Caernarvonshire Collection (page 2)

Panoramic View, Old Colwyn, Caernarvonshire
Panoramic View, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, near Abergele, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1920s

The Cathedral, Bangor, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1910s

Happy Valley, Llandudno, Caernarvonshire
Happy Valley, Llandudno, near Penrhyn Bay, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1907

Main Street, Yspytty Ifan, Caernarvonshire
Main Street, Yspytty Ifan, Betws-y-Coed, near Bro Garmon, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1910

High Street, Pwllheli, Caernarvonshire
High Street, Pwllheli, near Llanbedrog, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1910s

Upper Cardiff Road, Pwllheli, Caernarvonshire
Upper Cardiff Road, Pwllheli, near Llanbedrog, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1920

The Village, Beddgelert, Caernarvonshire
The Village, Beddgelert, Caernarfon, near Nantmor, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1900s

Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel, Nant Gwynant, Caernarvonshire
Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel, Nant Gwynant, Caernarfon, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1900s

Pass of Aberglaslyn, Caernarvonshire
Pass of Aberglaslyn, Snowdonia, near Beddgelert, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1910s

Map of Caernarvon, 1616 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF273151 Map of Caernarvon, 1616 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Speed, John (1552-1629); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Tryfan, Carnarvonshire (w / c heightened with white on paper)
XYC162477 Tryfan, Carnarvonshire (w/c heightened with white on paper) by Robson, George Fennel (1788-1833); 46.4x76 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Glaslyn Estuary
A view across the Glaslyn Estuary, Portmadoc, Caernarvonshire, Wales, viewed from Borth-y-Gest. Date: 1950s

Welsh Cottage Ruins
A ruined old Welsh cottage near Bettws-y-Coed, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

Wales / St. Tudno Church
St. Tudno Church and burial ground, Great Orme, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

Betwys-Y-Coed Bridge
The Waterloo Bridge at Betwys- y-Coed, Caernarvonshire, Wales, was built by Thomas Telford in 1815. The arch was constructed in the same year Waterloo was fought. Date: built 1815

Llandudno Pier, viewed from Happy Valley, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: opened 1878

Penrhyn Flood 1945
Sea damage at Penrhyn Bay, Caernarvonshire, Wales, along part of the tramway from Colwyn Bay and Llandudno. Date: October 1945

Llandudno / Great Orme
The Great Orme, towering above the rooftops of Llandudno, Caernarvonshire, Wales, showing the rock tilt, or slip, in the limestone. Date: 1950s

Wales / Llandudno
The lovely stretch of the West Shore, Llandudno, Caernarvonshire, Wales, as seen from the Great Orme. Date: 1950s

Welsh Scenery
View from the summit of Trei Ceiri Hill Fort, near Llanaellraiarn, on the Lleyn Peninsula, Caernarvonshire, Wales, looking across Myndd Carnguwch to Tremadoc Bay. Date: 1960s

Llandudno Bay and the Little Orme, as seen from the Great Orme, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

Summit of Great Orme
The rocky summit of Great Orme, Llandudno, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

Pont Ben-Y-Benglog
Pont Pen-y-Benglog, at the head of Nant Francon Pass, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

Nant Francon Pass Hostel
The Youth Hostel at the head of Nant Francon Pass, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

Blondin tower, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
View of a Blondin tower at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. This is part of the high wire carriage system used to move the slate around

Blondin winder, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
A Blondin winder at work, at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. The Blondin is a high wire carriage system used to move the slate up or across

Moving slate waste, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
A workman moving slate waste at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Sheep in graveyard, Talysarn, North Wales
A sheep in a graveyard, helping to keep the grass down, in the village of Talysarn, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Workman with tram, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
A workman pushing a tram loaded with large slabs of slate, at the Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Rhiwbryfdir Slate Quarry, Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales
View of Rhiwbryfdir Slate Quarry, near Blaenau Ffestiniog, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales, showing the slate store, a crane

Quarryman drilling, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
A quarryman drilling into the rock at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Lowering a tram, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
Lowering a tram full of slate onto the rails at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. From here the slate will be transported to the dressing sheds

Young quarryman, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
A young quarryman waiting for the dust to settle after the rock has been blasted, at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Two quarrymen, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
Two quarrymen, one young, one older, at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Chapel building, Penyrorsedd, North Wales
A large chapel building at Penyrorsedd in the Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales, with a ramshackle stone wall and what looks like an old iron bedstead in the foreground

End of shift, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
Scene at the end of a days shift at the Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. Quarrymen climb a 360 foot wooden ladder out of the slate pit

Blondin system, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
View of the Blondin high wire and truck at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Abandoned equipment near Penyrorsedd, North Wales
A steam Blondin winder, abandoned above Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. There is a pile of broken slate in front of it

Slate milestone, Pen y Gwryd, North Wales
A fine example of an early 19th century slate milestone, standing by the roadside at Pen y Gwryd, near Llanberis, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Penrhyn tomb, Llandegai Church, North Wales
Detail of the Penrhyn tomb in Llandegai (or Llandygai) Church, near Bangor, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. The tomb was sculpted by Richard Westmacott for the first Lord

Derelict slate workings, Nantlle Valley, North Wales
View through an open window of derelict slate workings in the Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. When an industry dies, the area dies too, and only the pollution is left

Slate roof, Blaenau Ffestiniog Slate Quarry, North Wales
Intricate patterning made from slate on the roof of an abandoned weighbridge building at Blaenau Ffestiniog Slate Quarry, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Slate covered bungalow, Porthmadog, North Wales
A slate covered bungalow in Porthmadog, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. The town of Porthmadog developed in the 19th century as a port exporting slate to England

Cherubs on Penrhyn tomb, Llandegai Church, North Wales
A detail of cherubs splitting slate on the bas relief of the Penrhyn tomb in Llandegai (or Llandygai) Church, near Bangor, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Slate tiling, Blaenau Ffestiniog Slate Quarry, North Wales
Intricate patterning made from slate on an abandoned weighbridge building at Blaenau Ffestiniog Slate Quarry, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Making Brooms from Hazel
Making besoms - a particular type of broom - by splitting hazel, Penmach, Caernarvonshire, Wales

Castrating a lamb on a Welsh farm
Two men castrating a lamb on a Welsh farm in Caernarvonshire, Wales

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Discover the captivating beauty of Caernarvonshire, a county in Wales that boasts breathtaking landscapes and rich historical heritage. Journey through the majestic Pass of Llanberis, where towering mountains and cascading waterfalls create an awe-inspiring spectacle. Ascend to the summit of Great Orme and be rewarded with panoramic views that stretch as far as the eye can see. Immerse yourself in Welsh sheep farming traditions, witnessing firsthand the dedication and skill required to tend these iconic animals. Step back in time with a glimpse at a 17th-century map from 1610, marveling at how this land has evolved over centuries. Transport yourself to the 1920s as you explore Great Orme in Llandudno, experiencing its charm and allure during this golden era. Delve into history further with an old county map from 1611 by John Speed, tracing ancient routes and settlements. Cross over a wooden bridge nestled amidst Snowdonia's enchanting Beddgelert village, surrounded by nature's wonders. Visit Plas Mawr in Conwy - Conway for an architectural masterpiece that transports you back to Tudor times. Witness the timeless beauty of The Village in Dwygyfylchi, where traditional Welsh culture thrives against a backdrop of stunning scenery. Explore North Wales through a map dating back to c. 1777; every contour revealing hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Capture Nantlle's essence on canvas with an oil painting from 1855; let it transport you into its serene landscape filled with tranquility. Marvel at Gwydir House through an engraving that showcases its grandeur and elegance. Caernarvonshire is more than just a place; it is an experience that immerses you in natural wonders, cultural treasures, and timeless tales woven into its very fabric. Come discover this gem nestled within Wales' embrace – a land that beckons you to explore its every corner.