Imagine Trail
Come on an adventure with the Imagine Trail… The Bay of Colwyn and Mochdre’s past is brought to life with…
Rhos-on-Sea
Rhos-on-Sea has strong associations with an astonishing variety of historical periods and events starting with Roman times, but also including the time of the Celtic saints, the Middle Ages and then Elizabethan times right through to the present day.
Cayley Flyer (Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Walk)
Take a look at the picture on the outside wall of this pub. This shows there is a genuine link…
Rhos Fynach (Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Walk)
Six Roman coins in excellent condition dating from the time of Constantine the Great were found in an old stone…
Wreckage of the Steamship Rhos Neigr (Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Walk)
In 1908 a steamship called the Rhos Neigr sank while trying to dock at the pier to pick up 75…
Original Pier Ticket Office (Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Walk)
The former Pierhead and the octagonal stone building which should still be there was the original Pier Ticket Office. Rhos…
St. Trillo’s Chapel (Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Walk)
This fascinating building is thought to be the smallest church in the British Isles, seating only 6 people. It is…
Colwyn Foulkes Architectural Practice
Key Dates in the Colwyn Foulkes Architectural Practice History
Sidney Colwyn Foulkes (1884-1971)
Sidney Colwyn Foulkes OBE, Hon.M.Arch (Liverpool), FRIBA, FILA., AMTPI. NB The narrative below focuses on the life and career of…
Ridge Cottage, Penrhos Road, Rhos on Sea
The work of local architect Sidney Colwyn Foulkes. Penrhos Road, Rhos on Sea, links the Promenade with Upper Promenade and…
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…
Moryn, Cayley Promenade
The work of local architect Sidney Colwyn Foulkes. Travelling up Cayley Promenade in the direction of Rhos on Sea, at…
Heaton Place, Rhos on Sea
The work of local architect Sidney Colwyn Foulkes. Background Heaton Place is sandwiched between Ebberston Road West and Digby Road,…
Elwy Road Housing Estate, Rhos on Sea
The work of local architect Sidney Colwyn Foulkes. The Elwy Road Housing Estate in Rhos on Sea is one of…
Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Walk
The Rhos on Sea Heritage Walk can be downloaded in PDF format here The printed booklet is available from the…
Penrhos College (Open Spaces)
Summary: This pleasant site provides about 5 acres of public open space. It incorporates 2 secluded woodland paths, both leading…