Bangor Stoke On Trent Train
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About Bangor
The city of Bangor is located in the North Wales coast and is regarded as one of the smallest cities in the UK. It is one of only 6 conurbations is Wales that has city status. The city lies close to the Menai Strait which separates the island of Anglesey from Gwynedd. Bangor Mountain lies to the east of the city and the mountain casts a shadow over parts of the city which means that from November to March some areas receive no direct sunlight. The origins of the city date back to the establishment of the monastery on the site of Bangor Cathedral by the Celtic saint Deiniol in the 6th century AD. The Welsh translation of Bangor means "wattled enclosure" such as the one that originally surrounded the cathedral.
Bangor is famous for its University which was founded in 1884 and the city's Friars School was founded as a free grammar school in 557. Bangor is also known for having the longest High Street in Wales.
Bangor's main shopping area is centered around the High Street and the retail outlets on Caernarfon Road on the outskirts of the city, one being St David's Retail Park.
About Stoke On Trent
The city of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire (usually referred to as just Stoke) is also referred to as The Potteries in acknowledgement of the city's past. The city has strong links to its industrial past and has claimed the title of World Capital of Ceramics. The city has many visitor centres, museums, factory tours and over 25 pottery factory shops for visitors to explore. Located close to the city, and well worth a visit, is the Trentham Estate with its Italian Gardens, Shopping Village, Monkey Forest and mile long lake. Stoke is also the closest city to the world famous Alton Towers Theme Park with its thrilling rides which include Nemesis, Oblivion, Air, Runaway Mine Train, Congo River Rapids, Hex - The Legend of the Towers, TH13TEEN, and The Smiler. If outdoor pursuits are what you are after, Stoke is only around 30 minutes from the Staffordshire Peak District National Park with its amazing walks around the Roaches, Luds Church, the Churnet and Manifold Valleys. However, the city itself is also great for outdoor activities with over 1,380 hectares of park and open spaces.