your comments
Lyn Lerwill from Hertfordshire
An acquaintance of mine had a beautiful mirror given to her by a relative who bought it from a gentleman who makes them in Betws y Coed. Can anybody give me any information regarding this gentleman & how I could contact him?
Thu Jun 4 14:44:23 2009
Julian Moss (Brit) from Los Angeles California
I am writing a WWI novel and the main character is from Wales. Some of the story happens in Betws-y-Coed in late 1914, very early 1915 (winter). I'd like to know as much as possible about hospitals, where young women might have worked, train stations, maps, bed and breakfasts, local tourism, the weather at that time, what the town provided etc. Any information or pointers would be appreciated.
Tue May 5 09:55:51 2009
Jessica, Manchester
Cassie from Hertfordshire: The Swallow Falls Hotel was owned and run by david Meredith and his wife Anne at the turn of the century. They had several children, one of which was Catherine. They are buried in St Michael's I belive. David and Anne were my great grandparents.
Wed Apr 22 09:26:35 2009
Ann from Penrhyndeudraeth
In response to R Gethings, Australia, There is a lot of information on the internet, but the local history group in Dolwyddelan may be able to fill in more detail, and perhaps put you in touch with Owen Gethin Jones's family.
Tue Mar 17 11:13:30 2009
R.Gethings, Australia
I believe my ancestors built a viaduct and a church, any information appreciated.
Web team: See comments below for references to Owen Gethin Jones.
Mon Mar 9 10:26:50 2009
Tony from Australia
Does anyone remember Saint Vincents school that was situated just up from the Ugly House in what is now the Capel Curig Training Camp?
Mon Feb 16 09:38:01 2009
Victoria from Bangor
Does anyone have any information regarding the history of transport in Betws-y-Coed?
Thu Jan 29 09:25:45 2009
Ann from Penrhyndeudraeth
In response to Madeline in Stafford: I believe Bod Gethin was one of the terraced cottages at the bottom of the drive up to Tyddyn Gethin (home of Owen Gethin Jones - my great, great grandfather). I think it was part of Gethin's farm, and his grandson, Robert Vincent (b.1890 and d.1954), would have lived there for years - he kept the newsagent's shop in Penmachno.
Mon Jan 5 14:05:42 2009
Ann from Penrhyndeudraeth.
In response to Wil Bach, Nefyn: Gethin's Bridge was built by my great, great grandfather, Owen Gethin Jones in 1879. Some interesting details can be found on the Snowdonia National Park website, where it is described as a listed building in the Dolwyddelan community.
Mon Jan 5 09:21:03 2009
wil bach nefyn
Does anyone have any information about Bont Gethin; who built it and when?
Mon Nov 24 10:12:48 2008
Cassie from Hertfordshire
I am trying to trace my grandfather's natural father. His mother was a Catherine Jones who I think worked at the Swallow Falls Hotel around the turn of the century. Does anyone know the name of the family who owned the hotel at that time? Was it the Patterson family?
Mon Oct 27 10:05:36 2008
mr chandler, stevenage
Me and my wife regularly visit north wales. we love going to betws-y-coed, but could you tell us why bikers were stopped from parking near the railway station as we used to love seeing them. was it because of a mindless individual going too fast and causing an accident?
Tue Mar 25 10:49:07 2008
Madeline, Staffordshire
I would like to know who owned Bod Gethin in Penmachno in 1914, my father was born in this house but I am not aware of any family connections.
Wed Mar 19 14:13:17 2008
Mrs M, Penmachno
To Jen from Betws-y-Coed. Being located directly behind Bont Gethin, maybe there is a link to Owen Gethin Jones? I'm sure I've read somewhere (maybe a local history/tales book - can't remember) that a mysterious dark lady has been seen wandering the grounds.
Mon Dec 3 10:27:31 2007
Mrs M, Penmachno
Does anyone have any info/history of Beniarth Terrace, Cwm Penmachno?
Mon Dec 3 10:25:36 2007
Jen, Betws y Coed
Does anyone know the history of Craig Lledr, Betws y Coed?
Tue Nov 27 09:32:32 2007
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