Llandudno Before the Hotels
Llandudno Before the Hotels by Christopher Draper, published by Llygad Gwalch Cyf in 2007, offers a detailed exploration of the rich history of one of Wales’s most popular towns. Spanning 302 pages, this edition delves into the town’s narrative from the arrival of its first visitors twelve thousand years ago to the significant changes brought about in the nineteenth century, including the eviction of over a hundred residents to accommodate hotels and holidaymakers.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Llandudno’s evolution, highlighting key historical events and transformations. The book presents a thorough examination of the town’s past, focusing on the impact of tourism and development on its original inhabitants. With a focus on history, this volume serves as a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the dynamics of Llandudno’s growth and the social changes that accompanied it.
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This volume reveals the long and dramatic history of one of Wales’s most popular towns, from the arrival of its first visitors, twelve thousand years ago, until the nineteenth century eviction from their ‘tai unnos’ of over a hundred people to make way for hotels and holidaymakers. Reprint; first published in 2007.
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