Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. The research took some effort but I remembered some things from the tour and learned some things, too.

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

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.

Thanks for the thumbs up. Much appreciated.

It really is. Much more interesting than I anticipated.

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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Thanks so much. I have enjoyed looking at your really nice posts from your journeys, as well. And I've learned a lot!

I can only imagine what those bills would be! Thank you, Don.

Thank you so much, Aviroad. Thanks for looking and for your kind words.

Thanks so much, Moondoggie. I really appreciate your kind words. I'm working on the next post now.

Thanks, Dennis. Your wonderful posts of your travels was my inspiration. Thanks for the encouragement!

Thank you, jaymatt. I hope to post a few more soon - this time with descriptions.

Thank you, oldpsych. As a first time poster, I really appreciate it.

You are most welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks, andesbill. I appreciate it. Yeah, I don't know what was up with the masked stranger. I tried to get my wife to run them down to find out but she declined for some reason! Ninja? Cat burglar? Bicycle thief? A mystery!