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Froncysyllte - Wales's Village of the Year '08

Prince Charles in Fron

Special: Fron forms part of World Heritage Site

Our guide about the village of Froncysyllte, home to the Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir and Thomas Telford's Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, and was visited by Prince Charles after winning a Village of the Year award in a national competition for its community spirt.


Dorothy Hartley

Late writer, historian & artist, Doroth Hartley's 50s book Food in England is still in print.

Aqueduct

History, photos & your views about Telford's towering landmark.

Panoramic

Enjoy the 360 degree view from the top of the aqueduct.

Pisgah Quarry

Nature reserve with views over the Vale of Llangollen.

One day in history

The day the canal froze over in 1906.

Canal history

How the canal came to the village of Fron.

Memories

People share photos and memories from around the area.

Fron Choir

The male voice choir hit the headlines in Oct 2006.

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