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The Local => What's On => Topic started by: DaveR on June 21, 2012, 01:01:39 pm
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Explore Under Llandudno Pier
Great Orme Exploration Society<br /><br />Walk led by the Great Orme Exploration Society. See the remains of the old pier, why was it built, and when?
Source: Explore Under Llandudno Pier (http://www.visitllandudno.org.uk/content.php?nID=3&langID=1&aID=2327)
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Last night, I dragged myself away from the Olympics and went on this walk with GOES and Debbie from the Llandudno Museum to search for remaining evidence of the first Llandudno Pier built in 1858. There must have been a couple of dozen of us at the start.
I was surprised to find so much evidence still in place with the help of a low tide and the keen eye of Nigel Bannerman.
Apparently, it is believed this pier lasted much longer than the one year Ivor Wynne Jones first thought.
Further along underneath the existing pier and the Grand Hotel, there is evidence of what was Brookes’ Landing Stage from the early nineteenth century.
Returning towards the slipway, a large round brown stone has recently appeared from the sand just below a line from the Punch and Judy but near the promenade.
It is about 18 inches in diameter and has a few one inch holes in it. Some observers believe it could be the base of a statue that once stood near where the Cenotaph was eventually built.
It will be interesting to see if this story develops in the coming weeks.
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It was a fountain, rather than a statue, here is a pic of it from 1890:
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Last night, I dragged myself away from the Olympics and went on this walk with GOES and Debbie from the Llandudno Museum to search for remaining evidence of the first Llandudno Pier built in 1858. There must have been a couple of dozen of us at the start.
I was surprised to find so much evidence still in place with the help of a low tide and the keen eye of Nigel Bannerman.
Apparently, it is believed this pier lasted much longer than the one year Ivor Wynne Jones first thought.
Further along underneath the existing pier and the Grand Hotel, there is evidence of what was Brookes’ Landing Stage from the early nineteenth century.
Returning towards the slipway, a large round brown stone has recently appeared from the sand just below a line from the Punch and Judy but near the promenade.
It is about 18 inches in diameter and has a few one inch holes in it. Some observers believe it could be the base of a statue that once stood near where the Cenotaph was eventually built.
It will be interesting to see if this story develops in the coming weeks.
Brian-- I too was on that walk--so was Blodyn-- wish we'd known, I'd have loved to meet you--- I might even have you on one of my photos !
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Here's the piece of stone
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That is unbelievable, Nemesis.
Just look at my photo: LOL
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Hey ! You've got the same arm on yours !!!
Looking at your pic on face book I think we spoke !!!
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Here is a photocopy of the picture of the statue we were talking about. Debbie
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Good Lord, that 1857 picture is only nine short years after Owen Williams first had the first idea of building a watering hole in the desolate place known as Llandudno, remarkable.
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Guess what - I've got a picture of the stone, too! No arms on mine, though.
Bri, like Nemesis, I'm sorry I didn't know you were there. It was a fascinating evening, wasn't it?
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It certainly was, Blodyn.
Looking at your pic on face book I think we spoke !!!
Maybe you should add me as a friend. ;)
Then I will know who you are, Nemesis.
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Don't think that would do much good Bri, as my Facebook account isn't under my name and has no pics on it !
We shall meet someday !
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Hey Nem, we will have to ensure that Mr and Mrs Bri Roberts attend the 3rd annual Three Towns Forum Meet up! Z**
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Hey Nem, we will have to ensure that Mr and Mrs Bri Roberts attend the 3rd annual Three Towns Forum Meet up! Z**
And when will that be? If I get it in the Diary early enough, even I could be there!
ZXZ +}}{-- :__)+ _))++
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Quick--- decide on a date !!