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Offline SteveH

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Re: Llandudno Pier & Pavilion - excursion steamer St Tudno
« Reply #255 on: May 23, 2022, 10:13:46 am »
Recalling halcyon days of setting sail with excursion steamer St Tudno

THIS week’s Nostalgia looks back at St Tudno, the excursion steamer that became a regular feature of the North Wales coastline.

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/resources/images/13801116.jpg?type=article-full

Taking thousands of passengers with each trip, the vessel was part of the fleet of the Liverpool and North Wales Steamship Company, a pleasure cruise company founded in 1890.

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Re: Llandudno Pier & Pavilion - Old Photos & Memories
« Reply #256 on: May 23, 2022, 11:33:14 am »
Interesting photos bringing back many happy memories.

Top photo is St Tudno departing Llandudno Pier. Unusual as unless it was right on High tide it was usual to go astern off the pier, also notice ensign is at Half Mast.

Lower photo at Liverpool Landing Stage. North Wales steamer is St Seiriol and not St Tudno, ahead is Isle of Man ferry King Orry another regular visitor to Llandudno after Liverpool and North Wales S S CO  when out of business.

Happy Days !


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Re: Llandudno Pier & Pavilion - Old Photos & Memories
« Reply #257 on: May 23, 2022, 04:26:00 pm »
I thought that was Liverpool Landing stage.
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Re: Llandudno Pier & Pavilion - Old Photos & Memories
« Reply #258 on: June 05, 2022, 09:35:33 am »
Tour North Wales' piers through time with these fascinating photos
From Llandudno to Bangor and Colwyn Bay - we have some impressive tourist destinations

photo gallery    https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/nostalgia/gallery/tour-north-wales-piers-through-24110363

Work being carried out the pier in the seaside resort of Llandudno, North Wales. December 6, 1990

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Re: Llandudno Pier & Pavilion - Old Photos & Memories
« Reply #259 on: June 05, 2022, 12:11:38 pm »
The DP photos are fascinating, Steve. I've managed to rescue all the original photos from the site and I suspect it only needs a link fixing, and they'll all display again.
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Re: Llandudno Pier & Pavilion - Punch and Judy
« Reply #260 on: August 18, 2022, 10:30:22 am »
The article below mentions .........  Joe Burns, from Brighton, is joined by Mark Poulton in Weymouth, Dorset, and Jason Codman in Llandudno, Wales, as the last three full time beach performers.

Heatwave sparks Punch and Judy revival

THE recent heatwaves have sparked a revival of Punch and Judy after verbal abuse threatened to end the shows for good.

The puppet show dates back to 16th century Italy, but gained popularity at British seaside resorts.

Professional Punch and Judy performer Joe Burns, from Brighton, said the seaside institution was under threat with only a few full-time shows left, with performers experiencing verbal attacks.

cont https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/20668432.heatwave-sparks-punch-judy-revival-verbal-abuse-shows/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Re: Llandudno Pier & Pavilion - Old Photos & Memories
« Reply #261 on: August 18, 2022, 05:38:34 pm »
It originated with commedia dell'arte.
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