Scores of people became enthralled by Llangollen's rich history after joining yesterday's (Saturday) Tour Through Time.
Following on from the success of last year's event of the same name, the latest walk-about was again organised by the Our Historic Llangollen/Hanesyddol i Bawb group and held in a variety of fascinating locations.
Attendance was free and people were able to join or leave at any stage throughout the day with no booking necessary.
First stop was at St Collen’s where people were given a guided journey through the history of the centuries-old church, revealing its remarkable heritage and the ongoing work to conserve, reinterpret and make the building more accessible for all.
Crime and Punishment in Early Victorian Llangollen was the theme at the Lock Up Heritage Centre where tourists heard stories of Victorian criminals and how they were punished in the town's first magistrates’ courtroom, gaol and police station.
Just before lunch it was time to visit Plas Newydd to discover the story of the legendary Ladies of Llangollen, the two women who lived there and created one of the most beautiful landscapes in Wales.
After lunch came Hands on History, a journey through history and prehistory, viewing and experiencing items from the Stone Age to the present day at Llangollen Museum.
Next stop was Llangollen Railway for a look back at the preservation and development of the famous heritage line.
The tour rounded off in late afternoon with Peace and Music across the Years, the story of Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod told at the International Pavilion.
* Sue Hargreaves of the Lock Up Heritage Centre gives a talk on why the building now know as the Lock Up Heritage Centre was originally established.
* Peter Dickinson, Berwyn Station Master, did a 45-minute talk to 18 people on the history of Llangollen Railway.
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