Ok - let's kick things off with the theme of our treasured forum - the three towns of Conwy, Llandudno
AND Colwyn Bay. I hate to say it, but I retain copyright on these so please let me know if you ever want to use any of them (although why anyone would is beyond me now). These are drawings I made in my sketch book back in the 1980s and where memory allows, I will try to tell you a bit about each one:
First is this drawing of Llandudno pier. The eagle-eyed will see which of the photos I posted earlier this drawing is based on. It was made purely for my pleasure, but it ended up in some brochure or other a couple of years later I think.
This one is from the same sketch book and is of Castell Conwy from Deganwy. It was used in lots of things - even ended up on the front of the Castell Conwy 'Castle Class' Crosville open topper!. I still have some limited edition prints left of these drawings if anyone is interested - no? - thought not....
...and completing the 3 Towns trio, is this sketch of Bae Colwyn Pier - sadly neglected I see now as are most of the UKs piers. Which is what makes Llandudno pier so special. It is now one of the best examples of a Victorian pier in the whole of the UK (Brighton Palace pier has been so hacked about it is not in the same class). I worry more and more that Llandudno pier will some black day fall prey to the same dark deeds as befell Hastings, Brighton West pier and Southend. Maybe we should have some kind of watch system to keep it safe - it really is
that valuable...