Old Colwyn, Clwyd

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Old Colwyn

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Old Colwyn. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Old Colwyn, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Old Colwyn
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Old Colwyn in 1933

Old Colwyn in 1955

Old Maps of Old Colwyn

Historic Maps of Old Colwyn and the local area.

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Map of Old Colwyn in 1899

Map of Old Colwyn in 1902-1903

Map of Old Colwyn in 1922

Map of Old Colwyn in 1947

Map of Old Colwyn in 1911

Sheet Maps of Old Colwyn

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Old Colwyn and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Old Colwyn in 1838

Shows Old Colwyn in 1902

Shows Old Colwyn in 1921

Shows Old Colwyn in 1838

Books about Old Colwyn
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5 photo books on Old Colwyn and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Llandudno - A History and Celebration

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Memories of Old Colwyn
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Whose Bus Is This ???

This early motor wagonette was probably operated by J. Fred Francis from Colwyn Bay to Old Colwyn for a three-penny fare until the coming of the Trams in March 1915. It succeeded a two horse omnibus which ran between the two locations eight times daily until about 1907. The horse bus was painted green and is likely to have been purchased and constructed in the Manchester area circa 1895-8 Francis was one of the ...see more

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The Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Tramway In Old Colwyn

What an interesting photograph of a grey painted tram heading for the 'Queens Hotel' terminus which was just over half of a mile away. It would take just over five minutes and three tramstops to reach the terminus where, the brakes would be wound on full to counteract the falling gradient there. The conductor would hold on to the trolley pole rope, pull it down and tie it down to the ...see more

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Whose Bus Is This ???

The Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Tramway In Old Colwyn