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Colwyn - History |
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Colwyn
Bay, Welsh Bae Colwyn is a seaside resort and is located in Conwy county
borough, historic county of Denbighshire, Wales. The town, which dates
from the 19th century, grew rapidly after World War I to become
contiguous with Old Colwyn and Rhôs-on-Sea,
with which it is linked by a 5-km promenade around the sandy bay.
Retaining its primary identity as a resort, Colwyn Bay has become the
largest town on the North Wales coast.
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Contrary
to to-days impression in late Victorian times Colwyn Bay was considered on
a par with some of the more famous seaside towns. There was also a lot of
competition between the Bay and Llandudno, known locally as "The
Queen of Welsh watering places." The Victorians described the Bay as
a natural beauty spot, with the added attraction of the recently
constructed promenade. Also to its advantage was the main line railway
connection between Chester and Holyhead. The Bay therefore was considered
to be an important intermediate stopping place, as well as a touring
centre and seaside resort. After considerable public pressure, the plans
for an elaborate 
These would be structures that would reflect a true picture of the bays
place and position in Victorian Wales. A Manchester company of architects
was commissioned and they in turn drew up the plans for a truly ambitious
pier and pavilion. These plans included electric lighting, and an electric
fan for the auditorium, a great innovation for the times. The first pile
for the pier was driven into the foreshore in June 1899. The pavilion
itself was designed in the Moorish.
In
the 1960's and 70's, Colwyn Bay was a thriving tourist resort, which was
very well known for its many attractions, These all played a vital part in
the resort being as popular as it was. Some of these attractions included
the fairground, which is now Safeway's superstore: the old steam train,
which ran along the length of the promenade. Then there were the many
sideshows and children's rides along the promenade and of course the
donkeys on the beach. One of Colwyn Bay’s main attractions since the
Victorian era however is still here, that is the Pier.