Aberystwyth, Rough Sea c.1930

Photo ref: A14010

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Here we see the College buildings after the new prom was built in 1901-04. This wonderful location must have been rather distracting for the students of 'The College by the Sea'. Storms are frequent along the coast, but these buildings are protected from the worst by Castle Point, from which this view was taken.

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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 ...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.