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Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
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Day Two: into Llangollen town
We visit the ancient market town of Llangollen
(Photos © urban75, November 2008)


This ancient Welsh town takes its name from Saint Collen, a seventh century saint, and became important because of its prominent position on the main London to Holyhead coaching road.

The road was improved by Thomas Telford from 1815, and was followed by the canal and then the railway in 1862.

From 1780 - 1829, residents Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Sarah Ponsonby gained a sort of respectable notoriety.

The lesbian couple, known as The external link Ladies of Llangollen became the toast of Regency society, with the likes of Wordsworth and the Duke of Wellington calling upon them.

The town now attracts thousands of visitors every year in July each year when it hosts the external link Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
Approaching Llangollen.

Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
Looking towards the unlikely location of the Blue Bay launderette (white sign to the right) and the Hand Hotel (far right).

Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
Old bank, Llangollen.

Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
Fine old Rehoboth Calvinistic Methodist Chapel in Llangollen. The stone above the windows is inscribed with, 'Rehoboth. Erected 1838, Enlarged 1874'.

Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
Old police station.

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Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
Heading towards the bridge across Berwyn Street.

Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
Cottage Cream'n'Candy tourist shop.

Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway

Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
Tourist shop with improbably long name.

Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
The old Water Mill opposite the Railway Station.

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Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
View from the bridge

Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
Llangollen railway station.

The line from Ruabon to Barmouth opened in 1862, and at one time it was possible to get a direct train to London from this pleasant station.

The Railway closed to passenger traffic in 1965, with goods following in 1968. Happily, the Llangollen Railway Society fought to reopen the line, with a short 60ft section carrying passengers in September 1975.

The line, now expanded to nearly eight miles in length, runs regular steam trains and has ambitious plans to expand.

Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway

Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
Although it looks like express trains should come charging into view, the line actually stops dead under the bridge.

Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
The famous Dee Bridge, was built by Bishop Trevor of Trevor Hall in 1345. Now a scheduled ancient monument, it was widened in the 1960s to accommodate modern traffic.

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Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
A quick stop off for a pint and a game of pool.

Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
The Royal.

Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
Welsh language postcards.

Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
Cottage Tea Rooms, Llangollen.

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Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
Gwyn Davies, Siop Cigydd, Llangollen.

Llangollen photos, Clwyd, north Wales including pics of the River Dee bridge, shops and railway
Welsh Lovespoon centre.



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