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This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Prestatyn has changed and developed over the last century
The site is situated at the bottom of Melyd A venue, Prestatyn on a gentle southern slope extending down from the 15 m contour (NGR SJ 062817). Chester (DEV A) líes 39 km to the east and Caerhun (KANOVIUM) 28 km to the west.
LIST OF PARISHES The divisions adopted are those of the Civil parishes in the Administrative County, following the arrangement in the Census Reports of England and Wales for the year 1911. Bodelwyddan Bodfari Brynford Buckley Ha warden (no entries) Buckley Mold (no entries) Caerwys Cilcain Coleshill Fawr Connah's Quay (no entries) Cwm Diserth Flint Gwaunysgor Halkyn Hawarden Higher Kinnerton (no entries) Holywell Rural Holywell Urban Hope Llanasa Llanfynydd Meliden Mold Rural Mold Urban Nannerch Nerquis Newmarket Northop Prestatyn Rhuddlan Rhyl St. Asaph Saltney, East (no entries) Saltney, West (no entries) Sealand (no entries) TremeirChion Treuddyn Waun Whitford Ysceifiog (DETACHED, No. 1) Marford and Hoseley (DETACHED, NO. 2.—Maelor Saesneg) Bangor Bettisfield Bronington Halghton Hanmer Iscoyd Overton Penley Tybroughton Willington Worthenbury
The Wales Coast Path offers an unparalleled opportunity to walk a nation's coastline in its entirety. Stretching 1400km (870 miles) from Chester to Chepstow, including Anglesey, the waymarked trail takes 2-3 months to complete but can easily be broken into shorter sections. The walking is generally not difficult, although there are occasional rugged sections, steep ascents and descents and more remote stretches with fewer facilities. Promising fantastic scenery and a unique insight into local history and culture, what better way to experience the diversity and beauty of Wales' captivating coastline? The route is presented in 57 stages, ranging from 16 to 32km, each featuring clear route desc...
This beautifully illustrated guides explores the country in a relaxed narrative style by guiding the reader to some of the established visitor attractions but also focusing on the more secluded and less well-known places of interest and places to stay, eat and drink.Also known as the "Red Dragon", Wales is a country blessed with some of the most dramatic landscapes in Britain. To the north lies Snowdonia, a land of awe-inspiring mountains, wild moorlands and enchanting lakes. Further south the land is abundant with deep valleys and vast forests. Wales also has a rich cultural heritage full of myths and legends founded on Celtic ancestry but has an equally strong industrial past.
Hywel Wyn Owen, a renowned authority on the place-names of Wales, has succeeded in writing a readable and informative guide which brings together most of what is currently known about selected place-names in Wales. The bulk of the book is made up of a dictionary of place-names which provides both the derivation and meaning of the names and a discussion of them. This is preceded by a useful introduction which describes what the study of place-names involves and shows us how these names can reveal fascinating insights into the people, history, communities and language behind them.
Harry Thomas' Memory Lane Column in the Rhyl & Prestatyn Visitor proved so popular that in November 2003 we published the first book, Memory Lane Vol I. That book in turn proved just as popular. Harry's ability to bring history to life is unparalleled, and with his vast knowledge and collection of photographs. Accounts of Rhyl's Coliseum, Rhuddlan's Foundry, Prestatyn's Savoy Cafe and the former Rhyl War Memorial Hospital and more, augmented by rare photos, are within these pages for all to read. We hope you will enjoy this latest trip down memory lane.
This guide covers everything, from Wales' pumping nightlife and rural cosmopolitanism to its crags and castles. Critical reviews are given on accommodation and restaurants suiting all pockets, from budget to luxury. There are detailed descriptions of numerous walks, from gentle lakeside strolls to serious mountain scrambles, and water sports, including surfing and the locally pioneered sport of coasteering.