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A Technicolor film exploring the beautiful scenery and famous buildings around Snowdonia, Wales.
The castle and the countryside
'A picture of some of the loveliest scenery in Wales; the view from the summit of Snowdon, historic Conway Castle, the Swallow Falls. Shots of Caernarvon Castle include the King's Gate, the ruined Banqueting Hall and the Eagle Tower, where the Welsh flag and the Union Jack fly side by side.'
(Films of Britain - British Council Film Department Catalogue - 1946)
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