Abererch, The Village c.1955
Photo ref: A271025
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Photo ref: A271025
Photo of Abererch, The Village c.1955

More about this scene

A few miles from the old port of Pwllheli, this small village on the side of the river Erch would seem to offer little to the passer-through; but a few houses, a church and a small shop offering anything from Lyon's Fruit Pies to tobacco might be worth a visit to a post-war visitor to the Lleyn area. The two workmen at the end of the road might also like to pass the time of day with a friendly chat.

A Selection of Memories from Abererch

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 Abererch

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At Sir Josiah Masons Orphanage in Birmingham where I was bought up from 8 - 16 years old we ran both Guide and Scout troops. During our senior years we went to camp at Abererch in the Summer holidays and this was an event that was anticipated with relish, months in advance by those entitled to go. The camp always coincided with the village children's sports weekend which took place in the adjacent field and we were ...see more