IRG33

Cardiff, Wales

May 2002

Date

May 12-17, 2002

Venue

Cardiff Thistle Hotel, Cardiff, Wales

Opening Reception

Cardiff Thistle Hotel

Excursion (3 options)

A. Big Pit
A working coal mine from 1880 to 1980. Descend the 90m shaft in the company of an experienced miner for a tour of historic mine workings. Original colliery buildings remain. The Big Pit is located in Blaenafon, Torfaen.
B. The Museum of Welsh Life, St Fagans
Centuries of Wales' traditions, culture, industry and costume. Exhibitions, displays and recreations range from a Celtic village of 2,000 years ago to a miner's cottage of the 1980's. Over 40 buildings have been rebuilt stone-by-stone to depict Welsh life throughout history. St. Fagans is located on the A4232 a short distance from Cardiff.
C. Caerphilly Castle
Built in the late 13th century by Gilbert De Clare, this castle was an attempt by Norman rulers to subdue the Welsh. De Clare flooded a valley to create a 30-acre lake and setting his fortress on 3 artificial islands. Surrounded with a double circuit of walls and 4 gatehouses, one of which could be used as a final refuge if all other defences failed. Restored by the Marquis of Bute early this century. Caerphilly Castle is located on Castle Street in Caerphilly.

Following the Wednesday afternoon excursions, at around 5.30pm delegates gathered to further sample Welsh hospitality at the Three Horseshoes Public House and Forge Restaurant. This country pub is situated approximately 30 minutes from Cardiff City Centre.

Banquet

Cardiff City Hall

Local Organizing Committee

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IRG33 meeting program and papers

IRG33 attendance list

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