Llangrannog
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Map of Dyfed
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Llangrannog books (2 available)
- 4 photos on Llangrannog appear in 1 Frith books - View photos of Llangrannog
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Llangrannog memories
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Dyfed memories
A favourite place
Of all our (my wife & I) favourite places in Wales, Newquay comes top of a long list of places. It was only sometime in the mid 1980's, that we first discovered this haven. We've been back numerous times, never bored with it. Two things spring to mind, Dylan Thomas & Dolphins. I would love to hear a local's view. What did it used to be like, years ago? What is it like in the winter when tourists are not about? For some years, we wanted to move to Wales, & Newquay was top of the list.
A memory of New Quay contributed by Trevor Page
The wartime Liverpool Evacuees
William Manning was allocated to us in Church Street. On the day of his arrival he climbed onto the rear of the stone pier and watched the waves breaking against the stones, became dizzy and fell in. He was rescued just before he drowned by New Quay's retired Captain Rees. My mother a retired nurse gave him a brandy in hot milk and put him to bed with a hot water bottle. He was as right as rain the next day and joined our family for breakfast. Mair P. (the Bank House)
A memory of New Quay contributed by First name Last name
Family
Mary Ann Griffiths Lewis and John Lewis, my great great great grandparents were both born in Llanarth, Wales. Mary Ann died on the boat coming to America and John Lewis died later in a mine accident in Oak Hill, Missouri.
A memory of Llanarth contributed by marion ernst
Ffoselig Farm
Lived on a wonderful farm. The Welsh farmer living there still to this day runs this farm which has been in his family for generations.
Would love to go back there again. Very fond memories of hay making, feeding cattle and horses.
A Welsh neighbour up the lane, at 87 still worked his farm and spoke very little english. A wonderful old chap! Although I do not know if he remains there.
A memory of Maesymeillion contributed by Victoria Curtis
Extracts From Llangrannog & Dyfed books
The bus (standing by the Ship Inn, centre) was an essential service for the inhabitants, many of whom would not have had cars in the 1950s. It wound its way along the narrow roads to the main road, on the horizon, and from thence to Cardigan.
An extract from from"Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories".
Llangranog has a small, sheltered bay with a sandy beach on which about 20 ships were built during the 19th century. Like Tresaith, it became popular with holidaymakers from the 1930s. On the horizon is one of a number of exposed coastal Iron Age defended settlement sites that are to be found along the coast of Ceredigion.
An extract from from"Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories".
There were several warehouses here; they stored domestic items brought by boat, including one called Y Storws Llestri (the Earthenware Warehouse), that contained ceramics from the Buckley potteries in north Wales.
An extract from from"Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories".
This inn used to provide sustenance for the boat builders, seamen and lime burners, but it soon became an important attraction for the holidaymakers.
An extract from from"Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories".
Another interesting scene of the town taken from the steps in Hill Lane looking towards the castle. Note the new prison (built 1820) to the left of the main castle buildings with its chimneys and observation tower, all of which have been removed. The roof today is modern and sports a series of roof-lights. This view today is much the same as pictured here. The gateway in the stone wall (centre left) is now a garage door. The Millar Tobacconist at the foot of the hill beyond the horse and cart is now Castle Photography.
An extract from from"Haverfordwest Town and City Memories".