Criccieth, High Street c.1930
Photo ref: C186086
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Photo ref: C186086
Photo of Criccieth, High Street c.1930

More about this scene

A policeman is perhaps waiting to direct the vehicles and protect the pedestrians, unaware as they seem of the approaching car. The Victorians firmly established Criccieth as a rather genteel watering hole for the holidaying classes, and its architecture certainly reflects this to this day. Only the castle is a reminder of past conflicts between Welsh and English. A Welsh castle, built in the early 13th century, it was later refashioned by Edward I after he defeated the Welsh in 1282.

A Selection of Memories from Criccieth

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Criccieth

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Some months after I spent a holiday at Bryn Awelon, my aunt and uncle, Mary [Mamie] and John Herbertson, purchased their home, Haul a Gwynt, overlooking Criccieth Castle and Cardigan Bay. It was a delightful home, which can now be rented, and I noticed on the website that it is still beautifully maintained. My memories of this delightful home will stay with me forever. My brother and I used to disappear down ...see more
Just a short note to say that I also remember Zosia Starzecka... I worked with her in the bank in Pwllheli in the early 1970s and have not seen her since then. Maybe I'll call to see her in Criccieth soon?
Lorna, I saw your message and realised that you must have stayed in my Nain's cottage at Bryn Awelon. I was ther yesterday speaking to my Aunt who is trying to work out who you are. I remember Sosia too - she has recently returned to live in Criccieth as she has lost her husband. This is what my Aunt has heard I havn't made any more enquries yet. She believes she is living in her mothers house near ...see more