Colwyn Bay Accredited: the wartime experience
This book describes the town's important contributions during the war years, changing its character for ever.
Book Shelf
Colwyn Bay Library staff have been compiling a list of books and other resources about the history of Colwyn Bay for this section of the site. All are available for you to view at the library.
The library also holds a collection of local ephemera – items such as old theatre programmes and other historic printed items.
Colwyn Bay Community Hospital
Gwenda M. Matthews has published two books about the history of Colwyn Bay Hospital between 1898 and 1999.
Colwyn Bay Through Time
“Colwyn Bay is a new town in that it was created only about 165 years ago after the railway was…
The Life & Times of Penrhos College 1880-1995
Mary Swainson's book is a lovely mix of the history and students' memories of the school.
“O Grefft i Gryfder” the Coleg Llandrillo Cymru Story
Gillian Evans' recently published history of the award-winning Coleg Llandrillo Cymru.
The Spirit of Colwyn Bay
A collection of photographs of Colwyn Bay and the surrounding areas showing the changes through the years.
Ysgol Bod Alaw 1950-2000
Published to celebrate Ysgol Bod Alaw's 50th birthday, it covers the history of the school from Riviere's Avenue to Barberry Hill.