“Old” Colwyn acquired its designation in the 19th century to differentiate it from the new resort being developed to its west, termed for a brief while “New” Colwyn (now Colwyn Bay). #oldcolwyn #hengolwyn #colwynbaay #baecolwyn #northwales #gogleddcymru #wales #cymru #localhistory #haneslleol
Old Colwyn - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
Whilst Old Colwyn, with its strong local community, began its rapid growth in the late 19th century its origins go back much further.
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October 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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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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Helen remembers the American nurses practicing pitching tents on Rydal field. They also played basketball. They set up a ‘PX’, an American store to provide sweets, nylons and other things unavailable here. #colwynbay #baecolwyn #northwales #gogleddcymru #wales #cymru #WW2 #localhistory #haneslleol
Helen Finch - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
A chance meeting on the tram brought her Mother's friend, a civil servant from the Ministry of Food tea department, to lodge at their house.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:56 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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A quantity of Roman coins were found at Rhos Fynach. They date from the reign of Constantine The Great who was the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity ( from 306 to 337.) #rhosonsea #llandrilloynrhos #northwales #gogleddcymru #wales #cymru #localhistory #haneslleol
The Marsh Of The Monks - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
After reading about the amphora you may be interested in a site where a quantity of Roman coins were found. They date from the reign of Constantine The Great
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October 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Am dro i’r gorffennol … rhai o hen adeiladau tref Sanclêr, Sir Gâr #HanesLleol
November 10, 2024 at 3:29 PM
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