The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world. It was opened in 1836 to carry slates from the mines in Blaenau Ffestiniog to the harbour in Porthmadog from where they were exported all over the world in locally built wooden sailing ships. In its heyday the railway carried 130,000 tons of slate a year but when other roofing materials were found the railway had to... More details
Liverpool was awarded the European Capital of Culture 2008. The vibrant city is renowned for its arts & culture and is home to numerous museums & galleries including a branch of the Tate Gallery. Read more ...
