Laid out in 1887 as the town’s main shopping street, Station Road was the centre of a popular shopping centre in North Wales up to the 1960s. The original features of many of the buildings still remain, particularly on the upper floors. #colwynbay #baecolwyn #northwales #gogleddcymru #localhistory
Station Road - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
Laid out in 1887 Station Road was the centre of a popular shopping centre in North Wales up to the1960s.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Ethel was a true trailblazer whose determination and sense of civic responsibility led her to achieve many pioneering milestones. #colwynbay #baecolwyn #northwales #gogleddcymru #wales #cymru #localhistory #haneslleol #welshwomen #womeninwales
Miss Ethel May Hovey - Digital Exhibition - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
Ethel Hovey’s name should be synonymous with Colwyn Bay and the history of women’s contributions in Wales. Yet, despite her remarkable achievements and
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October 18, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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In the mid 1920s Sydney Colwyn Foulkes was asked by Mrs Annie Guy to design a house. A wealthy widow, she had moved to Colwyn Bay from Wednesbury. Her husband was the first person to export bicycle frames to America. #colwynbay #baecolwyn #northwales #gogleddcymru #wales #architecture #localhistory
The Wren's Nest, Lansdowne Road - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
The work of local architect Sidney Colwyn Foulkes.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Before the late 19th century the land was fields and woods, with a few farms and cottages, and was owned by the Pwllycrochan Estate. The development of the town of Colwyn Bay was linked to the sale of the estate in 1865. More: shorturl.at/RnQZD #colwynbay #northwales #wales #localhistory
October 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Albert Rigby represented the UK in the EEC in Brussels, was a member of the Balance of Payments Forecasting Committee and the World Economic Prospects Committee for thirteen years, which arose from his early involvement with the Ministry of Food in Colwyn Bay. #colwynbay #northwales #wales #history
Albert Rigby And Patricia Wrigley - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
An eighteen year old boy and a seventeen year old girl could not have possibly known what love is but we did and so it has remained ever since...
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October 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Gordon Scott Whale opened the North Wales Wireless College in Caernarfon in 1918, having trained with the Direct Spanish Telegraph Company and worked for Marconi’s Wireless Telegraph Company. #colwynbay #northwales #wales #localhistory #WirelessTechnology
Wireless College - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
In 1920 the college was relocated to Upper Colwyn Bay and then to its more familiar home on East Parade during the summer of 1923.
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October 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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This area is of interest for its narrow streets and paths serving terraced houses on Church Walks, Mount Pleasant and Rose Hill. The terraces on Rose Hill, with their small front gardens, are of note, facing the footpath which leads up to Llanelian Road. #oldcolwyn #colwynbay #northwales #wales
Rose Hill Cottages, Old Colwyn - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
This area is of interest for its narrow streets and paths serving terraced houses on Church Walks, Mount Pleasant and Rose Hill.
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October 10, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Three-year-old child reported to police over alleged crime
#Wales #Cymru #Crime #NorthWalesPolice #NorthWales #Wrexham #Denbighshire #Bangor #Llandudno #Rhyl #Prestatyn #ColwynBay
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/three-year-old-child-reported-32648276
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/three-year-old-child-reported-32648276
Three-year-old child reported to police over alleged crime
Over the past two years, rape, assaults and racial offences have been recorded in Wales by children aged under 10.
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October 10, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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No 7 Abergele Road is a Grade II Listed building and is now a contemporary art gallery, cafe, and social space. It's known for featuring local artists and hosting various community and art-related events like live music and open mic nights.
#colwynbay #baecolwyn #northwales #gogleddcymru #art #music
#colwynbay #baecolwyn #northwales #gogleddcymru #art #music
7 Abergele Road (former Longmans Bookstore) - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
The work of local architect Sidney Colwyn Foulkes.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Built in 1914, this was one of the many cinemas in the town. A balcony was added in 1932. And just look at that crowd! Some picture houses had very plush interiors and were so grand that people nicknamed them “picture palaces”.
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#colwynbay #northwales #cinemas #localhistory
'Wetherspoons' - Former Princess Picture House, Princes Drive - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
Built in 1914, this was one of the many cinemas in the town. A balcony was added in 1932, as well as neo-Egyptian features.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Another brewery we've never had before? Oh go on then .. Welcome to the bar Rochdale's Brid's Cross Brew with a lovely dry, intense and smooth stout. Nothing daft - just the complexity of the malts shining through.
Open from 4pm 🍺
#colwynbay #pub @bridscrossbrew.bsky.social
Open from 4pm 🍺
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October 7, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Northern Eye 2025 Notes - Thoughts on Northern Eye 25. I gave a talk, saw lots of work and listened to inspiring photographers.
#photography #colwynbay #northerneye #talk
#photography #colwynbay #northerneye #talk
October 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Northern Eye 2025 Notes - Thoughts on Northern Eye 25. I gave a talk, saw lots of work and listened to inspiring photographers.
#photography #colwynbay #northerneye #talk
#photography #colwynbay #northerneye #talk
October 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May 2025 Colwyn Bay Heritage Group, with funding from the Town Council released a new booklet about the work of the Ministry of Food in Colwyn Bay during World War II. Download it here: shorturl.at/77HjR #colwynbay #northwales #wales #localhistory #WW2
October 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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One of Anne’s earliest memories is going to concerts on the pier and taking part in dance shows from a young age. She has fond memories of Rose Days and May Days when there was always a Rose Queen or a May Day Queen. Listen to her memories... #colwynbay #oldcolwyn #northwales #wales #localhistory
Anne Jones - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
Anne Jones was born in Tan Lan, Old Colwyn, and has lived in the area all her life. First attending Old Colwyn Council School, at 11 years of age she moved to
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October 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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One of Anne’s earliest memories is going to concerts on the pier and taking part in dance shows from a young age. She has fond memories of Rose Days and May Days when there was always a Rose Queen or a May Day Queen. Listen to her memories... #colwynbay #oldcolwyn #northwales #wales #localhistory
Anne Jones - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
Anne Jones was born in Tan Lan, Old Colwyn, and has lived in the area all her life. First attending Old Colwyn Council School, at 11 years of age she moved to
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October 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Fresh on cask from Gravesend's Iron Pier Beer... A zesty and refreshing, easy-going session pale...
Open at 4pm 🍺
#colwynbay #pub @ironpierbeer.bsky.social
Open at 4pm 🍺
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October 1, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Today is National Sporting Heritage Day! So here's a post from our Sports section. #colwynbay #northwales #wales #tennis #baecolwyn #gogleddcymru #haneslleol #localhistory #NSHD2025
James Alexander Barr Tennis Centre - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
The origins of the Eirias Park we recognise today began in 1921. By 1933 among the park's attractions were eight grey shale tennis courts.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Those who worked with Ravenscroft described him as ‘a gentleman of the old theatrical kind.’ He died at the age of 77 on 27th May 1960. Theatre staff believe that the ghost of Mr Ravenscroft haunts the venue to this day, keeping watch on the place he loved so much #colwynbay #northwales #theatres
Stanley Ravenscroft - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
The Stanley Ravenscroft Repertory Company first peformed at the Theatre in 1936.
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September 30, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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Recent award winner at Shrewsbury CAMRA Beer Festival - a rich, satisfying porter from Stonehouse Brewery 🍺
And Monday pizzas as always from Johnny Dough's 🍕
Open 5pm to 8pm (last pizza orders 7.30pm)...
#colwynbay #pub
And Monday pizzas as always from Johnny Dough's 🍕
Open 5pm to 8pm (last pizza orders 7.30pm)...
#colwynbay #pub
September 29, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Frish and Wins was set up on the top floor of a hardware shop in Princess Drive manufacturing diamond tools for armaments. The diamond industry was of great importance during the war and not only for manufacturing weapons but also as a currency. #colwynbay #baecolwyn #WW2 #northwals #gogleddcymru
The Wartime Diamond Industry - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
Frish and Wins was set up on the top floor of a hardware shop in Princess Drive manufacturing diamond tools for armaments.
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September 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Traditional best bitter from Leigh on Sea Brewing, hopped with suitably seafaring hops; Admiral and Columbus, alongside Challenger for a spicy bitterness.
Open at midday with big screen music tonight from The Divine Comedy and the usual eclectic mix....
#colwynbay #pub
Open at midday with big screen music tonight from The Divine Comedy and the usual eclectic mix....
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September 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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The Amusement Park closed in December 1980.
The gallopers were at the Amusement Park throughout. Called “Pat Collins’ Famous Galloping Horses” and later renamed “Barnard’s Golden Galloping Horses” More: shorturl.at/H9DCS #colwynbay #baecolwyn #northwales #wales #cymru #localhistory #history #hanes
The gallopers were at the Amusement Park throughout. Called “Pat Collins’ Famous Galloping Horses” and later renamed “Barnard’s Golden Galloping Horses” More: shorturl.at/H9DCS #colwynbay #baecolwyn #northwales #wales #cymru #localhistory #history #hanes
September 26, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Fresh session pale cask from Brighton's Unbound Brew Co. Big piney and fruity hop flavours in a proper thirst-quencher of a beer.
Open at 4pm 🍺
#colwynbay #pub
Open at 4pm 🍺
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September 25, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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A Welsh superhero! Red Dragon returns to 2000ad for the first time in over 30 years this week... And you can read it over a pint from our comics and magazine library 🏴🦸
#colwynbay #pub #comics
#colwynbay #pub #comics
September 24, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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