Three Towns Forum
Members' Lounge => Games, Jokes & Quizzes => Topic started by: DaveR on September 03, 2010, 10:36:47 PM
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Quiz Time - Rules of the Game:
1) You can post a photo of a location and ask other members to guess its location.
2) Alternatively, you can post a question relating to a building, location or persons and ask other members to guess the answer.
3) All questions must relate to the Three Towns area of Llandudno, Colwyn Bay and Conwy and it's good idea to state which general area in the question, i.e. "Whereabouts is this building is situated in central Llandudno?' or 'This person was involved for many years with live entertainment in Colwyn Bay?'.
4) If there are no correct answers within a day or so, the person posing the question can then post a series of clues until the correct answer is guessed.
5) It's probably a good idea for the person posting the question to confirm that an answer is correct before we move onto the next question.
6) Everyone is welcome to post a question or to try and guess the answer. Don't be shy!
I'll kick off Quiz Time on the new forum with a new photo question - where will you find this in central Llandudno?
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The brickwork looks like the station.
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The brickwork looks like the station.
Well spotted! Its the wall of what is now the car wash and what was once part of the Station goods yard.
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I know it well---I park there every day Mike
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This is a question from the old forum that was never answered - where will you find this lady in central Llandudno?
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Only a wild guess--The Broadway?
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Only a wild guess--The Broadway?
Wrong end of town, I'm afraid. It's close to a few other bars and clubs though. ;)
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Sounds like Upper Mostyn Street-- will peel my eyes when I go out
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It's the photographer on Upper Mostyn Street. I'm not sure of the name of the gallery but I think it's something like "Image Gallery."
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It's the photographer on Upper Mostyn Street. I'm not sure of the name of the gallery but I think it's something like "Image Gallery."
...is the correct answer! :D
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I'll see if I can see anything interesting to test the readers while I'm pootling about in my cab.
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I'll see if I can see anything interesting to test the readers while I'm pootling about in my cab.
Yes, please do, the more the merrier. It'll have to be pretty obscure to escape the eagle eyes of Steve though. D)
How about this one:
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I've got "The Tree Towns" to work with now Dave. Steve's book only covers Llandudno!
Curiously, I've never seen him and Trojan in the same room either.
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You never will either, mate! :)
First clue for the Lyons Maid Ice Cream sign - the shop it is attached to is no longer trading....
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Newsagents---Madoc Street????
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Newsagents---Madoc Street????
Yep, it's the old Waverley/Red News on Madoc Street. :)
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Which business in Llandudno would like you to relax....?
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I've got "The Tree Towns" to work with now Dave. Steve's book only covers Llandudno!
Curiously, I've never seen him and Trojan in the same room either.
Must be a bl**dy big book Paddy. :laugh:
"Tree Towns" - now there's the Irish coming out in you. ;D
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Trojan, I've just fired my proof reader!
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Which business in Llandudno would like you to relax....?
Right Dave, either people have given up on this quiz question, forgotten about it or you just have us beat.
1, Whats the answer?
2, Will you set another one?
3, Why the hell is this thread in Times past? .....there are 2 other sections more suitable, and you were quick to remove my 'favourite pubs' thread to another one !!
Fest...
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Is the store manager's name Frankie by any chance? ;D
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I'd forgotten about this question, I was sure someone would have got it straight away! Its an advertising board not far from the Pier entrance but what is it advertising? Surely you wont need any more coaching to answer the question? _))*
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Alpine Coaches
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Alpine Coaches
You got it! Its the advertising board attached to the railings by the Pier Entrance:
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Easy one......What is the significance of this gap between two buildings in central Llandudno?
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If I'm not mistaken, 101 Mostyn St (Penrhyn House) is on the right and 103 Mostyn St is on the left.
There used to be a pathway to the shore, that ran between the two buildings.
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Correct! I knew that one wouldn't last long.... :laugh:
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Is there an Emoticon that shows me ''kicking myself''? I see that bluddy Alpine Coaches sign every day ...I also knew that the passage to the promenade had been blocked off (Ivor Wynne Davies book again!!)
Now ...why is this thread in Times Past ?? Come on lets have it ... you moderators are usually so logicalin these matters.
Having said that, I remember what happened the last time we had a ''re-organisation'' on the old forum !! Y^^Y
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I suppose it could be in 'Ask A Local', I'll move it there. :)
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Where in central Llandudno will you find the remains of this mosaic floor?
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Is there an Emoticon that shows me ''kicking myself''? I see that bluddy Alpine Coaches sign every day ...I also knew that the passage to the promenade had been blocked off (Ivor Wynne Davies book again!!)
Now ...why is this thread in Times Past ?? Come on lets have it ... you moderators are usually so logicalin these matters.
Having said that, I remember what happened the last time we had a ''re-organisation'' on the old forum !! Y^^Y
Kick yourself again - it's Ivor Wynne Jones. D)
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Where in central Llandudno will you find the remains of this mosaic floor?
St Georges Place....perhaps?
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I suppose it could be in 'Ask A Local', I'll move it there. :)
??? Ask a local?? I was thinking Games and Jokes, or Hobbies and Pastimes.
It matters not, I'll join in wherever it is...
My apologies to Ivor Wynne Jones , I must have had a senior moment there .. ))* ))* :-[ :-[
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Mostyn Street, one of the small shops near the Kings Arms opposite bog island ?
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Not St. Georges Place or Mostyn Street....but....you're pretty close. ;D
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Clonmel Street?
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Clonmel Street?
Correct! Its the clothes shop cross the road to the Alex pub.
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Yes, you nipped in before me...I saw the mosaic just tonight.
Its the shop that sells old ladies pinnies, A La Mode is its name .... damn shame the mosaic has been ruined.
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That's the one, Fester. A shame that the original shopfront was ripped out at some point and replaced with a bland modern one.
Where in Llandudno will you find this gateway?
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Is it on the plateau area just above Ardwy Orme?
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Is it on the plateau area just above Ardwy Orme?
...Or is it just above Haulfre Gardens?
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Hugo takes the prize! I was expecting it to last a little longer than that.. :D Yes, it was once the gateway separating the garden of Ardwy Orme with the Orme behind.
$3towns$
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I noticed this sign this morning. Does anyone recognise it?
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I've had a butchers (butchers hook - look) at that sign many times Paddy. It was were Edward Owen had his shop at 67 Mostyn St. The third photo shows his shop circa 1890. It is said that he was the town's first butcher, and that he first set-up his first business from the same shed on the foreshore in which the town was planned.
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Edward Owen and family:
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Alright, back to business, where will you find this?
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Is it the one at West Shore?
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Ah, it's the one by the Beach Cafe car park, rather than the one by the Toilets. Still all West Shore though so... D) :D
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Where will you find this rather nice piece of cast ironwork?
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Hmmmm.......looks familiar Dave. :huh1:
Top of the St George's Hotel. D) :D
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Where's this place?
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Hmmm, a pub that Trojan frequents...we're better start looking at the lower end of the market. _))*
Looks a bit smart for the Links Hotel though. ;D
Maybe one in the Upper Mostyn Street area? The London? Gresham?
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Hmmm, a pub that Trojan frequents...we're better start looking at the lower end of the market. _))*
Looks a bit smart for the Links Hotel though. ;D
Maybe one in the Upper Mostyn Street area? The London? Gresham?
What do you mean? The Links is one of the most exclusive establishments in town! ZXZ
I'll give you that one, it is The London. Z**
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Where will you find this?
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Maybe up at the Summit? ;D
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Maybe up at the Summit? ;D
Correct! &well&
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How about this mosaic flooring?
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Parker's Welsh Rock Shop?
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Parker's Welsh Rock Shop?
Yes, M'Lady.
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Only one thing gave it away easily, the pink paint on the window frames. Should have cropped it a little harder, my friend! ))*
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Only one thing gave it away easily, the pink paint on the window frames. Should have cropped it a little harder, my friend! ))*
Bah, humbug! :rage:
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What does this shop sell nowadays?
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Hmmm....is this Llandudno or Colwyn Bay? ???
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Llandudno. It looks a little different nowadays but the building is the same one.
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Is it knitting wool Dave?
By the way ....you and Steve have been monopolising Quiz Time for the last 24 hours ... I can't believe how many posts I have missed!
I was sat in that very seat in The London only last night ..! Z** Z**
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Not knitting wool...but you're pretty close...... ;)
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I was under the impression that Enoch Davies had a shop in the Lower Mostyn St area.
How about here?
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That's not the one, I'm afraid. Not Mostyn Street either. It certainly doesn't sell fruit any more. Vegetables?...well, maybe potatoes....
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Fashion
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Ah. When I said Fester was pretty close, I meant geographically to the shop I assume he was referring to, which is the wool shop on the corner of Lloyd Street and Madoc Street. Sorry for any confusion.
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My mate Harry says it is a cafe! ZXZ
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Potatoes are not vegetables ...no wonder there is an obesity problem in this country !! :laugh: :laugh:
I think those premises must be Tribells now, therefore the answer must be Fish and Chips.
The Greedy and Self Righteous Fester.
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Well done, Fester, it is Tribells, here's a postcard of it from the 1970s:
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Whoo hoo! <:<:<:<
I didn't even need a book for that one !
Whats next? Bring it on ....
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What street in central Llandudno?
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It used to be a Coal distributors office. by Gordon's Garage, behind the Neville.
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It used to be a Coal distributors office. by Gordon's Garage, behind the Neville.
Gordon's Garage was being demolished last time I was in town.
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Well done Quiggs! :D
Gordons/Vernons Garage is now....a car park. ::)
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Which association regularly enters these gates?
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This is an interesting one. Is that Conwy Mountain in the background? Is this somewhere at the base of Cwm Mountain? Looks like the Allotments at the end of Cwm Howard Lane??
The Llandudno Allotment Association, run by Charlotte Wilde?
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This is an interesting one. Is that Conwy Mountain in the background? Is this somewhere at the base of Cwm Mountain? Looks like the Allotments at the end of Cwm Howard Lane??
The Llandudno Allotment Association, run by Charlotte Wilde?
Yep, you got it Dave.
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What's the name of this, and how far down does it go?
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Is this at Great Orme Copper Mines?
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Is this at Great Orme Copper Mines?
Yes it is. ;)
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Oh, the Vivian Shaft! _))* 470 feet deep.
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Oh, the Vivian Shaft! _))* 470 feet deep.
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Which building in Llandudno is this? This one's fairly easy.... ;D
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It's the Imperial Hotel Dave. I recognised the logo!
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Where will you find these little furry creatures?
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In a River or stream. :D
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Colwyn bay Zoo ???? ;D
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Not Colwyn Bay Zoo - that would be too easy! D)
This crowd of Quackers are their closest companions! ZXZ
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Bodafon?
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I know this is a long shot but could it be the Rowen water gardens?
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Or maybe called Conway water gardens
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One up for Barbiroli - absolutely correct! :Scot:
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Is that the one by Rowen, that has the Pancake House?
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Yep! That's the one. :P
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That`s the one Dave
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Here's an easier one, not local but very famous in North Wales.
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Top of the Horseshoe Pass ?
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That was obviously much too easy - Yep it's the Ponderosa. Great place to spend a few hours just watching the Bikers and Car enthusiasts. Good food and not expensive. :) ZXZ D)
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Must be about 45 Yrs. since I was last there ! About time I made a further visit. Z**
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Must be 50 since I was up there, 'twas on a school trip on a doddery old coach, it was in a howling gale and somewhat hairy !
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OK! - So this is a local teaser - (for some maybe).
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Toll house, Marine Drive, West Shore
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I'm gonna have to find something more difficult!! Everybody's too clever by half! )*)&
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This is the back of which premises in Llandudno?
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the back of the old r a club and the old national milk bar [passage way to the side of the vic centre ]
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the back of the old r a club and the old national milk bar [passage way to the side of the vic centre ]
Well Done, Norman! :) Yes it's the back of what is now Cafe Express in Reform Street
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What building is this?
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Methinks tis atop the Headlands Hotel..
Picture taken from near the Camera Obscura Dave?
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Correct, young Fester, but it was taken from the headland....above the Headland! ;D
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By the way ... I tried to upload an image (a jpeg image) of The Headland from Trip Advisor, (a reputable source I reckon) .. to embroider my answer.
But the Forum said you cannot upload this type of file, it needs to be a jpeg !! Well it was.!!
Then the Forum told me I had already posted this picture ... and would not let me repeat it .. but I hadn't.
Now, this occured to me a couple of weeks ago ... and the next day my computer was crashed and had to be repaired.
I do hope that was a coincidence... any ideas what might be causing this? my PC? or something in the Forum software?
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I can't resist this, maybe it was the Freemasons. D) D) D)
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Oh? I would have thought you would have put it down to my dismally low IQ?
In fairness it is more likely to actually BE my low IQ in this matter ... I often fail to upload images properly. .. ))* not my strong suit.
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I think the problem was that the forum software allowed jpgs, but not jpegs. I've changed it now - the following file types are acceptable:
gif
jpg
jpeg
pdf
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I can't resist this, maybe it was the Freemasons. D) D) D)
I could tell you - but it's a SECRET!! L0L _))* L0L _))*
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Another puzzler - where is this ? ZXZ
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Bit late, Mate , it's been answered. ))* Water Gardens and Fishing place at Rowen. The animal type is correct though! )*)&
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Bit late, Mate , it's been answered. ))* Water Gardens and Fishing place at Rowen. The animal type is correct though! )*)&
Ah, I've deleted it. I was missing three pages somehow. :paranoid:
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Is this in Llandudno?
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Now that the forum covers a far larger geographic area, it's probably a good idea for the person posting a question to say which one of the three towns it is in.
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Now that the forum covers a far larger geographic area, it's probably a good idea for the person posting a question to say which one of the three towns it is in.
Yes, quite. Rowen appears to be some miles outside Conwy.
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Is this in Llandudno?
YES! $uk
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Now that the forum covers a far larger geographic area, it's probably a good idea for the person posting a question to say which one of the three towns it is in.
Glyn Isa, Rowen, Conwy LL32 8TP
http://www.conwywatergardens.co.uk/ (http://www.conwywatergardens.co.uk/)
It IS in Conwy!! *&( $uk
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I'm totally confused now .... is this building in Conwy or Llandudno? Please confirm.
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The building is in Llandudno. Repeat LLANDUDNO! D)
I was answering two different questions! )*)&
p.s. It is not exactly a hay flap as the piccy title suggests! $wales
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Now that the forum covers a far larger geographic area, it's probably a good idea for the person posting a question to say which one of the three towns it is in.
Glyn Isa, Rowen, Conwy LL32 8TP
http://www.conwywatergardens.co.uk/ (http://www.conwywatergardens.co.uk/)
It IS in Conwy!! *&( $uk
Yes.....the County of Conwy. Llandudno is in Conwy too....... ???
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Is this in Llandudno?
This one seems to have us stumped ... any chance of a cryptic clue Yorkie?
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I have a funny feeling it's in Penrhyn Bay. :paranoid:
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Have a close look at the back of Llandudno Town Hall! _))*
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That as a good one.
A mysterious hatch in the back of the Town Hall - what purpose can it serve? An emergency exit for councillors in the event of the taxpayers storming the building to protest at the lack of progress on the Pier Pavilion site? ;D
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An 'atch for the 'ay to feed all the braying donkeys at Council Meetings! L0L L0L L0L $wales
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Where exactly would you find this and what was it used for?
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On the Great Orme for tethering a Barrage Balloon! <:<:<:<
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Where exactly on the Orme are they Yorkie?
I've seen them for the first time myself today, although I;ve walked walked in the area before.
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Am I right? D)
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I was thinking they were something to do with the Brammock Rods?
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They are not in that area Dave but there were two of those things in close proximity. I'm hoping that Yorkie will come back with a more precise location.
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Where exactly on the Orme are they Yorkie?
I've seen them for the first time myself today, although I;ve walked walked in the area before.
Can't actually tell you - you know the Masons and all that - its a secret!! _))* :P
Actually I haven't a clue - I just made an intelligent (I thought so anyway) guess based on the caption to the photograph and the terrain. I had a look round myself today and couldn't find it! :laugh:
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Are they down at the gunsites perhaps?
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Walk to the top of the Tank Track and take the path which doubles back to the left. Veer left and up to the hill/cliff top overlooking the Marine Drive.---------- :-X
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Spot on Nemesis, they are near the Cottage Loaf and other rock formations.
Now do you know what they are as I haven't a clue. They may be as Yorkie suggested but I think that they are sited too close to each other for that.
I've a vague memory that there was a building in that area many years ago and those things may have some connection to it.
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*&( Going on what you say, I'd guess they were anchor points for some sort of wire strapped onto a shed or similar to stop it sailing away in the high winds.
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Easy one...where is this?
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The anchor points may have been for a Radar mast, as there was an experimental Radar station in that area during the war.
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THe Grand?-- theatre that is.
Think you could be right about the anchor points.
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It's not the Grand Theatre, I'm afraid. ::)
This is the Grand's Ceiling:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4393171102_7d7e3c4a50_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/4393171102/)
Grand Theatre Tour - Llandudno (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/4393171102/) by SnakeCorp (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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the town hall
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It's not the Grand Theatre, I'm afraid. ::)
This is the Grand's Ceiling:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4393171102_7d7e3c4a50_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/4393171102/)
Grand Theatre Tour - Llandudno (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/4393171102/) by SnakeCorp (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
))*Same colour !
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It will always be The Palladium to me.
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Well done, Trojan. Z**
Fester was obviously too busy munching his bacon bap to gaze upwards when he's in there. _))*
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Where in Llandudno will you find this frieze?
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Ooh .. Dave, I bet you are rubbing your hands right now.
I was with you when you snapped this .. but I think there should be a prize for the one who gets this. Maybe a promotion in rank? ££$ ££$
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there was a bar in the Grand Hotel with a Roman Theme, can't recall the name, it could be accessed from the Pier. That's my guess.
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Oh heck ....
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Well Done, Quiggs, it is the Roman Room in the Grand Hotel:
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there was a bar in the Grand Hotel with a Roman Theme, can't recall the name, it could be accessed from the Pier. That's my guess.
That was an easy one. :)
Adding to the Roman theme, there was a nightclub there in the 1970's called Caesars' Palace.
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Who are these Gentlemen, and for a bonus, where are they?
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Llandudno Field Club?
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Dave I was just nodding off last night when Caesar's Palace popped up in my mind. Strange how the sub concious mind keeps on working on a problem. Sorry to interrupt the thread. ???
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The chaps what built the Great Orme tram track etc. on which they are standing! ££$
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Dave I was just nodding off last night when Caesar's Palace popped up in my mind. Strange how the sub concious mind keeps on working on a problem. Sorry to interrupt the thread. ???
I also remember a small bar, off the Happy Valley Road side - the Mexico Bar.
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Llandudno Field Club?
No, they were around long before Llandudno Field Club.
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The chaps what built the Great Orme tram track etc. on which they are standing! ££$
No, they are quite a distance from the Great Orme.
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I don't know WHO they are, (well not all of them anyway)
But I know exactly WHERE they are.
They are in coffins in various graveyards.... and have been for at least 60 years.
Do I take the prize? L0L
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How about the Llandudno Improvement Commissioners?
I take it the answer is Llandudno related? ?{}?
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Some are wearing Bow Ties, are they Freemasons laying the foundations of the Masonic Hall? ;D
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I don't know WHO they are, (well not all of them anyway)
But I know exactly WHERE they are.
They are in coffins in various graveyards.... and have been for at least 60 years.
Do I take the prize? L0L
You should gain promotion to Captain for that one. L0L
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Some are wearing Bow Ties, are they Freemasons laying the foundations of the Masonic Hall? ;D
L0L No, however some could well have been Freemasons.
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How about the Llandudno Improvement Commissioners?
I take it the answer is Llandudno related? ?{}?
Yes, you've got it! &well&
The first local authority was the 'Town Improvement Commissioners' established in 1854 and composed of local businessmen who worked hard to attract the venture capital needed to build expensive works such as the Pier and the Marine Drive.
I'll give you a clue as to their location.....
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Are they down in the Conwy Valley, at the lakes that supplied Llandudno's water supply from 1880? Dulyn and Melinllyn?
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Are they down in the Conwy Valley, at the lakes that supplied Llandudno's water supply from 1880? Dulyn and Melinllyn?
Yes they are, Llyn Dulyn!
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Yayyyy!!
Where in Llandudno is this lamp?
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Above Just Jents' Trinity buildings?
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Above Just Jents' Trinity buildings?
....is the correct answer. Well Done Mike. :)
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I always wondered, whenever I saw a Great Orme tram operator, they always seemed to be holding-on to the front of the tram, with at least one hand, when it was in motion. Why the front of the tram and not anywhere else?
I took a ride one day and found out why. Do you know?
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Dead Man's Handle? ££$
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Dead Man's Handle? ££$
Have you ever thought about taking a day off Dave? ???
Yes, you are correct. I always thought they used a pedal, similar to a train locomotive drivers', "Dead Man's Pedal" but on the trams it's a device that fits around the operator's wrist like a watch bracelet. A cord stems from the bracelet which has a device similar to a key on the end which fits into a slot on the trams' electrical panel. If the driver collapses, the cord should pull-out from the slot, switching an electrical breaker which applies the brakes.
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I know you know this one too. :D
What was presented to the town by Mrs William Jenkins of Birmingham in 1894?
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Yes, but I'll not answer it to give other a chance.... ££$
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Not sure, but I think I've seen this stone, on Happy Valley Road?
It wasn't a foundation stone for the Pavilion (too late) .... or The Grand Hotel, (too early).
Is it to do with the public toilets? ....were they 'given' to the town in that year?
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No, way off the mark there Fester. However, I suppose you could use it as a public toilet........if no one is watching. :blank:
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$booboo$ Ohh ... its niggling me this, I've seen it in the last couple of days.
Is it outside Llandudno? i.e., on the promenade at Rhos or Colwyn Bay?
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Oh no Fester, It's in Llandudno.
I know Dave can shed some light on it, if no one else can. X:((
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Clue: you'll find it on an island... ££$
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Clue: you'll find it on an island... ££$
But if you use it as a public toilet, it won't be Bog Island! D)
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Horse Trough, Augusta St. :D
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Horse Trough, Augusta St. :D
Yes! Used it many a time on the way home from the Albert. Z**
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Just watch out for that bl**dy bollard though ))*
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What's this building?
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Interesting, an old church that has been converted into 3 or 4 flats. Are we still in Llandudno, mate? :)
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Interesting, an old church that has been converted into 3 or 4 flats. Are we still in Llandudno, mate? :)
Errr....yes Dave, this one is interesting. $lol$ The building is definitely in Llandudno.
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It's Ysgol Bodafon in Bodafon Lane. Nice one Trojan, I've been thinking where it was all afternoon and only just realised.
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I wonder if this is an old Church? It looks a little too pristine. The emblem/Coat of Arms above the door could be a Red Herring. :-\
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It's Ysgol Bodafon in Bodafon Lane. Nice one Trojan, I've been thinking where it was all afternoon and only just realised.
Well done Hugo! $wales
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Where will you see this letter box?
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Hmmm I know this one but I'm saying nothing! :D
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Hmmm I know this one but I'm saying nothing! :D
Looks like it's outside an old church that's been converted into 3 or 4 flats. L0L
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$smack$
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_))* Reminds me of Parkhurst Prison '94
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It's not outside an old Church Trojan but perhaps the owner should have gone to Parkhurst too!
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It's not outside an old Church Trojan but perhaps the owner should have gone to Parkhurst too!
Indeed!
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I don't think that this Edward VII letterbox is listed either! ::)
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I believe 'tis in Gloddaeth Street, Llandudno. :P
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Sorry Yorkie but it's not there.
I bet not many letters are posted there by the residents now.
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Plas y Dre (formerly Old Peoples' Home) or is it the one on Church Walks near the junction with Llewellyn Avenue?
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Set in the wall of the Gogarth Abbey site?
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Well done Paddy. The site is protected by a wire fence but they have cut a bit out for people to use the letter box
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Here is an easy one
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Top of the Victoria memorial in Happy Valley.
What are Mr Riddell's premises in Llandudno used for nowadays?
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Is it the fat cat
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I'm afraid not. You might not be a million miles away from the correct place, though. ?{}?
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Back entrance to "Oscar's" place!!! _))* L0L _))* L0L
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I'm not really sure where you mean but, unless he owns a Restaurant, I don't think its this place. ?{}?
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It was an ironmongers in Upper Mostyn Street next door to Pritchard's Lilac Cafe. Not sure what it is now there's so many cafes and bars up there.
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It was an ironmongers in Upper Mostyn Street next door to Pritchard's Lilac Cafe. Not sure what it is now there's so many cafes and bars up there.
Spot on, Llechwedd, it is now Pars Restaurant. Can you remember if the Lilac Cafe was on the left or right of it?
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Pars is up for sale due to retirement.
http://www.stdavidsproperty.com/asp/detail.asp?p=142 (http://www.stdavidsproperty.com/asp/detail.asp?p=142)
I remember the Lilac. Just trying to remember exactly where it was. Where the Mediterranian restaurant is today?
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In what year did a John Hughes obtain a lease from Mostyn Estates to open the Rest and Be Thankful kiosk on the Great Orme?
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1878?
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1878?
Correct! :D
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Where is this building in Llandudno? $hands$
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Ysgol Morfa, in Cwm Road
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Ysgol Morfa, in Cwm Road
I'm afraid not. You'd need to be over more in the West Shore direction.
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Maesdu Golf Club $uk
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Not the Golf Club but in the right general area.
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Google Street view tells me it is Aberconwy Car and Van Hire, bui they seemed to have changed the window since Google went by! ZXZ ZXZ
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Google Street view tells me it is Aberconwy Car and Van Hire, but they seemed to have changed the window since Google went by! ZXZ ZXZ
Correct! D)
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How about this one, which can be found in central Llandudno?
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Me thinks - in Llewellyn Avenue, next to old pet shop. $hands$
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I'm afraid not. This one is actually on Mostyn Street.
$hands$
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Next to the Habit ??? ?{}?
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Next to the Habit ??? ?{}?
Very, very close...but not quite right. :twoface:
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Flats above Subway which is No. 16 ZXZ
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Flats above Subway which is No. 16 ZXZ
Correct! ZXZ
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Above which Organisation will you find this disused office?
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Flats above Subway which is No. 16 ZXZ
Correct! ZXZ
I should have known that..(kicking myself) ... because I took a look around those flats when they were first for sale 4 years ago,
They were in the most disgusting state ... people were living in at least one of them in total squalor, and I could not believe that any Estate Agent would dare to show a prospective buyer around in conditions like that.
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[I should have known that..(kicking myself) ... because I took a look around those flats when they were first for sale 4 years ago,
They were in the most disgusting state ... people were living in at least one of them in total squalor, and I could not believe that any Estate Agent would dare to show a prospective buyer around in conditions like that.
You should have seen some of the ones I've been round in Colwyn Bay!! Every window either smashed or boarded up, kitchen and bathroom had been completely removed to stop squatters - it's an eye opener alright. Even at £10,000, it wasn't worth touching. :o
One of the flats at 16 Mostyn Street is for sale - £79,950! No thank you! (*)
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I think the one in question is still the one I viewed.... its VAST inside, and was originally up for £139k.
It might have since been sub-divided , but I have no knowledge of that ..
All I know is I wouldn't live in it if you paid ME ! :puke2: :puke2:
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I think the one in question is still the one I viewed.... its VAST inside, and was originally up for £139k.
It might have since been sub-divided , but I have no knowledge of that ..
All I know is I wouldn't live in it if you paid ME ! :puke2: :puke2:
It's the First Floor Flat in this pic:
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Above which Organisation will you find this disused office?
:P
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Where will you find this unusual object?
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Well this pic is from above my Building Society Office in Mostyn Street, The Yorkshire B S!!! D) ZXZ
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Where will you find this unusual object?
Turning the pic upside down isnt going to fool me, mate. Its the statue of the Goat up at the Great Orme Visitor Centre. :twoface:
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You beat me to that one by a couple of secs--- I was just getting up from standing on my head !!!!!!! *&(
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Don't need to stand on your head, Nem; simply turn the computer upside down _))* _))* _))*
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Well Said !!! _))* _))* _))*
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BTW Nemesis, we went to Stapeley Water Gardens yesterday and I was surprised to see them selling Nemesis fireworks. Is that what you get up to in that shed at the back of your place then?
I hesitate to say that I know you are an "explosive" sort of person!
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Where is this located?
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Is it the pumping station at West Shore?
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That was too easy - go to the Top of the Class! $uk
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Bah Humbug! :-[
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Alright then....where will you find this chap?
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The South Pole and Antarctica with all his mates and relations! _))* _))*
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Or maybe the Little Big Club at Venue Cymru???? $wales
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Bodafon Farm Park?
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BTW Nemesis, we went to Stapeley Water Gardens yesterday and I was surprised to see them selling Nemesis fireworks. Is that what you get up to in that shed at the back of your place then?
I hesitate to say that I know you are an "explosive" sort of person!
Oh my--- here we go again.--- Perhaps it was the sprouts ? ;D
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BTW Nemesis, we went to Stapeley Water Gardens yesterday and I was surprised to see them selling Nemesis fireworks. Is that what you get up to in that shed at the back of your place then?
I hesitate to say that I know you are an "explosive" sort of person!
Oh my--- here we go again.--- Perhaps it was the sprouts ? ;D
L0L
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Bodafon Farm Park?
&well& (Again)
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An old photo of a room in an old house. But where?
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Gloddaeth Hall?
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Lady Forresters?
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Bodysgallen Hall
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Marl Hall ?
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Gloddaeth Hall?
Oooooooh no! $hands$
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Lady Forresters?
Oooooooh no! $hands$
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Bodysgallen Hall
Oooooooh no! $hands$
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Marl Hall ?
Oooooooh no! $hands$
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Bodlondeb Castle?
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Bodlondeb (CCBC Offices) $wales
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Ardwy Orme?
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Bodlondeb Castle?
Oooooooh no! $hands$
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Bodlondeb (CCBC Offices) $wales
Oooooooh no! $hands$
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Ardwy Orme?
Oooooooh no! $hands$
The house IS in Llandudno though.
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St Georges Hotel ¢¢##
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The Old Abbey?
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Pen Morfa $wales
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Osborne House
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St Georges Hotel ¢¢##
Oooooooh no! $hands$
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The Old Abbey?
Oooooooh no! $hands$
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Pen Morfa $wales
Oooooooh no! $hands$
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It looks like the Archway in Osborne House, looking from the now dining room, back into the lounge.
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Osborne House
Oooooooh no! $hands$
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It looks like the Archway in Osborne House, looking from the now dining room, back into the lounge.
'fraid not, wrong part of town. 8)
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Arne Hall, Craigside?
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Arne Hall, Craigside?
Oooooh no! :P
You're getting warmer though.
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Craigside Hydro?
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Craigside Hydro?
Oooooh no! ££$
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Penrhyn Old Hall?
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Craigside Manor ?
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Penrhyn Old Hall?
No, that's not it. :-X
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Craigside Manor ?
Nope, unfortunately not. ¢¢##
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I think I'll have to dish out a clue and say, so far Nemesis has been the closest with Lady Forresters.
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Tyn y Coed?
Plas Mariandir?
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Tyn y Coed?
Plas Mariandir?
No, neither of those two.
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Suppose I better give the answer then:
It's one of the rooms in Rapallo House, Fferm Bach Road, Craig-y-don, Llandudno, which was the home of Francis Edouard Chardon. Chardon was an artist and collector of antiques, antiquities and objets d'art, who had settled in Llandudno in the late nineteenth century. Following his death aged 60 in 1925 Rapallo house and its contents were left to the town of Llandudno. On 22 June 1927, Llandudno Museum was opened to the public at Rapallo House, until the museum was moved to Gloddaeth Street in November 1995. "Rapallo" was the maiden name of his mother after who, the house is named. Sadly this building is no longer available for members of the public to view.
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Good one! $good$
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What on earth is this? ???
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window in the half way station?
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window in the half way station?
Yes! &well&
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How about this one?
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Lighthouse on Marine Drive?
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Lighthouse on Marine Drive?
Aye skipper.
The lamp room is now a sun lounge.
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Where will you find this large wooden plaque?
Some illustrious local names on there as past Presidents: Lord Mostyn, Sir William Letts, Frank Tyldsley, A.E. Vollam, but Presidents of what?
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Dave should know this ... he was president himself in 1948 and 1954 according to the board!
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Dave should know this ... he was president himself in 1948 and 1954 according to the board!
Chairman I believe. L0L
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OK, Mr Pedant....My attention to detail suffers at this time of night ...
a few pints of San Miguel accompanied my darts match tonight... thats my excuse anyway.
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Llandudno Bowling Club, The Oval. :D
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Llandudno Bowling Club, The Oval. :D
Yes, Lieutenant Commander Quiggs has the correct answer. $salute$
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Llandudno had a couple of reservoirs on the Great Orme at one time, and the town also had a water tower. The unused water tower can still be viewed today........but where?
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Black Gate?
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Black Gate?
No, it isn't on the Orme.
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Gloddaeth Woods - used to supply Gloddaeth Hall. ¢¢##
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Gloddaeth Woods - used to supply Gloddaeth Hall. ¢¢##
Oh no!
You will find it in central Llandudno. :cyclist40: ^*^0 :cyclist40: :cyclist40: :cyclist40: ^*^0 ^*^0 (*)
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By 'central' do you include the Orme?
Is it one of the wells there?
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Oh no!
You will find it in central Llandudno. :cyclist40: ^*^0 :cyclist40: :cyclist40: :cyclist40: ^*^0 ^*^0 (*)
Well there is one in Gloddaeth Woods so I claim the prize!
Unless it is the old Fountain and horse trough!
Or on the railway !
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By 'central' do you include the Orme?
Is it one of the wells there?
No, not on the Orme.......it's a tricky one this.
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Oh no!
You will find it in central Llandudno. :cyclist40: ^*^0 :cyclist40: :cyclist40: :cyclist40: ^*^0 ^*^0 (*)
Well there is one in Gloddaeth Woods so I claim the prize!
Unless it is the old Fountain and horse trough!
Or on the railway !
I wrote: Llandudno had a couple of reservoirs on the Great Orme at one time, and the town also had a water tower. The unused water tower can still be viewed today........but where?
The water tower had nothing to do with the supply of drinking water. :D
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St Georges Hotel or
The Hydro Hotel
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St Georges Hotel or
The Hydro Hotel
Elementary my dear Watson. ;)
Yes, the St George's Hotel. The large edifice on top of the hotel was the water tower, which was used to supply water hydraulics in addition to a counter-weight to operate Llandudno's very first lift in Victorian times.
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Slight change for mine. Famous watering hole not too far away, but where?
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Looks like Ffynnon Eidda to me.
Where the minor road south from Carrog meets the B4407 stands Ffynnon Eidda in lonely grassland.
It bears a plaque proclaiming it’s restoration in 1846. Eidda was in all probability a saint but there is no certainty of this.
The book “Ffynhonnau Cymru” states that the well was a drover’s well used by their animals as they travelled across the Migneint.
The Welsh inscription above the well reads "Yf a bu Ddiolchgar" (Drink and be Grateful'). However, if you did indeed drink from it you would probably contract dysentery.
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You're just too clever!!!! D) D) D)
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Where's this building?
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House on the corner of West Parade & Lloyd St West, West Shore. D)
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Where will you find this?
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A complete stab in the dark - on one of the Orme Trams? $wales
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Halfway Winding House, on the Orme?
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Halfway Winding House, on the Orme?
Yorkie's complete stab in the dark was close, but also highly dangerous. 8)
Quiggs is right! ZXZ
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A place that looks a bit different today - its in central Llandudno but where?
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Vaughan Street, now James Paynes' premises 8) fantastic photo!
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Vaughan Street, now James Paynes' premises 8)
Bah, I was hoping this one would run for a while! :( Well done, Sue!
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This isn't far away.....is it Dave? :D
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Mostyn Oriel (Art Gallery)
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This might be a toughie....how did 'William & Henry' cause a big problem in Llandudno in 1908?
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Are we running this two questions at once ? Or is old age getting to me?
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Are we running this two questions at once ? Or is old age getting to me?
What's the other one, the Oriel Mostyn? You got that right:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5045164706_59cd664696.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/5045164706/)
Oriel Mostyn (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/5045164706/#) by SnakeCorp (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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I am of the opinion that the quiz about William and Henry is much too obscure. I have found any number of William and Henry references for 1908 but cannot suggest one of them that is the least bit "sensational". :weeping:
Accordingly, I give up on this one! $uk
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A clue is that the 'William & Henry' was a boat, a Coaster from Ireland to be precise. It was moored out in Llandudno Bay in 1908 when a storm blew up and.....
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William Henry a schooner of 57 tons ; built 1847 in Nevin (nefyn); 30 Sep 1883 Belfast to Caernarfon in ballast, lost on Wilson's Point, Bangor Bay; crew taken off previously
This one ?
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No this one!
The WILLIAM AND HENRY was a 35nt wooden schooner built in 1839 and registered at Dublin. At time of loss on 8 January 1908, the vessel was owned by S E Pim & Co of Wicklow and under the command of T Doyle. The schooner was carrying a cargo fo salt and had sought the shelter of the anchorage in Llandudno Bay, It was caught by a north-northwesterly force 9 gale and blown ashore.
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An easy peasy one, where is this window?
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Trinity Church ?
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No this one!
The WILLIAM AND HENRY was a 35nt wooden schooner built in 1839 and registered at Dublin. At time of loss on 8 January 1908, the vessel was owned by S E Pim & Co of Wicklow and under the command of T Doyle. The schooner was carrying a cargo fo salt and had sought the shelter of the anchorage in Llandudno Bay, It was caught by a north-northwesterly force 9 gale and blown ashore.
It's the correct boat but it doesn't give the reason why it would cause a big problem! That reason was that it collided with the Pierhead and demolished several piles. Everyone was worried that it would completely demolish the end of the pier but, fortunately, it then actually passed under the Pier without causing any further damage as it was blown ashore.
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:o :o :o Brilliant question Dave.... BUT... I fear it might happen again!
You see that large vessel The Galatea is moored just off the Pier head tonight .... and those gales might make history repeat itself !!
SPOOOOKY !!
:o :o :o
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No this one!
The WILLIAM AND HENRY was a 35nt wooden schooner built in 1839 and registered at Dublin. At time of loss on 8 January 1908, the vessel was owned by S E Pim & Co of Wicklow and under the command of T Doyle. The schooner was carrying a cargo fo salt and had sought the shelter of the anchorage in Llandudno Bay, It was caught by a north-northwesterly force 9 gale and blown ashore.
It's the correct boat but it doesn't give the reason why it would cause a big problem! That reason was that it collided with the Pierhead and demolished several piles. Everyone was worried that it would completely demolish the end of the pier but, fortunately, it then actually passed under the Pier without causing any further damage as it was blown ashore.
I surmised that the reason was just that it was blown ashore. Of course, I should have completed the story with the collision with the pierhead. Unfortunately I was oblivious to the complete requirement of the question, and presumed my rendering of the event would be sufficient. C'est la vie!
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Trinity Church ?
No it's in St Tudno's.
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As I have said before , and will probably say again, you're just brill at these quizzes! D)
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:o :o :o Brilliant question Dave.... BUT... I fear it might happen again!
You see that large vessel The Galatea is moored just off the Pier head tonight .... and those gales might make history repeat itself !!
SPOOOOKY !!
:o :o :o
I presume it is surveying for the next windfarm and if so, it very close.
I understand there will be 160 turbines in front of the present 25. ))*
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I'm sure someone said it's working for Trinity House, Bri, renewing buoys and suchlike?
Gwynt Y Mor is 10 miles offshore, behind the Rhyl Flats windfarm:
http://www.4coffshore.com/windfarms/gwynt-y-mor-united-kingdom-uk09.html (http://www.4coffshore.com/windfarms/gwynt-y-mor-united-kingdom-uk09.html)
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OK - So lets try something a little more difficult: Where is this smart dining room?
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I'm sure someone said it's working for Trinity House, Bri, renewing buoys and suchlike?
That is what I was told
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OK - So lets try something a little more difficult: Where is this smart dining room?
Is it Escape - the boutique B & B?
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That didn't last long! Quite right. I'll have to find something really remote to fox you lot! ¢¢##
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Where's this in Llandudno?
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I know that I've seen that quite often... on The Gt Orme..
Specifically though, not too sure ... could it be in the same field as The Cromlech?
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Its in a patch of land near a tree, a dry stone wall and a five bar gate! Do I win the prize? L0L _))* $uk
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It's certainly on the Great Orme but not by the Cromlech.....
Yorkie's correct apart from the small matter of where it actually is. :D :P
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Oh.. now I remember, its at the top of the Ski Slope, at Ski Llandudno.
As you walk up the path behind The Alpine Ski Lodge..(Yummm) ....and reach the top before the concrete steps, its there beside the toboggan track.
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Is it Ffynnon Tudno? Near the churchyard?
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Oh.. now I remember, its at the top of the Ski Slope, at Ski Llandudno.
As you walk up the path behind The Alpine Ski Lodge..(Yummm) ....and reach the top before the concrete steps, its there beside the toboggan track.
Fester takes the prize this time. &well&
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Where is this handshake taking place?
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St Tudnos Church, Great Orme?
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St Tudnos Church, Great Orme?
on a grave?
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It would be unfair to ask whose grave, so I won't. I think I'm making them too easy. Sorry Dave, Nemesis gets the prize! ZXZ
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Where in Llandudno will you find this blue door?
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I can't tell you ity's a secret!! Is it thge Masonic Hall in Upper Mostyn Street? $wales
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It's not the Masonic Hall but you're not a million miles away....
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Door next to Escape - good old Google Street view for that! $uk
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Unedited photograph. Where are these snooker tables?
Not the Conservative Club!
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Looks like a club of some sort, Conservative Club?
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Is it the Colwyn Bay Cricket Club?
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Is it the Colwyn Bay Cricket Club?
It is Bri! :)
http://www.colwynbaycricketclub.co.uk/aspbite/categories/index.asp?intCatID=105 (http://www.colwynbaycricketclub.co.uk/aspbite/categories/index.asp?intCatID=105)
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What's this pub called?
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I hope this is right, I never know any answers to the quiz questions.
Is it ...........................the Albert?
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Hmmm, I think I've been in there but can't remember which one it is....the bar shape is similar to the Queen Vic but it's not that one. I suppose I could try The Links, since it's one of Trojan's favourite quiz questions. D)
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I hope this is right, I never know any answers to the quiz questions.
Is it ...........................the Albert?
Looks like The ALBERT to me! $uk
http://web.me.com/andrew.stuart1/The_Albert/Pictures_of_The_Albert.html (http://web.me.com/andrew.stuart1/The_Albert/Pictures_of_The_Albert.html)
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Where is this rather prominent house situated, and what is its name or number?
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I hope this is right, I never know any answers to the quiz questions.
Is it ...........................the Albert?
Looks like The ALBERT to me! $uk
http://web.me.com/andrew.stuart1/The_Albert/Pictures_of_The_Albert.html (http://web.me.com/andrew.stuart1/The_Albert/Pictures_of_The_Albert.html)
I'm with Pendragon and Yorkie ... Its The Albert.
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Where is this rather prominent house situated, and what is its name or number?
Cayley Prom?
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Ok it's on Cayley, what's the name?
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Is it Highways by chance
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I'm with Pendragon and Yorkie ... Its The Albert.
Ah ha it's The Albert............Whoopy doo.
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Is it Highways by chance
That's the one! D)
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Is it in the Three Towns area, Yorkie? :laugh: ?{}?
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No! Must it be so? $uk
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That is the general idea, otherwise the chances of anyone guessing it will obviously diminish greatly! Perhaps I should lay down some rules for the Quiz thread, so that we're all on the same page? :)
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Where was it, out of interest? Scotland?
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With there being a lot of new members joining lately, it's perhaps a good idea to lay down some rules for the Quiz Time thread. :)
1) You can post a photo of a location and ask other members to guess its location.
2) Alternatively, you can post a question relating to a building, location or persons and ask other members to guess the answer.
3) All questions must relate to the Three Towns area of Llandudno, Colwyn Bay and Conwy and it's good idea to state which general area in the question, i.e. "Whereabouts is this building is situated in central Llandudno?' or 'This person was involved for many years with live entertainment in Colwyn Bay?'.
4) If there are no correct answers within a day or so, the person posing the question can then post a series of clues until the correct answer is guessed.
5) It's probably a good idea for the person posting the question to confirm that an answer is correct before we move onto the next question.
6) Everyone is welcome to post a question or to try and guess the answer. Don't be shy!
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People interested in climbing would recognise it as Goat Fell on the Isle of Arran. $uk
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Indeed it is. And it was the image of the boat that gave it away.
I think we can allow images of anywhere, so long as we make it clear that they're not local images and perhaps start a new topic for non-local questions.
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Can we have clarification of Rules - DaveR's - "just Three Towns", Ian's - "anywhere", or two seperate threads?
I was going to post a pic of the Taj Mahal but that would be a bit too obvious! L0L
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I'll start another topic for non-local questions, it would be too confusing to have them all in together. ¢¢##
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Where is this in Llandudno?
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Alpine Ski Lodge?
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Alpine Ski Lodge?
Bah humbug, as Trojan would say! :rage: Well done, Fester, quite correct.
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Where will you find this unusual roofline in Llandudno?
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Is it on the town hall?
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I'm afraid not. ¢¢##
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Fester's shop or one similar! ££$
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Fester's shop or one similar! ££$
...is the correct answer. _))*
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Fester's shop or one similar! ££$
Looks like you've cracked it Yorkie! D)
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Where was I standing in Llandudno to take this photo? Note, the answer Gloddaeth Street will not suffice! :laugh:
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On the scaffolding.
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On the scaffolding.
I'm afraid not.
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R.N.A. Club window $uk
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R.N.A. Club window $uk
You're 99% there. What is the current name of the club that's in these premises?
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Welcome Aboard ?
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R.N.A. Club window $uk
You're 99% there. What is the current name of the club that's in these premises?
No idea, and it's too late to nip down town to find out. :rage:
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In that case, I suppose we can give it to you. ¢¢## It is currently a private members club called 'Matelots'.
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Will have to get Google to update Street View! :rage:
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What is this and where will you find it?
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Is it the Coffin Level?
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Adit from West Shore?
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Pen Morfa or Ty Gwyn Adit. D) $uk
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Looks like Dave & Yorkie have got it.
The picture is of the Ty-Gwyn Mine tramming adit. It is 534 yards long, driven in the 1840's, mostly through solid rock, It was dug from near the entrance of the present day pier to connect with the Tyn-y-Fron shaft sunk 270 feet from the surface higher up the Orme to the adit level. The adit basically runs under Church Walks. Usually, the adit will flood about two hours after a high tide.
In certain sections the rail lines which the ore wagons traveled along are still in situ.
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Another stained glass window, but where?
An extra bonus if you know the name of the person depicted preaching in the village square. ££$
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Don't know where, but is the person John Wesley?
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Wesley Window, stained glass, St John's, Llandudno. Artist: Roger Fox
The Methodist church of St John in Llandudno opened in 1866. This stained glass window shows John Wesley (1703-1791), the founder of Methodism, preaching.
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Yes! &well&
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Where will you find this mural in Llandudno?
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Waterstones Coffee shop.
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Waterstones Coffee shop.
Since it is Pedantic Sunday, it's really Coffee Culture, but I'll let you off. ;D
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A nice bit of carved stonework...but which building is it in Llandudno?
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HSBC Bank, Mostyn Street. ZXZ
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Just in case my guess was right on the HSBC Bank, what is the name and where is this.
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Just in case my guess was right on the HSBC Bank, what is the name and where is this.
That's a fast answer, and you're quite correct. :)
The building is the Methodist Church on Nant Y Glyn Road, Colwyn Bay. ;)
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Touche - so are you! Dead right! ZXZ
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Whre is this anchorage?
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Deganwy Dock. :)
There's an interesting history of it in PDF form here:
http://www.deganwyarchive.co.uk/historygroup/The%20Deganwy%20Dock%20Story%20%28pdf%20format%29%20%282%29.pdf (http://www.deganwyarchive.co.uk/historygroup/The%20Deganwy%20Dock%20Story%20%28pdf%20format%29%20%282%29.pdf)
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I think we're making these quiz items a bit too easy. Will have to find something much more difficult. _))*
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OK, I'll try another one - location please!
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Llandudno Junction Railway Station?
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I bet you're chuffed about that - 'cos you're correct again. Obviously I was on the wrong lines and chose the wrong platform. I try to play a sleeper next time and see if I can create a smoke screen. ZXZ
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Where's this place in Llandudno?
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Turnstile at Llandudno FC? Maesdu Park????
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Turnstile at Llandudno FC? Maesdu Park????
Yes! &well&
I'm not sure what C.P.D. means......Cars parked on dump? (not referring to the stadium - it's actually built on the old Maesdu Dump)
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How about this neon sign in central Llandudno? The reflection in the window may give you a clue. :)
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Turnstile at Llandudno FC? Maesdu Park????
Yes! &well&
I'm not sure what C.P.D. means......Cars parked on dump? (not referring to the stadium - it's actually built on the old Maesdu Dump)
CPD = clwb pel droed. It's Welsh for FC.
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Turnstile at Llandudno FC? Maesdu Park????
Yes! &well&
I'm not sure what C.P.D. means......Cars parked on dump? (not referring to the stadium - it's actually built on the old Maesdu Dump)
CPD = clwb pel droed. It's Welsh for FC.
Cheers Paddy. ;)
"Maths, Welsh, Double P.E." It's all coming back to me now. 8)
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How about this neon sign in central Llandudno? The reflection in the window may give you a clue. :)
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The Rose Tor Upper Mostyn Street ?
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The Rose Tor Upper Mostyn Street ?
It is, very good Sue.
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This gentleman had a building built in his honour in Llandudno after his death.
Who was he, and what was the building?
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it was Lord Forester the "ex Father of the house" his wife Lady Mary Forester built the convalescent home in his honour
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Can you identify the location of this building in Llandudno?(http://)
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That has to be that Habit Tea room ?
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That has to be that Habit Tea room ?
I believe it was next-door to the Princes Theatre in Mostyn Street <:>
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That has to be that Habit Tea room ?
I believe it was next-door to the Princes Theatre in Mostyn Street <:>
Yeah it might be next door but what's it called ?
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That has to be that Habit Tea room ?
I believe it was next-door to the Princes Theatre in Mostyn Street <:>
Yeah it might be next door but what's it called ?
Errrr.......H. Zaloudek. It was the answer to Sue's question. You can see part of the store to the left of the Princes Theatre in the photo I posted.
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Its the Pound Shop or possibly The Works next to HMV - first shown on Oscar's Blog in October 2009!
And I claim the prize. ;D
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you are right Yorkie, it's 72 Mostyn Street! Trojan the question asks for the location of the building but as the Princes Theatre is no longer there, the building is not next door to it! :P
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It was easy - I just put in a search for Princes Theatre, Llandudno and up popped the LlandudnoandColwynBay Blog for October 2009 with the picture and a full description!! I then went to Google Street View and had a look just to check.
Even my Mrs who is from this area couldn't help me! :P
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Ok, for an extra prize, from where did the Zaloudeks originate?
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It was easy - I just put in a search for Princes Theatre, Llandudno and up popped Oscar's Blog for October 2009 with the picture and a full description!! I then went to Google Street View and had a look just to check.
Even my Mrs who is from this area couldn't help me! :P
I think you'll find it was my blog, not Oscar's, Yorkie. :D
http://llandudnoandcolwynbay.blogspot.com/2009/10/princes-theatre-llandudno-then-now.html (http://llandudnoandcolwynbay.blogspot.com/2009/10/princes-theatre-llandudno-then-now.html)
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Adjusted my post and now given full credit to you - sorry, I should have been more careful! :D
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you are right Yorkie, it's 72 Mostyn Street! Trojan the question asks for the location of the building but as the Princes Theatre is no longer there, the building is not next door to it! :P
Bah Humbug!
Yorkie seems to claiming more prizes recently than a Generation Game contestant on amphetamines.
"Tray of cutlery.......cuddly toy......."
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Adjusted my post and now given full credit to you - sorry, I should have been more careful! :D
No problem, Oscar would never have material of such quality on his blog! :P :o ;D
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Ok, for an extra prize, from where did the Zaloudeks originate?
Now which Zaloudeks would that be? There are so many? ;D
Main derivation is probably Czeckoslovakia should that be what you are seeking.
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You never know what Sue is seeking. :-[
Czech (Žaloudek): nickname meaning ‘stomach’, probably applied to someone with a sweet tooth or a good appetite.
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Where was The Playhouse and what is it now?
I expect an answer within about 10 minutes of posting! ££$
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Where was The Playhouse and what is it now?
I expect an answer within about 10 minutes of posting! ££$
You got one!
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/24/65126559_3ad0287b8a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/65126559/)
Former Cinema (?), Rhos On Sea (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/65126559/#) by SnakeCorp (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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Where's this in central Llandudno:
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is it on the wall in wethers ?
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Looks to me like a piece of trompe l'oeil and one place noted for such is Le Gatte at Craig-y-Don but it possibly could be in the revamped Oriel Mostyn! :(
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Pendragon takes the prize this time, it is just outside the Mens Toilets in Wetherspoons. ;D
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Glad it is outside-- we'd be reading about you in the Weekly News ! ;D _))*
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Pendragon takes the prize this time, it is just outside the Mens Toilets in Wetherspoons. ;D
Not that I loiter outside mens loos...........I just want to make that clear ;D
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Where's this in Llandudno:
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Church on the corner of Chapel St and Gloddaeth??
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Church on the corner of Chapel St and Gloddaeth??
I'm afraid, not, it's not a Church.
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I've seen it recently but can't remember where and the background has thrown me because it looks like the retaining wall at Haulfre Gardens.
Is it the old National School of St George?
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You're not a million miles away, Hugo, but you need to take a 'walk' further towards West Shore.
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Haulfre Gardens Cafe. Just a guess.
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Like Hugo, you would need to take a a 'walk' further towards West Shore. ZXZ
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My final go is Loreto.
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My final go is Lorretto.
Your final go is correct! +}}{-- &well&
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An easy one located in Llandudno:
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A place I have never been into - Broadway Boulevade $wales
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A place I have never been into - Broadway Boulevade $wales
Quite correct. And if anyone has ever wondered what the view is like from one of those towers:
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Ever noticed the huge crack in the side of the building?
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Ever noticed the huge crack in the side of the building?
Yes, on the side facing LSP. When I was inside that area, I noticed that some work had been carried out inside to brace the building.
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Perhaps a good job, or it would be in 2 halves
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Where can you play 'Top Putt Golf' in Llandudno?
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Would that be the one in Happy Valley above the old reservoir and near the Headlands Hotel?
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Would that be the one in Happy Valley above the old reservoir and near the Headlands Hotel?
I'm afraid not, Hugo. A clue - Top Putt Golf is inside.
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Sounds to me like an arcade game so I'll try the Royal Arcade next to Barclays Bank
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Sounds to me like an arcade game so I'll try the Royal Arcade next to Barclays Bank
You're on the right lines but not in the right place....
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Golden goose?
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Golden goose?
Well done!
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From the Cenotaph along to Craigside, how many of the cast iron Victorian street lamps are there on the Promenade in Llandudno? Nearest guess wins!
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None - they are all modern reproductions! Z**
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None - they are all modern reproductions! Z**
It's not a trick question! They are all originals (albeit refurbished several years ago) and are Listed Grade II by CADW, as are all the other original street lamps in town.
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63
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I seem to recall that at a Council Meeting some years ago the figure of 50 was mentioned so just for luck I'll say 51. )*)&
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an absolute guess 48
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I will wait until tomorrow in case there are any more guesses and then reveal the answer. One of you is very close.... ;)
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I can now reveal that the winner is.......Merddin Emrys, with his guess of 63. The actual number is 66:
http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-3477-sixty-six-lamp-standards-llandudno (http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-3477-sixty-six-lamp-standards-llandudno)
&well&
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Another fine cast iron streetlamp from Hardy & Padmore...but where will you find it in Llandudno?
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Is it one of those new lamps on Maesdu Bridge?
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Is it one of those new lamps on Maesdu Bridge?
You're in my bad books for guessing it so quickly! ¢¢## Well Done, Hugo! ;D
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Which building is this in Llandudno?
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Roof of one of the hotels on the bottom side of Hill Terrace?
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Roof of one of the hotels on the bottom side of Hill Terrace?
Indeed, but which one, Nem? ;)
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Belmont?
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Not the Belmont. Think Trees.... ;)
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It's got to be The Elms! $uk
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Correct! +}}{--
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I can now reveal that the winner is.......Merddin Emrys, with his guess of 63. The actual number is 66:
http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-3477-sixty-six-lamp-standards-llandudno (http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-3477-sixty-six-lamp-standards-llandudno)
&well&
wow! just a pure guess!
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ALBERT EINSTEIN'S RIDDLE
ARE YOU IN THE TOP 2% OF INTELLIGENT PEOPLE IN THE WORLD? SOLVE THE RIDDLE AND FIND OUT.
There are no tricks, just pure logic, so good luck and don't give up.
1. In a street there are five houses, painted five different colours.
2. In each house lives a person of different nationality
3. These five homeowners each drink a different kind of beverage, smoke different brand of cigar and keep a different pet.
THE QUESTION: WHO OWNS THE FISH?
HINTS
1. The Brit lives in a red house.
2. The Swede keeps dogs as pets.
3. The Dane drinks tea.
4. The Green house is next to, and on the left of the White house.
5. The owner of the Green house drinks coffee.
6. The person who smokes Pall Mall rears birds.
7. The owner of the Yellow house smokes Dunhill.
8. The man living in the centre house drinks milk.
9. The Norwegian lives in the first house.
10. The man who smokes Blends lives next to the one who keeps cats.
11. The man who keeps horses lives next to the man who smokes Dunhill.
12. The man who smokes Blue Master drinks beer.
13. The German smokes Prince.
14. The Norwegian lives next to the blue house.
15. The man who smokes Blends has a neighbour who drinks water.
ALBERT EINSTEIN WROTE THIS RIDDLE EARLY DURING THE 19th CENTURY. HE SAID THAT 98% OF THE WORLD POPULATION WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SOLVE IT.
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The answer is on the Internet but it is more challenging to work it out yourself.
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ALBERT EINSTEIN WROTE THIS RIDDLE EARLY DURING THE 19th CENTURY. HE SAID THAT 98% OF THE WORLD POPULATION WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SOLVE IT.
How did he manage that? He was not born until the 1870's and some of the companies mention were not in existence until the 20th century?
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I merely copied and pasted - it should be THE 1900's - someone doesn't know their centuries from their rear orifice! _))*
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The answer to Einsteins riddle:
house 1 2 3 4 5
color yellow blue red green white
nationality norweigian dane brit german swede
drink water tea milk coffee beer
smoke dunhill blend pall mall prince bluemaster
pet cats horse birds fish dogs
Sorry it don't all line up! ))*
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Where does Chimp Love Bray in the Conwy area?
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Smyth Toy Store
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Technically correct, without a doubt, but not the answer I was looking for! The answer lies in the town of Conwy.
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Yesteryears then! {}{}
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It's not in any shop. Before the Conwy Tunnel was built, thousands of people saw it every day, though.
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Was it graffiti on the wall of the Conwy morfa railway tunnel? ???
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Was it graffiti on the wall of the Conwy morfa railway tunnel? ???
Yes! Written in proper red paint (as opposed to spray paint), 'Chimp Loves Bray' is on the right-hand stone pillar of the bridge as you leave Conwy. It must date back to the 1960s, has been seen by probably millions of car drivers and is still visible (just about) today. I wonder if Chimp still loves Bray or did it all go sour? Does anyone know who they are?
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DaveR said, "Does anyone know who they are?"
A couple of escapees from Colwyn Bay Zoo!
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The photo shows the Sheep Breeders Conference in Llandudno in 1962. But where was it held?
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The Hydro??
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The Hydro??
Now, this is a bit tricky because...I don't actually know the answer! I have a suspicion where it might have been and that's the Ballroom in the Winter Gardens/Astra. Can anyone confirm/deny? ;D
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Grand Hotel Z**
You can see the Cenotaph through the window.
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I know who was called Chimp in those days but don't know who was Bray!
Was the ballroom in the Risboro Hotel?
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Grand Hotel Z**
You can see the Cenotaph through the window.
I can't think of a room in The Grand where you could see the Cenotaph from?.... not so close, (the Pavilion would have been in the way too)
I reckon thats a streetlamp out there.
If it was the Cenotaph it would have to be The Marlborough or the Baytree?
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But look at the angle - I first thought of the Merrion or Esplanade! Pity that we don't know the answer. I've been searching like mad! >>> )*)&
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Indeed you have a point sir. The Esplanade certainly is a candidate... (if it was the Cenotaph, but I aint sure about that at all)
Dave R, please refrain from asking Quiz Questions that you do not know he answer to! You may drive us all mad.
Instead, kindly confine speculative ones such as this to ..'Ask A Local' .... there is a process for everything!
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I've found some more pics (attached). I do think its the Winter Gardens Ballroom, there is a strong art deco feel to it.
Photo of the Winter Gardens/Odeon auditorium - a similar art deco design:
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/9/77309626_f263439c73.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/77309626/)
Llandudno Astra 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/77309626/#) by stagedoor (http://www.flickr.com/people/stagedoor/), on Flickr
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Call themselves "Sheep Breeders" - not one pair of wellies between them! L0L L0L
I'll also add a question:
Who drove their car across the river off Degany when it was frozen over in the Winter of 1962??
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Who drove their car across the river off Degany when it was frozen over in the Winter of 1962??
You?!
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Hardly! I was miles away in Surrey! T'was a local chap well connect with "ice"! Z**
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Ice? Ice creams? Parisella? Forte?
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Wrong again - a bit (or lot) of parallel thinking is required on that clue! )*)&
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A local fridge retailer? Ice rink owner? ;D
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You're somewhere rite with Freeze - but got to get the eggs all together in the same basket then you may find gold! In fact he could be a relative of yours! :laugh:
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OK so I think I will have to reveal the answer to this one:
We'll start with Eggs, then move on to Freezrite and finally to Clogau Gold, and the answer is
Bill (William) Roberts, affectionately known as Bill Egg, who owned Freezrite and is now the Owner of Clogau Gold having bought the mine in 1989.
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Funnily enough, I was reading about his son, who runs Clogau Gold now, in the Daily Post today!
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This photo shows a referendum taking place in Conwy in the 1960s. What was it all about?
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Just an "English" guess but was it to decide if the County (or Town) should go "wet" and serve alcohol on Sundays?
There only seems to be two piles of votes - For and Against.
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You're quite right in that there are only two piles of votes, but it wasn't anything to do with alcohol. It was about getting rid of something in the town...or not getting rid of it....the people of Conwy had to decide.
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To keep or not keep the HONEY FAIR! I'll Bee surprised if that's right! L0L
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I think it was a vote to demolish or not demolish Telford's Suspension Bridge.
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I considered that option but thought that no one in their right mind would want to destroy a piece of history! :rage:
However was it not about that time (mid 60's) that Cymdeithias Yr Iaith Gymraeg was started and the move to make more use of the Welsh language. Road singage was included so maybe it was that. I'm clutching at straws now! L0L
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Hugo is, in fact, absolutely right. $good$
The Suspension Bridge had been replaced as the main bridge into Conwy by the new road bridge a few years earlier and left to rot. It had got to the stage that a lot of work was needed to restore it and there was a great deal of debate about whether to bother or not. Eventually, the Town Council called a Referendum of ratepayers to decide the issue. Unfortunately, the ratepayers voted overwhelmingly to demolish it! Fortunately, the National Trust stepped in to save it and, so, it is happily still with us today. :)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/71/188950099_0fb66a4ea8_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/188950099/)
Conwy Suspension Bridge Panorama (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/188950099/#) by SnakeCorp (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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I think that there was a pedestrian walkway on the suspension bridge that was not part of Telford's original bridge and it was causing problems with the bridge.
This I think was removed when the bridge was taken over by Cadw.
I agree with Yorkie that it seems ridiculous that this important piece of history could even be considered to be removed. I bet they didn't let the townsfolk of Conwy have a vote when they decided to put that carbuncle on the top of the Town Hall,
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An easy one - What "dance" became the subject of a banning order in Colwyn Bay in 1972/3 ? ¢¢##
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The Twist?
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Something Punk related, I would imagine.
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the pogo?
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The bump?
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Looks as though I got to give you the answer.
It was "Last Tango in Paris" - banned from being shown at local cinemas! _))* ;D :laugh: :P
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It was "Last Tango in Paris" - banned from being show at local cinemas! _))* ;D :laugh: :P
I particularly enjoyed the "butter" scene!
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What recreation was practiced at the point where the Llandudno Ski centre is, before the building of that centre in 1986?
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Golf
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Ah - well now I know! Thanks! ZXZ
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Golf
I used to play golf up there, still got one of the balls D)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f295/AustinRover/P6080028.jpg)
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Bloody big ball - what did you use off the tee, a cricket bat? L0L
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This building used to be found in central Llandudno - but what was it used for?
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Public Baths - Washing type, not swimming! ££$
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What are you doing with that golf ball in your possession? Dont you realise that pocketing golf balls deprives us golf club owners out of a pint of beer---we have to settle for a half LOL
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Public Baths - Washing type, not swimming! ££$
Still waiting to hear whether Yorkie was right on this one.....??
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Sorry, forgot to answer this one. No, it's not a public baths...of any sort. It is a public facility, though. :)
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I wonder if it may have been a place of encarceration - the local Jailhouse? ¢¢##
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I'm afraid not. Another clue is that it was situated somewhere on Mostyn Street...
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Is it the rectory adjoining the Church that was demolished on the site of the Victoria Centre
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Do the signboards maybe suggest a booking office of some sort, travel agent, theatre etc??? )*)&
(Straw clutching again!)
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It's a no to both suggestions, sorry. A very good clue would be that the two trees seen in the photo are still there today.... ;)
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Nothing to do with trees I know, but it has something of a mortuary feel about it. ?{}?
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was this the town library before the more ornate building was put there?
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was this the town library before the more ornate building was put there?
Yes, it was Llandudno's first Public Library! Looks a little different today but those same trees are still there:
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/147/350667869_09bf2dc23f_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/350667869/)
Public Library, Llandudno (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/350667869/#) by SnakeCorp (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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Where, when, why and who was the "celebrity"?
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Is this in Llandudno, Yorkie?
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It is within the confines of the Forum's boundaries - Llandudno, Conwy and Colwyn Bay. ZXZ
More clues later (tomorrow). )*)&
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The opening of the Cricket Club in Rhos On Sea?
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Not quite correct. Actually the Official opening of the new pavilion in 1960. The Guest was the Duke of Gloucester on the right of the microphone. Thought I might get you with that one! D)
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I had to think about it. I looked at the style of the building and thoughts it was 60s sports, then took it from there.
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Brilliant deduction Dr Watson! ;)
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What are you doing with that golf ball in your possession? Dont you realise that pocketing golf balls deprives us golf club owners out of a pint of beer---we have to settle for a half LOL
Mike, I kept meaning to show you that ball at your golf course, but after moving in to our new home, time went so fast!, I'll try again next year! D)
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Compton House, on Mostyn Street, Llandudno. What stands on this site now?
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Fountains Bar maybe?
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Is it Steve Dickens' cafe where Stylo once was ?
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I'm afraid it's a no to both. The building in the photo no longer stands....but what replaced it? ::)
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Greenwoods
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Greenwoods
No, I'm afraid not, Greenwoods was the Bunneys Building.
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Is it Burtons? Built in 1934?
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Is it Burtons? Built in 1934?
Nay, Lad.
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Working out the answer to this question is a matter of using logic...
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Oh, that rules me out then.... I'm off to get drunk. Z** Z** Z**
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Bunneys Corner - I remember it well but didn't want to show my age!!
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Nat West Bank
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I can see you worked your way around Mostyn Street! ;D
Yes, the building in the photo was later demolished and rebuilt as the Nat West Bank. I had to crop the original photo which shows the St Tudnos Hotel (now the Town House pub) next door:
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/154/350665967_2e4ba51d04_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/350665967/)
NatWest Bank, Llandudno (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/350665967/#) by SnakeCorp (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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This photo shows a pleasant Victorian house, somewhere in Llandudno, in the process of being demolished sometime in the 1970s. What building stands on the site now?
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Just a feeling in my water about this one - Llandudno Swimming Pool? Z**
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I'm afraid your water has been leading you astray - it's not the Swimming Pool.
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The social security office in Chapel Street?
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I have returned home... suitably drunk (as promised) ... and that looks like the jobcentre to me ... keep out of there!
They might give you a job!!!
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Not the Jobcentre, I'm afraid. I'll give a great clue and say it is on the Prom....
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It looks like the Ascot (not sure if the name is correct) in Craig Y Don. It was knocked down and the flats were built instead on the corner of the promenade and Carmen Sylva Road.
Looks like the Bedford Hotel in the background
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It looks like the Ascot (not sure if the name is correct) in Craig Y Don. It was knocked down and the flats were built instead on the corner of the promenade and Carmen Sylva Road.
Looks like the Bedford Hotel in the background
Quite right, Hugo. The house was called Ascot and the faintly hideous block of flats that replaced it is called Ascot Court.
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Where was Mount Road in Llandudno in 1855?
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From DaveR post 2 September 2010.
"The Queens Head was in existance in Llanrhos opposite the church, just up the road from the Mostyn Arms. The Victoria Inn was located in the heart of 'Llandudno Village.' Victoria Tram Station was built on the site and took it's name from the Inn.
A short distance down Old Road (previously Mount Road) stood the George & Dragon."
You have answered your own question in advance!! :laugh:
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I thought it might have been mentioned before.... ;D
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I discovered a new tack - search the Three Towns Forum first! Actually it was the first thing Google threw up, so 3TF must be well up in the Google charts. :D
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This building (centre) was demolished in the 1960s as part of the clearance of a section of Mostyn Street to build the new shopping centre. What was this building used for prior to demolition?
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Dancing?
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Dancing?
That's amazing......was that a guess?
...because you're completely wrong. :D 8) D)
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Oakely Doakely...............was it used..........for NOT dancing D)
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Oakely Doakely...............was it used..........for NOT dancing D)
Correct! It was actually used as offices but for who?
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My usual first wild guess - Tax Office. Tax Department was up here during and after the War. Whether it was still here in the 60's I doubt, but it's worth a try! :rage:
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Was it the gas/electric board
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Obviously the offices of L.A.D.O ....Llandudno Against Dancing Organisation. <:<:<:<
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It's a no to both, I'm afraid. ¢¢##
Fester, you're actually not that far away from the truth. This isn't the organisation that likes to say YES.
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Halifax Building Society.
My clue seems to have misfired. It wasn't a reference to a financial organisation. :(
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Council Offices - Aberconwy B C or Llandudno R D C? )*)&
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The Chewing Gum Removal Dept of the Llandudno Urban District Council.
Wasn't it the TSB who liked to say YES? ...and its not them ... so that doesn't narrow it down.
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If you look closely at he photo, you will see there is a coat of arms on the front of the building.....?
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Mostyn Estates - Z** and if it's not that I give up ZXZ
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Mostyn Estates - Z** and if it's not that I give up ZXZ
No need to give up, you are correct. This building was the original Estate Office for Mostyn Estates - whatever possessed them to demolish it, I don't know, it's a great looking building. Mostyn Estates then moved to their first floor offices on Mostyn Broadway (above the Doctors) and, a few years ago, to their current offices at 2 Mostyn Street.
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Nice photo Dave and it's a good one of the Zion Baptist Church next door to the Mostyn Estates office. Mostyn Estates refused to renew the lease of the Zion Baptist Church so they were able to demolish that building too and build that concrete carbuncle that was Boots the Chemist.
The only reason for the demolition could have been for financial gain, the Mostyn Estates gain and not Llandudno UDC gain.
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Where was this hotel in Llandudno and what stands on the site now?
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It looks like it should be on The Parade
The name of the hotel looks like it says Crescent Private Hotel, hence could it be near parts of The Parade by St George's Crescent.
So I would guess is it now the St Georges Hotel?
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Nah, Jason...its not the St Georges Hotel, because that itself was built in 1854. (so soon after the shameless land-grab)
However, St George could well have become the name of this entire town if certain developers had had there way ..... if others had THEIR way it would have been named Port Wrexham !!! :o :o :o
Here endeth the totally unnecessary history lesson.
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Is it the hotel on the promenade once owned by Mac Day and rebuilt as Crescent Court (or a similar name) as apartments ?
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Is it the hotel on the promenade once owned by Mac Day and rebuilt as Crescent Court (or a similar name) as apartments ?
Correct! It was this hotel which was demolished and rebuilt as poorly designed flats, a move that triggered the designation of large parts of central Llandudno as a Conservation Area.
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Wasn't that place owned by the Barracloughs at the time it was converted into flats? I'm sure that he was a Councillor too at or around the time that a building application was made to convert them into flats.
I think it was the first hotel on the Promenade to be converted like that.
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Which building is this in Conwy?:
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Guildhall, Rosehill Street.
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Guildhall, Rosehill Street.
Correct! :)
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That was almost a give away, and not your usual teaser! Google street view confirmed within seconds. ZXZ
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This one might be just a little more difficult. Which establishment in Colwyn Bay?
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Inside the Pier building isn't it? ?{}?
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Inside the Pier building isn't it? ?{}?
Nay, lad. Ponder some more.
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My usual stab in the dark, it is or was a Cafe. (Knowing your passion for them!) ZXZ
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It is a Licensed Establishment.....
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Four Oaks in Eirias Park?
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Four Oaks in Eirias Park?
Wow, that's a blast from the past, Bri! No, it's not it, I'm afraid. This photos was taken only recently.... ;)
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its the imperial hotel,sadly gone
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its the imperial hotel,sadly gone
Correct! Sounds like you've been in there once or twice?
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Which building in Llandudno is this?
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I'll try Chatsworth House Hotel on this one, and hope! Z**
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Not the one, I'm afraid, although it does look very similar.
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OK - side view of the Hydro then.
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OK - side view of the Hydro then.
You've been at the Streetview again! Correct answer!
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How else do you think I do it? Ingenuity they call it! _))*
Must confess I trawled all around the town before I finally got it. )*)&
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Where in Llandudno will you find this building?
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Don't know where it is, but if the shot was taken from a public highway the razor wire is illegal.
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Back of the Clarence?
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Back of the Clarence?
...is the correct answer. What a mess it looks.
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Shouldn't fancy the inside either. Bet it is alive!
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No wonder I couldn't answer the photo clue - just not the sort of area that I frequent!!! L0L _))* L0L _))*
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I imagine the pic was taken near the bottom of Bodhyfrid Road near Nigel Roberts shop.
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Where will you find this ornate gate in central Llandudno?
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Entrance to 'Bog Island' toilets
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Entrance to 'Bog Island' toilets
Very good, Stan. :)
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Thanks Dave, it was the white tiles that did it!
I think we older ones all remember them in and outside public loos.
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Where will you find this front door in Llandudno?
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By the look of it I would suggest the Local Probation Offices! ZXZ
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By the look of it I would suggest the Local Probation Offices! ZXZ
Some would say that you're not far wrong but, no, it's not any sort of Council or Govt building.
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Took me a while but The Washington seems to be the answer! D)
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Took me a while but The Washington seems to be the answer! D)
Indeed, it is the front door of the Washington nightclub on Llandudno promenade. &well&
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This pedestrian tunnel in central Colwyn Bay dates back to Victorian times. It hasn't been used for maybe 70 years at least. But when it was built, it was an important access route between ...where and where?
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Bottom of Station Road to the Promenade and Pier. )*)&
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Took me a while but The Washington seems to be the answer! D)
Indeed, it is the front door of the Washington nightclub on Llandudno promenade. &well&
I've been parked outside it a gazzillion times in my cab but I never recognised it because it's always open when I'm there!
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Just a little bit of extra useless information about tunnels! L0L
The Rhos Fynach Pub in Rhos On Sea (meaning 'Monk's Marsh') is the oldest building in the area, but was originally a 12th century monastery with secret tunnels linking it to the nearby 6th century, Chapel of St Trillo. Rhos Fynach was the home to the monks who fished the weir off Rhos Point to provide the catch for the larger monastery in Conwy at the time.
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Bottom of Station Road to the Promenade and Pier. )*)&
Hmmmm......not quite the correct answer, although you're certainly in the right area. The tunnel linked a facility and a building.....
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Took me a while but The Washington seems to be the answer! D)
Indeed, it is the front door of the Washington nightclub on Llandudno promenade. &well&
I've been parked outside it a gazzillion times in my cab but I never recognised it because it's always open when I'm there!
I was hoping the fact the doors were closed would throw people off the scent, Paddy! L0L
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A quick guess, Ticket Office to the Platform(s).
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A quick guess, Ticket Office to the Platform(s).
Well, that's half the answer, so good enough, I guess. The tunnel was part of a private passageway that linked the Railway Station at Colwyn Bay with the original Colwyn Bay Hotel, so that the Guests did not have to associate with mere mortals. The tunnel remains in situ today, although it is sealed off. You can see the entrance above the Public Toilets on the Rhos side of the Pier.
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This grand old lion is one of a pair that adorns a building in Conwy - but which building?
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I was going to say a link from Hotel direct to station but couldn't find any info to substantiate it! However I was thinking of a different hotel! Nice one. ZXZ
As for the new one, that is The Castle Hotel in Conwy.
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Correct!
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5288/5293703358_0faeb654dc_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/5293703358/)
Castle Hotel, Conwy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/5293703358/#) by SnakeCorp (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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Where will you find this disused railway line in the Conwy area....and where did it lead to?
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Quick guess - The disused Railway Line to Trawsfynydd (originally the Blaenau Ffestiniog-Bala Line)
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Quick guess - The disused Railway Line to Trawsfynydd (originally the Blaenau Ffestiniog-Bala Line)
That's not it, I'm afraid, the answer lies in the Conwy area...
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is it the disused sidings at llandudno Junction?
http://conwy-valley-railway.fotopic.net/p16140948.html (http://conwy-valley-railway.fotopic.net/p16140948.html)
some good pics on this site :)
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The new fence makes me think of the A470 North of Llanwrst where they are doing road improvements. Could it be a disused branch line heading off towards Trefriw from the Conwy Valley line?
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It's Merddin Emrys that's getting quite close here...but not quite it. Certainly a disused siding and pretty close to Llandudno Junction Station...but where does it lead to?
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Is it the Go Explore Motorhome place on the Tremaelgwyn Industrial Estate?
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I'm afraid not, Hugo, this siding is on the other side of Llandudno Junction station.
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Led to the old goods yard and loco sheds and the 6G motive power depot (which closed in 1966). This and the former adjoining goods yard now have been redeveloped, but the new flyover road across the site bears the name 6G.
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I'm afraid not, Yorkie! This siding led to a distinct location (still extant but disused) on the Conwy side of Llandudno Junction station....
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I've been looking at an old (1977) 2 1/2" map and I'm still no closer :rage: _))*
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There's a water connection with this railway line...
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Just before the railway brige over the River Conway, on the junction side. Leads to the old dock
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Just before the railway brige over the River Conway, on the junction side. Leads to the old dock
BrianP takes the prize! It is the old LNWR Quay Siding, just to the side of the main line by the Conwy railway bridge. Used originally for shipping out goods by boat (including, for a short time, aluminium from the newly opened works at Dolgarrog), it then remained in use as Carriage Sidings for many years until the sidings were removed in the 1980s but the line down to the Quay remains, along with an old LNWR crane on the Quay itself. I've seen people walking on the Quay bit but have no idea how they got there, unless by boat?
(http://www.2d53.co.uk/Conwy/s2068.jpg)
http://www.2d53.co.uk/Conwy/Conwy%201.htm (http://www.2d53.co.uk/Conwy/Conwy%201.htm)
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Led to the old goods yard and loco sheds and the 6G motive power depot (which closed in 1966). This and the former adjoining goods yard now have been redeveloped, but the new flyover road across the site bears the name 6G.
there's a goodwebsite about this, thanks Yorkie, or I would never have known about this!
http://www.6g.nwrail.org.uk/index.html (http://www.6g.nwrail.org.uk/index.html)
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My friend Derek Williams wrote a book about the shed after working on the railways for a number of years. It's called "The Men of 7A and 6G Loco Shed: Llandudno Junction 1920s Till 1966" (Paperback)
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Llandudno Pier in the 1960s - what big difference is there between the pier in that photo and the one we see today?
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The first stall has been moved further down the pier and an additional stall put near to the right of the gates. May be other things also.
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the boat --now not able to land if indeed it was still in existance
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It depends what you call BIG Dave? Loads of differences.
You see Nemesis is correct...The boats being unable to dock is a big BIG deal, but also on the 1960's picture there are no kiosks, businesses, storerooms, slides, and rides on the right hand side as you go through those gates.
I reckon that Mick Edwards, The Music Man.....''As heard on the radio, appearing here regular!'' (always tickles me that) Might consider it a big difference that his kiosk isn't there? L0L L0L L0L
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No lamposts
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No lamposts
I thought that too, but having a look this afternoon the posts are old and if you zoom into the postcard you can just see them.
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The lamposts in the middle are modern and were removed a couple of years ago as they couldn't cope with the harsh marine environment - £2000 each down the drain there!
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Well, no-one's got the answer. The fundamental difference is that the pier was painted a different colour back then - green/silver instead of the blue/white used today!
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One can hardly tell that on your photograph as the detail of the rails are so small. Also colour reproduction can be different on different PC's. >>>
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What is the name of the Morris Dancing Group strutting their stuff at Rhos-on-Sea and Llandudno?
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They look like a set of Screaming Lord Sutch impersonators to me...
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mmmmm, agreed, but thought I'd better keep my thoughts to myself !! WWW
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Despite the fact that they are "blacked up" they are not "Clerical Error".
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Carreg Las/Border Morris
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That wasn't difficult was it? Quite right. $bounce$ &well&
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Who is the Three Towns legend, second from left in the photo?
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Wilfred Wooler
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Cor that was "b" quick! Thought it may have a few guessing for a time as he is mainly known for his cricket interest. <:<:<:< &well&
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Here is an easy peasy one. Taken of what from where?
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The sea at Rhos on Sea from the grounds of Whitehall guest house/hotel.
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I might have guessed that you would get it immediately! &well&
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Where in central Colwyn Bay would you find this abandoned, litter strewn, former Church?
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Derelict Chapel, Woodlands Road West.
Is it Elim Pentecostal?
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Derelict Chapel, Woodlands Road West.
Is it Elim Pentecostal?
Yes! Recently sold, for just £60,000 I believe.
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Where in central Colwyn Bay would you find this abandoned, litter strewn, former Church?
Strangely enough, You never see any Mosques in that state.
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This one could well be turned into a Mosque! *&(
And here is a ruined one in Baraqish , Yemen , Arabian Peninsular
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Where's this in Llandudno?
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St Georges Hotel
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Not the Terrace at the St. Georges, I'm afraid.
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Grand Hotel
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Grand Hotel
Barbiroli sneaks in to take the prize! Well done!
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Where and what?
Should be a doddle this one - just don't get stymied!
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Is it Old Colwyn Golf Club ?
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That's where but what? Oh! I'll tell you - the first hole. Never played the course myself but looks to be a reasonable test of my limited skill. Well done Bri.
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The Little Orme was the clue. LOL
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A bit of artwork but where is it?
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Clue It's not in Llandudno but is within 6 miles of the town
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I presume that it IS within the Three Towns? )*)&
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This is a good one, Hugo, I think we might need a clue.
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It's related to the 3 Towns Yorkie
It's a hard one Dave but if you've seen this picture below you should have seen the first one too. You probably won't see it as you're driving past so it's better to park up and then look!
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Old Colwyn?
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The Old Colwyn car park it is, well done Dave.
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Easy peasy one to keep things moving.
Name and location please? Within the Three Towns.
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It's only easy if you know it Yorkie and this just looks like an ordinary house on elevated land,possibly north facing. Within the 3 towns could also be construed as not being one of the 3 named towns but an area inbetween. The house also appears to have a road going past it so I must have seen it at sometime, BUT I can't remember where! :( ?{}?
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It is a rather exclusive B & B within the boundaries of Llandudno. Can't give you a better clue than that! D)
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It's Bryn Golau Nant Y Gammar Road $happy$
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What's the significance of these two small windows in this Llandudno building?
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It's Bryn Golau Nant Y Gammar Road $happy$
Correct! ;D
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The old lock up?
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Correct, they are the old cell windows.on Court Street.
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Where and what was this old building in the Three Towns?
Photo courtesy of David Roberts Photography.
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Disused building Conwy Quay
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Its the old harbourmasters office. Is that one of my photos?
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Absolutely correct and could well be as you got the answer so quickly! Got it from a search of "old pictures of conwy". D)
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Looks like the same one:
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/97/247586114_d9fe0ec80d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/247586114/)
Old Harbour Office, Conwy Quay (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/247586114/#) by davidrobertsphotography (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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Looks like it to me. Must therefore pass on acknowledgments for the image to DavidRobertsPhotography on Flikr. Sorry for use without permission but no copyright shown on the image I picked up which was from a page of miscellaneous items. Image was deleted from the posting, now reinstated.
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You're more than welcome to use any of my photos for things like the quiz, so no need to delete anything. The point I was perhaps badly making was that, even though I have taken many thousands of photos, I can recognise them all when I see them anywhere!
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What and where
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Plas Mawr, Conwy.
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It is Plas Mawr, in fact The Grand Hall. Looks like a nice place to visit so I must go there and have a shufti one day. Z**
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It is Plas Mawr, in fact The Grand Hall. Looks like a nice place to visit so I must go there and have a shufti one day. Z**
Don't waste your time or money Yorkie.
We went a couple of years ago, it was not too exciting. Pricey too.
We had just seen a particularly uneventful episode of 'Most Haunted' on TV which was filmed at Plas Mawr. Nothing happened, as per usual.
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I enjoyed looking round Plas Mawr. The plasterwork on the walls and ceilings is excellent. Mind you, I think I got in for nothing so.... 8)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/15/21963355_a291620005.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/21963355/)
Plas Mawr, Conwy, North Wales (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/21963355/#) by davidrobertsphotography (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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A rather nice ceiling in Llandudno....but where?
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I'll have a stab at the Bodlondeb Castle Apartments.
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That's not it, I'm afraid. This is a building that hundreds of people enter and leave daily. If only they looked up, they would see this ceiling....
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Llandudno Town Hall ?
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Victoria Centre
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Llandudno library
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Nay, nay and thrice nay, I'm afraid.
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One of the banks in Mostyn Street ?
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Nothing so upmarket as a bank, Bri... ;)
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Is it in one of the shops on Mostyn St? Is it Peacocks?
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I'm afraid not. You, of all people, should know this one Fester!
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weatherspoons
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I enjoyed looking round Plas Mawr. The plasterwork on the walls and ceilings is excellent. Mind you, I think I got in for nothing so.... 8)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/15/21963355_a291620005.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/21963355/)
Plas Mawr, Conwy, North Wales (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/21963355/#) by davidrobertsphotography (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
I got in for free as well with my over 60 Cadw Pass ( THe biggest secret in Wales !) and had an excellent afternoon wandering around and chatting to the very knowledgeable volunteers. Especially liked the room with the illnesses and cures !
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Its the old harbourmasters office. Is that one of my photos?
That's how I knew where it was !
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weatherspoons
Dave takes the prize! It is the ceiling above the entrance porch of Wetherspoons. &well&
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I got in for free as well with my over 60 Cadw Pass ( THe biggest secret in Wales !) and had an excellent afternoon wandering around and chatting to the very knowledgeable volunteers. Especially liked the room with the illnesses and cures !
Apologies for hijacking the TOPIC but is this complimentary over 60 CADW pass still available ?
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Here's the info, Bri:
http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=298&navId=6&parentId=6 (http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=298&navId=6&parentId=6)
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Thanks DaveR.
I had seen this page which does not say that anywhere.
http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=69&navId=8&parentId=8 (http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=69&navId=8&parentId=8)
Thanks also to Nemesis.
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Here's the info, Bri:
http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=298&navId=6&parentId=6 (http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=298&navId=6&parentId=6)
That's me and the Mrs sorted also! Thanks folks! $uk
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Glad to inform people--- the passes have been available for quite a while and it was only by chance that my OH spotted something in the paper about them. We got our form from the desk at Conwy Castle-- not the TIC, they don't have them. Since we got the passes we have been to a number of CADW properties. Rhuddlan Castle was one of them, it is a dog friendly property too and one even gets a free poo bag at the gate ! "Wow !
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You might get a free poo bag, but what about the dog? _))*
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This is the back of which Llandudno Building?
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The Hydro Hotel
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Ambassador Hotel.
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It's a not to both, I'm afraid. This building is pretty much derelict!
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It can only be the Tudno Castle Hotel then
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It can only be the Tudno Castle Hotel then
...is the correct answer. &well&
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No Pictures on this one
Question 1:
How many average sized people, sitting side by side, without any gaps, can you seat on the Promenade benches, in the space between the Deck Chair Attendants hut and the Imperial Slipway?
Question 2:
What is the approximate combined total of their ages, if all places were taken, in mid June?
Question 3:
On the same June day, what is the predominant hair colour?
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Question 3 -- It's got to be grey as the schools have not broken up
As for questions 1 and 2 I am still working on that ???
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You might get a free poo bag, but what about the dog? _))*
(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-violent006.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
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You might get a free poo bag, but what about the dog? _))*
(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-violent006.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
I like that emoticon, they have some good ones like this one (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-transport022.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
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Thanks---it is a good website .--and easy to use.
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It is Plas Mawr, in fact The Grand Hall. Looks like a nice place to visit so I must go there and have a shufti one day. Z**
Don't waste your time or money Yorkie.
We went a couple of years ago, it was not too exciting. Pricey too.
We had just seen a particularly uneventful episode of 'Most Haunted' on TV which was filmed at Plas Mawr. Nothing happened, as per usual.
Just applied for FREE (over 60) passes for me and the OH. Took then to the Castle but told to post them off as they don't issue passes there. So we will now be able to enjoy CADW buildings etc. for nowt! And you know what they say about nowt in Yorkshire land!!! L0L
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If tha dus owt fer nowt
Do it fur thisen !
<:<:<:<
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Is there a similar scheme in England, I wonder?
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There does not seem to be:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/support-us/members/benefits/scotland-wales-isle-of-man/ (http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/support-us/members/benefits/scotland-wales-isle-of-man/)
I wonder if English Heritage reciprocate and provide a discount to Cadw members ?
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Don't think so-- we discussed this subject with a guide at Stokesay Castle last year. She hadn't even heard of the CADW scheme.
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Speaking of bargains for the over 55s, Arriva Trains Wales have a scheme whereby you can travel anywhere on the their Network for just £15 return. You just need proof of age when buying the tickets.
http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/club55/ (http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/club55/)
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There does not seem to be:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/support-us/members/benefits/scotland-wales-isle-of-man/ (http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/support-us/members/benefits/scotland-wales-isle-of-man/)
I wonder if English Heritage reciprocate and provide a discount to Cadw members ?
I have taken this point up with English Heritage and there is a reciprocal arrangement. This is half price entry to EH sites if you have a PAID MEMBERSHIP to CADW. Free Memberships do NOT have the concession.
Maybe this point should be taken up with CADW! :rage:
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Answer to Quiz:
No. of people = No. of Bums on one bench x No. of Benches
Total age = ((Age of Oldest + Age of Youngest) divided by 2) x No. of people
Colour = white
We can get on to more serious stuff now! _))*
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Maybe this point should be taken up with CADW! :rage:
Surely it should be taken up with English Heritage, as they are the tight buggers! :laugh:
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Englsh Heritage must have negotiated the discount on behalf of its Members. So I presume that CADW should do likewise on behalf of its Members.
The National Trust have a system that operates very successfully across boundaries. Unfortunately there is no free Membership irrespective of how old you are! ¢¢##
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Answer to Quiz:
No. of people = No. of Bums on one bench x No. of Benches
Total age = ((Age of Oldest + Age of Youngest) divided by 2) x No. of people
Colour = white
We can get on to more serious stuff now! _))*
So what was the answer Yorkie to Q1 and Q2? ???
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I don't know - that is why I posed the question! I was hoping that someone would be able to tell me. I thought the "formula" may help if someone was having problems with their maths! _))* _))* _))*
Answer is none for following pic.
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The Victoria Restaurant was a long established business in Llandudno, from Victorian times up to about the 1950s. But where was it?
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Don't know where it was - yet - but found this old bottle with their name!
Caption reads, "The Property of Thomas Smith
Victoria Restaurant, Llandudno
"Curwen Bros. Liverpool" Potters' Mark (Very Rare)"
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I suppose if.you had an address you could return it.
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I don't know how interested the current occupants of the premises would be?!
First clue - it was on Mostyn Street.
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I suppose if.you had an address you could return it.
And get the tuppence on the bottle! _))*
My usual wild guess - Mostyn's Cafe???
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65 Mostyn Street (now Edinburgh Woollen Mill)
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65 Mostyn Street (now Edinburgh Woollen Mill)
Correct! It seemed very popular in its time. The great survivor, of course, is the Cambridge Restaurant (on the First Floor above the old Gareth Roberts Opticians shop). That's been going since the earliest days of Mostyn Street. I've never been up there for a meal though, has anyone from the forum?
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Whilst we're talking of restaurants, who can remember where the Princes Restaurant was? Clue: It's still a restaurant today...
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I've never been up there for a meal though, has anyone from the forum?
Funnily enough, I have always had a wish to sit in one of those window seats and have a meal.
I did it not too long ago but I wouldn't rush back.
Anyway, the good news I have now been able to cross it off my 'To Do' list.
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Yes, I have eaten in The Cambridge, (well, where haven't I eaten?)
I was lured in by a sign saying something like ''3 Course Lunch £5.99'' I think that was the price, my apologies to them if it wasn't.
Like Bri, I wouldn't rush back.... It was OK though....I got £5.99's worth, which just about says it all....
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65 Mostyn Street (now Edinburgh Woollen Mill)
Correct! It seemed very popular in its time. The great survivor, of course, is the Cambridge Restaurant (on the First Floor above the old Gareth Roberts Opticians shop). That's been going since the earliest days of Mostyn Street. I've never been up there for a meal though, has anyone from the forum?
It was actually above, what is today the Edinburgh Woolen Mill.
You can see it on the right in this view, with the white exterior, opposite the tram.
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Whilst we're talking of restaurants, who can remember where the Princes Restaurant was? Clue: It's still a restaurant today...
Are we talking Llandudno here?
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Sorry, yes, should have said. It's a restaurant in central Llandudno.
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Returning to Yorkie's post:
I have taken this point up with English Heritage and there is a reciprocal arrangement. This is half price entry to EH sites if you have a PAID MEMBERSHIP to CADW. Free Memberships do NOT have the concession.
Maybe this point should be taken up with CADW! :rage:
This is becoming interesting. I sent an enquiry to English heritage from their website and I have received this reply.
If you are a 1st year member of Cadw you will receive a 50% discount to English Heritage site, if you are a renewed member then this will be free of charge.
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The plot thickens! I only received the advice I passed on, so it looks better for all those who pay for their Membership to CADW, us poor souls who have to rely on FREE Membership of CADW apparently lose out! C'est la vie! I've got my NT card to fall back on. >>>
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and me.
Yorkie, have you tried cancelling your direct debit for the NT and rejoin via their website at renewal ?
I did last year and benfitted from a reduction in my joint membership fee and a free pair of binoculars. $thanx$
I wish these organisations would learn to look after their loyal customers.
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I'm never one to miss a trick and automatically look for the best way to renew anything! I even renwed my car insurance last time with the same insurer, but went through Sheilas Wheels who had a special offer on with that company! Saved about 15% over the renewal quote I had!
I've had a few bits and pieces from NT over the years but as we get a pensioners joint rate I just renew as normal. Binoculars I don't need! Thanks for the tip anyway, I'll check at next renewal and see what's on offer.
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The binoculars weren't brilliant.
I used them once and that was it.
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I don't think the last question re location of Princes restaurant has been answered yet, Yorkie. I shall reveal the answer if no-one can get it, then we can move onto your question.
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One of the problems of going off topic! Now I must try and find where the Princes Restaurant was and what it is now!
I will repost mine.
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No problem, the question had disappeared onto the previous page, so an easy mistake to make.
Another clue re Princes Restaurant is that it was located on the first floor on a prominent street corner.
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I'll take a stab at where Casanova's is now. Corner of Gloddaeth Street and Chapel Street. Z**
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Not a European style food restaurant... ;)
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In that case, was it on the site of the current Bengal Dynasty?
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In that case, was it on the site of the current Bengal Dynasty?
Very good! The Bengal Dynasty it now is, above Merrymoon on the Carlton roundabout.
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Looks a bit pink mate .... spend a bit of time in there did you? :-* L0L
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Looks a bit pink mate .... spend a bit of time in there did you? :-* L0L
Unlikely, seeing as I wasn't born when the photo was taken! Perhaps you're confusing it with one of your old haunts? :laugh:
I think the postcard manufacturers just coloured it in to make the building look more interesting, it was probably white in reality.
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Looks a bit pink mate .... spend a bit of time in there did you? :-* L0L
Unlikely, seeing as I wasn't born when the photo was taken! Perhaps you're confusing it with one of your old haunts? :laugh:
I think the postcard manufacturers just coloured it in to make the building look more interesting, it was probably white in reality.
The Blanchard's of the Oasis Hotel didn't run it did they? D)
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Where, in Llandudno was this ornate room?
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The Grand Hotel ?
Looks a bit pink mate .... spend a bit of time in there did you? :-* L0L
The Blanchard's of the Oasis Hotel didn't run it did they? D)
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Craigside Hydro? Yet another of Yorkie's impulsive guesses! D)
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Another wild guess Penmorfa/Gogarth Abbey Hotel.
I notice you said Where WAS, not where IS !
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And another wild guess The Clarance Hotel
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No, everyone's incorrect so far! ££$
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Lady Foresters Convalescent Home.
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Isn't that St. George in the stained glass window on the wall?
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If it were St George it would then possibly lead one to believe that the subject of the question and also the resultant answer could be the St George Hotel.
This I will humbly submit to the assembled Jury in the hope that I shall be aquitted and proved correct!
Thank you DaveR! $thanx$
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Bodlondeb castle
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Isn't that St. George in the stained glass window on the wall?
Yes it is, I was wondering when you were going to spot it. :D
St George's Hotel it is.
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Who, well known and from the area, was associated with subject of the picture?
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I thought it was a coffin at first and was going to say Em the Crem a local undertaker, but the firm makes snooker tables so I'll have a pot at Fred Davis, ???
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And I reckon you are right Hugo. Fred and his Brother Joe both used to play at Burrough and Watts Hall in Soho Square. It was a small venue with just the one table and a few rows of seating round the outside. It would seem that it is not there (or used) nowadays. Many a fine game of Snooker and also Billiards were played there and quite a few watched by myself and friends when we were off duty. And sometimes the odd sneaky peek when we were!!! ;D
&well& $bounce$
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Where will you find this plaque in memory of William Morris Hughes?
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Is it on his old school building, behind The Kings Head Pub.... Cwlach Street?
I have passed it zillions of times on the way up to Haulfre Gardens... Mmmmm Lemon Drizzle Cake... $dins$ $dins$ $dins$
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Thought it was one for you! $wales Absolutely correct.
But hasn't the Lemon Drissle Cake moved to Pedro's Cafe 101? Don't rush down though as it is closed until 9th February when business resumes as normal. :D
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Where's this location in Llandudno?
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Dammit all, Trojan, how did you get in my house to take that photo?! :o ;D
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The Empire Hotel. D)
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Dammit all, Trojan, how did you get in my house to take that photo?! :o ;D
$lol$
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The Empire Hotel. D)
Empire it is! &well&
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The dining tables and chairs in the Poolside Restaurant were the giveaway. $thanx$
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Where's this location in Llandudno?
Mrs Fester and I used to stay in The Empire every fortnight or so for years, before we came to live in Llandudno. A superb hotel.
Many happy memories and wonderful meals.
It took a while to get the pool area refurbished to that standard.
But when it was completed I was disappointed to see that the Jacuzzi (which used to be up the saircase on the right of that picture) was not replaced!
Also, the outdoor pool area is not as salubrious as it once was.
Knowing The Empire owners though, I am certain that this will be rectified in the eary part of this year!
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Easy one - where's this in Llandudno?
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Hmmm, looks like Augusta Street. ???
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Hmmm, looks like Augusta Street. ???
It might be, but what use did this building used to have?
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Probation Office
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Wasn't it the old RAFA Club by the traffic lights?
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Hugo is certainly right but was Barbiroli too?
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No
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No
Correct. L0L 'twas the RAF Club.
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Where will you find this building?
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Hmmm....lot of cabling there, maybe for communications infrastructure? Those doors have been reinforced with steel panels, so probably quite an isolated location.
I'm going for the Summit Complex up on the Orme.
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The Victoria Restaurant was a long established business in Llandudno, from Victorian times up to about the 1950s. But where was it?
Found this advert from 1954, looks as though the ground floor was part of the Restaurant, too:
[smg id=1129]
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Where will you find this building?
or the back of the "Rest and be Thankful" Marine Drive
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Where will you find this building?
or the back of the "Rest and be Thankful" Marine Drive
I'm afraid Dave was correct Sue. $wales
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The Victoria Restaurant was a long established business in Llandudno, from Victorian times up to about the 1950s. But where was it?
Found this advert from 1954, looks as though the ground floor was part of the Restaurant, too:
[smg id=1129]
The photograph doesn't look like it was taken in 1954 though.
G.H. Thompson had a shop underneath in the 1950's, and if you look to the right, there's no Marks & Spencer which was built in 1936.
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Where, in Llandudno was this 'recreation room?'
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Looks like the Craig Y Don Hotel, with the Lounge facing out onto Queens Road.
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The Victoria Restaurant was a long established business in Llandudno, from Victorian times up to about the 1950s. But where was it?
Found this advert from 1954, looks as though the ground floor was part of the Restaurant, too:
[smg id=1129]
The photograph doesn't look like it was taken in 1954 though.
G.H. Thompson had a shop underneath in the 1950's, and if you look to the right, there's no Marks & Spencer which was built in 1936.
Thompson's shop was next door, where the Coffee Centre is now:
[smg id=1114]
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Looks like the Craig Y Don Hotel, with the Lounge facing out onto Queens Road.
Aye, it was, or today known as The County Hotel.
Thompson's shop was next door, where the Coffee Centre is now: (Thanks for the info Dave)
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I noticed this on a building in Llandudno recently but which building is it on? Apologies if it has been on before,
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Masons Hall in Upper Mostyn Street.
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Spot on again Dave, I didn't think that you would have missed that nice piece of architecture on your travels.
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Can't remember if we've done this one already but don't think so. What this shop in central Llandudno used for nowadays?
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Swinton Insurance
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Swinton Insurance
Correct! On the corner of Augusta Street/Trinity Square.
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What will you find at the top of these stairs?
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A Restaurant....?
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A Restaurant....?
Yes, but which one?
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Asia?
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Emperor Chinese Restaurant
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Asia?
Oh no.
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Turn left.... and you are in Valentino's
Yummmm $dins$ $dins$ $dins$
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Couldn't you find a bigger clue Trojan :laugh:
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Mmmm Seafood pancake .... and Seafood Pasta in Cheesy sauce... $dins$ $dins$ $dins$
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Couldn't you find a bigger clue Trojan :laugh:
L0L
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:D
I seem to remember Valentino's was too expensive for me
you couldn't just buy a pizza but had to buy another course with it.
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Was The Links closed that night, Trojan? ;D :P :laugh:
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Was The Links closed that night, Trojan? ;D :P :laugh:
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This is a photo of John & Mary Knowles. They lived in Llandudno in 1972. What was unusual about them?
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They weren't called Roberts? or Thomas or Hughes? .... that makes them unusual....
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What was unusual about them was where they lived..... a dank, cold, unsafe structure.
Seems like nothing changes for the Knowles family. L0L
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they lived in a cave
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What was unusual about them was where they lived..... a dank, cold, unsafe structure.
Seems like nothing changes for the Knowles family. L0L
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they lived in a cave
Correct, and here's a pic of Mrs Knowles in the cave:
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I wonder if Jehovah's witnesses ever call?
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I think its that same cave we were looking at on Sunday morning.
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Thanks Dave!
Does that mean I should be re-christened? How about Fester Yr Ogof?
They would have saved a fortune in rent and council tax, enough to buy those expensive coats!
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I think its that same cave we were looking at on Sunday morning.
I thought it might be
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It's Ogof Arth or Bears Cave and where the township of Gogarth derived it's name from.
It's been lived in by different people for some time.
A Llandudno troglodyte, John Stephens claimed to have lived in the cave for fourteen years, when he was interviewed by a newspaper reporter in 1862.
Another resident, Gwilym Hughes, lived in the cave for a number of years, before he was evicted by the Council and then housed in one of their flats.
I remember seeing Mr John Knowles around town.
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Where, in Llandudno, will you find these buildings?
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Loretto ?
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It's Loretto Cnvent. It used to be a school aswell and I went there from age 9 to 12.
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Aye, Mike nabbs this one.
I hope you didn't walk on that lawn Paddy.
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Did you spot the owl on the corner of the building?
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It's Loretto Cnvent. It used to be a school aswell and I went there from age 9 to 12.
Do you appear in any of the photos Paddy?
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=35246192714&v=photos&so=0 (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=35246192714&v=photos&so=0)
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Where in Llandudno is this?
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f295/AustinRover/Feb%202011/P2100063.jpg)
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It's Loretto Cnvent. It used to be a school aswell and I went there from age 9 to 12.
Do you appear in any of the photos Paddy?
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=35246192714&v=photos&so=0 (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=35246192714&v=photos&so=0)
I'm tagged in three pics BrumBob. 87, 115 and 121.
I've got a few things that I keep meaning to put on my scanner and add to the gallery but I never seem to get round to it!
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thanks for posting that link I have now joined! *&(
Paddy hope you find time to post those pics!
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Where in Llandudno is this?
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f295/AustinRover/Feb%202011/P2100063.jpg)
Anywhere by the Railway Station?
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not a million miles away, I knew you would know Dave :laugh:
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Well, I don't know exactly where it is but those red engineering bricks reminded me of the Railway Station - not round the side by the old Goods Yard?
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no it's not part of the railway station, to see it you need to walk away from the station, you can see it on Street view not far from here
Google Maps (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Llandudno,+Conwy,+United+Kingdom&ll=53.32041,-3.825962&spn=0,0.002057&t=h&z=19&layer=c&cbll=53.320373,-3.826131&panoid=t4OrBMJKlAKn0N2ZwG9JUQ&cbp=12,52.06,,0,12.06)
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Set into the wall of the police station in garage st.
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Well done Mike and several points to DaveR too ZXZ
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What do you reckon it's for, coal?
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What do you reckon it's for, coal?
Maybe someone has tunnelled out of the cells!
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I thought it may be for coal, I only saw it for the first time last week, I was interested by the name 'Coalbrookdale' cast on it. There's lots of interest in the back passages of llandudno D)
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I thought it may be for coal, I only saw it for the first time last week, I was interested by the name 'Coalbrookdale' cast on it. There's lots of interest in the back passages of llandudno D)
Coalbrookdale is a village in Shropshire.
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My OH says it was for coke delivery as the central heating boiler was in the basement at that point.
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My OH says it was for coke delivery as the central heating boiler was in the basement at that point.
He should have been a detective Barbiroli. ;D
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You know too much Trojan
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You know too much Trojan
:-X
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Only joking Trojan :-*
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Only joking Trojan :-*
$fan$
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What building is this in Conwy?
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Erm............hang on............don't tell me, I know this one. it's ....................Bodlondeb D)
Think your funny you, don't you Dave :-*
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which building? I can see about 25, could be more behind that stone buiding with turrets L0L
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I know Andy imagine the view without that piggin eyesore in the way. ;)
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At last even one I know
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Give us a clue
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Having read the "Walking" thread I now know the purpose of this question.
Pendragon, can you tell what it is yet?
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Who's this old codger on the Prom at Llandudno? Its not Fester, before anyone asks...
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at first it had a touch of benny hill,but the pipe gave it away its alex munro
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Yes, definately Alex Munro.
Was there an answer to the building in Conwy question?
*Edit* I see, just read the walking thread.
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Both correct, well done. D)
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Where, in the Three Towns area, will you find this church?
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Let's narrow it down a bit. Colwyn Bay?
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Mowbray Rd?
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Mowbray Rd?
Excellent Paddy, it's the West Shore Baptist Church in Mobray Road, Llandudno.
(About 5 miles from Colwyn Bay Dave) ;D
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Which building is this in the Three Towns area?
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Plas Mawr ?
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Not Plas Mawr, I'm afraid.
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Aberconwy House, Conwy......I believe, Just near to the most excellent Conwy Popty Bakery.
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Aberconwy House, Conwy......I believe, Just near to the most excellent Conwy Popty Bakery.
Correct! :)
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at least I got the right town L0L
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Where is this located
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Palace Bingo, Conwy $wales
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Too easy! But it filled a gap! ZXZ
I came across the picture and thought what a fab window of peacocks and squirrels. A better photo on Flikr but didn't want to infringe CR.
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A lovely design by Colwyn Foulkes:
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/33/52961999_31465f9fcb.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/52961999/)
Decorative Grille, Palace Bingo, Conwy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/52961999/#) by davidrobertsphotography (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
I've said before you're welcome to use any of my photos on here but they're not likely to survive long as a quiz question! :o ;D
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Now I know how you got it so swiftly! _))*
Must start using my own camera a bit more. It is mainly full of holiday rubbish! (like most people's I reckon! _))*
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Where is this blocked off doorway in Llandudno?
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Fester knows..... but will not spoil it so soon.... $happy$
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It's the entrance to the GLOR...no, it's not.
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Fountains ?
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Fountains ?
Very good, Bri! Spot on. ;)
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Where, in the Three Towns area, will you find this antique brass telescope?
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Lighthouse on Great Orme that is now a Guest House?
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I think the lampshade gives it away! _))*
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I think the lampshade gives it away! _))*
I thought the central heating radiator would throw you off.
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Lighthouse on Great Orme that is now a Guest House?
That's it Jack!
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what a fantastic room!
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£80 per person per night...
Not a bad price compared to some other hotels in the area.
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worth it for the view
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I helped to clean the lamp lenses a few times, the keeper had a grandson who came to stay from time to time, I went to play there and the keeper gave us the task to keep us occupied.
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Where will you find this?
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Is it The Imperial Hotel?
I'm going by the colour of the stonepaint.
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It's the keystone of the house next to Capri on Church Walks.
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Well done Dave, nothing gets past you.
What about this then?
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Haulfre Steps?
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Its on top of the wall of a house a few doors up from the previous pic towards the tram station.
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Dave's correct again, there are a few of them on the wall of the Chelsea Hotel.
&well&
When that hotel used to be called Toldy's we used to go to the restaurant there and the meals were some of the best we've ever tasted. Just couldn't understand why it wasn't packed there every night because the quality and atmosphere was so good there. :)
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How about this one?
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Is that in Haulfre Gardens?
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It's the keystone of the house next to Capri on Church Walks.
Yes, indeed...on one level I knew that... but should have checked first.
Its called MayStone, and compared to the Capri and Empire's No 72, its looking quite run -down.
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Is that in Haulfre Gardens?
It is, but exactly what it is/was I would be interested to know. It just caught my eye this afternoon as I was meandering about up there.
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It's part of the old Glasshouse that once covered that level, maybe part of the heating system?
Lost of info about the history of the gardens here:
http://www.coflein.gov.uk/pdf/CPG012/ (http://www.coflein.gov.uk/pdf/CPG012/)
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Ah! that figures, thanks for that Dave. It is on the level above the square tiled area.
Couldn't access the info.as my PC said it was an unknown file and didn't recognise it.
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It's a standard PDF, I'll attach it here as it's quite interesting:
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Thanks :)
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whats odd about this?
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Got lots of ink(?) blobs on it! :D
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Got lots of ink(?) blobs on it! :D
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Are those two white pillars still there?
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They are on streetview
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Are those two white pillars still there?
yes, Yorkie's on the right lines!
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It is a picture that I took last year, and I've played with it on Photoscape and made it look much older :D The program is free to download and very easy to use :)
this is the original
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Just let our pup loose with it-- he can age anything--including me ! :o
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Eh? So nothing is odd about it then? .... am I missing the point?
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It is the same picture, BUT the Quiz one has been aged using a bit of computer software and we were supposed to realise th the difference. Mind you I had a look at it this afternoon and it looked just like the quiz photograph. Probably aged itself since last year!
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Eh? So nothing is odd about it then? .... am I missing the point?
I was playing with this photo editor prog, I thought, I'll do Bunney's Corner looking like an old photograph, the 'odd' thing being the modern replacement building :D
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Get a grip man! Thats not a quiz question!
What's the capital of Peru, THATS a quiz question.... not appropriate to here maybe.
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Get a grip man! Thats not a quiz question!
:P just because you didn't notice the modern building L0L
by the way the capital of Peru is P _))*
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L0L
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LIMA and I claim the prize! L0L L0L L0L
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A lovely bunch of Daffs...but on the gate of which building's car park in Llandudno will you find it?
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Bodlondeb Castle
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You're on fire tonight, Jason. Well done!
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I know, I've surprised myself. I did check my thoughts on google and spotted the Anderton Forklift Truck Unit on your flickr picture:
Bodlondeb Castle, Llandudno (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/252702056/#)
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What and where is this?
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Not a million miles from where you live... ;)
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yes, just a short walk away, we saw it on a walk we did on Saturday ;D
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It's on the walk that crosses from Nant Gamar over to St David's
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not sure where that is Nemisis,so I can't say right or wrong :) this building is near Penrhyn Bay
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Nemesis is thinking of somewhere else.... ;)
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The converted windmill in Glanwydden?
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It is the converted Windmill in Glanwyddan. Roger Ellis restored it and lived in it for a while. The Windmill was only just above the door height when Roger started the restoration work on it and he did a great job by the looks of it.
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Spot on &well& to Paddy & Hugo
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I can see it from my house! I also remember watching the progress as it was renovated and converted. Very handy for the Queen's Head! Z**
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What and where is this?
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Is it some sort of pulley between the tram tracks on the Orme?
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looks like it to me
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It certainly is. It's a cable guide wheel.
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How about this gate post from the W H Peake foundry in Liverpool?
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How about it? Suffering from lack of support and looks in need of a little TLC to me. ¢¢##
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Looks like the Summit Complex at the back to me. It's a gate in the walled enclosure on top of the Orme.
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Looks like the Summit Complex at the back to me. It's a gate in the walled enclosure on top of the Orme.
That's it. :)
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A pleasant place for a drink in the Three Towns area...but where am I?
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As you are reading this you are sitting at your PC probably at your home! L0L
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As you are reading this you are sitting at your PC probably at your home! L0L
I might have taken the photo on my phone and posted it straight to the forum using the built in Internet browser.... ZXZ
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Not being a Pub person I will have my usual wild guess of Maggie Murphy's or as it is now the Castle View, on Pentywyn Hill, Deganwy.
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No idea, looking at the reflections, it looks like you are outside looking through a window.
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Castle Hotel Conwy perhaps?
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Castle Hotel Conwy perhaps?
Indeed it is! Shakespeare's bar, as it used to be called. The location of the infamous Byron Davies incident, as well.
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The windows gave it away although I've enjoyed a few nice meals there. ;)
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I had the Castle but just the wrong one! _))*
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Castle Hotel Conwy perhaps?
Indeed it is! Shakespeare's bar, as it used to be called. The location of the infamous Byron Davies incident, as well.
No wonder he's in trouble. I thought it happened at his house!
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Where in Llandudno will you find this unusual first floor window?
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Above Hidden Hearing opposite the Town Hall. Creations (?) Hair Studio
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Above Hidden Hearing opposite the Town Hall. Creations (?) Hair Studio
I think you're right! :)
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I KNOW I'm right! _))* _))*
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Correct!
Where in central Llandudno will you find this doorway?
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Where in Llandudno will you find this unusual first floor window?
Why does it say TROJANS Hair Studio?
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If you blow it up you can see the photographer and his box brownie! L0L
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If you blow it up, you wont see anything, as I made sure to photoshop it out! ;) :P
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If you blow it up, you wont see anything, as I made sure to photoshop it out! ;) :P
Reflection in left hand window.
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I recognise the reflection.....not the doorway....ITS OSCAR !!!!
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If you blow it up, you wont see anything, as I made sure to photoshop it out! ;) :P
Reflection in left hand window.
Like i said, it was photo shopped so you cant see anything other than a basic outline. :D
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Left hand side of Jessops! Mostyn Street.
Give away was bus stop in reflection.
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Very good, spot on!
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Here's an easy one.
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Never been in but is it St John's?
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Not St Johns!
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Here is a fuller picture
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Rhos On Sea United Reform Church
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Z** &well& Lovely building.
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It was the circular windows with the odd design that gave it away. $thanx$
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There is always a clue it is just that we don't always recognise it! Have you got another one whilst my brain is still active? ZXZ
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Well, it just so happens... 8)
Where will you find this unusual logo in Llandudno?
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It would help if we had some idea of the size. There is a company with this logo, and also if the E was the right way round it would be my partner's initials. ZXZ
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First clue...it's on a piece of machinery... 8)
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Would it be on the lifeboat tractor unit?
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Yes it's on the front Mike. No wonder I couldn't see it - the damn thing has been in its garage!
The Talus MB-H launches and recovers lifeboats, up to 15 tonnes in weight, from beaches, in a safer and faster manner than previously available. It is capable of towing such lifeboats, on specially designed carriages, at speeds of up to 12.0 kph over varying beach conditions. It has the ability to work at full power in up to 2.44m of calm water, and can drive and winch simultaneously in order to recover the lifeboat. The driver has a waterproof, protective cockpit, and duplicated controls, to allow operation of the vehicle whilst facing in either direction.
Made by Clayton Engineering Limited
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Very good, Mike! $salute$
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It didn't always have the lettering coloured in white
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A couple of pieces of stone but what and where are they?
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Carved coffin lids?
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Carved coffin lids?
Yes they are Mike at Saint Tudnos
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That didn't last long did it? L0L ZXZ
They are 13th Century and on the South Wall.
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Where is this in the Three Towns area:
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The Bridge over the Railway station at Deganwy?
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The Bridge over the Railway station at Deganwy?
Have you been following me? ???
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No... now GIMME the prize ... and another one for the quickest ever correct answer!
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Sure...you are correct and the prize is a photography lesson (I've just looked at your sunset pics) L0L
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snap L0L
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Ooohh .. listen to this pair of David Bailey's ... snobbery doesn't suit you, and you are only jealous of ME having a cold beer at sunset.
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David Bailey's
Showing your age there, mate. :laugh:
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I got in for free as well with my over 60 Cadw Pass ( THe biggest secret in Wales !) and had an excellent afternoon wandering around and chatting to the very knowledgeable volunteers. Especially liked the room with the illnesses and cures !
Apologies for hijacking the TOPIC but is this complimentary over 60 CADW pass still available ?
As soon as I get mine they decide to cancel it !!
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2011/04/01/free-pass-scheme-to-welsh-castles-to-be-scrapped-after-failing-to-widen-access-55578-28439413/ (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2011/04/01/free-pass-scheme-to-welsh-castles-to-be-scrapped-after-failing-to-widen-access-55578-28439413/)
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In which Llandudno building will you find this disused corridor?
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Trying to zoom in on that thing through the left hand window, in the distance to get my bearings.... but I can't make sense of it...
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Never been there 'cos it's disused! L0L
But - I'll take a guess at Llandudno Town Hall; the graffiti looks a bit like the doodlings at Council Meetings. _))*
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The satanic influences in this case are not in the Town Hall, I'm afraid. :laugh:
Think that might be the roof of a garage Fester can see through the window.... ;)
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Perhaps a better clue would be that this building still has the remains of Gas Lighting fitted...
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Another wild guess Bodlondeb Castle Flats.
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Another wild guess Bodlondeb Castle Flats.
Wrong end of town, I'm afraid.
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is it The Grand Theatre?
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is it The Grand Theatre?
Spot on! There is a maze of abandoned corridors and staircases in the Grand Theatre building.
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And I've never set foot in there! I think it was the clue about the garage that helped D)
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Where will you find this cafe in Llandudno?
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Oriel Mostyn (deserted as usual)
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Oriel Mostyn (deserted as usual)
Correct, as I should hope, because you've been in here too. $walesflag$
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Looks very uncomfortable. Might just pop in just to black my nose. D)
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The bay window tables are very pleasant:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5045165684_d70ced90b2_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/5045165684/)
Oriel Mostyn (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/5045165684/#) by davidrobertsphotography (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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Which ornate building is this in Llandudno?
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Washington Hotel side entrance. That's the second time you've used the Washington. )*)&
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Correct...and there may be a third time! $walesflag$
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<:<:<:<
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Where is this little piece of history?
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It's on Tan Y Bryn Road in Rhos On Sea.
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It was new to me when I went past it today but I should have known that your local knowledge is insurmountable! Great stuff. &well&
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It was new to me when I went past it today but I should have known that your local knowledge is insurmountable! Great stuff. &well&
Don't make them too easy for Dave, I posted that picture a few weeks ago and Dave got it then! Sorry Dave no points for that the second time round. D)
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I must have been on holiday the first time! $angry$
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$donald$
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I suppose you'll get this one quickly! Name the Steamer?
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St. George?
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Nooooooooooooo! That surprised me! L0L
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Steamship Rhosneigr
PS Rhosneigr (ex - Prince Leopold)Built in 1876 by Barclay, Curle at Glasgow
Engines : Compound oscillating
Dimensions : 165.6 ft x 20.1 ft
196 Gross Registered Tonnes
Built for the Southampton, Isle of Wight & South of England Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. as PS Prince Leopold.
Reboilered in 1889
Sold to the Colwyn Bay & Liverpool Steamship Co in 1906 and Mersey Trading Co in 1907.
Renamed Rhosneigr
Lost near Rhos on July 20th 1908.
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Some of the wreck can still be seen at low Spring tides - but - sorry you are not correct. I thought that the Rhosneigr would be one of the first answers. Try again ££$
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The Paddle Steamer Viceroy, which was re-named the Rhos Colwyn
Builders: DW Henderson & Co 1875
Propulsion type: Paddle, diagonal
Owners: Capt. A Williamson, Glasgow & South Western Railway, W Horton.
Service dates: 1875 - 1911
Tonnage: Gross 236
Originally forming part of the "Turkish" fleet of steamers owned by Capt Alexander Williamson, Viceroy was sold in 1891 with the rest of the fleet to the G&SWR for whom Capt Williamson's son was the Marine Superintendent. Viceroy was a useful boat and whilst she was given more powerful engines than her fleet mate Sultan, she was no faster. Originally, Viceroy sported a raised quarter deck but was converted into the saloon steamer shown above, shortly before she joined the G&SWR. She was reboilered twice and also lengthened by 14 feet during her career. At the end of the 1906 season she was to be sold for use in "southern waters", appearing as Rhos Colwyn in 1907 for Mr W Horton. She operated between Rhyl, Rhos and Llandudno, surviving until 1911 when she was sold for breaking up.
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Have you got a picture search facility? Don't know how you get them so easily! :laugh: $walesflag$
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Have you got a picture search facility? Don't know how you get them so easily! :laugh: $walesflag$
8)
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Where does this hang out?
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Llys Helig Drive, possibly Plas Craig?
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Plas Craig is onthe Marine Drive, but Llys Helyg it is.
&well&
Did the numbers give it away I wonder?
?{}?
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Yes I suppose they did. I saw the number in the bottom corner of the photo and then looking at your walk I noticed similar numbers so I worked out that it was taken before or as you went up to Marine Drive. Llys Helig was just a guess, as was the house name. As Brucie would say, "Good game, good game!"
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You're a crafty old Fox so I'll have to take your advice next time.
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Well you know which Member from the far side of the Pennines I got it from! _))*
Not the first time Hugo! L0L
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Ok Yorkie, here's a question without pictures and numbers:-
In Colwyn Bay how many roads have "streets" in their name. eg Mostyn Street, Gloddaeth Street etc etc
One point for guessing the number of roads that have Street in their name and
a big Bonus point if you can name every Street.
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You must be thinking of Ivy Street. That is the only one, mentioned in Graham Robert's book Colwyn Bay Through Time.
Can't catch me that easily! D)
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Well done Yorkie, Colwyn Bay council passed a resolution in the very early 1900's not to call roads "Streets" so Ivy Street is the only one.
It's proving hard to out Fox you.
&well&
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I've got a little Vixen by my side who was born and bred here so that helps somewhat! L0L
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I've got a little Vixen by my side who was born and bred here so that helps somewhat! L0L
I believe one of her Great Grand parents lived in a house named Grassendale in Mostyn Avenue, Llandudno.
Related to Robert Claire Baxter no less.
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This little building in Conwy is a branch of a highly respected business - where is it and which business?
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I've got a little Vixen by my side who was born and bred here so that helps somewhat! L0L
I believe one of her Great Grand parents lived in a house named Grassendale in Mostyn Avenue, Llandudno. Related to Robert Claire Baxter no less.
You are so very clever! :D Now she knows where Grassendale is! My error, it is the Grandparents not GGP. D)
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The photo I think is taken form the Town Walls next to Mount Pleasant Car Park. If you cut through the pedestrian access in the way from the car park you come out at the back of Bangor Rd.
I think this is the view of the bak of one of the Businesses opposite the Archways Fish and Chip Shop.
From your clue I was tempted to say Antony Flint Estate Agents, but I thought they were on the corner direct opposite The Albion. But I'm confused by the term "branch" as I'm not sure the other businesses have branchs.
Is it the Fair Trade Shop, or in fact Antony Flint
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The location is right, the business is not. ;) The building is an old bakehouse separate from the businesses on the main road and houses a branch of a national company that is highly respected in its field.
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That explains why it is much plosher than the businesses on Bangor Rd. I passed this on the day of the Seed Fair, and remenber a brass plate but for the life of me can not remember what it said. Architects?
Just cheated and looked on Google Maps is it Donald Insall Architects
http://www.insall-architects.co.uk/ (http://www.insall-architects.co.uk/)
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Its not Fletcher and Poole is it? Or is that too low down?
All I can think of is the Raj curry house and charity shops other than that... no national businesses spring to mind up there?
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Just cheated and looked on Google Maps is it Donald Insall Architects
http://www.insall-architects.co.uk/ (http://www.insall-architects.co.uk/)
Bad boy! :o Yes, it is the Wales office of Donald Istall Architects, the foremost practice of conservation architects in the UK. I believe they are involved with the shortly to be unveiled plans to renovate Gwrych Castle in Abergele.
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I've got a little Vixen by my side who was born and bred here so that helps somewhat! L0L
I believe one of her Great Grand parents lived in a house named Grassendale in Mostyn Avenue, Llandudno. Related to Robert Claire Baxter no less.
You are so very clever! :D Now she knows where Grassendale is! My error, it is the Grandparents not GGP. D)
$happy$
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What is happening here?
What's the location and what's the name of the ship?
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Is it the 'Flying Foam', wrecked at West Shore in 1936?
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Is it the 'Flying Foam', wrecked at West Shore in 1936?
It certainly is.
21st of June 1936. She anchored off Penmaenmawr to repair a sail, but was dragged over to the West Shore in a fierce storm.
Her cargo of coal is being unloaded in the above photo.
When the tide is out, it's possible to see the remains of her keel.
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What was the building on the left, with the five narrow archways?
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The original Library iin Llandudno. ;)
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It featured on the Forum quiz a few months ago. I thought it was the local bath house! :laugh:
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The original Library iin Llandudno. ;)
Yes, the pic is circa 1880. The original library was built in 1873.
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Mmmm, I'll have to find something that has not previously been used.........where was the Llandudno Motor Station?
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Before my time but was it where the old Red Garage was in Argyll Road?
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Before my time but was it where the old Red Garage was in Argyll Road?
No, not there I'm afraid.
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I'm going to stick my neck right out! The "picture" looks like an artist's or architect's impression. I think it may have been designed but never built! :twoface:
I cannot find anything about it and I'm exhausted. :D
The nearest I can suggest that it "might" be is the Crosville Depot in the Junction. Z**
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Possibly the old Crosville garage in Oxford Road ?
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No, you're both incorrect.
The building was actually built, (and used) however, it seems it has escaped the attention of various local historians over the years........until now.
$hands$
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I have it now as the Broadway Garage, Craig-y-Don but cannot find The Broadway, apart from Mostyn Broadway! I suspect it may have been where LSP garage is now or at least close by, maybe on what is now the Coach Park.
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I have it now as the Broadway Garage, Craig-y-Don but cannot find The Broadway, apart from Mostyn Broadway! I suspect it may have been where LSP garage is now or at least close by, maybe on what is now the Coach Park.
No, way off the mark there. :D
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At least I'm narrowing it down! :D
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The railway station ?
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West Shore Garage?
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No, not the railway station or West Shore Garage.
I think some clues are in order......maybe not apparent in the artists impression, but it said Llandudno Motor Station above the main entrance and Creams on either side and also on the west side of the building.
The coach outside was probably a Creams coach. :)
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I thought Creams were based at Red Garages but you've already said that's wrong so I'm stumped
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I thought Creams were based at Red Garages but you've already said that's wrong so I'm stumped
Royal Red were based at Red Garages. :)
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Oops! My mistake. Mind you, they're all part af Alpine now maybe that's why I got them mixed up.
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There was a Creams booking office at the old Astra/Odeon, I think?
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There was a Creams booking office at the old Astra/Odeon, I think?
Quite right Dave, there was. I always remember their coaches parked along the Deganwy Avenue side of the building.
Any idea where the Llandudno Motor Station was located?
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This might sound stupid... but was it ACTUALLY located outside Llandudno?
It seems too much of an iconic building to have gone unnoticed..
Are we looking at a trick question, of sorts?
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Quiz Time is supposed to be within the Three Towns area so it must be around here somewhere. Creams are shown as in Vicarage Avenue but I doubt if it was there. I've searched every data bank I can find and have absolutely nothing!
$angry$
On second thoughts - If Creams parked their coaches outside the Astra, maybe the Motor Station was next to or opposite in Deganwy Avenue?
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Looking at the photos of the Motor Station and Astra, there's quite a bit of similarity in the ground floor design - was it a design that was modified and the cinema was built on that site instead of the garage maybe?
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It's pretty obvious that the original building is not around now or, as you say, has been drastically modified or re built! WWW
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Good point DaveR, was it possibly built on the same site & subsequently replaced by the Astra with Creams Coaches remaining there in a smaller capacity?
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was it opposite the Craigside Hydro?
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Looking at the photos of the Motor Station and Astra, there's quite a bit of similarity in the ground floor design - was it a design that was modified and the cinema was built on that site instead of the garage maybe?
&well& Dave, I knew you'd get it......eventually.
The Llandudno Motor Station was built on the site of a market garden called The Vinyard and run by the Brierley family, who operated Creams Coaches. Many people believed that the Winter Gardens complex was originally built on the Vinyard site, but in fact the Winter Gardens were built out of the shell of the Llandudno Motor Station.
Compare the two pic's and look at the similarity of the bottom of both buildings.
Additionally, look at the ramp on the Deganwy Ave side of the Llandudno Motor Station - that was used at the Winter Gardens/Odeon/Astra for many years to load items into the building. I seem to remember "Herbie" - "The Love Bug" driving up there at one time.
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Great quiz Trojan, had us (me anyway) really searching around. It is amazing how much I am learning about the area as a result of the quizzes. I just couldn't find the right keyword for this one but got near in the end so I'm reasonably pleased. This DaveR is something else - what a knowledge! D)
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What is the feature on the Great Orme called?
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Smuggler's Cove?
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You've been on the same boat trip as me! L0L I think it has a more common name?
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You've been on the same boat trip as me! L0L
We were in canoes Dave. L0L
That part of the Orme looks like Pen Trwyn. :) Head of the nose
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The specific cleft in the rock is called Dutchman's Cave. 8)
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The specific cleft in the rock is called Dutchman's Cave. 8)
I have heard of it before. :)
http://www.greatorme.org.uk/coast.html (http://www.greatorme.org.uk/coast.html)
"Local guides do not mention a Welsh name for this rock fissure on the Pentrwyn headland nor why this name was chosen".
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Ogof Elmyn ;)
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Ogof Elmyn ;)
:laugh:
As an aside, there's also a Dutchman's Bank close to Puffin Island.
The vessel Rothsay Castle ran aground here on August 17 1831 with the loss of many lives.
http://www.anglesey-today.com/the-wreck-of-the-rothsay-castle.html (http://www.anglesey-today.com/the-wreck-of-the-rothsay-castle.html)
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I'm wondering if Dutchman's Cove & Bank were named by seafarers in reference to The Flying Dutchman?
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Coming back to the Brierley family, the Brierley brothers operated a facility in the 1920's prior to the Llandudno Motor Station for their fleet of Creams charabancs.
Where was this facility?
What did it eventually become before it was demolished?
A bonus for anyone who knows the Christian names of the Brierley brothers. :)
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The coaches were at Herkomer Road / Bryniau Road which was taken over by Frank Tyldesley and became a Garage, since then a One Stop Shop and now Disability Shop.
There is also record of Creams being at Dunphy's Warehouse and Bakery and also by Maesdu Bridge!
Zach (Zachary) was one of the brother's and the other was I believe Daniel but can't be sure.
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I think it was Queens road and at a guess it later became an engineering works
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In 1920 Sir Zachry's father, also called Zachry, and his mother bought some freehold land adjoining Queen's Road and Conway Road and rented a house called Bryn Wylfa. It was at this house that Sir Zachry was born.
The Brierley Brothers were Sir Zachry's father Zachry and his brother James.
When Sir Zachry was born in 1920 and until 1944 when his grandfather died, there were three Zachry Brierleys alive.
Llandudno Motor Station was opened in 1930.
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Llandudno Motor Station was opened in 1930.
The building was demolished and the new building started in late 1933 housing the Winter Gardens, opened on 25 March 1935
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The coaches were at Herkomer Road / Bryniau Road which was taken over by Frank Tyldesley and became a Garage, since then a One Stop Shop and now Disability Shop.
No, that's not West Shore I'm afraid.
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There is also record of Creams being at Dunphy's Warehouse and Bakery and also by Maesdu Bridge!
Brierley's had a workshop in Garden Street, close to Dunphy's warehouse, where they manufactured gas governers.
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Zach (Zachary) was one of the brother's and the other was I believe Daniel but can't be sure.
It was James.
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In 1920 Sir Zachry's father, also called Zachry, and his mother bought some freehold land adjoining Queen's Road and Conway Road and rented a house called Bryn Wylfa. It was at this house that Sir Zachry was born.
The Brierley Brothers were Sir Zachry's father Zachry and his brother James.
When Sir Zachry was born in 1920 and until 1944 when his grandfather died, there were three Zachry Brierleys alive.
Llandudno Motor Station was opened in 1930.
&well& Stan, the above photo is indeed at the top of Conway Road, Craig-y-Don. (the house on the right is still there) The rear of the premises faced Queens Road.
Ah, just noticed you answered correctly the bonus - Zachary's brother was James. D)
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I think it was Queens road and at a guess it later became an engineering works
It was a GPO depot, before it was demolished.
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Here endeth the history lesson on the Brierleys! L0L
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Here endeth the history lesson on the Brierleys! L0L
That's what you think! :D
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Who was this gentleman (on the left) and what was his occupation?
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Doctor
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Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. He was an English author, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon and photographer.
And if I'm wrong I don't care! _))*
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You're both wrong. :-X
He was from Birmingham originally, but his name wasn't Bob. :D
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Arthur Neville Chamberlain (18 March 1869 – 9 November 1940) was a British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from May 1937 to May 1940.
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John Bright?
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No, wrong again! D)
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Suppose I better give the answer:
He was The Bathchair Man - Jabez Hodgetts a Birmingham jeweller who migrated to Llandudno.
The disabled or elderly were transported from his base near the pier entrance, along the pier or promenade and back.
He passed away in 1909 aged 72 after working his bathchairs for eight years.
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What was this contraption?
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something to do with the gas works?
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Water pump from the Gt Orme mines?
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Water pump from the Gt Orme mines?
Yes, &well& Mike. However, it's not pictured on the Great Orme.
It was purchased by the Broughton Coal Co, Wrexham in 1857, transported from the Ty Gwyn mine and erected in Brymbo. In 1868 it was moved to Broughton Colliery No 5 pit, where it ended it's working life in 1921.
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Where is this Listed Building in the Three Towns area?
Shouldn't be too difficult, there aren't that many!
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That's a tricky one Yorkie and I haven't a clue. I don't think it's in Llandudno and more likely to be in Conwy but I'm still thinking about it. ?{}?
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That's a tricky one Yorkie and I haven't a clue. I don't think it's in Llandudno and more likely to be in Conwy but I'm still thinking about it. ?{}?
It's Pabo Cottage, in the Junction. :D
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p7018740h (http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p7018740h)
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How come you got it so quick Trojan, living so far away? I'll have to be more on the ball for Yorkie's Three Town(ish) questions. :o
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I think he's got a direct link to my PC, Hugo! Either that or he thinks in a similar way and manages to find the keyt word to pop in the search engine. Mind you I manage to get some of his American ones so it's a bit of tit for tat, as I've never been across the pond.
I suppose I'll have to praise him as usual. :D
Well done Trojan! Your pint awaits next time you're over. Z**
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$happy$ $drink$
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I expect forum member's know where this tower is located?
What's the local name for it and what was it originally used for?
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It's Granny's Armchair on Cwm Mountain taken from the quarry below it.
It's called the Watch Tower so I suppose it was watching out for the raiders in the Irish Sea and possibly for watching those naughty boys in Maesdu Road in the 1960's!
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Yes, $good$ Hugo, very good. Granny's Armchair on Cwm Mountain or Bryniau it is. I seem to remember naughty boys in the Maesdu Road area in the 1970's too, and in that quarry below, the rusting remains of an old Austin A35. Must have once belonged to Tommy Davies of Bryniau Farm.
It was built by Sir Thomas Mostyn in the early 17th century, who, being the largest landowner from the river Dee to the river Conwy and who was also a J.P. in three counties, Sheriff of Caernarfonshire, Flintshire and Anglesey and Muster Master & Custodian of Crown Arms & Armour in Flintshire.
Local shipping was regularly becoming prey to foreign pirates, so, in order to protect his domain, Sir Thomas built an early warning system consisting of a chain of four lookout towers strategically placed along the coast at Bryniau, Llandrillo, Abergele and Whitford. Interestingly, the Llandrillo lookout included the addition of a small raised castellated section to the existing church tower.
The other three lookouts were all constructed on high ground, circular and made of stone. They were also situated to enable them to signal to each other, by way of lighted beacons should pirate ships be spotted along their section of coastline.
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Where will you find this door?
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That's a severed water pipe running down the side of the structure. :)
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Ah! There is a major clue! L0L
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Where is this Listed Building in the Three Towns area?
Shouldn't be too difficult, there aren't that many!
There are 415 pages of listed buildings in the area.
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I shall reveal more.....
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Ah! There is a major clue! L0L
It is a major clue! :laugh:
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The old water tower in Gloddaeth Woods.
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Yorkie's right, it's the one next to the path behind St. David's College/Gloddaeth Hall.
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Yorkie's right, it's the one next to the path behind St. David's College/Gloddaeth Hall.
He certainly is! $good$
I remember going inside as a teenager.
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Where, in Llandudno, will you find these ornate eaves?
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Carlton Pub. 8)
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Carlton Pub. 8)
Yes, $good$ At least someone is aware of their surroundings when they go on a bender. ZXZ
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Where was this news stand selling the Llandudno Register & Herald?
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Gloddaeth Street, where the Clarence Hotel is now?
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Carlton Pub. 8)
Yes, $good$ At least someone is aware of their surroundings when they go on a bender. ZXZ
I'd have be sprawled on my back on the Carlton roundabout to get that angle! Z** :laugh:
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Carlton Pub. 8)
Yes, $good$ At least someone is aware of their surroundings when they go on a bender. ZXZ
I'd have be sprawled on my back on the Carlton roundabout to get that angle! Z** :laugh:
Or sat having a curry opposite :)
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Church Walks near Llewellyn Avenue for my first wild guess. ZXZ
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Helps if you look at the uncropped version: :P :laugh:
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Couldn't see it at first but it gradually became clear. No search results pointed the way so just took my guess. ;D
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Where in Llandudno?
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Must have been desperate for firewood to smash up a grand piano! ;D
And I have no idea so will take my usual mad guess at Clarence Hotel. Can't understand why everything is not covered in dust.
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Not the Clarence Hotel, I'm afraid.
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Tudno castle hotel?
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Tudno castle hotel?
...is the correct answer! Well done, Mike. :)
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Which road in Llandudno are these houses on?
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Easy, junction of clarence road and victoria street, craig y don. By the Washington, next to st pauls church
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Ha ha... liked the little addition of 'Trojan Street'
L0L
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Ha ha... liked the little addition of 'Trojan Street'
L0L
It's not the first time that's happened. :laugh:
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What's the building behind this horse & carriage?
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Looks like a train station.... dunno which one though.
The original Llandudno train station entrance?
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is it Conwy Railway station?
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I'll complete the trio with Colwyn Bay! ;D
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...Don't forget The Junction! D)
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or Deganwy $good$
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Looks like a train station.... dunno which one though.
The original Llandudno train station entrance?
Right first time Fester. $good$
It's the original Llandudno railway station built in 1858.
It was altered in 1892.
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A crowd on the Prom and the Lifeboat is out. What's special about this particular rescue attempt?
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Was it the old man-powered lifeboat with the crew manning the oars?
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Was it the old man-powered lifeboat with the crew manning the oars?
I'm afraid not. A small clue would be that the Lifeboat was the 'Thomas and Annie Wade Richards'.
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was the lifeboat going to assist the thetis,and see if there were survivors
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Hay Ho beat me to it!
(Edited to remove expletives)
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Hay Ho beat me to it!
(Edited to remove expletives)
Beat me to it also. $angry$
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Where will you find this?
If you don't know you could always figure out the mileages. :)
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I seem to think that it is on Llandudno Promenade. But, then again, I could be wrong! (again) L0L
Near the Bandstand.
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It's on the top of the Great Orme.
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Ah! I knew it was somewhere sort of obvious! I think we have had it before, maybe on an old Forum. :D
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It's on the top of the Great Orme.
It is, on top of the summit O/S marker.
It was a gift from the Automobile Association.
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Does anyone know the connection relating to these two photographs?
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All the employees of the same company in the first photo were also members of the Fire Brigade?
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All the employees of the same company in the first photo were also members of the Fire Brigade?
Good attempt Dave - it's actually one person. The photo's are some 20 years apart.
The top photo was taken in 1900 and shows local builder Edward Thorp (with bowler hat) and his workmen.
The bottom photo circa 1880 shows Mr Thorp (standing first left behind horse) when he was the Lieutennant in charge of Llandudno's Volunteer Fire Brigade.
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Suppose I could squeeze another question from this.....
Where was Edward Thorp's builders yard (pictured here) located in Llandudno?
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Hmmm...somewhere on Builder Street? ;D
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Hmmm...somewhere on Builder Street? ;D
No, no-where on Builder Street! $hands$
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Claremont Road?
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Claremont Road?
No, not Claremont Road. You're warmer than Dave's wild guess though.
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Breton St?
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I'll try James Street.
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st davids rd?
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Breton St?
Yes! :__)+
Nemesis wins that round.
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Where will you find this golden eagle in Llandudno?
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The Grand Hotel.....perhaps?
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The Grand Hotel.....perhaps?
It's a grand looking building...but its not the Grand Hotel.
$hands$
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Magistrates' Court ?
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Magistrates' Court ?
Not the Magistrates Court. This building was built in the 1920s.
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town hall?
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town hall?
Not the Town Hall, I'm afraid.
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Palladium?
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i allways believed thorpes builders yard was at the end of jubilee street and to the left hand side of central school,it was where we used to have our ciggies and do our scrapping,and joe butler would come out of the school gates into thorpes yard and catch us confiscate the fags and drag us by the ear back into school to see mr garfield rees our head
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Palladium?
Well Done! :) It is one of a pair of golden eagles that sit on the twin domes of the Palladium/Wetherspoons.
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i allways believed thorpes builders yard was at the end of jubilee street and to the left hand side of central school,it was where we used to have our ciggies and do our scrapping,and joe butler would come out of the school gates into thorpes yard and catch us confiscate the fags and drag us by the ear back into school to see mr garfield rees our head
I thought Thorp's builders yard was on Thorp Road which is the road to the side of what is now Ysgol Tudno at the end of Jubilee Street. It is still there in fact behind a pair of high wooden gates although it is now part of a garden belonging to a house on Trinity Avenue. A number of years ago a planning application was submitted for a house to be built on the land but nothing ever came of it.
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This place? (click on link at bottom to see image)
llandudno - Google Maps (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=llandudno&aq=&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=12.4489,39.506836&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Llandudno,+Conwy,+United+Kingdom&ll=53.320152,-3.830457&spn=0.001548,0.004823&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=53.320102,-3.830369&panoid=0BcK4wNGP3SZEn954bsPwA&cbp=12,52.07,,0,19.29)
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no that is not thorps old yard,i believe that was used by another local small builder,one of the hobsons or at least it was in the early sixties,thorps yard was on the other side a few yards down.my wife worked in mansfield with winnie thorp the wife of eddie who owned thorps but she thinks they were only doing funerals by the sixties. it is surprising how many local builders also done funerals.
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just googled thorps yard and it is now a private car park at the end of thorp road backing onto the railway
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They were in Breton St in 1900. Maybe they moved location - if it's the same Thorp family.
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An easy one...which building in Llandudno?
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That's a clever angle you've shot that one from Dave and I think it's the Royal Hotel in Church Walks.
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That's a clever angle you've shot that one from Dave and I think it's the Royal Hotel in Church Walks.
Absolutely right, Hugo, I was hoping that the odd angle would fool people a little longer! ;D
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I knew roughly where it was because of the trees and hillside in the background but couldn't work out exactly where it was located. Eventually I did a Google street search half way up Old Road and then did a 360 degree search and there it was. $3towns$ $happy$
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That Google Street View has got a lot to answer for! :laugh: :rage:
Where in Llandudno will you find this long disused light switch:
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I bet wrex will suggest it is the Town Council's disused switch for the Xmas illuminations. %0% VV I*
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I bet wrex will suggest it is the Town Council's disused switch for the Xmas illuminations. %0% VV I*
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is it at the Railway station?
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is it at the Railway station?
Yes, in the old Goods Yard. I thought you might get this one because I know you've been exploring down there! $good$
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I bet wrex will suggest it is the Town Council's disused switch for the Xmas illuminations. %0% VV I*
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An attractive entrance to a building...but where is it in Llandudno?
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corner of Upper Mostyn St/Tudno St opposite the Empire. S4C used the shop as a set for a fruit & veg/flower shop known as Blod2.
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corner of Upper Mostyn St/Tudno St opposite the Empire. S4C used the shop as a set for a fruit & veg/flower shop known as Blod2.
Dwsi is correct... as given away by the reflection in the glass...
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Whats the location of this handsome cab?
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junction of church walks and tŷ gwyn rd. with the shop above in the background
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junction of church walks and tŷ gwyn rd. with the shop above in the background
:laugh: Very good.
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Where would you find the Queen in Conwy?
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queen's tower in the castle?
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Dave wouldn't go in the Castle, surely? It has an admission fee!!
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Dave wouldn't go in the Castle, surely? It has an admission fee!!
Unlike YOU, I paid to go in, rather than wait for a Free Admission day. D)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4551394338_e1dcb870d9_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/4551394338/)
Towering above (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/4551394338/#) by davidrobertsphotography (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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To answer Dwsi, no, it's not in the castle, I'm afraid.
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bodlondeb?
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Not Bodlondeb, I'm afraid.
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the quay? :roll:
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A stone monument?
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Fester is closest in terms of what it actually is. In terms of location, it's not on the Quay or in the actual town itself.
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I was thinking that it formed part of that stone tableau, (sorry I don't know the street name) ... but its the one which has translations of basic phrases and numbers from Cymraeg into English?
Come to think of it, that Tableau is slate grey. So probably not.
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on the flyover, A55 opening plaque?
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You mean the one on Chapel Street:
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1053/820499047_5cd43466e8.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/820499047/)
Chapel Street, Conwy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/820499047/#) by davidrobertsphotography (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
No, it's not that..... :laugh:
Like I said...'it's not in the actual town'
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on the flyover, A55 opening plaque?
...is the correct answer! Well Done. :) The plaque marks the opening of the Conwy Road Tunnel by HM The Queen in October 1991.
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isn't that in junction?
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isn't that in junction?
I know the one... I have sat there many times, resting my aged knees, before continuing my walk to Conwy.
It probably is classed as being in Llandudno Junction, that side of the estuary has to be surely.
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Nooooo, the railway line is the boundary in my view.
We need Pendragon's view on this taxing question. ;)
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Remember the article about the Junction Hotel ( later the Maelgwyn Hotel ) well that was over the railway track but still in the Junction. ???
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Hmmm, good point. On the other hand, the plaque commemorates the opening of the Conwy Road Tunnel?
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5316833171_dfa605d806_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/5316833171/)
Framed. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/5316833171/#) by davidrobertsphotography (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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I would say that was in Junction, I've always considered the end of the Cob to be the beginning of Junction. However what would I know, I'm from Pen (the posh part of North Wales) ;D
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Bah! ;D
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Definitely Llandudno Junction.
The tunnel goes under the river Conwy.
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Where in Llandudno?
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Looks grubby wherever !!
Like the yellow lines too-- unless it is the angle of the photo it looks as though a car wouldn't fit round there !
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Breton Street ?
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Breton Street ?
Correct, Bri! I'd never walked down there before, what an odd little street, looks like there would have been quite a few businesses down there at one time but most of the warehouse type buildings seem empty now:
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Where in Llandudno?
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Llanrhos school?
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Llanrhos school?
Not Llanrhos School, I'm afraid.
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Breton Street ?
Correct, Bri! I'd never walked down there before, what an odd little street, looks like there would have been quite a few businesses down there at one time but most of the warehouse type buildings seem empty now:
I recognised it, DaveR, because I once remember taking a TV to that repair shop but that was many moons ago.
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Is it on the Church at the top of Bodhyfryd Road?
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Is it on the Church at the top of Bodhyfryd Road?
Nope
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Llanrhos school?
Not Llanrhos School, I'm afraid.
St George's Church tower.
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&well& <:<:<:<
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Where would you find this in Llandudno?
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Is it the old Lloyd St. School?
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Is it the old Lloyd St. School?
Sorry, no.
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Since no-one has guessed, I shall reveal the answer. It is a carving on one of the Christchurch windows (Arvon Ave side)
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Which Llandudno business was this - which opened for business on the 24th April 1992?
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Fat cat?
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I'm afraid the business was not called the Fat Cat. ;)
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I should know this, we went there a lot, but just can't remember the name!
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The answer is still on a sign, a well-worn one, visible above the FatCat, even today ... but I won't spoil it.
Is there a 'French' flag I could wave as a smiley?
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The only thing I can find on Google Street is IDRIS House! Could that be it?
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The last time I had a meal there it was years ago and the place was called Boswells. Is that the answer?
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I think we may find the answer is the Lilac Cafe, owned by Bill Pritchard. ;)
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Sadly all incorrect, I'm afraid!
Before Fat Cat bought it, it was an American themed restaurant named after a legendary lady of the Golden West....
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Annie Oakley perhaps?
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Or just Annie's - maybe Calamity Jane's or Kit Carson's?
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Didn'r realise that Kit Carson was a tranny! :o
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Would you believe, Hugo, I was going to post the same earlier but I wasn't as brave as you?
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Frenchy McCormick's?
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Would you believe, Hugo, I was going to post the same earlier but I wasn't as brave as you?
Great minds think alike Bri. $good$
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Frenchy McCormick's?
....is the correct answer. As Fester pointed out, you can still see the sign at the back of Fat Cat's canopy.
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Where in the town of Conwy will you find this plaque:
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Llewellyns' fountain
Bronze plate fixed to rim at front of fountain (south): THE CORPORATION OF CONWAY ENGRAVE THIS PLATE TO RECORD / THEIR GRATITUDE FOR THIS FOUNTAIN, PRESENTED TO THE TOWN BY / ALBERT WOOD, D.L., J.P., OF BODLONDEB. / (A FORMER MAYOR OF THE BOROUGH) CHARLES J. WALLACE / MAYOR 1898 Carved around rim of fountain on east, west and north sides:LLEWELYN AB IORWERTH FOUNDER OF CONWY ABBEY A.D. 1184
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Just beat me to it! ZXZ
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Where was I in Llandudno when I took this photo?
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Osborne House?
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Osborne House?
Yes, well done! $good$
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On the farm in the Three Towns, but which one?
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Llandudno
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Fferm Isa?
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Bwlch Farm, Llanrhos
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Llandudno
It was in Llandudno......
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Was it where the Liddell Park estate is now?
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Bodafon Farm
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The answer is Jackson's Farm on the site where the QE Court Masonic Home now stands.
I know the grandson of the man with his hand on his hip.
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Was it where the Liddell Park estate is now?
Some of it was. $good$
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The answer is Jackson's Farm on the site where the QE Court Masonic Home now stands.
I know the grandson of the man with his hand on his hip.
However, Bri has the correct answer.
The Grandson of the man with his hand on his hip......did he attend Craig-y-Don school and live at the old Lady Forrester's lodge house?
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Where, in the Three Towns area will you find this building and what is it used for?
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Llandudno Junction Roman Catholic Church?
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Llandudno Junction Roman Catholic Church?
Dai iawn! $good$
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This is part of which building in Conwy town?
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albion?
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The bricks look the same colour as the Castle Hotel. What a gorgeous door, wherever it is. It would be great to see the whole picture when all is revealed!
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Dwsi is quite right, it is the yard entrance at the Albion pub and can be seen to the right of the attached photo. I was trying to catch Pendragon out with this question hehe. :laugh:
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What building is this in the Three Towns area?
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Puppet Theater Rhos on Sea
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With the name blanked out! ZXZ
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Correct, Barney! $good$
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What is being manufactured here and in which of the three towns would you find the factory?
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Forte's ice cream, llandudno?
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Forte's ice cream, llandudno?
No, it's Parisella's in Conwy.
http://www.parisellasicecream.co.uk/factory.html (http://www.parisellasicecream.co.uk/factory.html)
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Forte's ice cream, llandudno?
No, it's Parisella's in Conwy.
http://www.parisellasicecream.co.uk/factory.html (http://www.parisellasicecream.co.uk/factory.html)
Bonus point - which member of the family is loading up the machine?
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Mrs Amanda Parisella.
BTW, somebody informed me recently that Forte’s no longer make their own ice cream.
Is that true?
Forte's ice cream, llandudno?
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I wouldn't be surprised, Bri, their factory in Craig Y Don closed about 2 years ago and I've seen no mention of them making it anywhere else?
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Bonus point - which member of the family is loading up the machine?
Was I correct with my answer?
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Bonus point - which member of the family is loading up the machine?
Was I correct with my answer?
Well, I thought it was Emma myself but maybe not... 8)
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I saw this interesting decoration and ceiling today.... but where was I? (In Llandudno by the way)
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ballroom of one of the hotels in llandudno, probably the grand?
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Hi Dwsi ..
No, not the Grand ... in fact you can rule out ANY hotel, if that helps.
I seem to have people stumped with this one. Another clue tomorrow if it isn't guessed.
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Town hall?
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Peacocks?
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Library?
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Not Peacocks, Not Library, Not Town Hall .... but all good guesses.
Dave R knows the answer, he told me on Sunday...but is being kind enough to let this one run a bit.
The clue then.... its a place where mostly women would be seen.
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Claire's. :)
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looks like a building at the end of the pier
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O'h no!
Fester, I hope you haven't been hanging around the ladies toilet with your camera.
:o
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O'h no!
Fester, I hope you haven't been hanging around the ladies toilet with your camera.
:o
No, the Judge said he wasn't allowed to do that anymore.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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O'h no!
Fester, I hope you haven't been hanging around the ladies toilet with your camera.
:o
No, the Judge said he wasn't allowed to do that anymore.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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OK you hilarious (and slanderous) lot.
I will give another pointer .... it is not Claires, but it IS a shop....
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M&Co, Mackays?
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Yes!! H, Thats exactly where it is...
A beautiful scrolled plaster design, but the roof is also superb, with a Tdow style lattice design, with a gold 'boss' at each junction in the timbers.
Well done, I am despatching your prize as we speak. $good$
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Looking at M&Co from the front, it is the left-hand part of the shop (M&Co aka Marie Et Cie was originally three separate shops). I wonder what it was originally, the ceiling is very grand?
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Looking at M&Co from the front, it is the left-hand part of the shop (M&Co aka Marie Et Cie was originally three separate shops). I wonder what it was originally, the ceiling is very grand?
Marie Et Cie was located at No's 2 4 & 6 Gloddaeth Street. No's 4 & 6 were added to the store in the 1920's, having served the town for many years as a Post Office, in which role the electric telegraph was installed in 1869.
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The low building to the left, what is today Nigel Robert's newsagents and Poynton's butchers shop was built as the photographic studio of Thomas Edge. Edge's wife, Jeannie Catherine managed the studio and an adjoining art shop, next door to what eventually became Marie Et Cie
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So it's likely that No.6 (with the ornate ceiling) was the Post Office, I think, as its far grander than no.4.
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When I took the picture, the ladies working there told me that it did indeed used to be the Post Office.
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A tatty alley in central Llandudno, but where was I sitting to take the photo of it?
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looking at the back of the snowdon, love passage?
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from sitting ouside either The Gresham or Coony's?
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I was in the Fat Cat so both of you are close enough $good$
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Was just going to re-post an answer as I have just walked up and seen that my two suggestions were too far down ?
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What is this unusual looking structure in the Three Towns area?
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indoor training pitch in Eirias park
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indoor training pitch in Eirias park
Correct! The new building for Rygbi Gogledd Cymru, currently under construction in Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay.
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Which shop in Llandudno bears this notice:
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Is it the new Antiques shop near Kindways?
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Is it the new Antiques shop near Kindways?
I'm afraid not. Maybe a mooch along Madoc Street might reveal a clue?
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Lions Charity Shop!
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That's not it, I'm afraid.
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Is it the little shop next to Littlewoods Clearance who sell an eclectic mix of items and often have a blues brother model outside?
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Is it the little shop next to Littlewoods Clearance who sell an eclectic mix of items and often have a blues brother model outside?
That's the one! $good$
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Can anyone remember what the name of the nightclub was below the castle hotel at the back of Parc Llandudno when it was a nightclub ?
I do not know but someone else is keen to know the answer.
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Can anyone remember what the name of the nightclub was below the castle hotel at the back of Parc Llandudno when it was a nightclub ?
I do not know but someone else is keen to know the answer.
Beachcomber or Grays
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Ta $thanx$
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Which cafe in Llandudno is this?
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They make a mean Toastie don't they Dave! $dins$ $dins$
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The decor was the height of fashion back in 1976 but the food was very good! The staff were very efficient and pleasant, too. $dins$
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Is it Leopold's cafe in the Mall below Jasmine House?
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Is it Leopold's cafe in the Mall below Jasmine House?
That's not the one, I'm afraid, Jack.
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Coffee House, George Street?
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Mostyn's Cafe?
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Mostyn's Cafe?
Very good! $good$ I'd never been there before, the food was ok!
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I haven't ever been in there either !. It was the tram/train on the sign which made me guess !
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Yes, its the cafe with the little model tram that runs on a track high up near the ceiling... and through a hole in the wall!
I asked the waitress to switch it on, and she did.... but after a while I think the novelty wore off for Dave and I. L0L
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I asked the waitress to switch it on, and she did.... but after a while I think the novelty wore off for Dave and I. L0L
...after about one minute, in my case. $angry$
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Where, in the three towns area, will you find this building?
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Interesting, it is in b&w to disguise it, maybe a distinctive colour? ;)
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It's the old Electricity Board Showroom by the Arriva bus depot in Llandudno Junction.
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Interesting, it is in b&w to disguise it, maybe a distinctive colour? ;)
No not really. ;D
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It's the old Electricity Board Showroom by the Arriva bus depot in Llandudno Junction.
It certainly is. :D
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Which star of a 1962 British comedy was seen at the 2011 Llandudno Extravaganza back in May? Her maiden name was Kitchener before she appeared in the film.
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The traction engine that featured as The Iron Maiden was a John Fowler & Co. 7nhp showman's road locomotive (works no. 15657, reg no. FX 6661). She was built in September 1920 as a class R3 road locomotive for heavy haulage work and saw many years' service on the Isle of Portland, hauling blocks of stone from the quarries to the harbour.
She returned to Fowler's works for conversion into a showman's engine, which entailed the addition of a dynamo bracket in front of the chimney, and a full-length canopy, among other things. Once converted she was based in Alfreton, Derbyshire and undertook fairground work, until bought for preservation in 1952. From new she was named Kitchener – until the film The Iron Maiden was made, whereupon she was renamed The Iron Maiden.
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&well& I thought that one would baffle a few.
Looks like I was mistaken.
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Lateral thinking, Trojan! ;)
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This is part of a bigger building in the Three Towns area, which one?
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Bodysgallen?
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Yes! Well done. There's no fooling you, DaveR.
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Don't think I've used this one before...where in Llandudno will you find these gates?
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Cwlach Road?
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Cwlach Road?
I know the one you're thinking of, very similar...but not the one! ;D
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Penrhynside, near the foot of the Little Orme, accross from the Craiglands?
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Penrhynside, near the foot of the Little Orme, accross from the Craiglands?
Is this what you meant?
'Craigside, near the foot of the Great Orme, across from the Craigside Inn?'
If it is, then you're pretty much right. :laugh:
I believe the gateway was once something to do with the old Craigside Hydro Hotel, you can see there was once a paved road/driveway heading down towards the sea from it (bottom right of photo below):
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Sorry yes... opposite the Craigside Inn, the Premier Inn's esatblishment.
I have seen that overgrown gateway many times, and thought it would interesting to know what it must have looked like in times past. A secret garden!
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On which shop in Llandudno will you find this old advert for Wills Capstan Cigarettes?
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No guesses on this one? ££$
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Nigel Roberts - this is a wild guess! ZXZ
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Nigel Roberts - this is a wild guess! ZXZ
Sometimes wild guesses pay off - absolutely right! $good$
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Well, maybe it wasn't so wild! It was the ceiling that gave me an idea, but I certainly wasn't sure. Z**
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Which building in Llandudno is this?
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Ardwy Orme?
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Yes! I was thinking that the pine trees in the background might give it away. $good$
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Actually no, it wasn't the pine trees it was sheer curiosity because of a love of decorative brick work and chimneys!
More education for me from the forum, thank you. I now know a lot more about this gorgeous house.
I often find myself looking at houses with wonderful brickwork in Llandudno. I think I mean along Abbey Street but I'm sure, you will know where they are. Have you any more pics of ones to look out for?
I found this film of the house in my search last night but it is in Welsh which I can't understand but the inside also looks impressive. I think there maybe a holiday flat in there too. Now that would be a room with a view!
http://www.s4c.co.uk/ydrefgymreig/e_llandudno_ardwyorme.shtml (http://www.s4c.co.uk/ydrefgymreig/e_llandudno_ardwyorme.shtml)
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There's lot of interesting houses dotted around town; a lot in Abbey Road and Church Walks but also a couple in Gloddaeth Avenue and Lloyd Street. Will have to try and dig out some photos.
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Some of the brickwork decoration is quite rare I was told by an architect.
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Which Building in the Three Towns area is this?
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It is near the exit of the Colwyn Bay Crematorium.
I think it may be owned by the Water Board.
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I know the one you're thinking of, Bri, but it's not this one. :o
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Nant y Glyn Methodist Church at The Dingle
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Nant y Glyn Methodist Church at The Dingle
Not that either, I'm afraid.
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Old pump house in Rhôs on Sea, off church road
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Old pump house in Rhôs on Sea, off church road
That's the one. It's been in the papers lately with a reward for anyone who can suggest a new use for it.
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I used to work for Welsh Water and visited there quite often. It's a very impressive building and goes down two storeys underground as it had a dry well set-up. The pump motors were at the top with two propshafts going down to each pump at the bottom. There was also an office and workshop at the back on the ground level.
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I used to work for Welsh Water and visited there quite often. It's a very impressive building and goes down two storeys underground as it had a dry well set-up. The pump motors were at the top with two propshafts going down to each pump at the bottom. There was also an office and workshop at the back on the ground level.
That's interesting, what exactly is a dry well set up?
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A dry well is when the pumps are in a pit opposite the well divided by a wall and fed by pipes as opposed to a wet well where the pumps are submersible and sit in the fluid (water/sewage)
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‘Help us find use for Rhos on Sea landmark’ - North Wales Weekly News http://bit.ly/pqzQPv (http://bit.ly/pqzQPv)
Sale particulars http://bit.ly/oQ9jzc (http://bit.ly/oQ9jzc)
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No picture clue this time....where was the Cabin Cafe in Llandudno in the 1960s? Bonus point if you can tell me what the premises are used for now?
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My first ridiculous guess - It was one of the kiosks near the Pier entrance and became a ticket office for Alpine, which it may well still be. ZXZ
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Your wild guess didn't pay off this time, I'm afraid!
A Google reveals that the Cabin Cafe was on ....Mostyn Street. But where?
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WAS IT IN GEORGE STREET AND IS NOW THE COCOA HOUSE
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I must have seen it but can't think where it was exactly. There has been a number of cafes where Kava is now, could it have been there?
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was it the one next to telefusion where the entrance to the vic centre is
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was it the one next to telefusion where the entrance to the vic centre is
Well done, Norman, you've got it. I have a photo from the 1960s that shows it, there was a bank next door where Animal is now.
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was it the one next to telefusion where the entrance to the vic centre is
Well done, Norman, you've got it. I have a photo from the 1960s that shows it, there was a bank next door where Animal is now
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good one dave brings back memories , now what was next door to the bank
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good one dave brings back memories , now what was next door to the bank
Hepworths - for hand cut tailoring!
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In the 50's and 60's there was a riding stables in Rhos-on-Sea. Where it was it and who owned it?
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In the 50's and 60's there was a riding stables in Rhos-on-Sea. Where it was it and who owned it?
I think you're going to have to tell us the answer to this one, Yorkie. :laugh:
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It was behind where Fortes Cafe is now and was run by Alf Davies. He was also the Riding Instructor for the Girls School at Gloddaeth Hall. Some people may remember all about it! ZXZ
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On which Llandudno building would you find this ornate iron verandah?
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Wild guess-- Evans Hotel
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Is it Plas Gogarth as seen in this old postcard?
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Indeed it is, Jack, well done. $good$
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How about this one?
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M & Co, Gloddaeth Street. Was Marie et Cie.
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M & Co, Gloddaeth Street. Was Marie et Cie.
is the correct answer. $good$
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Whereabouts in Llandudno is this wall?
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Looks like Oriel Mostyn to me!
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Yes, brilliant! I knew you'd get it!
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Another easy one for you daveR!
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Post Office in Vaughan Street?
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Close enough!
The sign said Mail House Apartments. It is next door to the Post Office.
Well done.
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Could anyone tell me what the buildings of the mail house, post office and Mostyn gallery used to be? They are very grand.
$thanx$
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Could anyone tell me what the buildings of the mail house, post office and Mostyn gallery used to be? They are very grand.
$thanx$
The Post Office and Oriel Mostyn were purpose built. What is now the Mail House Apartments was the upper floors and sorting room of the Post Office before it was moved out to Maesdu Road.
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Could anyone tell me what the buildings of the mail house, post office and Mostyn gallery used to be? They are very grand.
$thanx$
The Post Office and Oriel Mostyn were purpose built. What is now the Mail House Apartments was the upper floors and sorting room of the Post Office before it was moved out to Maesdu Road.
When it was first opened....
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Where will you find this?
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The old WWII lookout post on the first bend of the Marine Drive?
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You mean here? :D
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That's the one. Not got many years left, judging by the state of it.
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Could anyone tell me what the buildings of the mail house, post office and Mostyn gallery used to be? They are very grand.
$thanx$
The Post Office and Oriel Mostyn were purpose built. What is now the Mail House Apartments was the upper floors and sorting room of the Post Office before it was moved out to Maesdu Road.
When it was first opened....
Thanks both for the info and the photo. Fancy going to all that expense for a post office! I could understand it more for the gallery.
The terracotta panels are wonderful.
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The Post Office is a great building:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5598729342_2eb22d2970_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/5598729342/)
Post Office (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/5598729342/#) by davidrobertsphotography (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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Is that the crest of Edward VII at the top of the building?
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Where and what in the Three Towns area?
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It looks very like the area outside the Cafe in Ysbyty Gwynedd, but that ain't in the 3 Towns, so I am just making an observation! $good$
But having said that I will guess at Coleg Llandrillo.
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Looks like the Youth Hostel on the Sychnant Pass road in Conwy?
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Looks like the Youth Hostel on the Sychnant Pass road in Conwy?
It is! $drink$
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Where, in the Three Towns area, will you find this church?
Bonus if you know it's name.
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Bryn Pydew http://g.co/maps/8ax9u (http://g.co/maps/8ax9u)
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St Katherines
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Where in Llandudno will you find this old doorway?
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Back Madoc Street?
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It's in Reform Street next to Rebecca James. D)
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Well Done, Hugo! $good$ The sign above the door actually once said 'Lloyd Buildings Offices' and it is in Reform Street.
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Where in Llandudno?
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Is it in John Bright's School car park, because it looks like the hill above Fferm Bach in the background?
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Parc Llandudno car park?
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It is a car park but not either of those two!
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Mostyn Champneys?
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No, sorry!
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Asda?
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Well done! Asda it is.
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I have only just read the question put by Yorkie last August about the riding stables in Rhos. Also, about ten days later, DaveR admits defeat, and you dont see that very often.
I wonder if I can better that, and maybe, just maybe, stump Yorkie as well.
At one time there were TWO riding schools in Rhos running at the same time (three if you count that Alf Davies was in two sites, behind the shops up Rhos Road and behind the present day Fortes). Where was the second one and what was it called?
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Well Mike, being as I wasn't around this area all those years ago I will have to pass on this one - that is until I have done a bit of detective work, which I hope may produce a result. WWW
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Could it have been
Tynllwyn Farm in Bryn-y-Maen? or:
Aberconwy Equestrian Centre in Llangwstenin?
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No --- it was well and truly within the Rhos on Sea boundaries. If you would like a clue, the stables was called after a famous horse racing author. The only snag to this clue is the famous racing author had'nt even been heard of at that time.
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Well you're not going to catch me on this one!!! L0L
The answer is Francis's Riding School on the way to Bryn Euryn in Rhos Road.
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Just as a matter of interest my Daughter works for Merrick Francis who is Dick's Son.
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Absolutely spot on. If I hadnt given you the clue Francis and the thousands to one chance that your daughter should happen to work for someone in the same line of business with the same name, would you still have come up with the answer?
Did you phone her and ask "Know any stables from years ago who went under the Francis name?" If so, it was an incredibly long shot seeing as it was years and years before Dick Francis became a household name.
However, congratulations. I thought Welshmaid was the only forum member who would have come up with the answer but I havent read any posts from her for a long time. Welshmaid, where are you and how are you?
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Absolutely spot on. If I hadnt given you the clue Francis and the thousands to one chance that your daughter should happen to work for someone in the same line of business with the same name, would you still have come up with the answer?
Actually if you look at the time of your clue and my answer there is only 10 minutes, and when I'd typed my answer and went to post it I got the message that someone had posted between times so did I still want to do so. As I knew I had the right answer I just hit the post key!
I couldn't answer earlier as I was waiting to pick up my wife from work. Forgot to mention she is a Rhos girl and knew the answer!
My Daughter wouldn't know as she was born in England and has not lived at home since she went to Glynllifon College to do Horse Management some 20 odd years ago! She drives the horsebox on the left that will take up to 11 animals.
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Yes, I know Mrs Yorkie is a Rhos girl because you once asked me (probably by a personal message) if I knew anyone of a certain name, your Wifes maiden name and in our messages all was revealed.
What puzzled me was why you did'nt ask in your original question the names and locations of the THREE riding school centres. Just imagine DaveR then. It took him 10 days to admit to not knowing one!!! Never mind not knowing any of three.
Only having a laugh, Dave. It was all before your time, kiddie
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Here is an easy one for you.
What building was previously on the site where Fortes in Rhos-on-Sea is now?
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Well Mr. Ormegolf, I am still here!! I thought you would remember Francis' riding stables (where Hanover Court is now) on Rhos Road, considering your sister spent a great deal of her childhood there!! How about some other old news about Rhos, Mr. Ormegolf.
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I look forward to seeing that too - come on Ormegolf!
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To go back to Yorkies question about Fortes site. I dont recall any building there. It was one of the many plots of land owned (or just occupied) by Mr Jonnie Pye of Pyes coaches and used as a parking spot for his best coaches and probably a bit of a shed to sell the tours and take the cash. Just a few of the others was the main garage on the left in Penrhyn Avenue, on the corner of Bay View Road and Greenfield Road, Colwyn Bay. Main "selling" point where the car park now is in Princes Drive, C.B. On the left hand side just before the bottom of the hill in Old Colwyn (also used by Hancocks), around back Madoc Street in Llandudno (for a short time). He never got a foothold in Llandudno---Reds,Creams and Bithells Blue managed to see him off.
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Just remembered another one --- I told you there were several. Going towards Eirias Park along Abergele Road, on the left on a corner of one of the roads after Greenfield Road. Probably just past the two present chippies.
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It was Pye's Promenade Garage before Fortes bought the site.
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Here is a picture of me on one of Alf Davies' ponies at the Rhos Gala. Can't remember the year but maybe in the 1950's. The pony's name was Fairy!
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The answer to the Fortes question is " The C M Chapel". Picture 1907
See http://www.rhos-on-sea.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=182 (http://www.rhos-on-sea.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=182)
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All I can say is it looks a good solid building in 1907 ---- but it did'nt last thirty years. It was just a pile of gravel by 1937. I wonder if the Pyes got at it and flattened it by fair means or foul. Would'nt put that past them (Sorry Jessie, one of the last of the family around the Bay )
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Unfortunately, that's incorrect. :( I thought that for a long time too, but the chapel was actually where Ninos is now and the present cafe actually incorporates the chapel building, hence the odd shape.
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I could only go by the evidence I had - C'est la vie! Z**
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Damn I should have spotted that. Actually I think I can dimly remember the chapel.
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I could only go by the evidence I had - C'est la vie! Z**
Of course! It was only when I saw on old postcard of Rhos and saw the chapel sitting where Ninos is now that I realised the error.
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Welshmaid and White Rabbit, nice you both to want me to go on about Rhos, but this is a Quiz thread. Questions are asked and answers are sometimes received.
So heres a question. Within Rhos boundary is a sizeable number of trees, bushes, rabbits---almost big enough to be called a wood. But you cannot get at it from any road. To get to it you would have to trespass or get permission. Where is it? No looking at Google area photos
P.S. Ive got half a mind to ask Welshmaid to leave it to all the newcomers!!! LOL
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Is it the triangle of trees etc behind Everard Road? I noticed it a year or so ago and have always meant to investigate.
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Bryn Euryn
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Dave has got it. You only have to think of the road names around. "Woodlands Avenue." It actually belongs (or did 40 or so years ago) the very last house in Woodlands Av. Mr Syd Cutler the butcher who had a shop in the West End lived there until the early 1960s when he moved to Brompton Avenue. That is the only way you can get into it.
As a kid I was very annoyed that I couldnt find my way in --- I always liked woods for various adventures.
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Another old Rhos question. Where was THE RHOS GARAGE?
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Is that the Rhos County Garage or another one, Mike?
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There was Berry's Garage which may have used the name. Or was it the one up Church Road by the School?
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Sorry Dave, you have picked on a sore point with the owners of the Rhos Garage, all sadly departed this world.
The Rhos Garage was opened around 1927 --- the Rhos County Garage arrived sometime later, probably early 1930s.
Yes Yorkie, it was indeed Berrys Garage. This was an example of a nickname taking over----everybody knew it as Berrys and its original proper name became forgotten.
Many years later the family gave up and painted "Berry's Garage" on their signs.
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hello
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Where in Llandudno will you find this rather tatty building?
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It would seem that no one is prepared to admit that it is their house! L0L
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I'd forgotten about this question. A clue would be its actually a vacant hotel, rather than a house.
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The Lindens-- corner of Tudno St and Church Walks.
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The Lindens-- corner of Tudno St and Church Walks.
Well Done! $good$
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Where in Llandudno will you find this?
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/PB300091.jpg)
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Is it on the rear of the buildings in Central Place?
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Well done Jack, I thought it might take a little longer! $good$
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how about this one then?
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/PB300095.jpg)
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Would that be the old Metal Finishing Plant, next to the Coastguard depot in Central Place by any chance? :laugh:
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no where near....
well, yes it is, well done again! $good$
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And can be yours for just shy of 180k :)
http://www.stdavidsproperty.com/asp/detail.asp?l=15&p=432&o=1 (http://www.stdavidsproperty.com/asp/detail.asp?l=15&p=432&o=1)
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Where in the Three Towns area has this recently appeared?
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/PC120006.jpg)
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It is on the side of a building at the bottom of Penryhn Hill. I noticed it the other day and thought it would be a good quiz question!
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Well that went quickly $good$
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/PC120007.jpg)
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Where in the three towns area is there a railway signal box that was never used as a signal box? D)
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Deganwy Quay.
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Clifton Road?
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Isnt it the Gloddaeth Stores on corner of Clifton Road/Gloddaeth Ave??
http://g.co/maps/s6vvr (http://g.co/maps/s6vvr)
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That's where I imagined it was too.
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I like mull's answer.
I seem to remember a British Rail employee was always there to open and close the crossing gates.
Maybe there are two answers !!
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Isnt it the Gloddaeth Stores on corner of Clifton Road/Gloddaeth Ave??
http://g.co/maps/s6vvr (http://g.co/maps/s6vvr)
Correct! $good$
Built for the St Georges Harbour which was never built. The station would have been built where St Edward's Square is now.
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In 1885, a Dr Vidcoo was performing in the Egyptian Hall of the Pier Pavilion. What was the nature of his act?
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Wild guess-- hypnosis?
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That's not it. To give a clue, he had an act of a similar nature to Professor Ferrari but on a smaller scale.... ;)
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Flea Circus!
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Good guess, Yorkie! Dr Vidcoo and his 'extraordinary performing fleas' were the act in question. $good$
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Is that a bit like Michael Bentine's Potty Time?
Where things moved about in sand, but you couldn't quite see anything causing it?
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Good guess, Yorkie! Dr Vidcoo and his 'extraordinary performing fleas' were the act in question. $good$
Whatcha mean guess???? It was a brilliant piece of deduction from the very poor clues we were presented with! :D
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Here is Dr Vidcoo:
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Did you know the Egyptian Hall was staging a Freak Show in 1894?
It included Lady Little who was 21years of age and was still only 25 inches tall.
In 1896, Professor Beaumont appeared daily with his two assistants in a tank of water where he smokes, drinks and plays cards, all under water.
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These days it would just be known as The Jeremy Kyle Show.
But the content is much the same.
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This is one of many domes in the Three Towns area. It is on the corner of two streets. What are the names of these two streets?
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Charlton Street and Vaughan Street?
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Vaughan Street and Oxford Road above Clinton's Hairdressers
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Well done. Hugo is correct. You are all too clever for me!
I will try another one though as I have already taken the photo.......
What is the date on this building and what are the premises below currently used for?
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1904 and the Post Office ?
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No, sorry that is not the correct answer.
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Am I half right again, hollins?
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No, sorry Bri!
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1898 Imperial Buildings Vaughan Street above the Royal British Legion
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Well done Hugo! Totally correct again.
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Where in the Three Towns area will you find this beautiful ironwork?
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Looks like Abergele Road opposite Capel Salem in Colwyn Bay
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Theatre Colwyn, Colwyn Bay
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ME is correct. It is a cafe. The name in the original iron sign above was Steptoes. &well&
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I thought that the newly painted ironwork loked like Colwyn Bay, Streetview confirmed it!
Where in the Threetowns area will you find houses with these above the door?
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/DSCN0144.jpg)
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/DSCN0143.jpg)
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maes glas, rhôs on sea
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Opposite The Ship at Rhos on Sea. Don't know if that is the same as Dwsi.
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yup, right area
houses designed by sidney colwyn foulkes http://bit.ly/xSEEu0 (http://bit.ly/xSEEu0)
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Yes, both spot on $good$
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Alice in Wonderland figures! $good$
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Yes, we first saw that estate just the other day, I've never seen an estate quite like it, reminds me of Portmeirion in some ways. Thanks for the link, any other history on that estate?
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The architect also designed cinemas
Sydney Colwyn Foulkes - Cinema Treasures http://bit.ly/zETDQI (http://bit.ly/zETDQI)
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Sidney Colwyn Foulkes was responsible for a scheme at Beaumaris, believed to include Maes Hyfryd, Ffordd Megan and Bryn Teg. And at Maes Canol, Abergele http://g.co/maps/3fsck (http://g.co/maps/3fsck)
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He also designed many of the buildings in Colwyn Bay itself, including the building that is now Peacocks in Station Road compete with stone pharaohs at first floor level. A very talented architect, the firm still exists today but is now longer based in the area.
http://www.colwynfoulkes.co.uk/page_practice_history.html (http://www.colwynfoulkes.co.uk/page_practice_history.html)
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Some houses have the coat of arms above the door
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/DSCN0145.jpg)
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That's the coat of arms for the Borough of Colwyn Bay
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Borough of Colwyn Bay.
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He also designed many of the buildings in Colwyn Bay itself, including the building that is now Peacocks in Station Road compete with stone pharaohs at first floor level. A very talented architect, the firm still exists today but is now longer based in the area.
http://www.colwynfoulkes.co.uk/page_practice_history.html (http://www.colwynfoulkes.co.uk/page_practice_history.html)
I have been trying to find some photos of this builiding in its heyday without much success.
There is a small one on the above link but does anyone have any better ones?
Thanks.
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He also designed many of the buildings in Colwyn Bay itself, including the building that is now Peacocks in Station Road compete with stone pharaohs at first floor level. A very talented architect, the firm still exists today but is now longer based in the area.
http://www.colwynfoulkes.co.uk/page_practice_history.html (http://www.colwynfoulkes.co.uk/page_practice_history.html)
I have been trying to find some photos of this builiding in its heyday without much success.
There is a small one on the above link but does anyone have any better ones?
Thanks.
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Thank you. It looks quite Venetian and completely different from the other buildings in the street.
I wonder if he had trouble getting permission for it?
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I may be wrong, (and more often than not I am), but I think that planning permission was introduced shortly after the end of the second world war. Now I will await a sharp repremand from those in the know for peddling untruths, see if I care, I will take it like a man $smack$
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I may be wrong, (and more often than not I am), but I think that planning permission was introduced shortly after the end of the second world war. Now I will await a sharp repremand from those in the know for peddling untruths, see if I care, I will take it like a man $smack$
You're absolutely......correct. The Town & Country Planning Act was introduced in 1947. $good$
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Which establishment is this in the Three Towns area?
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is it the conservative club and they are saving on the electric
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Is that my jacket or Mrs Fester's over that hair, mate?
I shall not spoil this question by answering it! ;)
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This is only a wild guess, but is it the cafe above the book shop in Madoc Street.?
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is it the conservative club and they are saving on the electric
Books in a Conservative club? Come now, Snowcap, you're going into the realms of fantasy now....
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This is only a wild guess, but is it the cafe above the book shop in Madoc Street.?
You know, I've never been up to that cafe? No, it's not in Llandudno, I'm afraid.
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Shall be agog to find out where!--Books fascinate me $good$
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Coffee Corner, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay. Very good Breakfasts! ZXZ
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Coffee Corner, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay. Very good Breakfasts! ZXZ
Nice coffee there, too. But it's not the correct answer, I'm afraid. Although it is in the Colwyn Bay area...
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Is it the Pen Y Bryn in the heights Dave? thought id have a look around the other subjects whilst on my weekend off..
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Is it the Pen Y Bryn in the heights Dave? thought id have a look around the other subjects whilst on my weekend off..
You're right, Mike. $good$ It is the Pen Y Bryn pub in Upper Colwyn Bay, an excellent place for a pint and some great food.
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For some time we had been thinking of going there for an evening meal, however, having looked at their menu, I am not very impressed by the vegetarian option, I use the singular as there is only one hot vegetarian dish on the menu. Not impressed. The chippy it is.
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The chippy it is.
And probably cooked in beef dripping! ZXZ
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you,v made my mouth water at the thought of greasy chips soaked in vinegar
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For some time we had been thinking of going there for an evening meal, however, having looked at their menu, I am not very impressed by the vegetarian option, I use the singular as there is only one hot vegetarian dish on the menu. Not impressed. The chippy it is.
We know the feeling wel!l also being veggie (we do eat tuna though &shake&)
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For some time we had been thinking of going there for an evening meal, however, having looked at their menu, I am not very impressed by the vegetarian option, I use the singular as there is only one hot vegetarian dish on the menu. Not impressed. The chippy it is.
We know the feeling wel!l also being veggie (we do eat tuna though &shake&)
They have a lovely menu for us non-vegetarians though... $dins$ ZXZ
http://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/penybryn/menu/ (http://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/penybryn/menu/)
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Whats unusual about this photo of the Pier:
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There are NO memorial benches ?
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There's a boat moored at the end of the pier?
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festers cabin is not on it
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Nay, nay...and thrice nay. :laugh:
I'll tell you the answer...the pier is painted both green and blue! If you look closely, the handrails are painted blue whilst the shoulder (the bit of wood that the handrail sits on) is painted green. As to why that is...the Pier was painted green/white up until sometime in the late 1960s, when the now familiar blue/white colour scheme was adopted. Obviously, the changeover was a gradual process! :laugh: I've always thought maroon/cream would be a great colour scheme for the pier but since they seem unable to paint it at all due to having got rid of all the maintenance staff, maybe I'm being a bit optimistic... :-X
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He also designed many of the buildings in Colwyn Bay itself, including the building that is now Peacocks in Station Road compete with stone pharaohs at first floor level. A very talented architect, the firm still exists today but is now longer based in the area.
http://www.colwynfoulkes.co.uk/page_practice_history.html (http://www.colwynfoulkes.co.uk/page_practice_history.html)
The Elwy Road housing scheme in Rhos was so successful that architects came from around the world to inspect it, including one of the greatest of them all, Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Whats going on in this local ceremony, which took place in 1955:
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Laying of Foundation Stone for Ysgol John Bright.
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It's certainly a foundation stone ceremony...but this is for a public facility in Colwyn Bay that is still in regular use today.
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Is it the Crem at Mochdre?
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is is a builder pointing out how much time they would save if they used the larger brick?
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Laying the foundation stone at Colwyn Bay Crematorium, 16th August 1955
Left to right :- Walter Ashworth (the builder); Leonard Moseley (the architect); John Richard (Jack) Watson (in the background: Clerk of Works for the Council: NB Journal February 2008); Unknown: The Vicar of Llangwstenin, the Rev. J. L. Jones; The Mayor Councillor Edward Jones J.P.; Harold Braithwaite (the Town Clerk); Unknown
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It is the Crematorium at Mochdre.
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Where can this be seen?
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/DSCN0355.jpg)
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That's a curious one!
Is it in the Victoria Centre?
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no, it isn't ;D
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looks like a reflection of something in a mirror
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I think a clue is needed, not a mirror and good for a rest to look at the view
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Is it a row of memorial benches on the pier?
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Yes, well done, taken from an unusual angle, amazing how many are there!
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/DSCN0348.jpg)
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ME Fantastic, I to thought of mirrors, but no further than, great idea, but Hollin's how on earth did you get it? :o
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The pic from that angle was erindoor's idea :laugh:
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A brilliant idea! I always take my camera with me these days looking for likely quiz questions but that was a really clever one.
$good$
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Up until the 1990s, there used to be an Audi dealership in Rhos On Sea - where was it?
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Wasn’t it Rhos County Garage on the corner of Penrhyn Avenue and Colwyn Avenue?
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Yes! I took my Audi there for servicing when I lived in Rhos. $good$
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Correct, here's a pic of it:
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Where in Llandudno will you find this building?
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whiston passage, off york rd http://g.co/maps/5ss3n (http://g.co/maps/5ss3n)
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Whiston Passage
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I was parked there last week, but did not know the name of the road, so by the time I had looked at Google maps and Streetview, I was well beaten by the worthy winner dwsi $good$
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Yes, now all empty and awaiting demolition/replacement by retirement flats, this was used latterly by CCBC's Highways Dept.
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Where is this path in Llandudno?
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Is it at the top of Hill Terrace? Leading to the Headlands Hotel?
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Correct, I knew I was being too generous in not cropping the top of the photo hard enough. :laugh:
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Where in Llandudno will you find this stone turret:
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Is it on the wall adjoining the car park of The King's Head pub? Looking towards Bodlondeb apartments?
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Correct.
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Where in the Three Towns area will you see this
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/DSCN0519.jpg)
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The Telford Suspension Bridge?
ME, did you go there before or after lunch in the High Street?
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:laugh: before and after :)
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Where in Conwy is this?
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/DSCN0571.jpg)
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Palace cinema/Bingo hall http://g.co/maps/exx28 (http://g.co/maps/exx28)
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Yes, I must find some harder ones! :laugh:
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/DSCN0572.jpg)
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Where will you find this in Llandudno?
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Usual first very wild guess - Caffe Nero! ZXZ
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On the pier?
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Usual first very wild guess - Caffe Nero! ZXZ
Not this time, I'm afraid!
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On the pier?
Possibly..but where? 8)
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In the Golden Goose?
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In the Golden Goose?
I'm afraid not. Clue is in the photo!
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Its on the Pier, and is part of the Go Karts attraction. Might even be the 'height restriction' sign?
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Ah... the Kiddies Go-Karts that do not last very long?
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Correct, its part of the backdrop for the Go Karts ride.
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Where in Llandudno will you find this?
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/DSCN0767.jpg)
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/DSCN0768.jpg)
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Pant y Wennol ?
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Its in the cliff wall of the Colonnade, just opposite the entrance to the Grand Hotel. It was originally used a wine cellar for the Hotel before it was bricked up.
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I knew you would get it Dave $good$
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Which well known business in Llandudno is in need of a new roof?
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Is it Fountains?
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Is it Fountains?
Well Done, H! Your knowledge of Llandudno Pub Roofs is impressive. ;D
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Not just pub roofs, all roofs!
Sorry, I cheated with street view. ;D
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Not just pub roofs, all roofs!
Sorry, I cheated with street view. ;D
That's not cheating - that is an intelligent use of available resources! ZXZ
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Who was the designer of this lettering?
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Wm. Morris?
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No, sorry, but it was done by a designer in the same "Arts and Crafts" period.
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Charles Rennie Macintosh?
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No, sorry.
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Eleni Zompolides
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Eric Gill - typeface or alphabet designed for W H Smith & Sons shops, c1925
Eric Gill designed many fine typefaces including the well-known "Gill Sans". One of his others, that can still on rare occassions be seen, was the corporate typeface used by W H Smith & Sons. W H Smith's, the famous UK based newsagents and booksellers, had a very strong identity for its shops and advertising.
This typeface, with strong links I think to the pen lettering that Gill had studied with Edward Johnston, was to 'guide' the company's signwriters - and it appeared on shop and kiosk fascias, signs and vehicles.
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Eric Gill? Sorry Yorkie I posted at the same time.
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Well done, you two!
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This is probably an easy one. Where in the three towns would you find this ?
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conwy high street
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Old Princes Theatre
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Yorkie your wrong sorry.....Dwsi you can't just put Conwy High Street, that's like me putting somewhere in Llandudno :roll:
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Is it next door to where Woolworths used to be ie where St David's Hospice is now?
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Mostyn Restaurant next to Town House, Llandudno - or thereabouts. I think a Forum Member may have worked there years ago! ZXZ
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Nearly Bellringer :D
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the wine shop, was lipton's in the 1970's
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Yep Dwsi that's the one D)
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This sign seems faintly ridiculous to me but anyway where is it?
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Front of St. Johns Church in Mostyn Street. I've noticed that sign too!
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Yes, well done!
Do they think the railings are going to leap out and get you?
Here is one more from yesterday's visit and then I will leave you all alone!
Where is this photo taken?
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One of the cafes in the shops in Parc Llandudno? Maybe Debenhams?
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First part right, but not Debenhams.
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BHS?
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Yes, well done.
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What's the cafe like in there? One of the very few I've never been in... :D :laugh:
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Not been for a while, but when we did-- :(
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I bought some Xmas pressies in BHS, and every year they give customers offer vouchers for use in the Cafe.
We have been 3 times since Xmas, and had ''buy one get one free'' on main courses. Excellent, really enjoyed it.
The coffee is very good too. Roll on next Xmas! VV
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Sorry, but to be honest my experience in there yesterday was rather depressing. The cafe was decorated quite nicely but the tables, chairs and floor were covered in crumbs. I just fancied a toasted tea cake so I thought they would have them there which they did. They said they would bring it out to me. I had finshed my luke warm coffee before it arrived and when it did she brought it out unbuttered with one pack of butter on the plate. I had to go back to the till point for a knife and more butter.
I think I have been spoilt in Betty's!
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Poor attention to detail, the great failing of any poorly managed business. &shake&
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BHS cafe is no Betty's thats for sure...
But, when I had lunch in there a week or two ago, I too noticed that the area I was sitting was not as clean as I would like.
So..... I mentioned it, and it was put right immediately.
Mmmmmmmm Shepherds Pie. $dins$ $dins$
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What is the name of the company that made this tiled panel and where is it?
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I know this one but aren't saying... 8)
The sad thing is that 99% of people that pass this store never even notice them. :(
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W H Smiths (I think!)
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That was nice of you DaveR to keep it going a bit longer!
ME, you are right it is Smiths but who made the tiles?
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No guesses for the maker of the tiles so here is the answer in this article I found. If you scroll down it there are photos of all four of the panels that are still there at W H Smiths in Llandudno.
http://pooleimages.co.uk/carters.aspx (http://pooleimages.co.uk/carters.aspx)
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The W H Smiths in Colwyn has stained glass images of famous authors in its verandah:
(http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1035/1448147759_793b09505c_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/1448147759/)
Dante, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Dickens (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/1448147759/#) by [davidrobertsphotography] (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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A well known object in Llandudno, from an unusual angle, what, where etc? ;D
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/DSCN0850.jpg)
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Is it the windmill from upper Mostyn Street?
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Yes, $good$
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Well done, SDQ.
Now why did I think it was the sea king helicopter seen from in front of the toll house down below Happy Valley?
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:laugh:
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What are the names of the four ghosts in PacMan?
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Wow, this is a blast from the past!
PacMan's four enemies were called
Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde if my
memory serves me well from my
mis-spent youth.
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Otherwise coloured and named
Red = Shadow = Blinky
Pink = Speedy = Pinky
Cyan = Bashful = Inky
Orange = Pokey = Clyde
$good$
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Where and what is this?
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I know where and what it is and I was tempted to have it myself for a quiz question! I'll let someone else have a go :D
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Looks a bit like Ffynnon Sadwrn - situated about half way up the road of that name. An old well.
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Well done, it is Ffynnon Sadwrn. I've been that way may times in the past and never realised where it was, although the signpost gives a big clue.
I read about it in Christopher Draper's book "Walks in LLandudno" and thought I'd have a look today.
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Where in Llandudno there was a flower shop and before that a fruit and veg shop but neither ever traded as a business?
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(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2642/3804726411_2359861a55_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/3804726411/)
BLO2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/3804726411/#) by [davidrobertsphotography] (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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Well done. I knew you'd get that one $good$
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This afternoon I went to this small mine, it's within easy walking distance of where I live, does anyone know where it is? (I don't know it's name though!)
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/DSCN0977.jpg)
an old wagon inside still
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/DSCN0981.jpg)
it goes in quite a way
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/DSCN0989.jpg)
coming back to the outside world
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/DSCN0990.jpg)
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I was going to say the Little Orme but as you've moved then I'll have a pop at Bryn Euryn although I've never seen it there. ?{}?
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Sorry Hugo, it's not Bryn Euryn. Not a million miles away though!
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Llangwstennin ?
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Yes, that's near enough for me, as I said I do not know the mine's name. Does anyone know the history of it?
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It's not a mine, it's a limestone quarry. The hole though the hill pictured carried a conveyor belt that carried the rock though to the loading bays on the Mochdre side.
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When you go in it, it branches off in at least 3 different directions, next time I go I will have a much more powerful torch. There are also further big holes lower down, it does look like mining on a small scale below the limestone quarry at the top.
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I have not been there for several years but it looks like the entrance to the old Llangwstennin Limestone Quarry. There was a loading bank alongside the Penybont Road and this adit was somewhere above that. The area is now much overgrown. I think this was the last working limestone quarry on the Creuddyn Peninsula. I can recall many years ago small ex-army lorries trundling around the area bearing the title "Llangwstennin Lime". They must have produced lime there for sale to local farms.
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Sorry my previous reply was drafted before I had seen DaveR's.
At first glance, it is a puzzle as to why there would have been a rail system (you can see the flanges on the truck's wheels) as well as the conveyor - which I do recall seeing the belt from. Perhaps there was a rail system within the quarry which was used to move stone to a crusher plant and the product then discharged to lorries via the conveyor belt through the tunnel. That begs the question as to how the truck comes to be upside down in the tunnel.
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I noticed this the other day, where is it?
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Dovecote by Wainright Close, Rhos on Sea.
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Well done ME &well&
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Where in the Three Towns Area will you find this imposing mantlepiece?
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your front room? ;D
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No-one has guessed Fester's quiz photo, so I shall reveal that it is the interior of Wetherspoons pub in Colwyn Bay. $good$
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A very old door handle in the Three Towns area...but where is it?
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Nice posidrive screws on the old door!
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The tiny Saxon chapel on Rhos seafront?
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The tiny Saxon chapel on Rhos seafront?
I'm sure St Trillo would not be thrilled to be referred to as a Saxon!
This door handle is actually within the town of Conwy.
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St Mary's????
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St Mary's????
That's not the one. &shake&
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My profound apologies go to St Trillo.
I assumed, due to the Saxon styling of the chapel in Rhos, that he must have been Saxon.
But no! According to the internet extract (below), he actually was a Breton (from Brittany) who may have fled from the Saxons.
I wrongly assumed that because he was too late to be Roman, too early to be Norman, he must be Celt or Saxon.
I ruled out Celt because he was a missionary, and they were a bit too hostile for that in the 6th Century.
1. St Trillo,
Where did he live?
From the early 3rd century, the Bretons fled both the problems of the land as well as the invasions of the Saxons. They left the British Isles to settle in Armorica and gave her her name - BRITTANY. Progressively the Breton language took over from the vernacular Latin.
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OOOH Fester. Celts in Ireland and Wales got Christianity before the English. Most Saxon churches don't survive because they were made of wood so don't know where you got the Saxon architecture from.
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Is it St Benedics in Gyffin?
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Is it St Benedics in Gyffin?
It's not a Church or Chapel. ;)
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Plas Mawr?
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The Albion?
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The Merchants House.
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On the Quay, Door near the Toilets?
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On the Quay, Door near the Toilets?
Wrong, Conwy has a lot of old wooden doors
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Are you answering your own guesses now, Jason?! :D
By way of a clue...the building is on Castle Street.
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It's that old derelict pub that was built in 1589. Don't remember the name though.
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It's that old derelict pub that was built in 1589. Don't remember the name though.
I think we can let you have that one, Hugo! :D It is indeed the Black Lion in Castle Street.
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Are you answering your own guesses now, Jason?! :D
By way of a clue...the building is on Castle Street.
Someone emailed me to tell me I was wrong and then told me the answer, but I couldn't take the credit so didn't post the answer. $good$
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Someone emailed me to tell me I was wrong and then told me the answer, but I couldn't take the credit so didn't post the answer. $good$
They could always post on the Forum themselves.... ;)
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What derelict building is this in the Three Towns area?
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Market Hall, Colwyn Bay?
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Market Hall, Colwyn Bay?
Correct! I thought photographing it from the back would fool people.... 8)
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Market Hall, Colwyn Bay?
Correct! I thought photographing it from the back would fool people.... 8)
I tend to look at things from a different viewpoint. ;)
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Where in Llandudno is this?
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I bet ME knows the answer judging by all that pigeon poop!
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Inside the Clarence?
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I bet ME knows the answer judging by all that pigeon poop!
L0L. None of my birds were involved! :D
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you must know your birds well ME, not many would be able to identify there pigeon poop
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grand theatre - broadway boulevard?
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grand theatre - broadway boulevard?
Well done, Dwsi, its the inside of the top tower room seen in this photo:
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whoop whoop! $bounce$
What was the purpose of the room in the theatre's heyday?
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whoop whoop! $bounce$
What was the purpose of the room in the theatre's heyday?
Probably just storage. It only exists to give the building a tower, really. The whole building is full of disused rooms, which would have once been dressing rooms, props, costumes etc. It's a real maze on the upper floors and the alterations to the layout caused by the Nightclub have made it even worse. We crawled through this hole at the top of a disused staircase and found ourselves behind the counter in one of the upper bars in the Boulevard!
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Where will you find this light fitting?
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I know this one but I'll leave it for someone else to guess. ;)
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It's my ambition to find one you don't know!
I've still not got over you knowing the concrete wall in the Oriel Mostyn in about 5 mins flat!
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It's just the eye for detail all good photographers have. ;)
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OMG--mind your ears ! :roll:
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It's my ambition to find one you don't know!
I've still not got over you knowing the concrete wall in the Oriel Mostyn in about 5 mins flat!
The concrete wall was the only thing worth looking at when we looked last year!
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_))* _))* Thats true.... its rubbish isn't it?
There was a young lady who served me coffee that was quite easy on the eye though.
Now, back to Hollin's question.... Hmmm, where would she patronise, that Dave R might also frequent?
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Now, back to Hollin's question.... Hmmm, where would she patronise, that Dave R might also frequent?
..and it would unlikely to see Fester in..... :laugh:
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A library? :laugh:
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A library? :laugh:
You've got it! $good$
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Do they sell coffee in the library? ;D
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Where in Llandudno will you find Salford Villa?
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James Street?
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James Street?
Yes, very good Jack! $good$
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Incidently, Salford House was nearby on Deganwy Ave.
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Where in Llandudno is this storage room?
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Clues: 1. The above shot was taken through a pane of glass.
2. Dave R has never been, but would love to go there. (must be the only place in town that has escaped his camera lens)
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:laugh: $good$ I can see bits of a balustrade and what looks like old park benches.Some sort of Council storage shed on Builder street?
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:laugh: $good$ I can see bits of a balustrade and what looks like old park benches.Some sort of Council storage shed on Builder street?
$happy$ Oh no, miles from Builder street.
It was once a Victorian workshop.
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:laugh: $good$ I can see bits of a balustrade and what looks like old park benches.Some sort of Council storage shed on Builder street?
$happy$ Oh no, miles from Builder street.
It was once a Victorian workshop.
Ahhhh...how about at the side of the Empire Hotel then, the builder's workshop?
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:laugh: $good$ I can see bits of a balustrade and what looks like old park benches.Some sort of Council storage shed on Builder street?
$happy$ Oh no, miles from Builder street.
It was once a Victorian workshop.
Ahhhh...how about at the side of the Empire Hotel then, the builder's workshop?
$happy$ No, but you're much warmer than Builder St.
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Is that an old computer screen up in the top corner??
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Is that an old computer screen up in the top corner??
Looks like it.
Must be 30 years since I was last inside. It's much more cluttered now than it was back then. :votive:
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Breton Street?
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Breton Street?
Ooooh no, up by the Empire was warmer.
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How about...somewhere around here? ;)
(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4011/4411848134_8b25d1d0ae.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/4411848134/)
Ardwy Orme and Glain Orme (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/4411848134/#) by [davidrobertsphotography] (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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Haulfre Gardens storeroom.
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How about...somewhere around here? ;)
Getting even warmer now Dave. 8)
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Haulfre Gardens storeroom.
No, not quite.
If that computer was working and with a bit of a clear-out, it would make an excellent man cave. ;D
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The 'proprietor' of the workshop lived in Tan-yr-Ogo Terrace and at one time the premises housed the oldest known piece of art in Wales.
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Kendrick's cave
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Kendrick's cave
You've got it Nemesis. &well&
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Isn't that someone's garden you're wandering around in, mate?! :laugh:
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Isn't that someone's garden you're wandering around in, mate?! :laugh:
;D
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I've been here too Hollins but can you remember where this is?
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Ha! No idea!!!!
I leave it to some local expert??
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Is this a toughie Hollins? I thought that you could have made an educated guess at least as you've driven part there many times! ???
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It's roadside not riverside though which is strange! $walesflag$
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Another little clue..... it's in Llandudno.
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Riverside Court Flats.
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Nice try Yorkie but I'm afraid that it's not correct. The river bit is open to interpretation! $walesflag$
But by George he would have been proud of his building although he's never lived in it. In fact I don't think anyone ever has. ???
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Here's a better photo does it ring a bell now?
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I'm guessing here-- a school-- St Georges?
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That's a good guess Nemesis but guess which school it is because it's not St Georges.
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This has been driving me mad all afternoon but I think I've finally got it.
Ysgol Bodafon
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Well done SDQ, it is Ysgol Bodafon. &well&
The architect for the school was George Felton of Mostyn Estates and he designed the attractive Gothic design for both the school and the school house next door where the headmaster lived.
The school must have got its name from the nearby Bodafon Farm and the Welsh names used to have a special meaning.
Bod = home
Afon = river
but this has always puzzled me as I'm unaware of a river being there although there was a thatched cottage in the area east of Bodafon fields that was called Adwy Rhydd (Ford of the stream) so there must have been a watercourse there at some time. Chris Draper did also say in a book that the Mostyn Estates altered the drainage and as a result Ffynnon Sadwrn had its flow of water reduced
Hollins, the school is at the back of the Bodafon fields.
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Thanks for the explanation Hugo. Good question! You had everyone guessing on that one I think.
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George Felton was also the architect for Holy Trinity Church and I think he was Mostyn Estates' architect wasn't he?
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Yes he was Bellringer and to be fair to him the buildings look very good even today. The school house is now privately occupied and no longer connected to the school, having been sold by Mostyn Estates in 1990.
I was talking about the school house just a few weeks ago and by coincidence the friend and former colleague whom I had known for many years told me that he lived there years ago when his father was Headmaster at the school!
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Where will you find this conservatory like structure in the Three Towns area?
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Colwyn bay railway station?
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Colwyn bay railway station?
Correct! $good$ I was hoping the angle would baffle people a little longer... :P
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It did confuse me a little bit from the angle. D)
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this one is most probably too easy for you all on here.
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Generator Room, on the Coast Artillery Gunsite, West shore. Been in there hundreds of times. :D
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Correct, did say it would be to easy for you all on here. $good$
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If it helps to make you feel better, I had no idea as I've never been down there! :laugh:
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Haha thanks .Im not finished yet. WWW
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Try this one, I am pretty sure I know where it is but dont shout if I'm wrong. >>>
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Try this one, I am pretty sure I know where it is but dont shout if I'm wrong. >>>
Third field on the left after you pass what's its name. Ponies called Peter and Paul! ZXZ
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Close its silver and fairy. 1934.
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Heres an easier one D)
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Sychnant Pass?
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Looking towards Capelulo and Glyn Uchaf house.
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Close its silver and fairy. 1934.
I wasn't even born then! ZXZ
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Sychnant Pass?
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Yes it's sychnant pass 1933. According to date on the postcard
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Close its silver and fairy. 1934.
I wasn't even born then! ZXZ
;D The one with the 2 ponies is related to a Sir and lady Letts and is a hill in the llandudno area.
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Oh! The Letts of Eryl Fryn, Llandudno!
Z**
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Oh! The Letts of Eryl Fryn, Llandudno!
Z**
Thats the one. The card is for xmas 1934 given to my nain.
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A shed built around a tree!
Where is it?
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I thought that it was on the lower slopes of the Orme at first but now I must admit that I'm truly conkered. ???
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Sorry Hugo but it isn't on the Orme. I wish I could think up some clever cryptic clues like you do but I am hopeless on that sort of thing.
However here is a clue, it is not too far from a recently renamed road.
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It's near Bodysgallen Hall just off Wormhout Way - maybe! _))*
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Close, it is in the drive behind the 1620 Bistro at Bodysgallen Hall.
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Have you been dining out again Hollins? $dins$ $good$
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Yes, but not in the bistro. We ate in the main house dining room.
We had the excellent value lunch menu which is £19 for two courses and £23 for three.
I had smoked salmon with poached egg and asparagus, roast lamb with cabbage and fennel potatoes and creme brulee with shortbread. It was all delicious with excellent service and we were sat at the table in the window which has a beautiful view, (see photo below).
All this and you can feel that you are helping the National Trust!
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That sounds absolutely delicious and you've made me want to book a meal now. $good$
I must admit that I prefer the main house restaurant to the 1620 bistro and last time we were at the main house we also sat at that same table that you were at. It's really good value and a lovely experience too.
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Sounds absolutely fantastic! Do they by any chance do a Pensioner's rate? Or could me and the Mrs share a meal? _))*
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Is Bodysgallen operated b the National Trust? If so, I am surprised I had'nt realised that Mike
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Sounds absolutely fantastic! Do they by any chance do a Pensioner's rate? Or could me and the Mrs share a meal? _))*
If you can afford to go on a cruise, Yorkie, you could probably afford a meal in Bodysgallen without a discount, I'd have thought? ;)
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Is Bodysgallen operated b the National Trust? If so, I am surprised I had'nt realised that Mike
Yes, the previous owner of Historic House hotels gave them to the National Trust in 2008. Many of the staff seem to be the same as before the donation.
Here is a link to the homepage,
http://www.historichousehotels.com/ (http://www.historichousehotels.com/)
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Thanks Hollins. I had no idea. I drive past it every day, once or twice I've been within the grounds and maybe as far as the reception. -------- No, I was'ent thrown out, I was merely trying to put a few leaflets in a rack. Mike
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Its Mrs Fester's birthday soon, and she has wanted a spa session and a meal at Bodysgallen for quite a while now.
This recent discussion has encouraged me to get them booked! Thanks Hollins. $thanx$
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Sounds absolutely fantastic! Do they by any chance do a Pensioner's rate? Or could me and the Mrs share a meal? _))*
If you can afford to go on a cruise, Yorkie, you could probably afford a meal in Bodysgallen without a discount, I'd have thought? ;)
The reason I can afford a Cruise is because I save my pennies by not eating at overpriced cafes! _))*
Best lunch is Cafe Dewi at St David's Hospice! Soup and Sandwich for under £3.
I couldn't eat 3 courses for lunch, or even dinner for that matter! ZXZ
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Well said Yorkie-- but I wouldn't want a cruise either.
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Same here, but I spend it on classic cars instead! ;D
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Its Mrs Fester's birthday soon, and she has wanted a spa session and a meal at Bodysgallen for quite a while now.
This recent discussion has encouraged me to get them booked! Thanks Hollins. $thanx$
I'm sure that Mrs Fester will really appreciate that treat and I'd recommend the Main Building for that extra bit of pampering. It's a great experience and have a walk around the grounds after if you're not too full.
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Or could me and the Mrs share a meal? _))*
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I've heard the expression "going Dutch" but that's ridiculous Yorkie, ZXZ
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Or could me and the Mrs share a meal? _))*
I've heard the expression "going Dutch" but that's ridiculous Yorkie, ZXZ
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Not so ridiculous when you have such small appetites as we have! ZXZ
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Fair play then Yorkie, I'll let you off.
On a serious note one of the meanest men I've ever seen was at the Downing Arms in Bodfari. He was an old Welsh farmer and he ordered one mixed grill and two plates so that he could share the meal with his wife. He then ordered a pint and came back when the glass was nearly empty and asked the barmaid for a third of a pint of beer to go in his nearly empty glass.
I know what his trick was and that was for her to fill his glass up and only be charged for a third of the price.
The barmaid must have known the guy though and politely explained that the measures are only for a pint or a half so he agreed to pay for the half and then she filled a half pint glass and poured that into his nearly empty pint glass.
His face was a picture of disappointment.
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Who is this politician and what is his connection to the Three Towns Area?
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Is it William Morris Hughes who was a pupil at a school in Cwlach Street, Llandudno and later became Prime Minister of Australia?
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Lord Woolton - creator of the Woolton Pie. I don't know his connection to Llandudno though....
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Sorry Bri you aren't correct however Ludo is right that it is Lord Woolton, any ideas with the connection to the Three Towns Area?
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Lord Woolton made the opening speech of the 1948 Tory Conference held in our Pier Pavillion.
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Lord Woolton made the opening speech of the 1948 Tory Conference held in our Pier Pavillion.
Excellent Bri, I didn't know that! The connection I was thinking of was that Lord Woolton was the Minister of Food during WW2, the Ministry of Food was relocated to Colwyn Bay and Lord Woolton himself was billeted in 'The Killer' (Station Hotel) in Llandudno Junction whenever he came up to the Ministry from London.
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Is it William Morris Hughes who was a pupil at a school in Cwlach Street, Llandudno and later became Prime Minister of Australia?
Here he is--- "The Little Digger"--He lived in Abbey Road as a child.
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Another easy one. What job did the person living in this house do until 1989 ?
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Is that a face in the bottom middle pane? Very spooky! Was he a Ghost? :D
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Not a ghost but perhaps they did scare some?
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Only from your clue--- a policeman?
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That's good thinking Nemesis and you are on the right track but you're not correct. Now that I've made it so easy perhaps you can tell me the job and the location? ?{}?
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Tried to delete this answer, but couldnt find delete :rage:
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Are we back on WM Hughes?
William Hughes (Billy's father) died in the workhouse in London.
Jane Hughes ( Billy's mother) died from influenza at The Three Cocks Inn in Glazebury on her way to visit her parents in Llansanfraid-y-Mechan in Powys. ( I have her death certificate), not in a train crash at Glastonbury as some history information says.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Hughes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Hughes)
My last link didn't work-- sorry folks!
I actually managed to get into the church in Llansanfraid-y-Mechan last year and photograph the window there, dedicated to Jane Hughes (nee Morris) .
I can get boring on this subject !!!---- but When David Lloyd George came to Llandudno William Morris Hughes brought him to Abbey Road to show him where he had lived as a child.
Enough---or do you want more?
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Pay attention 1 rob 1 and stand in the corner. $smack$
You too Nemesis if you keep on talking. &shake& &shake&
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Is it Bodafon School and the person living there a teacher?
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It's not quite correct but near enough so I'll give you that Bellringer. &well&
There are two separate buildings there, the school and the Schoolhouse which was completed before the end of the 1872 academic year and immediately occupied by the first schoolmistress. It's the Headmaster's home or was until it was sold by Mostyn Estates in 1990
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l think bellmaster was spot on ,is a headmaster not still a teacher?
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Our Headmaster didn't take lessons but had more pay!
100 lines for Snowcap " I must not answer back" and detention afterwards
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Pay attention 1 rob 1 and stand in the corner. $smack$
You too Nemesis if you keep on talking. &shake& &shake&
Haven't time-- still cleaning, washing and ironing. :P
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I think the last headteacher who lived there was Stan Mason. He continued to live there after he retired.
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I have known his son Alwyn for years and didn't know until Alwyn told me recently that his father was Headmaster at the school and that they lived in the Headmaster's House.
Didn't realise that Stan Mason was the last Head to live there either.
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Our Headmaster didn't take lessons but had more pay!
100 lines for Snowcap " I must not answer back" and detention afterwards
Hugo or Hitler - Both begin with H & both are/were control freaks!!! :laugh:
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Sorry Hugo ;D
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Where is this?
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On a Horse Trough. Go on say "Nay!" ;D
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Nay !!!
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I've no idea whatsoever but as you take Frizzy on the Orme I suspect it's somewhere around St Tudno's Church. I'll try a go at the Roman Well along the wall by the farm.
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Yes Hugo it is on the Orme, but no-where near the Roman Well.
The pic. was actually taken by a friend of mine who was on a walk last Thurs---- I'd never seen the article in question, but I intend seeking it out on my next drive.
Now there is a clue for you.
P.S. I did ask his permission to pinch his photo ! ;D
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Is it on the Marine Drive as you approach the lighthouse?
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Ffynnon Gaseg just after passing Rest and be Thankful on side of road. Z**
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If it's on the ground then I would think that it's in the cafe car park somewhere? ???
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Well you are all getting nearer, but no one seems to be exact.
It isn't on the ground, it's not near Ffynon Gaseg, and not near the lighthouse.
Try again and if no-one gets any nearer I will tell you where it is.
My friend says there are more than one of these ! In the same place !
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What about on the wall of the house immediately before the junction with Llys Helyg Drive ? Or am I going in the wrong direction.
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What about next to the post box in the wall near the old Gogarth Hotel?
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No to both--- wrong end!
If this isn't a big enough clue I will spill the beans !
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Markers for the main climbs on the Orme . There is a book of the climbs and I suppose they have to be marked somehow! ZXZ
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The shield shaped mark is in the cliff face, on the Marine Drive just after the first big bend, under the overhanging bit where people often leave cars.
No idea if they are anything to do with climbs--- but I will try and find out.
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There was a Coastguard lookout place there at one time, perhaps it had something to do with that.
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Where is this? Clue:- it's not on Merddin Emrys's house!
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Is it at Bodysgallen Hall?
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That didn't last very long did it. I thought that you would get it, being a regular for all those dinners there! ;D
Had a lovely Afternoon Tea there today with a walk around the grounds afterwards to walk it off. $good$
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Where is this? Clue:- it's not on Merddin Emrys's house!
That's my house! :o.
Not really! _))*
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The pigeons in that loft probably finished up on someone's plate or in a pigeon pie! :D
Sort of home grown produce! ;)
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Here's an easy one (perhaps) for you:-
Where is this little fella?
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He's in the garden of a cottage right at the very end of Cwlach Street. Those cottages are a terrace of 4 and were called Queen Street in years gone by.
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Well done Hugo--spot on !
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Where will you find this Lion.
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It's a toughie and I've never seen it before. The stonework is like many municipal buildings or railways so I'll have a pop at Conwy Railway Station.
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I quite agree - it could be anywhere.
As Humphrey Bogart would say, "It could be on any building, in any street, in any town - and you had to pick this one!" $angry$
I think it's the Guildhall in Conwy for my wild and absurd guess. Z**
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I think Hugo is very close...very close indeed. ;)
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Close indeed, I still haven't got a clue where it is. ???
It looks like a retaining wall of some sort and the stonework doesn't quite match so it may have been done in two stages but that doesn't tell me where it is.
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Another wild guess. The stone work is similar to the wall on Rosemary Lane and as I can't see the Lion perhaps it's on the bridge and facing the railway. ???
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Maybe it is on Conwy Police Station - different sort of station! ZXZ
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All Saints Church, Deganwy?
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Dave seems to know where it is but I'm still clueless. How are we doing BrianP any updates or clues would be welcome.
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I am almost sure that it is on the façade of Conwy Police Station, high on the left as you look at it from the statue. Maybe we shall never know, the quiz-master seems to be absent. :rage:
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I think Hugo was right with the bridge over the railway
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I think Hugo was right with the bridge over the railway
Well, maybe the person who set the question could give a definitive answer and put us out of our misery!
Maybe there are two lions, or even more, dotted around the County! WWW
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I can put you out of your misery - it is on the railway bridge at Rosemary Lane in Conwy.
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I can put you out of your misery - it is on the railway bridge at Rosemary Lane in Conwy.
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Does that mean that my second guess was correct then?
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Does that mean that my second guess was correct then?
Be pretty mean if they didn't give it to you, Hugo! $good$
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Thanks Yorkie, you're a real gentleman. $thanx$
An easier one now. What business is behind this car and no naughty comments Yorkie. &shake&
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A hotel business, Hugo, which reminds me does the yellow on the Merrion Hotel comply with Mostyn Estate's rule that the pink hotel breached ?
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It could also be a cafe on ColwyN Bay Promenade by the Cayley Bank. ££$
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Yorkie's spot on. It's a kiosk on Rhos Prom by the Colwyn Bay end of the embankment. When the kiosk is open the car is parked outside. It serves good food at reasonable prices and is run by a very friendly couple. I drove past one day with the car window open and the smell of bacon baps wafted inside and I just had to stop and buy one.
It's usually very busy which is also a good sign. $good$
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The only decent catering outlet on the Prom!
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I agree, good food and good value. I love sitting there, that's if you can get a seat though as it is always busy.
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Sorry for not replying sooner, I will say all three got it right about the location fo the Lion, Hugo, DAVER and SDQ. It is above the railway at Conway, here is another view
BrianP
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Finally Bri!
Now... my turn, (Dave R is barred from this question)
Where in Llandudno will you find this good looking geezer?
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is it Yorkie on a good day?
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One of a pair at 83 Church Walks, the end nearest the pier!
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Is it a bust of the building's owner?
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Is it a bust of the building's owner?
But certainly not his wife.. ;) ;)
Merrdin, I think you might be correct... but I don't know its number .... can you state what the building actually trades as?
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Is it a bust of the building's owner?
But certainly not his wife.. ;) ;)
Indeed not, a lovely lady.
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Is it a bust of the building's owner?
But certainly not his wife.. ;) ;)
Merrdin, I think you might be correct... but I don't know its number .... can you state what the building actually trades as?
I haven't been past there in months, looking at Google Streetview it seems to sell pizzas
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OK.... Merddin, you got it...
These days its the La Taverna Italian restaurant.
How did you answer the question from Streetview? You obviously had seen the ugly gargoyle itself at some stage?
(No I am not referring to Dave R) :laugh:
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I remembered seeing the dogs many times, I just checked the location on Streetview which is probably around 3 years out of date! ;D
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One of a pair at 83 Church Walks, the end nearest the pier!
Just imagine what he's like on a bad day!!!! $angry$
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:o :o :o
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is it Yorkie on a good day?
Put in wrong quote - this is correct one. Too early in the morning! ;)
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Where will you find this in the Three Towns area?
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Haven't a clue and at the moment won't even hazard a guess! But I'll keep my eyes open. ZXZ
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Bit of a long shot but is it in the park in Old Colwyn opposite Aldi on the main Road?
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Oooo Jack, so close I have to give it to you. It is Wynn Gardens and is the entrance on the Wynnstay Road side.
There loads of lovely stone carvings in that park.
Just found this about it,
"Included in the scheme will be artworks and sculptures which are being funded by the Arts Council for Wales through National Lottery sources. "
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Oooo Jack, so close I have to give it to you. It is Wynn Gardens and is the entrance on the Wynnstay Road side.
There loads of lovely stone carvings in that park.
Just found this about it,
"Included in the scheme will be artworks and sculptures which are being funded by the Arts Council for Wales through National Lottery sources. "
Thanks Hollins :)
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A very hard teaser for the weekend as I've only seen the photo recently. What is the name of this old cottage?
Clue:- It's not called Pentre $walesflag$
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Invisible?
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That's a tough one, Hugo! :o
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Sorry Nemesis, I'd have given you a few bonus points if you could have guessed it from that. :-[
Hopefully here it is
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My usual wild guess - Ty Gwyn
;)
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It's a good start Yorkie but the wrong end of Llandudno I'm afraid.
You would have been able to see it from the Great Orme but the Little Orme and John's Hill were nearer. $walesflag$
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Somewhere in the Nant-y-Gamar area?
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Sorry Nemesis, further east near John's Hill and the Little Orme. $walesflag$
Can you recognise the road?
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Is it Bryn Y Bia Road?
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Yes Paddy, that path is the present day Bryn Y Bia Road.
Opposite John's Hill building is a hollow and it's ok to walk past it in the daytime but at night it's spooky!! $walesflag$
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It's a difficult one, especially as the building is no longer there. Can't give any easy clues because Yorkie will pounce on them like he did last time so it's making me feel a bit fiendish this weekend. $walesflag$
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I don't suppose . . . . . . . that it would be the original Bodafon School House?
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I don't think the children would have been that naughty Yorkie but some who actually lived there may have been! WWW $walesflag$
But no it wasn't the original school.
Don't forget we're looking for the original Welsh name of the property. $walesflag$
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OK - so what about Swn-y-Mor ?
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What about it Yorkie? Sound of the sea sounds nice but more appropriate for a place nearer the sea, don't you think?
Why anyone should call this place by its name I don't know because I wouldn't want to live in a place like that WWW $walesflag$
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I Diawl Bach or Ty Uffern by your last pictorial clue! L0L
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Yorkie, you're brill. You are certainly on the right track and I've given you too many clues already so no more. I've even told you the answer but it's not one of the ones you have given.
I'm never going to beat Yorkie now!
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I think it must be Pant yr Ellyll. One translation would be Ghost's Hollow or Spook's Hollow. No wonder it was abandoned in 1910!
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Well done Cambrian that's correct, did Ken Dibble's book help? Yorkie was hot on your heels there but you were able to get it correct.
It was in the hollow opposite Bryn Ifan ( John's Hill) that is the last property on the left as you go up Bryn Y Bia Road. Across the road nowadays is a small lay by with a road going uphill and that is where Pant Yr Ellyll was.
The clues were there:-
Hollow = Pant
Fiend = Ellyll
The photo is on a leaflet at the Conwy Archives
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My problem is that coming from The Smoke I don't speak the local lingo, so all I can say is uffern dan (with a little arrow head above the a).
ZXZ
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Hell's fire Yorkie we've got no chance otherwise, chwarae teg. $walesflag$
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Rydych chi'n iawn! Iechyd da pob Cymro, ...................................! Z**
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Seem to remember reading it was a thoroughfare of some sort. ???????
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Where would you see this?
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I think it is the turret over the dining room in the top flat at Ormefield House, Craig y don?
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You're spot on Hollins, well done. &well&
I was hoping it would have lasted a lot longer.
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Where was I walking this morning?
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Side of Bodafon Fields on the cycle path?
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Oh dear that didn't last long ! :(
Spot on Jack-- well done. ;)
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Francis' riding stables was owned by my grandfather's brother Jim. Their father owned Francis Garage in the West End. Do you have any photos or memories of the stable you could share?
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Roundabout where in the Llandudno area would you find this unusual garden feature? It is actually a water feature, and normally has water cascading down it, but typically, when I photographed it, the water was switched off!
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Oooh I just saw that from the bus it's on the corner in Llanrhos. Hadn't noticed it before.
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$good$ Absolutely correct,Llechwedd. I had never noticed until I cycled past it and the sun reflected off it into my eyes. I don't know how long it has been there but it looks very impressive when the water's on. It's on the south-west corner of Bryn Lupus Road on the mini-roundabout at Llanrhos corner. Lucky you were sitting on that side of the bus!
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Where would you find this clock and bell tower in the local area?
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Llanrhos school?
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Correct Mike. $good$
I should have realised the clock would be a giveaway for you! The Old Schoolhouse looks very nice now after its renovation. I have come to the conclusion that my locations are too easy as they only last a few minutes so I'll try and locate some harder ones in the future!
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Three towns riddle
The firsts in COLWYN BAY and also in CONWAY, LLANDUDNO it has none but DEGANWY it has one
The seconds not in COLWYN BAY, LLANDUDNO or in CONWAY.
THREE TOWNS FORUM has two as you can see, there's one in DEGANWY now that makes it three.
The thirds in COLWYN BAY, LLANDUDNO it has two. There's none in Conway town and THE THREETOWNS FORUM to
The fourth is like the last one which makes it a repeat, so now I can tell you your first word is complete
The next ones in DEGANWY, LLANDUDNO it has one, but if you look at the other three you will find that they have none.
The next is in COLWYN BAY, LLANDUDNO and CONWAY as well, there's two in the THREETOWNS FORUM none in DEGANWY you can tell
The next will appear in all of them the only one you will find, ill tell you now there's six of them because I'm feeling kind
The last is in DEGANWY IN THREETOWNS there are two, COLWYN BAY, LLADUDNO , CONWAY there are none and that's your final clue.
Now the riddles ended and I know it was not tough
There's no need to thank me your answers praise enough
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spot the mistake.
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If the mistake is in: "The next ones in DEGANWY, LLANDUDNO it has one"
then I make the answer "WELL DONE".
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I could have looked at that forever ! My mind doesn't seem to work in that direction at all.
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This line threw me
The next ones in DEGANWY, LLANDUDNO it has one, but if you look at the other three you will find that they have none.
I thought it was "A" because the were two "D" 's in Llandudno but it was a good brain teaser and I tried a few times to solve it but with no luck. &well&
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nice one Blodyn,Hugo well spotted my mind must have gone blank with the 2 "D"s in llandudno, only spotted it after I had posted it. passes the time away,
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I enjoyed having a go Snowcap even if I did have a headache afterwards so well done. :)
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I could have looked at that forever ! My mind doesn't seem to work in that direction at all.
Nemesis, your comment made me laugh because that was exactly how I felt about the question!
Very well done to snowcap for setting it and to Blodyn for answering it.
Mystifying to my mind also.
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Well, thanks folks and thanks to Snowcap for the question. This is the first time that I've been quick enough to answer a quiz question on here!
$sunny$
Not sure if this is an appropriate icon but it's how I feel about my small achievement!
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Glad it isn't just me Hollins-- I am like that with those logic puzzles where you fill in sections and move them across-- blank-- ???yet I can whistle through general knowledge crosswords. Must be the way our brains are made. I always said mine was twisted-- I'll say it before anyone else does!! :twoface:
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I could have looked at that forever ! My mind doesn't seem to work in that direction at all.
I spent a b****y fortune on time and petrol running around all the different places to see if I could see any similarities, and which place had one of something and others had none. Must have done about 80 miles altogether and 3 gallons of juice! Thanks! $angry$ ZXZ
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love it Yorkie, still laughing while writing this, @ £1.40 a litre its no joke.
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Another picture from within the 3 towns-- but where is this most unusual chimney?
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With the amount of air that someone is trying to get up the tube I reckon it's the local Crematorium! :D
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ohh dead wrong Yorkie !! :twoface: ;D :o
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Somewhere in Conwy town?
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There are an assortment of odd chimney stacks in Cwlach Street Llandudno but I haven't seen that one.
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I wish I knew the answer to this one because I love chimneys!
Sadly I don't, but I am looking forward to the answer then I can go and look at it in real life.
Good one, Nemesis!
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Wow ! at last some answers !!!! :D
Yes Dave it is in Conwy town.
Do you want me to tell you where or would you care to guess?
I love Chimneys too Hollins and I had a couple of super ones outside our business in Yorkshire, I used to fill them with flowers every year. Couldn't fit them in when we came here, but I see on street view that one has now gone walkabout !!
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Certainly looks familiar but can't think where. You'd better spill the beans... :)
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Castle Hotel?
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It is opposite the National Trust shop on the building which houses the gift shop next to the Civic Hall.
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It is opposite the National Trust shop on the building which houses the gift shop next to the Civic Hall.
I believe that building was once the Eagles Inn, according to the list of lost Conwy pubs I compiled back in 2010:
http://threetownsforum.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,92.msg750.html#msg750 (http://threetownsforum.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,92.msg750.html#msg750)
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Nemesis, you did rather well with your last one. I don't remember the local experts including DaveR ever giving up on one before!
Let's see how I get on......
Where in the Three Towns will you find this elaborate plasterwork?
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The Imperial Hotel, Llandudno?
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Well done Bri, correct!
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Thanks Hollins.
It was only easy because one of our daughters got married there last year.
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An ornate window detail in a door - which public building in the Three Towns area?
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Is it what used to be the registry office in Conwy? Now the TIC
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For chimney lovers--- where is this one? Should be an easy one for some!
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Is it in Penrhyn Bay? St David's Road perhaps?
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You're getting warmer but it's not St Davids Road. &shake&
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Beach Drive, Penrhyn Bay, there used to be a gold Rolls Royce Silver Shadow parked on the drive, we lived very near until last February!
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I thought that you would get it ME. &well& It's a lovely property and that chimney is a bit special.
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Beach Drive, Penrhyn Bay, there used to be a gold Rolls Royce Silver Shadow parked on the drive, we lived very near until last February!
Have you seen the poor old red Bentley in the drive on the left just before the bend after Llandrillo College? Don't think it has moved in years. :(
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Yes, seems a shame, an old truck and tractor in the garden too! and a few hundred yards further on more rusting classics on a driveway!
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*coughs* This one was never answered. It is in Conwy (the town), btw.
An ornate window detail in a door - which public building in the Three Towns area?
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Nemesis answered
Is it what used to be the registry office in Conwy? Now the TIC
But no yes or no was given, is she right?
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Nemesis answered
Is it what used to be the registry office in Conwy? Now the TIC
But no yes or no was given, is she right?
I'm afraid not.
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Give us a clue then, you CHUFF!
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In reply to DaveR's window question.....is it at Bodlondeb council offices?
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In reply to DaveR's window question.....is it at Bodlondeb council offices?
Correct, H! $good$
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Why was Rocket Street in Llandudno so named and what was it re-named to?
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Don't want to appear awkward but, is that Rocket Street in this Llandudno or the Llandudno in South Africa? ZXZ
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The Welsh one! I googled Rocket Street just to make sure no bright spark would get the answer too quickly and found the South African one as well !!
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Why was Rocket Street in Llandudno so named and what was it re-named to?
This is a shot in the dark, but was Rocket Street the old carriage road between the two platforms of Llandudno Station? If so, presumably named after Stephenson's Rocket. No answer to the second part.
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Sorry Yorkie :(
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I've no idea but will have a pop at Jubilee Street, only because the original Lifeboat Station was next to the Railway Station.
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On the right lines Hugo, but I think it's what is now Central Place. Something on this in "Streets of Llandudno" - it's where the coastguard station was and still is.
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You're right Cambrian, I did read it in the 'Streets of Llandudno'. Central Place was originally called Rocket Street where the coastguard station fired rockets to signal distress. Changed to Central Place to relate to the school - Llandudno Central School.
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Here's Frosty the Snowman, but where will you find him?
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Snowdonia Nurseries?
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Snowdonia Nurseries?
Absolutely correct! Only lasted about 5 minutes that one! _))*
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I was in there last week and thought what an great selection of xmas stuff they had in there.
I didn't actually remember the snowman but I guessed it could be there.
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Where would you find this locally?
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Looks interesting, wherever it is..... 8) Looks like a door under a road or railway?
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Is it under Marine Drive?
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I've never seen it when I've walked on the West Shore going to the gunsite. It's on the shore and I was going to say by the viaduct between Llanfairfechan and Penmaenmawr but as it's the 3 towns quesetion then I must be wrong.
I don't think it's underneath the Marine Drive on the North Shore only because there is sand on the beach in the photo. :D
I'll have to have another think. ?{}?
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Penrhyn Bay beach , part of the old mine workings?
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Hugo, I am afraid that I might have misled you as it is actually below the A55 eastbound which goes round Penmaenbach but as the three towns are Llandudno, Colwyn Bay and Conwy I thought that is qualified for "local" rather than "out of area". There is also a large cave there which is not gated.(see pics)
As it would have been so wet underfoot yesterday after Thursday's storms we took the bus to Llanfairfechan and walked back via the cycle track over to Penmaenmawr ( which was the only uphill section) then along the beach at Pen, round Penmaenbach headland (still on the beach) and then round the Beacons, through the marina and then Bodlondeb woods to Conwy (for my pie from Edwards's) and then through Deganwy and back home to Llandudno . Google maps gives the distance as 12.6 miles but as we walked round on the beach most of the way I reckon is was nearer 13 and it certainly felt like it this morning! Incidentally can anyone who lives in the Pen/Llanfair area tell me if it is possible to walk between Llanfairfechan and Pen on the beach below the viaduct please?
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Gwynant, I was miles away with my guess so don't worry. That was a very interesting find and I bet there is a lot of history behind it. Nice walk too and a long one as well. $good$
My friend wants to walk on the beach at Llanfairfechan and take photos of the viaduct there. He said that you can actually walk on the beach but only on certain tides but he's been talking about this for over 6 years now so I'm not holding my breath.
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Incidentally can anyone who lives in the Pen/Llanfair area tell me if it is possible to walk between Llanfairfechan and Pen on the beach below the viaduct please?
I wouldn't try it.
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In 1973 the local Magistrates made a blanket ban on a certain entertainment coming to Colwyn Bay.
What was it? ££$
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A Circus?
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Ah! Not a Circus Nem but I see where you are coming from.
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The showing of a film? Life of Brian?
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Sorry Dave not that either.
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Wasn't Lap Dancers was it Yorkie, because I haven't seen any around here for years? :)
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Not lap dancers either, but I understand there will be plenty on 6th. December !
Today's clue - Halifax!
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Live music in public? Like brass bands etc...
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Unlike Churchill's dog, I have to say, "Oh, no!"
You're barking up the wrong tree. :D
DaveR is somewhere on the right track! ££$
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Halifax??? Well if its building societies judging by the number in the Bay the've made a poor show of preventing them
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I think it was the film "Last tango in Paris" which was made in 1972.
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I have become ''possessed'' with a voice inside my head, which forces me to say THE EXORCIST.. :puke2:
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I think it was the film "Last tango in Paris" which was made in 1972.
Gwynant - you are 110% correct! The clue referred to the fact that "Last Tango in Halifax" was on TV last night so there was a tenuous connection.!
LT in Paris starred Marlon Brando with Maria Schneider and was considered to be too racy for the folk of Colwyn Bay!!!!
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What Hotel will you find at Latimer House in Llandudno now?
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I'll try the St Tudno just to start the ball rolling. :D
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I've got the answer but I have banned myself from answering because I "cheated" with Mr Google! It was fun finding the answer out though.
Good Luck!
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I did run it though Google myself and the illustration in the advert is a little misleading..... :P
Its not the St Tudno, I'm afraid.
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Is it the Cumbernauld in North Parade?
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It is above the right hand window of the Bay Tree, next to the Hen-Dy. Just by chance walked past it on our way to the Santa Run. VV
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Nemesis is correct, it's the right hand side of the Baytree. I popped over to see the Santa fun run myself but bailed out when the rain started.
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Oh-- you chicken !(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared004.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Have put a couple of pics on another thread.
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Where in Llandudno will you find this magnificent knocker - one of a pair of magnificent kno...anyway, where is it? :laugh:
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I'll start the ball rolling with...... Osborne House, North Parade?
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I'll start the ball rolling with...... Osborne House, North Parade?
Thats a ridiculous suggestion....but you are quite right.
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Where would you find this scene, and to which building does the spire in the foreground belong?
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I was here not so long ago...but I'll leave it for someone else to guess.
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and me. $walesflag$
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I'll be in that area soon too. $walesflag$ $cofffee$
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I'll be in that area soon too. $walesflag$ $cofffee$
Calling in for a coffee with Stefan, maybe?
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Yes, I hope to go there soon but I'm not walking up that steep section, I'll go by car instead. ^*^0
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Haven't been for a number of years, but I think I know where it is !
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Well if no one else is going to say, it's the Vivian quarry in the background behind the Dinorwig Quarry workshops, now the National Slate Museum, well worth a visit!
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Isn't this thread supposed to be Three Towns only? No wonder there were no answers! WWW
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That's right M.E., and it certainly is well worth a visit especially on a wet day and also as it is free! Apologies for not replying earlier but I was out last night. Many people obviously knew the answer but nobody seemed to volunteer a reply for some reason. I also realise now I posted it on the wrong thread (Sorry Yorkie!), it should have been on the "out of area" thread and I will try to be more careful in future! All the best to everyone in 2013,
Blwyddyn newydd dda.
$good$ $walesflag$
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I did 25 miles round the towns looking for that darned steeple! You're forgiven. ;)
We have been there and it s fascinating what can be produced from the stuff. Must go again during one of our country drives.
ZXZ
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Hi Gwynant, Hope you don't get put off posting more quizzes. I didn't know where it was so it was interesting to find out about it in the answer. All the knowledgeable locals knew what you meant anyway.
I hope you will have a guess at my quiz........
Where in the Three Towns will you find this establishment?
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I don't know the answer but as you enjoy fine dining I'll have a pop at the Osborne Hotel Llandudno. $dins$
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Sorry Hugo, not correct this time but I was dining in there!
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The Empire Hotel?
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No, sorry, not the Empire.
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Sorry, I think I should have said, "Where in the Three Towns area will you find this establishment?"
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Is it Forte's in Rhos?
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Well done Fester. We went there yesterday for the perfect antidote to all those Christmas meals, buck rarebit!
Hope you enjoy your New Year treat!
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Twas Mrs Fester actually..... and she is delighted!
You know what, I could eat that for EVERY meal. It looks amazing.
By the way, we have swapped Plas Rhianfa for Ruthin Castle at New Year, we love the medieval banquet. couldn't resist!
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Fortes is always very reliable. I've eaten there hundreds of times and never had a bad meal. $good$
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Fortes is always very reliable. I've eaten there hundreds of times and never had a bad meal. $good$
We can vouch for that, as it is a regular stop for us, normally around 3.00 pm, when even the old man himself is in there making sure the place is operating to his satisfaction! $drink$
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We've been in there once, was very good!
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A couple of little teasers for New Year's Eve.
What happened in Mostyn Street on 9th November 1927?
And
What event took place at The Imperial Hotel that same evening?
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A flood? Don't know the second part. :D
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A flood? Don't know the second part. :D
You're so close I will have to give it to you. Actually the Sea came over rather than it being caused by rain.
Second part, Ladies Night for Lodge of St Tudno. $dins$
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Thanks Yorkie! I recall seeing a picture somewhere of a flood prewar. :)
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Maybe this one?
[smg id=2708]
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Yes, that's the one!
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My Nain used to tell me about a time that "the seas met in Gloddaeth Avenue", but she couldn't remember the exact date, (she said it was soon after she moved to Llanddudno in 1926), so I guess that was what she remembered.
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My Nain used to tell me about a time that "the seas met in Gloddaeth Avenue", but she couldn't remember the exact date, (she said it was soon after she moved to Llanddudno in 1926), so I guess that was what she remembered.
My Mam used to say the same and the first photo is of the West Shore taken in 1924 and the second is Mostyn Street and Clonmel Street taken in Oct 1932.
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Where in the Three Towns area will you find this building?
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Llandudno Junction Railway Station? or maybe Colwyn Bay! ??? :)
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Well done Dave, correct with your first guess!
How about this one, somewhere in the Three Towns. Where is this unusual tiling.
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No guesses so here is another photo to make it easier.
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Enochs Chip Shop in Llandudno Junction?
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You are on the right lines because it is a fish and chip shop but it isn't that one and it isn't in Llandudno Junction.
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It's a while since I've been there but I'll have a go at Tribells in Llandudno.
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And I will have my mad guess at The Galleon in Conwy. $lol$
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Sorry Hugo and Yorkie but it is neither of those.
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Harbour View, Deganwy?
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Visiting all these Fish and Chip shops is seriously affecting my waistline. $dins$
What about the Archways in Conwy?
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Has anyone suggested Tribells in Lloyd Street yet? :D
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Still no one has got it right!
I'll give you a clue. DaveR once said on here that he didn't like it because the portions were small but that is why I do like it.
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Has anyone suggested Tribells in Lloyd Street yet? :D
Hugo did at 11 32am :D
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Still no one has got it right!
I'll give you a clue. DaveR once said on here that he didn't like it because the portions were small but that is why I do like it.
Pebbles in Mostyn Street!
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Hooray! Correct.
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Here is another of my chimney collection.
Which shop are they above?
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Is it Claire House Childrens Hospice in Madoc Street?
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Well done Hugo-- didn't think that would last long, but haven't had chance to get a pic before, as the weather has been naff!
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It was the clue of the shop and the rendering that gave it away. I checked on Google just to make sure and noticed that the guttering has been renewed and the place repainted since Google came past.
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An interesting detail on a house - where in the Three Towns area will you find it?
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On the Chelsea Hotel in Church Walks ??
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On the Chelsea Hotel in Church Walks ??
This one's not in Llandudno. First clue is that it is on the outskirts of Colwyn Bay... ?{}?
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On the Chelsea Hotel in Church Walks ??
This one's not in Llandudno. First clue is that it is on the outskirts of Colwyn Bay... ?{}?
It's a toughie Dave and I've no idea at present. That's an early posting for the day or were you just getting back from a night out! ;D
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Dave says its on the outskirts of the Bay. Anyone know a coffee house on the outskirts? Mike
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It's a house, Mike, albeit one attached to a tourist attraction...? ;)
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Just seen it on the Lodge or gatehouse next door to the Welsh Mountain Zoo. Don't know the name of the house though.
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Just seen it on the Lodge or gatehouse next door to the Welsh Mountain Zoo. Don't know the name of the house though.
I thought you might be the one to get this one, Hugo! Well done! $good$
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Been past there so many times and even chatted outside the place to the people living there but hadn't noticed it before now. Good question Dave. $good$
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Whereabouts was this in Rhos On Sea:
[smg id=54]
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Judging by the incline I will guess Rhos Road.
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Combermere Gardens, Rhos on Sea.
There was a Combermere Lodge, near to the Cayley Arms. ZXZ
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Indeed. The building is the centre of the photo is the Cayley Arms (looking from Colwyn Bay side). The area to the right (where the public toilets, tourist information office and gardens now are) was once a walled off private house called Combermere.
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Was easy really. I enlarged the photo and the word DETAILS was exposed. I clicked on that and the rest was easy. Even got a link to you on Flikr.
Just for the critics - I never Googled this one! :D
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Where will you find this tunnel in the Three Towns area?
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Looking at the type of stone in the picture, it is similar to the stone on the pier so I would think that it's under the old Pavillion or the Grand Hotel itself.
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Good logic, Hugo, but this tunnel is actually in the Colwyn Bay area....
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Is it the old tunnel that runs from the Station to the Prom?
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I'm afraid not. This tunnel is not in the town of Colwyn Bay itself but in the 'greater Colwyn Bay area'.
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I would hazard a guess at the Tan Lan / Rainbow Bridge area of the Expressway in Old Colwyn as it looks like a tunnel under the Expressway/ Railway but I don't know the exact location, as I have only cycled past there on the cycle path.
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Ah! In that case is it the tunnel of Llysfaen Quarry at Llandulas?
The lighting looks verv industrial and the construction reminds me of other mines I have visited.
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Gwynant is closest so far, when he says Old Colwyn. You'd maybe want to be looking more in the actual village though. ;)
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Is it the tunnel under the main road that goes to Llawr Pentre?
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Is it the tunnel under the main road that goes to Llawr Pentre?
Correct! It's the foot tunnel that runs underneath Abergele Road, from Llawr Pentre to Beach Road.
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I've been over it so many times and it never occurred to me! ZXZ
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I've been over it so many times and it never occurred to me! ZXZ
I was the same until a few years ago when I went through it for the first time and had an enjoyable walk the other side and alongside the river and woodland in Llawr Pentre.
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A rather nice old bedroom...but where would you find it in the three towns area?
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With those leaded lights, is it one of the bedrooms in Plas Mawr in Conwy?
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Close but no cigar, Hugo!
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How about Aberconwy House?
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How about Aberconwy House?
Well done, Mike! That's the one. $good$
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Where in the Three Towns area will you find this pair of derelict houses?
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Look like Rydal Penrhos teachers' houses off King's Road, Colwyn Bay. Up for sale ??
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Look like Rydal Penrhos teachers' houses off King's Road, Colwyn Bay. Up for sale ??
Well done! They are going to be demolished and replaced by flats.
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I must go back a tweet (no sorry about that) a post or two. I dont often enter the Quiz time because I always miss the answers,I havent got enough time to follow the TTF.
BUT, BUT, ---- I cannot believe it. I've beaten HUGO. Mike
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Best out of three then Mike. ;)
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OK Mike where is Vining Street?
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I know this one, but my lips are sealed! ;-)
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Thanks Dave, I bet Mike's looking through the street indexes and Yorkie's Googling like mad! D)
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Thanks Dave, I bet Mike's looking through the street indexes and Yorkie's Googling like mad! D)
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Just for fun and not to spoil Mike's fun. I've tried to find the answer but the nearest Vining St. I can find is some 40 miles away! I'm now eager to hear what the answer is.
I did find one Irving Road, which was between Venue Cymru and the Yacht Club but that was the closest I got! :(
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Sorry Hugo but street indexes No. If I go into a quiz anywhere, and thats not very often, I answer from inside my memory. And definitely not google.
Everybody is different, but I just don't see the point in just searching for an answer.
I did too much of that in my old job in a Bank. Mike
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Sorry Hugo but street indexes No. If I go into a quiz anywhere, and thats not very often, I answer from inside my memory. And definitely not google.
Everybody is different, but I just don't see the point in just searching for an answer.
I did too much of that in my old job in a Bank. Mike
I've said it b4 and I'll say it again - if you don't know the answer there can be a lot of knowledge gained and a lot of fun searching, either on't Internet or with books etc. This time it didn't help but I had a great time exploring the area for the answer. :D
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Don't say that I've got you two stumped $hands$
Yorkie, it's less than 5 miles away in any direction and Mike you must have driven past many times but mustn't have seen the sign.
By the way I checked the street indexes and Google before posting it! 8)
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Hugo, now you have said that the Vining Street we are looking for is within 5 miles of here this info is entirely irrelevant but quite interesting. While I was looking on Google maps for clues I came across a Vining St. in Liverpool 8 (which is 55.3 miles from here!). But then I noticed that at the end of that street there is a block of streets with names that you would not expect to see there. Apparently the houses in them were built by Welsh folk in the 1880's and the streets are called Voelas St, Rhiwlas St, Powys St, Kinmel St, Pengwern St, Treborth St, Dovey St, Teilo St, Elwy St, and lastly Madryn St, (where Ringo Starr was born and lived till he was 4 years old). Having said all that I have no idea where the local Vining Street is!
$walesflag$
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It's difficult Gwynant and although I've been past it many times it was only recently that I noticed it.
It's in the 3 Towns triangle but not in the 3 Towns and is on a minor road within half a mile of top of the bridge. $walesflag$
There's a few clues there and you must have gone past Vining Street a number of times.
Yorkie, I'm sorry but it is on Google because I looked at the sign today. It's only easy if you know it!
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.It's in the 3 Towns triangle but not in the 3 Towns and is on a minor road within half a mile of top of the bridge. $walesflag$
Yorkie, I was hoping to make it easier for you by translating the clue into English but perhaps I should have stuck with its more familiar Welsh name. Best get out your Welsh - English dictionary. $walesflag$
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.It's in the 3 Towns triangle but not in the 3 Towns and is on a minor road within half a mile of top of the bridge. $walesflag$
Yorkie, I was hoping to make it easier for you by translating the clue into English but perhaps I should have stuck with its more familiar Welsh name. Best get out your Welsh - English dictionary. $walesflag$
Actually, Hugo, you have done me proud, you have successfully translated the clue into Double Dutch! I haven't a clue where it is and have actually given up trying to find it! :D
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.It's in the 3 Towns triangle but not in the 3 Towns and is on a minor road within half a mile of Pen Y Bont $walesflag$
It's bilingual now, does that help? and Vining Street is visible on Google Street view. $good$
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They seem to be struggling a bit with this one, Hugo? ;) :twoface:
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Yes it's a toughie and how many Pen Y Bonts are there? :-X WWW
I'm going to post a photo with the next clue if Yorkie or someone hasn't googled it.
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There is a Pen y Bont Road in Glanwydden, your latest walk was in that area Hugo so my guess is Glanwydden!!!
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Hugo went on a nice walk that day, he got some great pics. $good$
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I think the three white ducks may know the answer! I could try that it is Goedlodd Lane, but am probably wrong.
;D
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Bryn Pydew.
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You are all very warm but please be more exact. :)
Now eyes up, eyes down and look in????
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Might put off my bedtime so that I can watch any reply. I,ve been told I have often driven past it. Still without a flash of inspiration , -----
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Is this too easy ?
Wales of course !!
April 2012
(http://tinyurl.com/abmky29)
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Is it on the perimeter wall of Llangwstenin Hall?
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Is it on the perimeter wall of Llangwstenin Hall?
;)
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I got the Pen-y-Bont clue and spent much time studying the road-side walls in that area (on Google maps) but it wasn't till I recognised the chimney in the second picture clue on what appears to be the lodge at Llangwstenyn Hall that I twigged the actual location. You can see the street sign on a wall at the back of the the garden if you zoom in on it. Nice one Hugo, I feel as if i know that area like the back of my hand now!
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Well done Jack and well spotted Gwynant. $good$
This is what you can see on Google and the sign is visible on the back wall.
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Is this too easy ?
Wales of course !!
April 2012
(http://tinyurl.com/abmky29)
Is it in the 3 towns as I don't recognise the area?
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Not 3 Towns
Clue
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/cogla/MenaiBridge017_zpsa956562c.jpg)
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Was here last week, but my lips are :-X
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Menai Bridge?
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Menai Bridge?
Nice Chip shop on the other side of the road too in Menai Bridge
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Quite right too !
Menai Bridge
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/cogla/MenaiBridge069_zpsd43775c3.jpg)
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There's a great new waterfront restaurant called Dylans there too:
http://www.dylansrestaurant.co.uk/ (http://www.dylansrestaurant.co.uk/)
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Here is a nice easy one from Saturday's walk. Where is it and also what is it?
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Too easy, Hugo...too easy. :laugh:
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Too easy, Hugo...too easy. :laugh:
It is very easy Dave after the last one but will everyone know what its purpose was?
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It's lasted longer than I thought it would. :o I must admit that although I've seen it many times it wasn't until recent years that I actually found what it was, so what is it and where is it?
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I know where it is, by a path to a lovely cottage, but I have no idea what it is! As a guess something to do with milk?
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Is this the lovely cottage?
Good guess ME but nothing to do with milk.
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Yes, that's the one! If it's not milk, something else to do with farming, a store of some kind?
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One point for getting the location correct but you need to be specific on what it was before you get the bonus point. ?{}?
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Is it anything to do with Quarrying?
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Is it anything to do with Quarrying?
Nothing to do with quarrying but as you've had a few attempts then I'll be generous and say that it could be said that it was a store of some kind.
But what did it store? ?{}?
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I've walked past it several times! I can only guess... Flour, grain, shepherds? :laugh:
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You're a trier ME but it's still wrong. It's quite an old building but was it there in Owain Glyndwr's time? $walesflag$
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Lookout post? Prison cell? Gatehouse? :D
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Chwarae teg ME you don't give up on me. Now look back to my last clue about Owain Glyndwr and that will give you the answer. $walesflag$ $welsh$
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A well?
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No quite Hollins, but I'll give you that as you are so close. Pydew is the Welsh word for well and Bryn Pydew gets its name from the well in the centre of the village.
Chris Draper in his book describes this as a particularly nice example of the water storage tanks that used to be common in country areas before most houses were directly connected to the mains supply.
I remember seeing it before all the Ivy grew on it and actually thought that it was something from WW2.
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My Dad used to tell me it was a WWII Bomb Shelter! :laugh:
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Too easy, Hugo...too easy. :laugh:
Was your answer going to be a WW II Bomb Shelter then Dave?
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Probably, but I meant the location. :D
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The location was a giveaway but it was the second question that was harder.
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On that same walk I had, I passed an 18th centuary cottage which has the distinction of being the last house in Creuddyn to retain it's thatched roof, now replaced by slate.
What is the name and whereabouts of the house?
No picture clues but the walk covered Glanwydden,Llangystennin and Pydew. The house was opposite a pub and is not by a lake now? $walesflag$
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Adwy Rhydd?
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Adwy Rhydd?
Adwy Rhydd was indeed a thatched cottage and the one time home of Hugh Jones but it's by Bodafon Farm in Llandudno and I'd have been well and truly tired if I'd have gone that far.
Nice try Hollins but I'm afraid that it is incorrect.
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The pub became a shop and is now just a private cottage but the former thatched cottage retains its Welsh name keeping a reference to the Lake? $walesflag$ $welsh$
The cottage also has the original well that gave Pydew its Welsh name
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The Cottage in Pydew has the same name as a pond in Powys that is well known for its colony of amphibians? $walesflag$
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Penlan?
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Nice try SDQ but I'm afraid that it is incorrect.
If you think that my last clue about the pond in Powys is a bit eft then I won't be offended because you could be right because it wasn't that great! :-[
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The clues are all there for the former thatched cottage:-
The Cottage in Pydew has the same name as a pond in Powys
well known for its colony of amphibians
Great
Eft
Welsh name keeping a reference to the Lake $walesflag$
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The clues are all there for the former thatched cottage:-
The Cottage in Pydew has the same name as a pond in Powys = G***llyn
well known for its colony of amphibians
Great = Great *******
Eft = Newts
Welsh name keeping a reference to the Lake $walesflag$ - G***llyn
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Opposite the cottage is the old Swan, which previously served as a public house,before becoming a shop and it's now a private house.
The largest colony of Great Crested Newts in mid Wales live in a pond in Powys that shares the same name as the former thatched cottage.
The answer is easy for the locals and anyone who has Chris Draper's book on walks in the area. $good$
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Penlan?
After reading about the Penlan Ponds project for Powys I can see where SDQ has had his answer from and he's the nearest so half a point to SDQ.
The answer is actually Granllyn but it's >?>?? because I have no more clues for this one.
I had a look at the property years ago with a view to buying it. It had potential and a red corrugated roof covered the thatch but the planning office would only let me extend it by 50 per cent and not the 100 per cent I needed. That and the fact that it two septic tanks in the garden from the cottages across the road put me off buying it.
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The building in Bryn Pydew Road is a small service reservoir (at one time you could see a large ball from a ball cock through the ventilation hole) probably built in the 1880s when a pipe was laid from Pensarn which also served the tank near Pabo Hall. There's a similar one in Happy Valley now used as a store by the Council.
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Thanks for that info Cambrian, I'll have a look for them when I'm walking in that area. There is a larger reservoir in Happy Valley which is under the putting green there and it's a fascinating bit of Victorian architecture.
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I've said for years that I would love to actually see that !
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Ooo.... that looks so creepy.
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Do you still fancy it now Nemesis or Hollins?
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&ved=0CEsQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnorthwalesmtb.proboards.com%2Findex.cgi%3Fboard%3Dpiccys%26action%3Ddisplay%26thread%3D3466&ei=9LEXUbuoC6S50QX2koCYAQ&usg=AFQjCNGsuVjGzhdbaIDhfolfljpqflAIMA&sig2=LrLhPOwjIlfaqM2TsJ2svg (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&ved=0CEsQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnorthwalesmtb.proboards.com%2Findex.cgi%3Fboard%3Dpiccys%26action%3Ddisplay%26thread%3D3466&ei=9LEXUbuoC6S50QX2koCYAQ&usg=AFQjCNGsuVjGzhdbaIDhfolfljpqflAIMA&sig2=LrLhPOwjIlfaqM2TsJ2svg)
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That is amazing. Thanks Hugo.
I get the jitters going in those underground car parks in the railway warehouses in Manchester so there's no way I could go down there but I never knew anything about it until now.
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If it's any consolation Hollins I was invited by the Great Orme Exploration Society to go down with them on one of their visits to the Copper mines but I bottled it. :-[ &shake&
Their website is good with some great photos of the copper mines
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CDIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goes.org.uk%2F&ei=GbwXUbnQLaSA0AWvnoCwDQ&usg=AFQjCNGGmA9hWnlRVZ6YrZms3i69PFnjcQ&sig2=SVRXvl6zY1VLpJhCZhQlrQ (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CDIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goes.org.uk%2F&ei=GbwXUbnQLaSA0AWvnoCwDQ&usg=AFQjCNGGmA9hWnlRVZ6YrZms3i69PFnjcQ&sig2=SVRXvl6zY1VLpJhCZhQlrQ)
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Thanks for posting the pictures and links Hugo, that looks amazing!
Could we go down there as a 3 towns forum day out instead of the pub? :D
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Perhaps, but not in Jack's time as it's far too early! ;D
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Tks Hugo for that. As much as I would like to see the reservoir it would no longer be a secret if I did. There is no way that I could manage to deal with that, Air sea rescue would be needed !! :o
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Isn't there the proper way in, via the green door in the concrete structure underneath the Cable Car Station?
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I think the green door is the entrance to the small tank (like the one in Pydew). From memory the access to the Happy Valley Reservoir is via some inspection chambers round the putting green.
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It started leaking, and Welsh Water fearing a collapse drained it via Hill Terrace about 5 years ago, if memory serves $walesflag$
I think the only access is through the manhole cover on the putting green.
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An easy one today. This roughly triangular area of the Church is walled off from the rest of the Churchyard and all the graves are comparitively modern.
What was it before it became a graveyard? Name and trade please.
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Was it a pub called the Mostyn Arms ? The licence was transferred to the Links which was originally called the Mostyn Arms.
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It was a pub Cambrian but it wasn't the Mostyn Arms, it was the other one but what was that called?
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Queen's Head ?
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Spot on Cambrian &well&
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On what building would you see these words?
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The lodge for Gloddaeth Hall at Llanrhos ?
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Yes that's the one Cambrian, &well&
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What is this and where would you have found it up until about a year ago?
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It looks like it could have been some sort of a drinking fountain with the two insets in the base for dogs etc. but the top seems to have been broken off at some stage. I think I remember something like that on Colwyn Bay Prom by the pier and it might have been removed to accommodate the new Watersports facility.
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I think that's more than good enough! It is the remains of a drinking fountain that was placed on the Prom by the entrance to Eirias Park in (I think) 1897 to mark the completion of the Prom. It was removed during the construction of the Watersports Centre and was last seen sitting on a pallet outside their Portakabins.
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I wondered where that had gone - wasn't it a horse trough as well?
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Where in the Three Towns will you find these letter boxes?
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Are they at the flats next to the Post Office on Vaughan Street?
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No sorry Jack. These weren't there.
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Next to Bryan Davies at Bog Island.
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Correct, well done Yorkie.
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Here's one more from my day out in the Three Towns.
Which building and which town is owning up to this, in my view, hideous wall cladding!
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It can only be the truly hideous modern extension to the Civic Hall in Conwy!!!!
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It wasn't there! O'h dear, I'm thinking now there might be loads of it in the Three Towns area.
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Haha, it was quite common in the 1970s! Was it in Llandudno maybe?
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Yes, it was!
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Back of the Town Hall?
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No. It is surrounded by some lovely buildings in what I think is one of the nicest parts of the town.
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The old NFU building, I think it is Ormerod Hearing Aid place now?
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&well& Jack! Correct.
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The former NFU Mutual & Avon Insurance Office must now be around 50 years old.
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I was walking past the Pier Entrance this morning, when I noticed that a long standing feature had disappeared - who can tell me what it is?
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I think it is the tops of the steelwork staunchions from the old theatre.
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The old sign between the phone box and the last kiosk, where's it gone?
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The old sign between the phone box and the last kiosk, where's it gone?
Correct. It's been there (in various guises) since the Pier opened:
(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/21/25702989_8391e4a36a_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/25702989/)
Pier Advertising Board at Llandudno, North Wales (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/25702989/#) by [davidrobertsphotography] (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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Ocean Café – hot meals?
Ocean Café – every day?
Pier of the Year 2005?
Bouncy Castle?
Crazy Golf?
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Near enough ! :o
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What and where is this building?
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/e3b285b1-0ec2-4093-b26b-da7b16fd7485_zpsfc0d95da.jpg)
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Just going by the BT van outside, is it Shirley Telephone Exchange?
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Not Shirley.. :D
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Shirley is not in the Three Towns, presuming you mean the one in Solihull! :D
The picture is somewhere in the Three Towns, one hopes?
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Shirley is not in the Three Towns, presuming you mean the one in Solihull! :D
The picture is somewhere in the Three Towns, one hopes?
Sorry, my mistake. I thought it was the other quiz thread.
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Yes in the Three Towns area! ££$
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It's a place where they have to lift heavy items up to the first floor using the beam crane and landing platform. I thought of a museum or something similar but can't find anything like it. So unless I strike lucky this afternoon, I have to give up! ZXZ
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M.E., I have even asked the B.T./Open Reach workers that I know (in case it was their van in the picture) in a vain attempt to see if they recognise the location but to no avail, so I think a couple of clues are required please?
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OK, a clue, SDQ was remarkably close yet at the same time miles away! WWW
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Llandudno Telephone Exchange-- Garage St. ???
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Argylle Road?
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Sorry, not Llandudno! ££$
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British Telecom stores,
Marl Drive, Llandudno Junction.
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Is it round the back of the now redundant post office and telephone exchange in Princes Drive, Colwyn Bay?
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No and no, this is harder than I thought, DaveR must know! :)
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Telephone exchange on Conway Road, between West End and Mochdre
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Sorry no. ££$
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Is it in Conwy off the Sychnant Park Road?
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Sorry Hugo not in Conwy.
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Whatever and wherever it is their is another in Australia!
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The star was covering the words 'Telephone Exchange' this post will go through it!
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That's a good toughie ME and I think that it's the back of the main Post Office in Princes Road Colwyn Bay.
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Sorry Hugo, but no. Keep guessing! ££$
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Well done ME, you take the prize for the longest running Quiz Time I think!
I'm dying to know the answer!
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Aren't we all. I've search the Internet for hours looking for clues but nothing! Do hope it's guessed correctly soon. Well done ME. Hollins is right you defiantly deserve First Prize !
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Aberconwy ADSL Exchange, in the Junction, Marl drive or Lane
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Thanks Hollins and Rosie, sorry Yorkie, still no! It is about 15 mins walk from where I live and down a short driveway. You can't really see it on Google Streetview! ££$
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This morning we took a google drive down to 8 Allanson Road, Rhos on Sea, COLWYN BAY, Clwyd, LL28 4HN in search of the Rhos on Sea telephone exchange but all we could see were some beautiful houses. Could it be a small drive of this road?
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Hollins, that is near enough for me! On your Google drive look for some white gates and some signs on the side of the wall. It is behind the beautiful houses and the best looking telephone exchange that I have ever seen! (I worked in them many years ago!) we had a quick walk down the drive to get the photo last week! $good$ well done, have several bonus points! ;D
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Hooray!
Well done ME. It is so hard to find questions that last with all the local expertise!
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That was a good one ME $good$
I knew that I had seen it but couldn't remember where and it turns out that I saw it from my friend's back garden in Allanson Road. ???
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In which building in the Three Towns area will you find this stained glass window?
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I'll try something close to home with Penrhyn Old Hall.
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I'll have a pop at Gloddaeth Hall now St David's College ???
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Yorkie takes the prize with his first guess of Penrhyn Old Hall, this window is just inside the front door.
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Which cafe/restaurant is this in the Three Towns area?
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Yorkie takes the prize with his first guess of Penrhyn Old Hall, this window is just inside the front door.
It was the 1590 that gave it away! Good one though! Much better than the backs of buildings. :D ;)
The Cafe looks interesting but it's not known to me - for the present anyway! ;D
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I'll try my usual wild guess of a Cafe that I have not, as yet, frequented but I am told is worth a visit.
Caffi Gloriosa, West End, Colwyn Bay.
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I'll try my usual wild guess of a Cafe that I have not, as yet, frequented but I am told is worth a visit.
Caffi Gloriosa, West End, Colwyn Bay.
I wonder if I'm right?
Here is a little local poser: What was the name of Clare's Department Store before it became Clare's? ££$
For a bonus point in what year did the name change? :D
And for a whole bundle of extra points what was the store slogan of the previous owners? D)
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I'll try my usual wild guess of a Cafe that I have not, as yet, frequented but I am told is worth a visit.
Caffi Gloriosa, West End, Colwyn Bay.
Sorry, not the correct answer. You're a few miles away, in fact. ;)
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How's about Tricia's Cafe and Gillie's Plaice in Colwyn Bay? Never been there either! ;D
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How's about Tricia's Cafe and Gillie's Plaice in Colwyn Bay? Never been there either! ;D
Me neither, hence it's neither of those places. A clue is that it is within the town of Conwy......
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Is it the one above the old Palace Cinema - sorry I can't remember its name!
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Is it the one above the old Palace Cinema - sorry I can't remember its name!
Well, I suppose I can give it to you, Cambrian. ;) Yes, you're right, and it is called Amelies - very good it is too!
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I'll repeat my little local poser:
What was the name of Clare's Department Store before it became Clare's? ££$
For a bonus point in what year did the name change? :D
And for a whole bundle of extra points what was the store slogan of the previous owners? D)
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Arthurs Pioneer Stores changed to WS Williams then to Clares in 1926.
Info here: http://historypoints.org/index.php?page=clare-s-department-store (http://historypoints.org/index.php?page=clare-s-department-store)
Dont know the slogan though.
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Well done! The slogan across the fascia of the shop was "The Customer Always First". &well&
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Which shop in Llandudno has this rather nice brass door handle?
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Is it one of the jewellers? Goldsmiths on Mostyn Street?
(The handle would look better with brass slotted screws rather than stainless pozis :roll:)
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Well Done, Jack, it is indeed Goldsmiths in Mostyn St, formerly Wartskis.
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(The handle would look better with brass slotted screws rather than stainless pozis :roll:)
I was thinking that too!
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(The handle would look better with brass slotted screws rather than stainless pozis :roll:)
I was thinking that too!
They certainly should be able to afford it| :D
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Where did I walk this morning?
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Down that alley?
Do I win the prize??
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From Abbey Road to Church Walks or vice versa. ;D
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Sorry---no to both.
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Is that the alleyway that runs from Upper Mostyn Street up to Tudno Street?
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The alleyway from Gloddaeth Avenue to Abbey Road at the side of Treflys.
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Is that Arvonia Passage, going to Rectory Lane?
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No sorry-- you are at the right end of town, but the passage in the picture is alot narrower than those mentioned.
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Is it the alley that links Gogarth Road with the service road that runs parallel with Gloddaeth Street? This service road runs from Carroll Place to Great Ormes Road and there are three garages just to the left of where you took the photo!
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Spot on Jack-- well done-- I've never actually walked down the narrow alley, but I often use the service road when I walk the dog in windy weather as it isn't as violently blustery as walking on Gloddaeth itself.
And yes there are 3 garages where you said. I often think that I shouldn't fancy maneuvering a big vehicle into some of the garages on there !!!
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Is it the alley that links Gogarth Road with the service road that runs parallel with Gloddaeth Street? This service road runs from Carroll Place to Great Ormes Road and there are three garages just to the left of where you took the photo!
The alley is called Gogarth Lane. EDIT: No, it's not, that's the one slightly nearer the West Shore end, this one seems to be unnamed?
Good quiz question, Nem, I didn't know that one. ;D
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Thanks Dave. Gogarth Lane is the one nearer Abbey Road, it is unmade and ends up at a blind ending. The building site next to it has made it very dusty and dirty.
The little narrow one in my pic leads off from the service road behind Gloddaeth. I'm not sure where it comes out-- perhaps Jack knows. I might just have a look on my next dog walk. If I don't post for a while you will know that I got lost :o it is like a maze on there !
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It comes out in Carroll Place too, according to Google Maps.
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We shall have to call it 'Forum Passage' ;D _))*
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:laugh:
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Who are reputed to be the oldest married couple in Llandudno and can still regularly be seen and heard in the Town?
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Is the answer something like church bells?
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I don't think, so but treat them mean and keep them keen. "That's the way to do it " isn't it Yorkie?
It's a bit breezy living on the Prom that long though. ;D
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Punch and Judy ? (!)
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Hugo's answered the question in the cryptic way it was given and the answer is now fairly obvious.
It is, of course, Punch and Judy, who are the original Codman's puppets. Been around for 150 years but only got married a year or so ago.
Well done H.! :D
I had this typed out before Cambrians post came up, but that is right.
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Very good, at least I was thinking it was not a human couple! :laugh:
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Fairly easy one, where in Llandudno will you find this ornate front door?
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It looks like Haulfre Gardens Tea Room? $cofffee$
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It looks like Haulfre Gardens Tea Room? $cofffee$
Correct, Hugo! $good$ I thought cropping the photo tightly around the door would make it a little more difficult to guess, maybe not!
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Where in the Three Towns area will you find this unusual entrance?
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I think it is up a side lane on the Sychnant Pass road just before the Crow's Nest junction where the Old Hall (I have forgotten the original name of it!) has been converted into flats and it the Old Mews opposite into cottages.
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I think it is up a side lane on the Sychnant Pass road just before the Crow's Nest junction where the Old Hall (I have forgotten the original name of it!) has been converted into flats and it the Old Mews opposite into cottages.
Correct, it's the original entrance to Oakwood Park, built as a hotel but now 3 very nice houses. ;)
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Where in the Three Towns Area will you find this building?
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Gloddaeth Woods
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No,sorry Yorkie, but I know the building that you are thinking of.
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Conwy?
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Correct, Nemesis. I forgot at the time to take a second photo showing the location so I have found one taken last year from the other side of the river and it is the ivy-covered building behind the mast of the left-hand yacht.
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I liked this feature and hadn't noticed it before. What building is it on?
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I know it well, a stunning building, will let someone else get it!
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Same here as I walk past it nearly every day !!!
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Looks familiar to me too. :laugh:
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Same here as I walk past it nearly every day !!!
You're all correct of course and I must be the only one who hasn't noticed it. Hope Frizzy didn't leave his calling card on those Daffs ;D
I expected Yorkie to get it first though.
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This one is driving me mad........is someone going to spill the beans? I know I have admired it but I can't remember on which building.
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This one is driving me mad........is someone going to spill the beans? I know I have admired it but I can't remember on which building.
I think it might be found on this rather nice building:
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5007/5340309460_4fa96c9bed_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/5340309460/)
Bodlondeb Castle (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/5340309460/#) by [davidrobertsphotography] (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
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Bodlondeb Castle Apartments....
Edit, you beat me to it by literally seconds
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Thanks both.
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Same here as I walk past it nearly every day !!!
You're all correct of course and I must be the only one who hasn't noticed it. Hope Frizzy didn't leave his calling card on those Daffs ;D
I expected Yorkie to get it first though.
Golly his legs aren't that long !!!
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I expected Yorkie to get it first though.
Moved from Church Walks 13 years ago, or I may just have been lucky! ;)
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Those gates are a recent addition fitted during the conversion a few years ago, long after Yorkie moved away.
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Those gates are a recent addition fitted during the conversion a few years ago, long after Yorkie moved away.
Didn't stand a chance did I? ;D
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Where was I walking early this morning?
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Up towards the Golf course on the Orme.
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I don't recognise the place but is it on the top of the Nant Y Gammar to Penrhynside walk?
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No, unlucky Hugo, I can understand where you are thinking of, but in actual fact it is high up in the Llandudno area.
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leading to the rocking stone
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No sorry Norman, but you are on the correct high Llandudno area.
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not up cwm mountain way ,not too far for you lol
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No, Norman, you were on the correct "high area" with your first guess, which is further away from me!
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Road up to Ski Slope, Wyddfyd road ?
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the path at pant y fridd leading to a beautiful view of west shore
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Pyllau Road by Pyllau Farm?
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Well done Snowcap, that is exactly right. I walked from above Bishop's Quarry near the summit down through Pen-y Ffridd and Pant-y-Ffridd and then down to the prom just in time to see the Three Castles cars start to leave at 0700. I reckon I must have been standing practically next to M.E. after seeing the photo of the Hillman Imp he posted earlier today which was the first car away this morning.. Early mornings are definitely the best time of the day in this weather! The photos show the view looking down onto Pen-y-Ffridd and the view looking back up to the ruined cottage.
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Where would you find this building in the Three Towns Area?
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My initial thought was the old tower on the top of Nant Y Gammar but if it is then it must have had it's first coat of paint in years.
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Maybe the old windmill at Glanwydden Lane that was turned into living accommodation some years ago. &shake&
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Maybe the old windmill at Glanwydden Lane that was turned into living accommodation some years ago. &shake&
No sorry Yorkie, it's not there either.
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My initial thought was the old tower on the top of Nant Y Gammar but if it is then it must have had it's first coat of paint in years.
No Hugo, it's not in such a rural or elevated area, and certainly the last time I was up on the top of Nant-y-Gamar the tower up there hadn't been painted.
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Is it at Deganwy Quay?
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Well done Jack, it's the first building on the left after you go over the level crossing.
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A relatively easy one this, where in the Three towns Area will you find this structure?
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A relatively easy one this, where in the Three towns Area will you find this structure?
I am surprised that nobody has had a guess at this one that I posted late last night. Maybe it was too late and got overlooked. I'll post it again and see if there are any takers.
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on the golf course
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Has an essence of golf club about it, warm?
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I had not noticed it before, but now I have, I've no idea! :D
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North Wales Golf club?
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Correct, it's on the western half of the Maesdu Golf links. I was just puzzled why to why no-one had answered all day.
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Too busy playing Golf! :golf:
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Where am I in Llandudno?
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Where am I in Llandudno?
Lost? We'll send out a search party! $walesflag$
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It's a toughie and I've no idea. It could be a screen in a café or a garden but I'm still working on the coffee theory. ??? $cofffee$
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It's a toughie and I've no idea. It could be a screen in a café or a garden but I'm still working on the coffee theory. ??? $cofffee$
It is a toughie, although a Forum member was with me when I took this photo.
Some clues are I was looking up when I took the photo, its made out of cast iron, and its no longer of any use.
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Is it a canopy at the station?
Great question. I love the pattern and the photo.
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Is it a canopy at the station?
Great question. I love the pattern and the photo.
Its not the Station, I'm afraid. It is Victorian, though, and is the underside of a flight of steps.
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Pier Pavilion?
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Pier Pavilion?
There should be no question mark on your answer, ME, being as you were stood next to me when I took this photo! :laugh:
It is the Pier Pavilion site, and is the underneath of the a flight of steps that once led up to the outside balcony.
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It was a polite question mark ;D
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It was a polite question mark ;D
:laugh:
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Where in the three towns area will you find this unusual timber shed?
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Looks like an old cricket club pavilion? Bowls, croquet club house?
Just guessing!
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Looks like an old cricket club pavilion? Bowls, croquet club house?
Just guessing!
I don't know what it was actually used for recently, but it is situated in what would have been the back garden of a recently closed hotel.... ;)
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Yorkie's wild guess - The Royal in Church Walks. ZXZ
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Yorkie's wild guess - The Royal in Church Walks. ZXZ
The logic behind the guess is fine, but the hotel is actually in the Colwyn Bay area.
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Is it the Edelweiss Hotel in Lawson Road?
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Afraid not, Hugo. This hotel was a bit closer to the sea.
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Tilstone Hotel?
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Tilstone Hotel?
Silly me, hadn't seen that it was CB, so it must be the Hopeside Hotel in Princes Drive (i hope)! ;D
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Sorry, Yorkie, thats not the one. Try a bit more over in Rhos On Sea.
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The Ship?
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Nope! &shake&
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Mount Stewart?
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Afraid not, more on the other end of Rhos.
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Hmmmmm. Unless it's the Sunnydowns, I will just have to give up on this one. :D
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The only one I can think of is/was the St Enochs-- but that went ages ago.
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It's at the back of the building in Colwyn Ave Rhos. the front of it being on the Marine Drive. Is it called St Winefreds?
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It's at the back of the building in Colwyn Ave Rhos. the front of it being on the Marine Drive. Is it called St Winefreds?
That's the one! Well done Hugo. $good$
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That was a good question Dave and took me ages to find even though I've been past dozens of times and my friend lived across the way. It must be your photographer's eye for spotting the finer details.
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What was the shed for?