Old Colwyn, Abergele Road 1908
Photo ref:
60765
Photo ref:
60765
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All the hustle and bustle of Edwardian life is here in this photograph. Cyclists wobble and weave, one hanging on to the shoulder of another (centre), as a charabanc bound for the attraction of the Fairy Glen chugs past. Long-dressed pedestrians and bonneted schoolgirls look on.
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Memories of Old Colwyn, Abergele Road 1908
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 Old Colwyn, Abergele Road 1908
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This early motor wagonette was probably operated by J. Fred Francis from Colwyn Bay to Old Colwyn for a three-penny fare until the coming of the Trams in March 1915. It succeeded a two horse omnibus which ran between the two locations eight times daily until about 1907. The horse bus was painted green and is likely to have been purchased and constructed in the Manchester area circa 1895-8 Francis was one of ...see more
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