Menai Strait
Americannoun
noun
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The council also pointed out Bangor’s breath-taking views of the Menai Strait and its role as a gateway to the natural beauty of Eryri, or Snowdonia National Park.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2024
Despite the negative feedback, respondents also highlighted Bangor's rich cultural and heritage assets, praising features such as the "magnificent" Victorian pier, its sixth-century cathedral, and the stunning views of the Menai Strait.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2024
The bad weather caused delays on the Britannia Bridge, which crosses the Menai Strait in north Wales, as people tried to get across to the mainland on Thursday morning.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2024
From this vantage on the mainland, Anglesey’s medieval castle, built by Edward I to conquer the Welsh, can be seen across the Menai Strait.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 9, 2016
About this time the Roman governor in Britain, Suetonius, crossed the Menai Strait and conquered the island of Anglesea.
From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir
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