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Anglesey Towns and Villages
Geraint Jones
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Description for Anglesey Towns and Villages
Paperback. A fascinating historical exploration of the towns and villages of Anglesey including the five main towns: Holyhead, Beaumaris, Llangefni, Amlwch and Menai Bridge. Num Pages: 96 pages, 80. BIC Classification: 1DBKWN; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 302.
Most of the settlements in Anglesey are villages or hamlets, but the island has five towns. Although they are not large, they have a wealth of history and each one has developed in its own unique way. Holyhead, the largest town, has always had a connection with the sea and it became important in particular as a ferry port for crossings to Ireland. It is a busy shopping centre for the western part of Anglesey. Beaumaris, the island’s smallest town, can trace its history to the building of the castle by Edward I. It was once a busy port, but ... Read more
Most of the settlements in Anglesey are villages or hamlets, but the island has five towns. Although they are not large, they have a wealth of history and each one has developed in its own unique way. Holyhead, the largest town, has always had a connection with the sea and it became important in particular as a ferry port for crossings to Ireland. It is a busy shopping centre for the western part of Anglesey. Beaumaris, the island’s smallest town, can trace its history to the building of the castle by Edward I. It was once a busy port, but ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445651521
SKU
V9781445651521
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-6
About Geraint Jones
Geraint Jones has lived on the island of Anglesey all his life. Since retirement, he has written many books on the history of Anglesey, including 'Anglesey Railways', 'Anglesey Churches' and 'Anglesey at War'. Gwenllian is a local history author who lives in Anglesey.
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