Hi Hugo, Ian, Mull & Rhuddlan.
I thank you for your enthusiasm I have spent the last few days going through my memory bank
(1) The Mine on the beach was round seemed to be very rusty in colour , it did have combe shaped spikes all around it.
(2) Regarding the water counterbalance Tram, I have found an old letter inviting our family to visit am aunt in Aberystwyth for a few days. I cannot remember much about our stay but now I cam recall a ride on the Cliff railway. and the water gushing from the tram at the bottom So this memory had nothing to do with the Great Orme Tramway.
I now recall the lower station and getting off at the half way point with my mother, She would bring a flask of coffee and cakes with her. I do recall we would sit on a seat which overlooked Llandudno .
I attended a pre school on the ( I think) East shore , do remember getting a double decker Tram to and from this school, one thing I remember well was getting off the tram wile the tram was going , and got off facing the way it had come from thus falling flat on my face this taught me a lesson that even to day I remember.
I am still going through your posts and enjoying every one of them.
Reg