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Many articles on the website include memories of Colwyn Bay during wartime, including the dedicating of the War Memorial and the time of the Second World War when the Ministry of Food was moved to the town.

Alan Wheway 1929 – 2010

Albert Rigby and Patricia Wrigley

Captain Harry Parker RA 1918 – 2010

Colwyn Bay Accredited

Home Guard

Life & Times of Penrhos College 1880-1995

Metropole Hotel

Ministry of Food

Pwllycrochan Estate

Theatr Colwyn

War Memorial

Wartime Childhood in Colwyn Bay 1939-1945

Wartime Diamond Industry

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