St. John’s Church House, to the side of St. John’s Church, is another fine example of the work of the eminent local architect, Sidney Colwyn Foulkes. This community centre, built in 1936 and now a … [Read more...]
The Wren’s Nest, Lansdowne Road
Background The Wren’s Nest stands on the northern side of Lansdowne Road on a corner plot at its junction with Alexandra Road. In the mid 1920s Sydney Colwyn Foulkes was asked by Mrs Annie Guy … [Read more...]
Woods Department Store, Station Road
Mr W.S. Wood came to the area from north west England to the area in 1912 to occupy a small shop selling mostly ladies clothing . During the next 20 years purchased the adjoining premises. Sidney … [Read more...]
Williams Deacon’s Bank, Conwy Road
Former Williams Deacons / Royal Bank of Scotland, Conway Road, Colwyn Bay. Former Williams Deacons Bank, Conway Rd, Colwyn Bay A leisurely stroll around the town centre of Colwyn Bay will reveal a … [Read more...]
Rydal School – Costain Building and Memorial Hall
The Costain Building and Memorial Hall, Rydal School, Lansdowne Road, Colwyn Bay. The Costain Building and the Memorial Hall at Rydal School are Listed Grade II. The Listing details state “Rydal … [Read more...]
Colwyn Foulkes Architectural Practice
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...]
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...]
Ridge Cottage, Penrhos Road, Rhos on Sea
Penrhos Road, Rhos on Sea, links the Promenade with Upper Promenade and is notable for the sharp left and right hand bends and the steep climb up from the Promenade. Ridge Cottage stands above the … [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...]
Ollershaw House, Ebberston Road West, Rhos on Sea
The work of local architect Sidney Colwyn Foulkes. Ollershaw House, 23, Ebberston Road West, Rhos on Sea stands on the northern side of the road not far from the junction with Tan y Bryn … [Read more...]
Moryn, Cayley Promenade
Travelling up Cayley Promenade in the direction of Rhos on Sea, at the top of the slope one comes across this substantial two storey house which occupies the corner plot of Cayley Promenade and Bryn y … [Read more...]
Heaton Place, Rhos on Sea
Background Heaton Place is sandwiched between Ebberston Road West and Digby Road, in the “upper” part of Rhos on Sea. It is the property of the Eventide Homes Charitable Housing Trust. The Trust … [Read more...]
Elwy Road Housing Estate, Rhos on Sea
The Elwy Road Housing Estate in Rhos on Sea is one of Sidney Colwyn Foulkes’ main contributions to the development and architectural heritage of the town. This estate is of particular significance, … [Read more...]
Colwyn Bay Hospital, Hesketh Road
Background A big break in the career of Sidney Colwyn Foulkes came in the 1920s with the commission to design a new hospital in Colwyn Bay. In the early 1920s the Committee of the Cottage … [Read more...]
Bethel Chapel, Miners Lane, Penmaenrhos
The work of local architect Sidney Colwyn Foulkes. Background Miners Lane runs off Abergele Road, Old Colwyn, close to the top of the hill towards LLanddulas, just before where the Hotel 70 … [Read more...]
