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PROFESSOR OLIPHANT
Marcus Laurence Elwin "Mark" OliphantIf I had asked, What is the connection between Rhyl and Hiroshima? you might have sent a sarcastic reply – but a link has been established by journalist/author...
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MONDAY MEANDER
Rhyl town centre changes so often that a stroll round at any time of year reveals something new or new-ish. The photos in this post were taken yesterday, Monday 9th October 2017 by Yours Truly.Above is...
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QUIZ QUESTION # 193
Above: In the late 1940s this family appeared in a one-off Sunday show at Queens Theatre, Rhyl. The little girl became a big international star.The question: What is her name?Below: In the late 1950s...
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SUNNY RHYL WELCOMES YOU
Here is a rare set of advertisements from a 1938 housing brochure, sent in by ex-Rhylite Robert Jones of Dyserth.Thanks, Robert!Click on any part to see a bigger version.In the above the "five...
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RHUDDLAN REQUEST
A request has flooded in from John W. Davies for additional Rhuddlan pix. As a Rhuddlan boy myself, Mr. Davies, I am only too delighted to display a few more images including Parliament House:The image...
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QUIZ ANSWER #193
Last Sunday I said that in late 1940s this family appeared in a one-off Sunday show at Queens Theatre, Rhyl. The little girl became a big international star. The question: What is her name?The answer:...
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PLAID ON DISPLAY
As Labour enjoys popularity and the Conservatives descend into disarray yet again over Europe, Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales - holds its own very well as a pressure group within the Welsh Assembly...
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THE BEATLES AT THE RITZ
gottahaverockandroll.comA message has arrived here at Jones Towers from Jan Gammie who says:I am working as the researcher on a book being written by an old colleague of mine, Dafydd Rees, about The...
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PANTO DRAWS ON
These recent acquisitions are postcards bearing bottom right the printed signature of Rhyl photographer Rae Pickard and the date 1912. On the back they carry the following message: "BROMESQUE" REAL...
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LIFE GOES ON: OCT 2017
Erdington Children's Homes Band at Rhyl, 1929During October 2017 the following old posts were updated:Former Co-op premises, High Street (2 updates)...
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Here are some Rhyl places with every other letter removed.The question: What are the full names of the places?Example:-e-l-n-t-n / -o-d = Wellington RoadNow try these–1) -u-l-n-t-n / -r-s-e-t2)...
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UP AND OVER
Here are a couple of aerial shots; the guesstimated date is August 2010. Thanks to 'L' for sending these.Above: Looking westwards across Towyn. Tir Prince is on your left.Click on an image to see a...
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AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
These amateur snaphots from the early 1930s relate to AA Box. No. 263 named ‘Rhuddlan Cross-Roads’. The telephone number was Rhuddlan 235. At the crossroads it was on the B. 5532 (now A5151 to...
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QUIZ ANSWER # 194
Last Sunday I listed some Rhyl places with every other letter removed.The question: What are the full names of the places?The example given:-e-l-n-t-n / -o-d = Wellington RoadThe answers:1) -u-l-n-t-n...
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RHYL SEAFRONT
In October last year I mentioned an A5-size booklet of fourteen arty black-and-white photos by Stephen Clarke titled 'Ocean Beach Rhyl' (published 2014) in a limited edition of 150.Recently a companion...
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QUIZ QUESTION # 195
In the late 1950s this entertainer topped the bill at a Sunday concert in Rhyl Pavilion.The question: What is her name?In the early 1970s the entertainer below topped the bill at a Sunday concert in...
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FLASHBACK #30
The old toll bridge that preceded the present Foryd Bridge is always an item of interest. The image below tells us little or nothing about the bridge but it has a certain charm. Views from downriver...
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QUIZ ANSWER # 195
Last Sunday I said that in the late 1950s this entertainer topped the bill at a Sunday concert in Rhyl Pavilion. The question: What is her name?The answer: Jill Day.She was Brighton-born, mainly a...
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FLASHBACK #31
Many readers would remember Charles Jones timber merchants at Foryd Harbour. In days of yore the harbour was a hive of activity. According to the postcard / business card below, the Charles Jones...
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LIFE GOES ON: NOV 2017
The town's brass band in 1908 outside Rhyl PavilionDuring November 2017 the following posts were updated:Albert Barnes, founder of Rhyl’s fun fair...
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