Aberystwyth, The Pier Entrance 1925

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Photo ref: 77687

Photo of Aberystwyth, The Pier Entrance 1925

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The pier was another Birch-designed affair, his only one in Wales. It opened in 1865, and gained itself a pavilion in 1896. The pavilion remains well used today, though there is no access to what remains of the neck, which has decayed over the years.

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This selection of vintage photographs shows some of our finest piers in their heyday, recalling their glory days when seaside piers were at the heart of the traditional British family holiday.

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Bing Kee Chinese Laundry, Aberystwyth

As a student at Aber 1944-48 I used the Bing Kee (spelling as I remember it) laundry when I could afford it. Bing Kee and his wife seemed to be very old but there were two daughters (or possibly grand-daughters) of my generation. One was particularly attractive, but they were rarely on duty in the shop and when they were made obvious their low opinion of students. The laundry work was good, ...see more

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Bing Kee Chinese Laundry, Aberystwyth

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Chinese Laundry In Aber.

Does anyone remember Binky's Chinese laundry in South Road? I remember watching them washing the sheets by the geulan (spelling?) just by the river at the back of the shop.