Date | 29 November 2014 | ||
Location | Llanfairfechan | SH 67755 75290; 53.25807°N, 3.98392°W | |
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In the 1850s the village of Llanfairfechan had a population of around 800. It soon developed, however, into a popular Victorian seaside resort, thanks mainly to the arrival to the area of a couple of new landowners – Leicestershire solicitor Richard Luck purchased parts of Baron Hill estate from the Bulkeleys, and John Platt, a Yorkshire-born textile machinery manufacturer and Liberal politician from Oldham bought the Roberts estate. Platt rebuilt the derelict Bryn-y-Neuadd mansion there, which he completed around 1860. He also had the turnpike road moved away from his property and used his influence to have a railway station opened on his land for his travel convenience. The Chester and Holyhead Railway was built between 1844 and 1850 and a station in nearby Abergwyngregyn had opened in 1848. The station in Llanfairfechan opened in 1860, by which time the line was part of the London and North Western Railway. The seafront Promenade was also developed as the town became more popular with tourists. Platt additionally had plans for a marina. These were awaiting approval from Parliament, but were abandoned upon his death in 1872. An impressive harbour master’s residence had already been built for this and today it is used as holiday home. Llanfairfechan now has a population of 3,600 and its Blue Flag beach, with its promenade, beach café, paddling pool, boating pool and water sports facilities, still attracts visitors. It is pebbly with a long expanse of sand uncovered at ebb tide, and the Morfa Madryn salt-marsh nature reserve is popular with bird watchers.
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Some beautifully composed shots here, really lovely set. The towers pic is quite magical.
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Glad you like them, Iain. The weather that day was splendid – ideal for a pleasant stroll along the promenade.
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Stunning shots!
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Thank you, Shari!
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Amazing!
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Many thanks!
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Wonderful images, Graham!
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Thanks , Malin!
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Lovely shot ot Llanfairfechan Beach…. enjoyed reading the history too.
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Many thanks for stopping by, RMW!
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Gracias Graham !!!!!!
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No hay de qué!
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Remarkable photographs!.
Sending you all my best wishes!. Aquileana 😛
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Many thanks, Aquileana! Have a good week 🙂
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Wonderful photos!!
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Many thanks, Christy!
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nice light and great use of light in most of the pictures 🙂
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Thank you! The light was something special.
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great images, Graham… what an incredible place, so open and with so much space…
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Thanks, Alexandra. It is a very nice place for a wander.
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Fantastic !!!! I love the Promenade. Wanda
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Thanks, Wanda!
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