A trip to the medieval castle of Dinas Bran in Llangollen, Denbighshire, reminds Jules how many changes the earth has undergone over the millennia

As we start to settle into the upper reaches of winter, spring seems a long way off. The hazy days of last summer aren’t so distant that we can’t recall what we might enjoy next year, but let’s face it, looking ahead to several long, grey months of cold and rain can feel very uninspiring.