Conwy History

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Join Mayor of Conwy and Constable of the Castle, Cllr. Sian Grady and the Royal British Legion to mark D-Day at the Mulberry stone, on Saturday 6th June @ 10.45am - service begins at 11am.

03/06/2026

Painted rock art discovered in a Welsh cave has been confirmed to be the oldest in Britain, dating back at least 17,100 years

More: https://bbc.in/435MctZ

📷 George Nash

03/06/2026

Look at how many people are at Happy Valley in Llandudno 👒

This postcard shows a busy day in the early 1900s, with visitors covering the hillside in their hats and summer outfits.

Before people had cameras or phones for holiday photos, postcards were a simple way to share a bit of your trip with family and friends.

Have you ever sent a postcard while on holiday?

You can find more postcards from the Conwy Archives (Diwylliant Conwy Culture) collection in the comments below 👇

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

🎨 Spotlight on a Historic Local Artist 🎨

George Hayes

Born in Huddersfield, this talented artist made his mark in the world of landscape painting. Around 1855, he left Manchester for the serene beauty of the Conwy Valley.

An early member of both the Manchester Academy and the Royal Cambrian Academy (RCA), his works were showcased at the Royal Academy in London, as well as in cities like Manchester (1877), Cardiff (1882), Newcastle (1884), and Liverpool (1885).

He painted some stunning landscapes of iconic North Welsh locations, including Conwy and Llandudno.

In 1881, he settled in Conwy, where he spent his final years. He passed away in 1895 at the age of 72 at his home in Gorphwysfa, Gyffin, and is buried in Gyffin Churchyard.



Image Credits: https://www.mutualart.com/ https://artuk.org/

30/05/2026

A leather bag that held the financial accounts of Crown representatives in Chester and Flint during Richard II's reign (1394) - a bit of Wales in Ireland! Ulster Museum, Belfast. Fantastic museum with an excellent selection of artefacts and paintings.