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Mar 12, 2012

A medical probe into the paranormal

Ghost experts warned the occupants of Conwy's Compton House never to open ...

a walled-off section of the cellar. Curiosity got the better of them and they used modern science to take a peek inside, without disturbing any malevolent spirits. Find out how they did it here

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Tribute to Pembs energy workers

Jun 7, 2023

In the 10 years since Milford Haven's energy workers' tribute was created, many passers by may not have appreciated the monument's meaning. Now anyone can scan the new HistoryPoints QR codes there to discover what ...

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Making a fast profit in Tenby

May 29, 2023

Evan Jones of Llanelli offered the government £500 for St Catherine's Island, Tenby, and was astonished when his bid was accepted, as the authorities had spent far more on fortifying it. Seven years later, in 1914, Evan sold the island ...

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Coronation contrast in Conwy

May 26, 2023

Our web page about Berry Street, Conwy, has a fascinating photo from Conwy Archives Service of soldiers parading to celebrate the 1937 coronation. The archives service recently collaborated with Conwy Camera Club to ...

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