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History

Old postcard of Llandrillo Church
Find out about the Colwyn Bay area in days gone by. Here are the stories we've gathered so far, but if you'd like to add a story or picture, get in touch.

Historic hotel

Read the story behind the landmark Hotel Seventy Degrees.

St Trillo's

Follow the story of the Chapel on the Shore at Llandrillo.

Celts

Explore stunning panoramas and Iron Age history on Bryn Euryn.

Victoria Pier

This seaside landmark has seen good times and bad over the years.

Family history

Heulwen Jones of Old Colwyn discovers family across the Atlantic.

Village inn

Pop up to Llanelian for a pint and a journey into the past.

Rhos heritage

Follow the trail into Rhos-onSea's fascinating past.

Congo Institute

A radical college trained Africans as missionaries in Colwyn Bay.

College days

Linda Jones shares her memories of Llandrillo in the 1960s.

Crossing generations

Pupils quiz their elders about Colwyn Bay life in the old days.

Prom kiosk

A family reminisces about the seafront kiosk they used to run.

Holidays in the fifties

Sisters revisit after 50 years - and they're shocked by the changes.

TE Lawrence's pilot

Man who saved Lawrence of Arabia with a daring swoop in the desert.

Mochdre

What's in a name? Watch a short film about places called Mochdre.

Scouting tales

Did you know some of the first ever Scouts came from Colwyn Bay?

Drama queen

Relic links famous
acting dynasty with a local theatre.

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You can add your own ideas and contributions to the site by emailing us at wales.northwest@bbc.co.uk.


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Gwen Patmore and her rescue dog
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Broaden your horizons and give someone a helping hand.

Sport

Hockey stick
Eye on the ball

Find out where you can watch or get involved in sport.

Nature

Polecat
Going wild

Get under the skin of Snowdonia wildlife and habitats.




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