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Caernarvon Caernarvonshire Wales Collection

Caernarvon, a picturesque town in Caernarvonshire, Wales, has been immortalized through various artworks and writings over the centuries

Background imageCaernarvon Caernarvonshire Wales Collection: Carnarvon Castle, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Carnarvon Castle, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Carnarvon Castle, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Caernarfon Castle, built by Edward I, in Caernarfon, Wales.

Background imageCaernarvon Caernarvonshire Wales Collection: Cutting the first turf of the Carnarvon and Llanberis Railway, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Cutting the first turf of the Carnarvon and Llanberis Railway, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Cutting the first turf of the Carnarvon and Llanberis Railway, 1864. The railway...will not only afford great accommodation to...travellers

Background imageCaernarvon Caernarvonshire Wales Collection: Landscape with ships in front of Caernarvon Castle, 1883. Creator: William Callow

Landscape with ships in front of Caernarvon Castle, 1883. Creator: William Callow
Landscape with ships in front of Caernarvon Castle, 1883

Background imageCaernarvon Caernarvonshire Wales Collection: Grand National Eisteddfod at Carnarvon Castle, 1862. Creator: Unknown

Grand National Eisteddfod at Carnarvon Castle, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Grand National Eisteddfod at Carnarvon Castle, [Wales], 1862. At...the great national congress of Cambrian bards, minstrels, historians, and artisans...there was an average attendance of 13

Background imageCaernarvon Caernarvonshire Wales Collection: Caernarvon, from 'Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, November 2, 1799

Caernarvon, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, November 2, 1799
Caernarvon, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", November 2, 1799

Background imageCaernarvon Caernarvonshire Wales Collection: Caernarvon Castle, 1845. Creator: Elizabeth Murray

Caernarvon Castle, 1845. Creator: Elizabeth Murray
Caernarvon Castle, 1845

Background imageCaernarvon Caernarvonshire Wales Collection: Traeth Mawr in the Road to Caernarvan from Fistiniog, 1776. Creator: Paul Sandby

Traeth Mawr in the Road to Caernarvan from Fistiniog, 1776. Creator: Paul Sandby
Traeth Mawr in the Road to Caernarvan from Fistiniog, 1776

Background imageCaernarvon Caernarvonshire Wales Collection: Caernarvon Castle, 1776. Creator: Paul Sandby

Caernarvon Castle, 1776. Creator: Paul Sandby
Caernarvon Castle, 1776

Background imageCaernarvon Caernarvonshire Wales Collection: Bangor in the County of Caernarvon, 1776. Creator: Paul Sandby

Bangor in the County of Caernarvon, 1776. Creator: Paul Sandby
Bangor in the County of Caernarvon, 1776

Background imageCaernarvon Caernarvonshire Wales Collection: Conway in the County of Caernarvon, 1776. Creator: Paul Sandby

Conway in the County of Caernarvon, 1776. Creator: Paul Sandby
Conway in the County of Caernarvon, 1776

Background imageCaernarvon Caernarvonshire Wales Collection: Carnarvon Castle and Straights, 1860 / 94. Creator: Francis Bedford

Carnarvon Castle and Straights, 1860 / 94. Creator: Francis Bedford
Carnarvon Castle and Straights, 1860/94. Gelatin silver print

Background imageCaernarvon Caernarvonshire Wales Collection: Snowdon And Caernarvon From Llanddwyn Island, 1917. Creator: Frederick William Hayes

Snowdon And Caernarvon From Llanddwyn Island, 1917. Creator: Frederick William Hayes
Snowdon And Caernarvon From Llanddwyn Island, 1917

Background imageCaernarvon Caernarvonshire Wales Collection: Caernarvon, 1875. Creator: John Brett

Caernarvon, 1875. Creator: John Brett
Caernarvon, 1875

Background imageCaernarvon Caernarvonshire Wales Collection: Fortified Entrance to a Welsh Town (East Gate of Caernarvon), ca. 1802

Fortified Entrance to a Welsh Town (East Gate of Caernarvon), ca. 1802

Background imageCaernarvon Caernarvonshire Wales Collection: Carnarvon Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Carnarvon Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Carnarvon Castle, 1898. Grade I listed Caernarfon Castle on the Menai Strait dating from late 11th century was held by Royalists during the English Civil War

Background imageCaernarvon Caernarvonshire Wales Collection: The Great Entrance to Caernarvon Castle, 1808. Creator: Unknown

The Great Entrance to Caernarvon Castle, 1808. Creator: Unknown
The Great Entrance to Caernarvon Castle, 1808. Carnarvon, or Caernarfon, in North Wales, is a medieval fortress built by King Edward I and dating from 1283. [J. Asperne, 1808]



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Caernarvon, a picturesque town in Caernarvonshire, Wales, has been immortalized through various artworks and writings over the centuries. In 1797, John Hill described his tour to North and South Wales, mentioning Caernarvon as a notable destination. The magnificent Caernarvon Castle caught the attention of Elizabeth Murray in 1845, who captured its grandeur in her artwork. The road leading to Caernarvon from Fistiniog was depicted by Paul Sandby in 1776. His detailed portrayal of Traeth Mawr showcases the beauty of this route. Sandby also sketched Caernarvon Castle during the same period, emphasizing its historical significance and architectural brilliance. Bangor and Conway are neighboring towns within the County of Caernarvon that were also captured by Paul Sandby's artistic eye in 1776. These illustrations provide glimpses into their unique charm and cultural heritage. Francis Bedford's photograph from 1860/94 showcases Carnarvon Castle against a stunning backdrop. This image highlights both its imposing presence and natural surroundings. Frederick William Hayes' painting from 1917 portrays Snowdon And Caernarvon as seen from Llanddwyn Island. The composition captures the harmony between nature's beauty and man-made structures. John Brett's artwork dating back to 1875 offers another perspective on Caernarvon's landscape with meticulous attention to detail. An intriguing glimpse into Welsh history is provided by an unknown artist who depicted Fortified Entrance to a Welsh Town (East Gate of Caernavon) around 1802. This piece transports viewers back in time when such fortified entrances played crucial roles in protecting towns like Caenavon. Another anonymous artist created an illustration titled Carnavon Castle in 1898 which further emphasizes its majestic allure.