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Morfa Bychan, Black Rock Sands c.1965
Photo ref: M96141
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More about this scene

Many a local will remember learning to drive for the first time on this huge beach near Porthmadog, although summer access is now a little more restricted than we see here. In less hospitable times old ships have washed up on this and similar beaches on this coastline after coming to grief in storms in Cardigan Bay.

Memories of Morfa Bychan, Black Rock Sands c1965

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. These memories are of Morfa Bychan, Black Rock Sands c.1965

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

When I saw this photo of the road leading to the beach, I could literally smell the sand and the sea. I felt the excitement of a five year old, armed with bucket and spade. Further up from the beach but on the same road, there was a large white house with a long path from its gate. This was the shop, or 'cafe' as we called it. It sold toys, newspapers and books, amongst other things. I loved visiting there every ...see more