General Archives - Colwyn Bay Heritage

Imagine Colwyn Bay

Placing culture, creativity and community at the heart of Colwyn Bay! Over 2 years this project will harness the interest in the town’s unique past to inspire and connect people through an innovative … [Read more...]

Cistercian Monks build Rhos Weir

There was a medieval fishing weir near Rhos point, some remains of which can still be detected at low tide. It is thought that this was built by the monks from the great Cistercian monastery of … [Read more...]

Cynlas the Red at Bryn Euryn

Excavations have proved that this hilltop was the site of a Romano-British hil fort. This was built in the 5th or 6th century by one of the local "kings" who sprang up after the Romans left, probably … [Read more...]

61 AD Roman legion ambushed

In 61 AD a Roman army is traditionally believed to have been ambushed at Nant Sepyr (the pass beneath Bryn Euryn), and its second in command (Sempronius) killed in the fighting. Whist the Romans … [Read more...]

Colwyn Bay Quiz

Can you identify these local buildings from the features shown below? The answers, if you need them, can be seen below. Answers W. H. Smith, Queen's Buildings, Station Road Porters, … [Read more...]

Then & Now 2019

Colwyn Bay Heritage Group Social. This friendly gathering is made up of short presentations, the sharing of memories and discussion. Everyone is welcome! Just come along, there's no need to … [Read more...]

Colwyn Bay says farewell to local author Cindy Lowe

Well known author and social historian Cindy Lowe died last week after a long illness. She was a prolific writer, producing a novel based on her upbringing in Colwyn Bay just after World War Two, "To … [Read more...]

Colwyn Bay wins gold

Colwyn Bay has recently been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) gold award by Britain in Bloom in a ceremony in Belfast. Congratulations to everyone involved in all the hard work which led … [Read more...]

Colwyn Bay Horticultural Society – history

Two Beginnings Colwyn Bay Horticultural Society prides itself on an unbroken existence since 1903. We know from the local papers that the CBHS was a gleam in someone’s eye in 1903 because very … [Read more...]

Tales Out of School eBook

Colwyn Bay Heritage Group is very pleased to announce the launch of our latest eBook - Tales Out of School. This collection of memories of schooldays, along with photographs, is available to download … [Read more...]

Disclaimer

The information contained in this website is provided by the Colwyn Bay Heritage Group for general information purposes only. While we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make … [Read more...]

The Remarkable Reverend William Hughes and the African Institute

The Colwyn Bay Heritage Group was delighted to premiere this short film titled ‘The Remarkable Reverend William Hughes and the African Institute of Colwyn Bay’ during a Then and Now event. The film, … [Read more...]

A-Z of Colwyn Bay

Published in April 2018, this is Graham Roberts most recent book about Colwyn Bay. A new town established in the 1800s, Colwyn Bay thrived with the coming of the railway, growing into one of the … [Read more...]

Fairy Glen, Old Colwyn (Open Spaces)

The Open Spaces Project is ongoing. This article will become available soon. Summary: Grid reference: SH 867780 Postcode: Acknowledgements: Conwy CBC: Fairy Glen Local Nature Reserve … [Read more...]