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Anglesey Towns and Villages
Engelsk Paperback
Anglesey Towns and Villages
Engelsk Paperback

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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 in the last 200 years it has developed as a popular holiday resort. Llangefni, which is the administrative centre of the island, is a comparatively new town that has thrived because of its central location and its many businesses and organisations. Amlwch became a town as a result of the discovery of copper on nearby Mynydd Parys. Today it is the main shopping centre for the north of the island. Menai Bridge was a scattered community known for its ferry before Thomas Telford completed the Menai Suspension Bridge in 1826. This signalled its rapid growth, and today Menai Bridge is a thriving small town. Illustrated by both modern and archive photographs, Anglesey Towns & Villages explores the fascinating development of the island’s many settlements. Discussing aspects such as education, religion, notable figures and places, this is a must for anyone who knows and loves this island.
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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
96
ISBN-13:
9781445651521
Indbinding:
Paperback
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ISBN-10:
1445651521
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Udg. Dato:
15 jul 2015
Længde:
8mm
Bredde:
162mm
Højde:
234mm
Forlag:
Amberley Publishing
Oplagsdato:
15 jul 2015
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