Holyhead on the Island of Anglesey, North Wales

Holyhead (Caergybi - Cybi's Fort) on the Island of Anglesey, North Wales - Page II.

For 200 years the town of Holyhead in North Wales has remained virtually untouched, with just the odd building having been replaced by a new - for example - supermarket. There is no doubt that someone who lived in Holyhead in Victorian times would still recognise the Holyhead town centre and indeed most other areas of today.

Market Street, Holyhead	Market Street, Holyhead 1900's	Market Street, Holyhead 1911
Holyhead War Memorial	Holyhead, National School House	Holyhead, National School House

For centuries the habitants of Holyhead have strolled along the front of Holyhead's Newry Green and Beach front, and either sat on the grass or paddled near the small beach, and whiled away the time watching the boats toing and froing within the breakwater harbour.

Holyhead, Newry and Mackenzie Pier

Holyhead, Newry Green

Holyhead, The Breakwater from Newry

Holyhead, Newry from the Breakwater

Holyhead, Newry and Mackenzie Pier and the Breakwater

Holyhead, Newry looking towards the Mountain

Holyhead, looking towards Amlwch

South Stack Lighthouse.

South Stack lighthouse is very well known in the maritime world. Many a sailor has warmed to the sight of its light, guarding them against the treacherous rocks in that vicinity.

Originally manned, the stores had to be carried by donkey down the 400 and something steps, before crossing onto the island via a small bridge located 100 feet above the waves. Now automated and unmanned, it is a tourist attraction. The view from the top of the steps on a clear day is breathtaking. Only a few hundred yards from Ty Mawr Hut Circles and Ellins Tower - a renowned bird watching hide.

Holyhead, South Stack Lighthouse

Holyhead, South Stack Lighthouse - artistic

Holyhead, South Stack Lighthouse

The Holyhead Breakwater.

Holyhead's breakwater was built using the stone from in it's own quarry, and many lives would be lost before it's completion. Now the scene of the stroller or the fisherman.

Holyhead - The Breakwater

Holyhead - Irish Ferries

Holyhead - Irish Mail Steamer

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