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GO BRITANNIA! Wales: Sacred Places - Bangor (432 words) |
 | The cathedral itself merits highly on our list of sacred places, for it may be the oldest in Britain in continuous use. |
 | It wasn't until the late 15th century that extensive rebuilding took place, lots of which was again damaged or neglected during the English Civil Wars. |
 | On the other side, planted chronologically according to the order in which they are mentioned, are found examples of all trees, shrubs and plants in the Bible and able to survive the climate of this northern part of Britain. |
| BBC NEWS | UK | Wales | Valleys top Rough Guide's list (713 words) |
 | Wales as a whole is called one of the most "beguiling" parts of Britain. |
 | The valleys head the list of Wales's top 30 attractions compiled for the Rough Guide to Wales, and Newport's transporter bridge is in third. |
 | Sometimes you go to places and the people are a bit stand-offish, but in the valleys they are very friendly and supportive of one another. |