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Viewed from the direction of Bryn Euryn, the prominence of the Victoria Pier is clear; Colwyn Bay sought to rival nearby Llandudno as the main attraction, as post-war mass tourism brought

The Herbert Arms (left) was originally Pen-y-Bryn Hall, built for Sir Edward Herbert of Montgomery Castle.

Bryn Euryn, below which this limestone quarry once operated, has associations with an early hill fort, Roman remains and a nearby ruined late medieval mansion now known as Llys Euryn.

In its earliest days the Carno ford was used for the conveyance, by mule and pack horse, of iron ore to the Dowlais Iron Works from the Ras Bryn iron mines.

In the later 19th century the population of Llanidloes grew with the development of the lead smelting industry, which processed ore from the local Van and Bryn lead mines.

Beyond the pier, which appears to be under construction, is Bryn Euryn, and Little Orme Head is in the distance (right).

The symmetry of the ploughman's furrows consign the hills of Bryn Arw and the Sugar Loaf to a background role.

The symmetry of the ploughman's furrows consign the hills of Bryn Arw and the Sugar Loaf to a background role.

The Tal-y-Llyn railway was used originally between 1866 and 1946 to haul slate from the Bryn Eglwys quarry at Nant Gwernol down to Tywyn Wharf station.

In the later 19th century its population grew with the development of the lead smelting industry, which processed ore from the local Van and Bryn lead mines.

The building on the right has 17th-century pargetting, with the arms of Bayning. Hicks, on the left, has an original 15th-century door.

This house was built in 1792 for John Baynes. It is a modest Palladian house designed by Henry Flitcroft, his first commission. The wings are additions of the 1800s.

The painting of chancel and aisles is by Heaton, Butler and Bayne around 1874 and 1883.

The painting of chancel and aisles is by Heaton, Butler and Bayne around 1874 and 1883.

The site occupied by Castell Dinas Bran may have been fortified as early as the 8th century.

This photograph was taken from the old pier where King William landed in Ireland on his way to do battle at the Boyne.

King William III stayed there on his way to the Boyne. About 70 years later this house was begun; despite its delicate, fashionable doorway, it was a Crown establishment.

The east window of 1899 by Heaton, Butler & Bayne is worthy of note.

The east window of 1899 by Heaton, Butler & Bayne is worthy of note.