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In 1997, Baker founded ASFOG (A Society For the
Friends of Gwrych). The organisation changed its name in 2001 to Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust and became a registered charity. The Trust aims to raise awareness of Gwrych's plight and also to establish a solution for the conservation and
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archaeological dig at Plas
Brynkir, Dolbenmaen, in order to record the historic fabric of the two mansion houses. Again, in 2013, Baker went back to excavate Brynkir and discovered that the site had originated as a deer park, possibly created by
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Committee for Wales in 2009 (later renamed the Wales
Advisory Board). In 2011, Baker curated "Welsh Architecture from the Salisbury Collection: A Selection of Original Artworks" from
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preservation of the castle. Baker spearheaded a campaign for the building's restoration that proved fruitful when the Trust precipitated the sale of the castle by pursuing
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as part of a wider hunting landscape associated with the royal court at
Dolbenmaen. The project featured collaborations with a variety of groups and organisations.
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Forgotten Welsh Houses formed the basis for BBC One's 'Hidden Homes of Wales', broadcast in 2010, and for ITV Wales's Grand
Declines, broadcast in 2012.
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action. This earned Baker recognition within the heritage world and he was made the youngest honorary life member of SAVE Britain's
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2003 The rise and fall of Gwrych Castle, including
Winifred, Countess of Dundonald – a biography. Prestatyn: Mark Baker.
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After a third season of excavation in 2014, a collection of academic essays was published by historic buildings charity,
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and SAVE Britain's
Heritage. To coincide with this release, the Georgian Group commissioned Baker to research and write
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Helygain. Baker went on to publish further books on Gwrych Castle in 2000, 2003 and 2006. Through research at
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studies researching the development of Welsh Country Houses, during which he discovered the earliest known image of
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2013 Margaret Sandbach: A Tragedy in Marble and Ink. Abergele: Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust (With Dewi Gregory)
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The artwork of J. Walter Richards, which had been discovered by Baker in 2013, was featured in displays throughout
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2006 Plas Teg – A Jacobean Country House. Hope: Brampton House Publishing. (Revised Second Edition released 2007)
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2013 Y Plas: Story of the Welsh Country House. Cardiff: Truth Department.(With Dewi Gregory and Sian Price)
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2007 Abergele & District – A Pictorial Past. Cardiff: Brampton House Publishing. (With Michael Roberts)
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as part of a major refurbishment of the castle in 1914. This research was presented as a lecture at the
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2006 The Myths and Legends of the Gwrych Castle Estate. Prestatyn: Brampton House Publishing.
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2000 Gwrych Castle, Abergele and Llanddulas – A pictorial history. Prestatyn: Mark Baker.
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it was discovered that the marble staircase at Gwrych Castle had been designed by
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Baker's first book was published at the age of 13 in 1999 on the rise and fall of
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2005 Hafodunos Hall, Llangernyw – Triumph of the Martyr. Prestatyn: Mark Baker.
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estate and was commissioned by the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust.
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2008 A Royal Home in Wales: Llwynywermod. Cardiff: Accent Press.
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1999 The rise and fall of Gwrych Castle. Prestatyn: Mark Baker.
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2014 Plas Brynkir, Dolbenmaen. Cardiff: Love My Wales. (Editor)
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2008 Forgotten Welsh Houses. Llanrwst: Hendre House Publishing.
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2008 Welsh Country Houses Illustrated. London: Georgian Group.
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In March 2013, Baker was appointed historical researcher for
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A major contributor to this article appears to have a
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1113:. Hay Festival. 25 May 2014
1091:. BBC News. 1 December 2009
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914:. Bbc.co.uk. 14 August 2012
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