The Drowning of Capel Celyn
A tiny village in North Wales was flooded to build a reservoir for Liverpool. Once every few years, when the water drops low enough, the ghostly ruins of Capel Celyn are revealed.
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4 min readFeb 26, 2019
In 1955, Liverpool was one of England’s thirstiest cities and struggling to find a reliable water source. With its…
