Conwy Castle was built by Edward I during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1287. Constructed as part of a wider project to create the walled town of Conwy, over the next few centuries the castle played an important part in several wars. It withstood the siege of Madog ap Llywelyn in the winter of 1294–95, acted as a temporary haven for Richard II in 1399 and was held for several months by forces loyal to Owain Glyndŵr in 1401. So you can see it from your armchair on this B&W real-photo Valentine’s card 5610, mailed in the early 1950s with 2d stamp and postmark.  It’s been handled over these many years but all is intact and clean enough.  Grade: 1