A Visit to Caernarfon

Continuing my trip to Gogledd Cymru (North Wales), today I visit Caernarfon, site of yet another of Edward 1st's magnificent castles. This was where Prince Charles was invested as Prince of Wales in 1969, I think it was, in a town somewhat different to how you see it today. So join me on a walk round as I discover the Caernarfon of today. Apologies again for the wind, and I have done my best to mitigate its effects.

[@henryvagincourt4502]

Nice video Mucker, the castle is well worth a visit, cheers my friend David.

[@stationmasterschoice-walku1307]

It sure is. Thanks for taking an interest.

[@robnewman6101]

My parents & I have been to the castle before.

[@stationmasterschoice-walku1307]

It's a very imposing structure.

[@robnewman6101]

Thank you.

[@robnewman6101]

I have a Hardback DORLING KINDERSLEY DK EYEWITNESS GUIDES Book of MEDIEVAL LIFE.
Discover medieval Europe - from life in a country manor to the streets of a developing town.

[@stationmasterschoice-walku1307]

I should imagine that's an excellent reference book.

[@robnewman6101]

It certainly is.
Thank you.

[@TrashyyNOTLIVE]

The abandoned building in 7:13 used to be a KFC, gutted it’s gone not gonna lie

[@stationmasterschoice-walku1307]

Thanks for looking at my humble efforts. Whatever people think of KFC, it was and is a popular business, and to see abandonment in ANY town centre is a great shame. Caernarfon is, however, a vibrant place, and I can only hope that the new bypass will not have an adverse effect on any future growth of trade. Thanks again for your comment.

[@heisenberg6407]

@@stationmasterschoice-walku1307 in the 20th century it sure was an Amazing place but in the Modern Era it's a shit hole, everyone there has no Guideline in their life they just make the place more miserable for other people.

[@stationmasterschoice-walku1307]

I can only go by what I found on the day, and the town certainly did seem vibrant at the time. Hindsight is a wonderful thing and, looking at the video again after your comment, I do now wonder how much the tourists played a part in that. Two things do concern me for the town. Looking at the premises, on the outer edges where the first "new road" cut off the through route, they are indeed rather run down, and it seems to me that the visitors don't get that far, so a definite loss of trade there, and already urban decline. Secondly, and more worryingly, this new 21st Century bypass will take traffic so far away from Caernarfon that I fear many users won't even think of taking what will become a "diversion" into the town centre. Your assessment may therefore, and very sadly, be not so far from reality. Bechod!