Tommy 86 Loc: East TN

This is the second of my posts of Cardiff Castle in Wales. For further information on the castle, please see my privious post (https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-804569-1.html).

The Red Dragon is one of the national symbols of Wales and is on their flag

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Castle from courtyard

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The Nursery. The tiled walls depict heroes and heroines from various fairy tales. Note the light fixture.

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Each of the light fixtures in the Nursery depict characters from different nursery rhymes.

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Heraldry and an angel on the Banqueting Hall ceiling

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A monk working at his desk above a doorway in the Banqueting Hall

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Chimneypiece depicting Robert the Consul, from the 12th century, setting off on on of his exploits. His wife waves her neckerchief from the ramparts.

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Ceiling in Lord Bute's bedroom

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Chimneypiece above fireplace in the Small Dining Room

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Doorway in library

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NMGal Loc: NE NM

WOW! What a fascinating place.

Tommy 86 Loc: East TN

It really is. Much more interesting than I anticipated.

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

Very cool!!

More photo op overload!!

Dodie

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Wow, a bit ornate!

Tommy 86 Loc: East TN

Thanks for the thumbs up. Much appreciated.

Tommy 86 Loc: East TN

Yeah, ornate plus. Most of the work was done when the purportedly richest man in the world owned the place. I guess he had to do something with the money. Sort of like Biltmore.

raymondh Loc: Walker, MI

Really fine captures of the interior!

Tommy 86 Loc: East TN

Thank you, Raymond. Lots to capture your attention in a place like that.

Irvingite Charles Loc: Irving, Tx

Tommy 86 Loc: East TN

Thanks, Charles.

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

Excellent set Tom! It looks like a wonderful place to visit and you captured it well. Love the ceiling shot.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice architecture shots, Tommy!

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Great series and amazing architecture, Tommy.