I saw a photo in this weeks Pioneer of the Victorian shelter on the Deganwy promenade and it looks really good, very impressive indeed.
I just wish Llandudno had those shelters on the promenade, Mr Hiller of Mostyn Estates did promise them and Victorian style street lamps too but that seems to be many years ago. Perhaps the firm are still waiting for someone else to pick up the bill for them
I believe the Deganwy Shelter is the same design as the ones that were originally on Llandudno Promenade until the 1960s/70s. I also recall that a plan was afoot to restore them to Llandudno Prom but nothing ever seems to happened...
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/llandudno-promenade-shelters-could-demolished-5325910Llandudno promenade shelters could be demolished and replacedBY JUDITH PHILLIPS
06:56, 26 JUL 2013 UPDATED 08:59, 26 JUL 2013
PROMENADE shelters which have been described as concrete monstrosities could be demolished and replaced with Victorian era replicas.
The shelters on Llandudno’s North Shore were 1960s replacements for the original structures which dated from the late 19th century.
But Conwy County Council officers are recommending they should be replaced by something more in keeping with the town’s Victorian heritage.
The shelters will be built to the original 1899 designs which were uncovered by chance in a drawer in an old desk at the offices of landowners Mostyn Estates.
“Llandudno’s major assets are its heritage and Victorian character,” said the council’s tourism chief Jim Jones.
“Continuing with the image of Victorian Llandudno will realise the resort’s potential, heighten its profile and boost tourism, encouraging the town to thrive for generations to come.
“This project is aimed at enhancing the visitor experience of Llandudno, leading to an increased footfall on the promenade and in the town centre allowing for more spending in the retail outlets.”
The scheme has been enthusiastically received by landowners Mostyn Estates, Llandudno Town Council, the town’s Hospitality Association and Development Partnership.
And the town council and Mostyn Estates have both pledged to make substantial contributions to the cost of seven new shelters, with the initial cost for each estimated at around £50,000.
Mayor Gary Burchett said: “Getting rid of those concrete monstrosities and replacing them with replicas of the Victorian originals will make the North Parade look more attractive.
“We are very supportive of the scheme and will make a substantial contribution towards the costs.”
And Mostyn Estates managing director Edward Hiller said in addition to offering to make a financial contribution, the company had been able to supply the county council with the plans for the original shelters.
“We found plans dated 1899 in a desk drawer in the offices and these will be used as the template for the design of the new shelters which will mean they will look pretty authentic.
“We are prepared to put money towards the cost of the shelter and it would be good if other businesses or private individuals in the town were willing to match us pound for pound and do the same,” added tourism chief Jim Jones.