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Holywell - the Lourdes of Wales

Roy Jenkins heads for the Lourdes of Wales - St Winefride's Well at Holywell in Flintshire.

Pilgrims have been trekking to this spot for thirteen centuries to seek healing, but in this secular and sceptical age, what relevance does the well have today?

Why do people come and what about those who seek healing, but are not cured?


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