Llandudno Pier & Pavilion - Old Photos & Memories

[DaveR]

Just seen this great photo of an early Llandudno Pier - I've not seen it before. The link is to the full size version:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/Llandudno_From_The_Pier-Head_(681)_LACMA_M.2008.40.202.1.jpg

[Bri Roberts]

I wonder where everyone spent a penny at the end of the pier.

[Merddin Emrys]

A great picture!

[Fester]

Fantastic picture, and very early too, as the Bath's Hotel is still in existence.

Look at the pristine state of the iron work and lamp posts. 

[Bri Roberts]

Date?

[DaveR]

Well, the Pier opened on 1st August 1877. There's no sign of the Pier Extension (opened 1884) or work taking place to build the Pier Pavilion. On the other hand, the woodwork nearest the camera bottom left is showing signs of wear, so the pier obviously isn't brand new...I shall therefore plump for somewhere between 1880-1883.

[Bri Roberts]

Do you know I think it is 1877 ?

DaveR, I don’t think that is wear you can see.

Look closely at the X supports under the pier.

They look as if they are waiting for their first coat of paint.

Thoughts?

[Fester]

It appears that the picture was taken from the viewing balcony, atop what is now the Ocean's Bar.

What a fabulous structure, and how nice to see it in its heyday.

[Bellringer]

Searching recently through some old photos from an elderly family source, I came across this one of Llandudno Pier or the end of it anyway. It is thought to have been taken possibly late 1920s to early 1930s.

[DaveR]

A great old photo of the Beach, Pavilion & Baths Hotel in the 1890s. Click on the photo to see the full size version:

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[DaveR]

Great shot of the Pier Entrance & Pavilion in the 1970s. Billy Crockett is appearing at the Pavilion as part of the 'Showtime' cast, Nillican & Nesbitt are the special Sunday evening attraction, and the original Golden Goose Amusements is clearly visible. Click the photo to see the larger version:

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[Merddin Emrys]

Guess what, I can't see it! 

[snowcap]

no good going to specksave ?

[Merddin Emrys]

No, all I see with some pics is this...

[Cambrian]

Bellringer - nice photo.  It looks like the "St Tudno" which entered service in 1926.