trakten runt Weobley Castle består i huvudsak av gräsmarker. Kommentarer Källor Externa länkar Wikimedia Commons har media som rör Weobley Castle.
West Mouse

West Mouse (Welsh: Maen y Bugail) is an islet lying 1.1 kilometres (0.68 mi) off the north-west coast of Anglesey, Wales. Its maximum dimensions are 92 by 82 metres (302 by 269 ft), with an area of 1.2 acres (4,900 m2). It is located in an area of notoriously strong tides. Because of this, at least three shipwrecks lie near it, making it a popular diving location. There is now a white beacon on the island which is used as a navigational aid if lined up with two other beacons, one on the Anglesey mainland and another on Coal Rock, an islet a mile and a half north. The area also host to species such as hornwrack, sea squirts and conger eels. The island is part of a set of three spread out along the north coast of Anglesey. The other two islands are Ynys Amlwch and Ynys Badrig. The Welsh name Maen y Bugail translates into English as The Shepherd's Stone. This comes from a folklore tale in which a shepherd who was looking for his sheep was annoyed by a stone in his shoe. He took the stone out and threw it into the Irish Sea, the island arising at the place in which it landed. References External links Map sources for West Mouse
West Wales Museum of Childhood

The West Wales Museum of Childhood was a museum in Wales which opened in 2005. Location The West Wales Museum of Childhood was located in Llangeler, near Newcastle Emlyn along the A484, the Carmarthen to Cardigan road. It was sited in the River Teifi river valley only a short distance from the Welsh National Woollen Museum (latterly known as the National Wool Museum) at Drefach Felindre. The museum has now closed and the collection has been moved to Wisbech in Cambridgeshire. Exhibits There were more than 10,000 items on display in the five galleries of the museum. Exhibits included toys, dolls, model trains, model cars, teddy bears, toy soldiers, costumes, pinball machines, games, a period schoolroom, and household items. The museum was a privately run enterprise and received no outside funding. Photos of some of the exhibits can still be seen on the People's Collection Wales website. The museum was awarded accreditation under VisitWales VAQAS -the Welsh Assembly Government's Visitor Attraction Quality Accreditation Scheme See also Museums in Wales National Woollen Museum of Wales References
Western Cemetery (Cardiff)

Western Cemetery is a major cemetery located in the western suburb of Ely, Cardiff, Wales. It is located near the Culverhouse Cross roundabout on the A48 road west of the city and provides burial facilities for people of all faiths. Location The cemetery is located close to Culverhouse Cross and St Fagans, in the very west of the district of Ely, on the Cowbridge Road West section of the A48 road near the Culverhouse Cross roundabout. The western rim of the cemetery is framed by Michaelston Road which leads to St. Fagans. North of the cemetery is the Glamorgan Wanderers RFC rugby club. Cemetery The cemetery was opened in July 1936. The types of grave available include lawn graves, traditional graves and cremated remains. Traditional style memorials can be erected for Muslim, Greek Orthodox and Jewish burials. Memorial plaques can be installed and there is a garden where cremated remains may be scattered. There is also a Jewish prayer house. During the summer, on weekdays the cemetery is open from 9am till 5.45pm while at weekends and bank holidays it opens at 10am. During the winter, the hour of closing is earlier. A 'Dear Mum' remembrance garden was opened in 2021 in the centre of the cemetery. It creates in three-dimensions the story of a mouse called Dora, to help children deal with feelings of bereavement. War Graves The Commonwealth War Graves Commission marks, records and maintains the graves of military service personnel from the Commonwealth who died in the two World Wars. At Western Cemetery, the Commission cares for the graves or memorials of 22 casualties from the First World War, and those for the 121 servicemen who died as a result of the Second World War. There are also three special memorials in the cemetery to commemorate fourteen of these casualties buried in other places where their graves could not be maintained. Notable burials Bartley Wilson Mahmood Hussein Mattan References External links Official website Western Cemetery at Find a Grave