Postcards from Colwyn Bay

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Postcards from Colwyn Bay

Phase 2 of the Colwyn Bay Waterfront Project included the installation in 2017 of 12 granite postcards, each depicting an interesting aspect of local history. In 2024 a further nine postcards were installed along the prom from Colwyn Bay to Rhos-on-Sea. Scan the HistoryPoints QR codes near each postcard to discover the story behind each one, or use the list below.

The Colwyn Bay Waterfront Project renewed the sea defences along the promenade, while also introducing environmental improvements. It received grants from the Welsh Government’s coastal defence fund, the European Union and Conwy County Borough Council.

The postcards are made from nine different types of granite, chosen for their differing colours. One type is from Penmaenmawr quarry, a short distance west of Colwyn Bay.

Click here to see a map of the postcards’ location.

List of granite postcards

The Legend of Prince Madog
The Ambush of King Richard II
Colwyn Bay station and main railway
The Victorian promenade
The Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway
Penrhyn Buildings
The Ministry of Food
National Eisteddfod Gorsedd stones
Offshore windfarms
Sidney Colwyn Foulkes
Terry Jones
Mechanical elephant rides
Welsh Mountain Zoo
Colwyn Bay sea defences
'Rhosneigr' steamer wreck
Promenade shelters
Harlequin puppet theatre
Rhos Fynach fish trap
Rhos-on-Sea Lido
St Trillo’s Chapel
The Cayley Flyer