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Holywell.

 

 

Holywell in North Wales derives its name from the holy well of St Winefride's (real name Gwenfrewi - a Welsh Nun in the 7th century. Her being was since proved from historical facts). The water from the well is said to possess miraculous healing powers, and people have travelled thousands of miles just to bathe in the waters. A church has stood on the same spot as the existing church since the 11th century, and probably since the time of Winefride. Holywell is known as the Lourdes of Wales.

 

The visitor centre houses hundreds of Victorian pairs of crutches said to have been left by the crippled who were cured by the waters of St Winefride's, Holywell. We present here images of Holywell town that we hope will be of interest to all of our visitors.

The town itself is a lovely place to visit, so peaceful and laid back. In its pedestrian only surroundings you can enjoy a drink outside a variety of establishments. A wonderful place to book into accommodation and put up your feet.

Holywell in 1877  Holywell - Baingwerk Abbey Ruins  Holywell High Street 1909  Holywell - Blind Joey, one time principal water carrier  Holywell High Street  Holywell Band  Holywell High Street  Holywell Church  Holywell High Street  Holywell - General View  Holywell High Street 1920's  Holywell Hill  Holywell High Street  Holywell - Colway Caves said to be the home of the bouncing bombs  Holywell - High Street from Cross Street  Holywell - LNWR railway  Holywell High Street 1910's  Holwell - Morton's Shoe Shop  Holywell - New Road  Holywell - Pen y Ball Top  Holywell - Scotcher Newsagents  Holywell - Scotcher Newsagents  Holywell - Scotcher Newsagents  Holywell - St Winefride's Well  Holwell St Winefride's Well Gardens  St Winerfide's Well - Holywell  Holywell - Town Hall  Holywell Water Carriers - Rofft Top Well  Holywell V.A.D. - Volunteer Aid Detachment  Holywell V.A.D. - Volunteer Aid Detachment - outside Drill Hall  Holywell V.A.D. - Volunteer Aid Detachment  Holywell - Well Street

If you have any old postcards or photographs of North Wales that you could scan and email then please send them to ynyshirlad@yahoo.co.uk

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