Ian Churchward’s Blog 14th June 2026

We have just had a really nice holiday in Wales. It was great to visit several medieval castles which included Stokesay, Castell-Dolfordwyn, Powis, Aberwystreth, Oswestry, Chirk and Ludlow. The castle of Chirk was especially interesting and I discovered that some of the previous owners included Roger Mortimer, Richard III and Sir William Stanley of whom I have recorded songs such as this one:- https://open.spotify.com/track/59xWVt7VBReLpiNMl8pRMc