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Penrhyn CastleLast updated: 29 April 2009
Take a tour round just a few of the 300 or more rooms atPenrhyn Castle, Bangor, in the company of volunteer guide,Dilys Hankin.
Penrhyn Castle
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Richard Pennant's fortune from slate and sugar givesarchitect Thomas Hopper the chance to create a Victoriancastle.
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Penrhyn CastleLast updated: 29 April 2009
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The castle entrance.
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Penrhyn CastleLast updated: 29 April 2009
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The grand hall.
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Many distinguished guests, including politicians and royalty,were invited to parties in the cathedral-like grand hall.
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Stained glass windows featuring the signs of the zodiac.
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Penrhyn CastleLast updated: 29 April 2009
Take a tour round just a few of the 300 or more rooms atPenrhyn Castle, Bangor, in the company of volunteer guide,Dilys Hankin.
The library
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The library, the entertainments room of its day, is a goodplace to explore the earlier origins of the building.
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Penrhyn CastleLast updated: 29 April 2009
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Carved mummers on the library fireplace.
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The slate billiard table.
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Penrhyn CastleLast updated: 29 April 2009
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The withdrawing room.
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No expense was spared in creating the sumptuouswithdrawing room, where the ladies retired after dinner.
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Penrhyn CastleLast updated: 29 April 2009
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An ornately carved table leg in the withdrawing room.
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Dizzy heights - looking up the grand staircase.
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The life of a servant at Penrhyn Castle - there were about 46in the house alone - was envied by staff in otherestablishments.
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Penrhyn CastleLast updated: 29 April 2009
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Gargoyles carved on the grand staircase.
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Penrhyn CastleLast updated: 29 April 2009
Take a tour round just a few of the 300 or more rooms atPenrhyn Castle, Bangor, in the company of volunteer guide,Dilys Hankin.
The Penrhyn slate bed.
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Not amused - the neo-Norman slate bed was not to QueenVictoria's liking.
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Penrhyn CastleLast updated: 29 April 2009
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A bootjack - or wicket?
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Anyone for a game of cricket in the corridor? Listen to Dilys Hankin.
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Dolls in the children's nursery
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Penrhyn CastleLast updated: 29 April 2009
Take a tour round just a few of the 300 or more rooms atPenrhyn Castle, Bangor, in the company of volunteer guide,Dilys Hankin.
The corridor that links to the castle's keep where spirits
may lurk.
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There have been some reports of unexplained goings-on atthe castle.
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Penrhyn CastleLast updated: 29 April 2009
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The castle's chapel.
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One of the castle's 300-plus rooms is still a consecratedchapel.
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Penrhyn CastleLast updated: 29 April 2009
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The table set for a feast in the state dining room.
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The splendour of the state dining room contrasts with a moredown-to-earth feature.
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Penrhyn CastleLast updated: 29 April 2009
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Chamber pots in the dining room
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Penrhyn CastleLast updated: 29 April 2009
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Paintings on display in the breakfast room
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The large art collection, one of the best in Wales, comes as asurprise to many visitors.
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Penrhyn CastleLast updated: 29 April 2009
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Penrhyn Castle at bluebell time.
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There's always something new to learn for the National Trustvolunteers.
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