In this episode of pplpod, we travel to North Wales to explore the historic town of Menai Bridge, known in Welsh as Porthaethwy. We dive into the history of the iconic Menai Suspension Bridge, an engineering marvel built by Thomas Telford in 1826 to span the turbulent Menai Strait.

Join us as we discuss the town’s unique landmarks, from the serene Church Island (St Tysilio) and the Belgian Promenade—built by WWI refugees—to the restored beauty of the Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens. We also uncover local legends surrounding the HMS Clio training ship and look at the centuries-old tradition of the Ffair Borth annual fair. Whether you are interested in