Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfalls in Wales is classed as one of the seven wonders of Wales and is also classed as a site of Special of Scientific Interest (SSSI). The area is easily accessible to the public and footpaths can be walked that lead to the base of the falls as well as a path ascending over 240 feet to the top of the falls. Whilst the walk to the top of the falls can be challenging it is well worth the effort. The natural beauty and wildlife to be found in the area is stunning. Check out many more of my features @Tvpresenter4history
PISTYLL RHAEADR FALLS - ONE OF THE SEVEN WONDERS OF WALES......
Today we visited Pistyll Rhaeadr falls formed by the Afon Disgynfa falling, in three stages, over a 240-foot (73 m) Silurian cliff-face, below which the river is known as the Afon Rhaeadr. The tallest stage is estimated at about 40 metres. It is counted as one of the Seven Wonders of Wales and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The 19th-century author George Borrow, in his book Wild Wales, remarked of the waterfall: "What shall I liken it to? I scarcely know, unless it is to an immense skein of silk agitated and disturbed by tempestuous blasts, or to the long tail of a grey courser at furious speed. I never saw water falling so gracefully, so much like thin, beautiful threads as here."
This site is well worth the effort to pay a visit and is a place of outstanding natural beauty.
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The Bell of St Agatha dated 1577... Hear its chimes today.....
ST AGATHA BELL CHIMES....... First Ringing...
Today I built a bespoke stand to mount the bronze Bell upon permanently allowing me to be able to ring the bell properly for the first time since I rescued it last week and hear the true tone of this stunning historical bell dated to 1577 AD.... It still chimes as clear as it did centries ago.
It sets the imagination going when you realise that this bell was being rung in the 16th century and the chime would have been the same when ringing across the village calling people to prayer as the recording I made earlier today.
The recording is attached as a short video....
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Exclusive interview: History writer & Presenter James Balme
For the past 22 years I have been writing and presenting features and films about the history that surrounds us. In that time I have featured on BBC, ITV and Channel 4 to highlight the work that I do. In January 2021 I took the decision to turn full time with my writing, presenting and film work and it was certainly the right decision. More recently I have been a guest on several BBC Radio shows to talk about my recent work and latest series of Rambles through History.
Now for the first time on Tvpresenter4history I give an in-depth personal interview talking about my work, the early days as a writer and film maker, my work today and I also give an insight into when I shared six days filming with Time Team !!!!!
So sit back and listen as I tell of my life as a writer, film maker and history presenter.....
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February 2022 sees the start of filming for brand new episodes of our continuing series 'Rambles through History' highlighting yet more ancient historical sites and buildings across Cheshire and beyond. I'm pleased to confirm that we have now begun filming for our first fifteen episodes of 2022 taking in many wonderful historical sites and telling the history and stories of these places that form part of our heritage. The episodes will take you on a virtual tour of each place that we visit as well as giving you an aerial perspective of historical sites and buildings in the landscape. New episodes will be released from March 2022.
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Christmas preparations 2021 at Dunham Massey
Dunham Massey getting ready for a magical Christmas and putting up the lights, fountains and special effects.........
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Out now is the June issue of Cheshire Life magazine. In this month's issue 'Past Life' takes a look back at what makes our county memorable including stories of Cheshire Life from the 1930's to the 1980's, the story of Mary Fitton of Gawsworth by Stephen Roberts and I tell the story of Richard Comberbach and how he founded his own school in Lower Peover back in the year 1710......
If you love the history of Cheshire and its people then make sure you get your copy, out now in the shops and also available via app....
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Welcome to the official Summer 2021 update for Tvpresenter4history brought to you today from St Werburgh's old church in Warburton, Cheshire built circa 1187AD.
Join James as he talks about his first six months as a full time freelance writer, presenter and history columnist since he took the major step in January this year of making this his new career moving forward. Its been a very busy six months and James explains what lies ahead for the rest of 2021.
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EPISODE 7- RAMBLES THROUGH HISTORY - Facebook Watch.....
Welcome to episode 7 of 'Rambles through History' brought to you today from St Oswald's church in Backford, Cheshire. Join James as he visits this wonderful 13th century church to tell of the history of this ancient place of worship. James takes a look around the churchyard whilst highlighting some interesting facts as well as revealing a story dating back to the early 16th century about a highly unusual event that took place within the church and probably the youngest marriage of the time.....
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A History of St Wilfrid's Mobberley
