Key Dates in Practice history 1910 Founded in 1910 by Sidney Colwyn Foulkes 1927 Design & build of the Colwyn Bay & West Denbighshire Hospital 1935 Palace Cinema won Cinema … [Read more...]
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Sidney Colwyn Foulkes (1884-1971) – Life Story
Sidney Colwyn Foulkes OBE, Hon.M.Arch (Liverpool), FRIBA, FILA., AMTPI. NB The narrative below focuses on the life and career of Sidney Colwyn Foulkes as it relates primarily to Colwyn … [Read more...]
Former Rhos Playhouse, Penrhyn Avenue
In 1912 Picture Playhouse (Rhos) Ltd was formed and the directors engaged Sidney Colwyn Foulkes to design a cinema to be built in Rhos which, at the time, had no cinema. The choice of SCF may have … [Read more...]
Site of “The Picture House”, Abergele Road, Old Colwyn
Old Colwyn’s first cinema, “The Picture House” was on the site of the building which became M & K’s body shop. Adults sat on benches and children on a mat at the front. It was destroyed by fire … [Read more...]
Former Supreme Cinema, Cefn Road, Old Colwyn
The village’s second cinema, the “Supreme”, funded by public subscription in 1922, had 600 tip-up seats and two luxurious boxes. The Saturday morning matinee was very popular with the village … [Read more...]
History of Eirias Park
“The park by the sea”, as Eirias Park was once described, covers 50 acres. The first 27 acres were bought by the council on April 12th, 1921 and the remainder in 1929. The playing fields were … [Read more...]
01. The Promenade
The promenade we recognise today was built in sections over many years, beginning around 1872 when the Colwyn Bay Hotel (now the site of Princess Court) was also being built. There followed many years … [Read more...]
02. The Dingle (Eirias Park Heritage Trail)
Known during its early history as Dingle Dell, the Dingle Path runs through a woodland glade along a stream, starting at the viaduct and ending at the centre of Colwyn Bay town on the main … [Read more...]
05. James Alexander Barr Tennis Centre
The origins of the Eirias Park we recognise today begin in 1921 with the purchase of the first 27 acres of land. By 1933 among Eirias Park's attractions were eight grey shale tennis courts. In June … [Read more...]
11. The Events Centre and Arena
As part of the local celebrations for the Festival of Britain in 1951, the Council developed land used as allotments during World War II into Eirias Park's sports arena and running track. The first … [Read more...]
15. Playground by the Sea
Fondly described as the “playground by the sea” Eirias Park has always been a facility to be enjoyed by all ages. Through the years it has had various attractions intended particularly for children’s … [Read more...]
16. Indoor Outdoor Centre (Formerly Dinosaur World)
Dinosaur World stood opposite the boating lake and was a very popular attraction in the park until 2003. Advertised as the largest collection of dinosaurs in the British Isles, the collection of over … [Read more...]
17. Boating Lake and Bandstand
The Boating Lake at the centre of Eirias Park was officially opened on June 6th, 1935 having been built at a cost of £7,000, and covering an area of about one and a quarter acres. It was designed by … [Read more...]
18. Gorsedd Stone Circle
Following National Eisteddfod tradition, this gorsedd stone circle was placed here in preparation for the proclamation ceremony of the Royal National Eisteddfod, which took place on June 26th, 1940. … [Read more...]
20. The Four Oaks
Built next to the present-day site of the Leisure Centre (point 7 on this trail) and overlooking the boating lake, the Four Oaks Restaurant opened to the public on July 8th, 1971. The name Four … [Read more...]
