I'm away this week on a much deserved break. I intend to do lots of walking and have bought knitting and stitching with me, definitely far more projects than I will have time for in the coming week, but you know, us crafters have to be prepared don't we.
I had a lovely drive here, with yet more beautiful Welsh scenery to admire so again I didn't rush, I arrived about 3.30 and was able to get into my apartment even though a time of 5pm was specified.
It took a while to unload, mainly because, as I said, I've bought far too much with me but also because I am three floors up! Man, lugging my things up those stairs was a bugger, I did really start to question my reason for bringing so much then!
Anyway, after I'd got my breath back, wiped the sweat from my brow and had a glass of water, I headed out for a walk, just to the supermarket first to stock up on some essentials, I dropped those back, (climbing all those stairs again!) and went for a walk along the front, the tide was out and there were still some people on the beach enjoying the last of the days sunshine, it's been a warm one today.
I spotted an information board on the sea front with a photo of how the pier looked in the 1890's
The large building just before the pier was the Pavillion Theatre, It has seen it's fair share of celebrities preform there including Cliff Richard, Petula Clarke and George Formby, it has also regularly hosted political conferences and rallies with various Prime Ministers over the years. Apparently when Winston Churchill made his speech there in 1948 a young woman named Margaret Thatcher decided to change her career and go into politics.
The pavillion fell into decline over the years as variety entertainment went out of fashion. Various plans were put forward for redevelopment but none came about, eventually the exterior began to crumble and a fire put paid to the interior. The ironwork of the pavillion is still there, now there are stall holders selling various wares. What a shame it couldn't be saved.
I wasn't in exactly the same position but this is the view today, only the pavillion missing.
So after that good long walk I was ready for something to eat, well there is one thing you have to have when you're at the seaside, fish, chips and mushy peas, with a lovely cuppa tea :-)
It was lovely 😘
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7 comments:
Lovely photographs from Llandudno.
Your fish and chips looks good.
All the best Jan
Enjoy your holiday. Llandudno is a beautiful place isn’t it. Hope the weather holds good for you to enjoy your walks - if not it will be lots of knitting.
Enjoy your holiday.
God bless.
Enjoy your week Maggie, I take lots of craft stuff with me too when I'm away. Those fish n ships looked very tasty.
It's been many years since I was there.
Have a great week , fish and chips I love them .
We have them every Saturday night when we are in.
Hugs June.
We also enjoyed staying in a seafront hotel with coach trips out around Llandudno, although this was some time ago. The historical details and photo are very interesting. You had good weather for your time there. I'm sure the craftwork you took with you helped you enjoy a relaxing experience. It's always a pleasure to eat fish and chips at the seaside. They look delicious!
Looks absolutely wonderful. I have no doubt you'll have a fab time. Fish and chips by the sea, perfection.
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