Nostalgic memories of Llangefni's local history

Share your own memories of Llangefni and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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These are my Grandparents, both teachers at the new school in Llangefni, they were also largely responsible for the creation of Theatr Fach. I am the daughter of their son Martin Fisher. I'm not sure how active the Theatr is now but I do remember with great family pride going to the unveiling of a bust of my Grandfather in the entrance area of the theatre. Born in 1961, I can only have been in my very early ...see more
I'm looking for information regarding the step brothers and sisters of Richard Palm Williams- Born April 1886 in llangefin. I know Richard's father was a William Williams - born 1836 and a tin man by trade, his first wife was Elizabeth - born 1834, died sometime before 1881. They had six children Margaret J - born 1857, William - born 1859, Elizabeth A - born 1865, Mary G - born 1868, John - born1870 and Anne - ...see more
This is a long shot but does anyone from Llangefni know anything about the Elementary School? Researching my family tree, a relative of mine was headmaster there. Mr David Taylor. I would be grateful for any information at all. Please?!
Hi! I have recently been researching into my family history, and I came across a photograph dated to around the early 1870s in my home. On the back it read Wm Hughes photographer and oil painter in Llangefni and Amlwch on Sundays (something along those lines, I haven't got the photograph with me at the moment for reference). Does anyone know anything about this man? I have googled and googled to find information to no ...see more
To date I have not visited Llangefni. My Grandmother Ann Williams was born there, in 1869. Her Mother's name was Ellen Edwards, born Amlwych c1848. fathers name was Rowland Williams. Hopefully my Husband and I will be able to see, and spend some time in this beautiful part of Wales. My Mother was born in Merthyr Tydfil, so I am proud to say "I am Welsh too". Have a lovely day, and God Bless. Jeanette