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.

“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 #colwynbay #northwales #wales #welshhistory #cbhg

Sidney Colwyn Foulkes (1884-1971) - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group Sidney Colwyn Foulkes OBE, Hon.M.Arch (Liverpool), FRIBA, FILA., AMTPI.

In 1916 he gained his architectural qualification with distinction and promptly joined the Royal Naval Air Service and within a very short space of time achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer in the Aircraft Design Department, along with many other architects. #colwynbay #northwales #wales #cbhg

Colwyn Bay Hospital, Hesketh Road - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group The work of local architect Sidney Colwyn Foulkes.

Sidney was sent a number of books but immediately sent all the ones on British hospitals back saying they were all out of date. However he kept the American ones and taking heed of their latest designs subsequently incorporated them into his own work. #colwynbay #northwales #welshhistory #cbhg

VE Day 80th Anniversary - May 2025 - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group Colwyn Bay Heritage Group has been honoured to participate in local events to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day).

Colwyn Bay Heritage Group has been honoured to participate in local events to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day). #veday #colwynbay #northwales #wales #localhistory #welshhistory #WW2 #secondworldwar #cbhg #cymru #gogleddcymru

Pwllycrochan Woods (Open Spaces) - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group Summary: Covering an area of approximately 16 ha. (40 ac.) Pwllychrochan Woods are a prominent feature on the steep, north facing slopes, above the

The most notable owners were Lord and Lady Erskine who moved into an earlier mansion after their marriage in 1821. The existing mansion was demolished and rebuilt along with the installation of footpaths and rustic greenwood bridges in the woods. #colwynbay #northwales #welshhistory #wales #cbhg

History Of Eirias Park - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group “The park by the sea” covers 50 acres. The first 27 acres were bought on April 12th, 1921 and the remainder in 1929.

By 1933 Eirias Park already had an 18-hole miniature golf course, 8 grey shale tennis courts, two bowling greens, a miniature golf course, a model yacht lake, a café, a large rock garden and a children’s playground. #colwynbay #northwales #welshhistory #cbhg

Wreckage Of The Steamship Rhos Neigr (Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Walk) - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group In 1908 a steamship called the Rhos Neigr sank while trying to dock at the pier to pick up 75 passengers. Some of the steamship wreckage can still be seen at

In 1908 a steamship called the Rhos Neigr sank while trying to dock at the pier to pick up 75 passengers. Some of the steamship wreckage can still be seen at very low tides a few hundred yards out to sea. #colwynbay #northwales #welshhistory #maritimehistory #wales #cbhg

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.

"There were dances at the pier in the early weeks of the war started by the Council for young locals and for soldiers who were by now flooding into the area. The first twelve months were for many, many people the most significant they would ever experience." #colwynbay #welshhistory #WW2 #cbhg

'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.

Built in 1914, this was one of the many cinemas in the town at the time. Some picture houses had very plush interiors, complete with their own orchestra and café and were so grand that people nicknamed them “picture palaces”. #colwynbay #northwales #cinemahistory #welshhistory #picturehouses #cbhg

Pier Fictoria A'r Pafiliwn - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group Agorwyd Pier Fictoria a’r pafiliwn yn 1900 ac roedd digon o le i 2,500 o bobl. Yn wreiddiol roedd y pier yn 12 metr o led a 96 metr o hyd, ond fe’i

Agorwyd Pier Fictoria a’r pafiliwn yn 1900 ac roedd digon o le i 2,500 o bobl. Yn wreiddiol roedd y pier yn 12 metr o led a 96 metr o hyd, ond fe’i hymestynnwyd yn ddiweddarach i 320 metr. #cymru #cymraeg #baecolwyn #colwynbay #welshhistory #cbhg #piers #gogleddcymru #northwales

Victoria Pier And Pavilion - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group The Victoria Pier and its pavilion opened in 1900 and could accommodate 2,500 people. The pier was initially 12 metres wide and 96 metres long, but was later

The Victoria Pier and its pavilion opened in 1900 and could accommodate 2,500 people. The pier was initially 12 metres wide and 96 metres long, but was later extended to 320 metres. #piers #colwynbay #northwales #welshhistory #cymru #seasidehistory #cbhg

Gorsedd Stone Circle - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group Following National Eisteddfod tradition, this gorsedd stone circle was placed here in preparation for the proclamation ceremony of the Royal National

Granted royal status by the King, George VI, the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales (Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Frenhinol Cymru) took place in Colwyn Bay in August 1947.
This was the first post-war Eisteddfod to be held in North Wales. #welshhistory #eisteddfodau #welshculture #colwynbay #cymru #cbhg