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QUIZ ANSWER # 148
In last Sunday's quiz I said that the man shown above was well known around here in 1970s and 1980s. The question: What is his name?The answer: Sir Anthony Meyer.He was Member of Parliament for local...
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QUIZ QUESTION # 149
Above is a stone or plaster carving in Rhyl depicting a medieval-looking building such as a castle or church.The question: Where would you find it?Below is a classical design bearing the inscription...
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BRIAN'S PIX
Brian Pendleton was born in 1931 in Prince Edward Avenue, Rhyl, and went to St. Anne's School and Emmanuel. The above photo of Brian was taken circa 1950 at Golden Sands holiday camp in Kinmel Bay...
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THE SHADOW KNOWS
In the National Assembly for Wales aka Welsh Assembly, where Plaid Cymru is now the second biggest party to Labour, the team above will be Plaid's shadow cabinet for the next term.Back row (left to...
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QUIZ ANSWER # 149
Last Sunday I posted the above photo of a stone or plaster carving in Rhyl depicting a medieval-looking building such as a castle or church. The question: Where would you find it?The answer: Bodfor...
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QUIZ QUESTION # 150
In the picture above are early-1920s-looking punters waiting for a trip to start from the booking office of White Rose Motor Tours, Rhyl.The question: On corner of what two roads/streets is the booking...
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FREE EVENTS IN AUGUST
Above: Sunday, 21st Aug from 12 noon at Events Arena.Below: Saturday and Sunday, 27th and 28th Aug.--
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HOTTER THAN THAT
In a recent warm spell, Rhylites were heard to complain, It's too hot! Well it was hotter in the early 1980s on board HMS Rhyl according to an account by sailor Stephen Griffin published in Daily Mail...
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FREE EVENTS IN AUGUST
Above: Sunday, 21st Aug from 12 noon at Events Arena.Below: Saturday and Sunday, 27th and 28th Aug.--
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QUIZ ANSWER # 150
Last Sunday I posted the above picture of early-1920s-looking punters waiting for a trip to start from the booking office of White Rose Motor Tours, Rhyl. The question: On corner of what two...
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QUIZ QUESTION # 151
Above is a part of a Rhyl photograph taken a few days ago by Yours Truly.The question: Where was I standing?Below is a picture postcard typical of its era.The question: Was the picture taken before or...
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TIME AND TIDE
Old paddling pix reflect innocence, charm and the enduring fun of looking at your feet under water - what will you step on next! These three have not appeared before in Rhyl Life:Click on any image to...
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QUIZ ANSWER # 151
Last Sunday I posted the above, part of a Rhyl photograph taken a few days before by Yours Truly. The question: Where was I standing?The answer: on footbridge over railway in Westbourne Avenue.Here is...
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QUIZ QUESTION # 152
Above is a photo taken earlier this year with place names blanked out.The question: What are the two missing names?The correct answer would score 1 win.Below is part of a card postmarked 1917 showing a...
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BUTTERICK AT TALBOT'S
This photo was taken on a rainy day last week by Yours Truly to show the location of Barclays Bank at 68-70 High Street, Rhyl (the 68 part is next to High Street News).In days of yore at No. 68 was...
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I SHOULD COCOA
Recently on Internet this coin-shaped token came up for sale. It appears to be made of a soft material such as cardboard. The face bears the name Rhyl Cocoa House Company Limited, and the back bears...
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