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Entertainment

The Amusement Park

Patrick Ross Collins (Young Pat) was born in Chester on March 7th, 1886. While travelling by train from his home in the Midlands to Ireland he noticed the undeveloped land near the railway line in … [Read more...]

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No Lottery Funding for the Victoria Pier

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has declined Conwy County Borough Council's application for a grant of £4.9 million to restore Colwyn Bay’s Victoria Pier. The HLF decision was announced on April … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Pensaernïaeth, Pier and Pavilion

Conwy Council buys the Victoria Pier

On March 28th Conwy County Borough Council announced that it had purchased Colwyn Bay’s Victoria Pier. Iwan Davies, Chief Executive, Conwy County Borough Council said, "The Council recognises that … [Read more...]

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Stanley Ravenscroft

Theatr Colwyn

On the 29th October 1936 the Pioneer Newspaper carried an advert for the New Rialto which announced. “For a short nine-week season the Stanley Ravenscroft Repertory Company will be presenting a series … [Read more...]

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Jules Prudence Riviere

Jules Riviere

Born in Paris in 1819, Jules Prudence Riviere began his life long musical career as a choir boy in France before going on to establish himself as a phenomenal French composer. In 1857 the French … [Read more...]

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The History of Theatr Colwyn

Theatr Colwyn

Work began on the Abergele Road building in 1885, by the newly formed Public Hall Company.  The first group recorded as using the hall was the congregation of St Paul’s Church, whose Iron Church had … [Read more...]

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Theatr Colwyn

theatr colwyn

Built in 1885, the theatre was used for a wide range of events from military balls to political rallies, including the congregation of St Paul’s Church, whose iron church had burnt down. In 1909 it … [Read more...]

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Victoria Pier

Victoria Pier

The Victoria Pier and Pavilion were opened in 1900 and could accommodate 2,500 people. The pier was initially 12 metres wide and 96 metres long, but was later extended to 320 metres. The first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Pensaernïaeth, Pier and Pavilion, Tourism

Princess Picture House

Princess Picture House

Built in 1914, this was one of the many cinemas in the town.   A balcony was added in 1932, together with neo-Egyptian embellishments to its architecture.  Some picture houses had very plush … [Read more...]

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