Three Towns Forum - Gallery

Historical images from the beautiful Llandudno, Conwy & Colwyn Bay area of North Wales


Most viewed - Gone But Not Forgotten
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CONWY QUAY, 2006143 viewsBefore all of the old buildings along the Quay were demolished
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TUDNO CASTLE HOTEL 2013142 viewsShortly before rebuilding as a Premier Inn.
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ROYAL PUB, ABERGELE ROAD, COLWYN BAY 2008141 viewsCurrently derelict (2023)
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RAILWAY STATION, LLANDUDNO - ORIGINAL ENTRANCE 2009140 viewsNow enclosed and in use as the Booking Office/Waiting Area
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TILED WATER FOUNTAIN, RHOS POINT SHELTER, RHOS ON SEA140 viewsPretty sure it has gone now, sadly (2023)
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VECCHIOS SNACK BAR, MADOC STREET, LLANDUDNO 2010140 views
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B W RYDER SHOP, UPPER MOSTYN STREET, LLANDUDNO138 viewsCurrently in use as Dudley & Georges Pet Shop & Cafe (2023)
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GREAT ORME BIKE HIRE, UPPER MOSTYN STREET, LLANDUDNO138 viewsNow Providero (2023)
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CONWY ANTIQUES SHOP137 views
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TOWN GUIDE, RHOS ON SEA PROMENADE 2005137 views
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THE OLD COLLEGE, CASTLE STREET, CONWY 2005136 viewsNow renovated and in use as Rowlands Pharmacy (2023)
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ARNE HALL, CRAIGSIDE, LLANDUDNO136 views"Arne Hall was built in mock Tudor style for the famous Tate and Lyle sugar family in about 1880, at a time when Llandudno was just being developed as an important seaside resort. With commanding views across Llandudno bay it was the first major building at Craigside and was originally called Summerhill. The legend has it that one of the wives of the family used to watch out with a telescope, from the tower, for their sugar boats on their way into Liverpool from the West Indies."
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HARMONY HOUSE, ST GEORGES PLACE, LLANDUDNO 2011135 views
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ANIMAL CLOTHING, MOSTYN STREET, LLANDUDNO135 viewsCurrently the Continental Cafe (2023)
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PALACE CINEMA, CONWY 2005135 viewsEnded up as Palace Bingo and closed completely in 2012. Still empty today (2023)
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ROTHESAY HOTEL, COLWYN BAY PROMENADE 2009134 viewsNow demolished and replaced by an apartment complex
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HIGH TIDE AT COLWYN BAY PIER, 2009134 views
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WILLIAM GLOVER FURNISHINGS, VAUGHAN STREET, LLANDUDNO 2006133 views
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BUNNEYS CORNER BUILDING, MOSTYN STREET, LLANDUDNO 2012133 viewsThen housing a branch of Greenwoods Mens Clothing.
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HOTEL 70 DEGREES, COLWYN BAY131 viewsThe Colwyn Bay Hotel (formerly Hotel 70 Degrees) enters its final days in 2006 after permission was granted for demolition and replacement by apartments. The building was a local landmark, both due to its trendy 70s angled design and the fact that it is perched upon the top of a cliff overlooking Colwyn Bay.
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STORM AT COLWYN BAY PIER 2009130 views
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2890_Llandudno_Sumners_Bakery_Restaurant_1980s129 views
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LITTEN TREE PUB, STATION ROAD, COLWYN BAY126 viewsCurrently derelict (2023)
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INTERIOR WOOLWORTHS, MOSTYN STREET, LLANDUDNO 24-12-2008126 viewsThe pitiful remains of the once mighty Woolworths empire are picked over by bargain hunters in the Llandudno store. Even the shelving units themselves are disappearing as they are sold off, with the remaining shelves full of dusty & ancient stock retrieved from the depths of the storeoom. Sad to see it end this way.
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Llandudno_1980s_Shopping_Precinct_now_Victoria_Centre125 views
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CLARENCE HOTEL, GLODDAETH STREET, LLANDUDNO 2012125 viewsBoarded up and awaiting renovation into a Travelodge
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FAT CAT CAFE BAR, MOSTYN STREET, LLANDUDNO 2011125 viewsThis was the original Fat Cat Cafe Bar.
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THE CLEMENCE RESTAURANT, CASTLE STREET, CONWY 2010124 viewsCurrently the Midland Tapas Bar (2023)
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ABANDONED FORMER GOODS YARD AT LLANDUDNO RAILWAY STATION123 views
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PENMORFA HOTEL LLANDUDNO 2007123 viewsRear of the former Penmorfa/Gogarth Abbey Hotel at West Shore, Llandudno. It was originally a holiday home for the Liddell family, whose daughter, Alice, was the inspiration for Alice's Adventures In Wonderland and it is often suggested that Lewis Carroll was inspired to write the book after staying here.
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WOOLWORTHS, HIGH STREET, CONWY 2008122 views
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LIME CLOTHING SHOP119 viewsCurrently (2023) occupied by Trespass outdoor clothing shop. Has also been a branch of Next.
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IMPERIAL PUB, STATION ROAD, COLWYN BAY 2010118 viewsAwaiting redevelopment (2023)
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SITE OF PORTH EIRIAS, COLWYN BAY PROMENADE, 2011117 viewsNow the Porth Eirias Building
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FORTES RESTAURANT, MOSTYN STREET, LLANDUDNO 2007116 viewsBefore the frontage was renovated to its current style
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JOKES AND TOYS KIOSK, LLANDUDNO PIER 2009115 views
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