Laugharne Castle

Today's the day . . . . . . . . . for a poet's hideout

This is Laugharne Castle where two giant medieval stone towers stand guard over the remains of a magnificent Tudor mansion, all set in 19th century ornamental gardens. After centuries of conflict between Welsh and Anglo-Normans, Laugharne was rescued from near ruin by Elizabethan courtier Sir John Perrot. He turned the dilapidated 13th-century castle into a residence fit for a gentleman, including a grand hall whose gaping windows still stare out over the water. 

It is the ‘brown as owls’ castle beloved of Dylan Thomas, Laugharne’s most famous resident. He wrote Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog in the castle summerhouse (see extra) perched above glorious views of the Taf estuary.

The other extra is for Angela - Will's cousin and one of my favourite blip-stalkers.  Just to let her know that we went out for a meal tonight with her brother, Emyr - and that he's in fine form . . . . . . . . . . . . !