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The completion ceremony in 1873 was performed by the Prince of Wales and Duke of Edinburgh. The press reported that 3,500 ships each year took shelter in the harbour. Today it’s an excellent place to walk or cycle along while taking in the views over the harbour and watching the ferries and cruise ships come and go. There’s an interesting and unusual lighthouse at the end, and plenty of activities, including fishing, are on offer. 7. Porth Dafarch English Wesleyan Methodist Erected 1835 Attendance - morning 98, afternoon 65 scholars, evening 103 William T Nelson, Minister Around Holyhead there is excellent fishing, golfing and, of course, sailing facilities. Couple this with the wonderful scenery, walks and beaches and you can easily lose yourself and relax for a few days.

Owen, Hywel Wyn (2015). The Place-Names of Wales. University of Wales Press. p.23. ISBN 978-1783161652. Marine Yard, Holyhead - marine service buildings mostly built 1850-1900. A huge range of skilled work was carried out by engineers and craftsmen of all trades In the mid-19th century, Lord Stanley, a local philanthropist, funded the building of a larger causeway, [6] known locally as "The Cobb", it now carries the A5 and the railway line. The A55 dual carriageway runs parallel to the Cobb on a modern causeway. [7]

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Ebenezer chapel (CM), Kingsland - on geograph.org.uk and "The first chapel .... was erected in 1850 and enlarged in 1859-60. ... and by 1901 a schoolroom..added ......." coflein Harbour of Refuge Lodge of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity Friendly Society, Holyhead, records 1863-1910

There are also picnic benches, toilets, and Coffee Cups café. There’s also a “secret” secluded sandy beach here, known only to those who can locate the right path through the trees (tip: a cursory look on Google Maps before your visit might help). Capel Disgwylfa - on geograph.org.uk and "Disgwylfa Methodist Chapel [London Rd] was built in 1881, rebuilt in 1889 and rebuilt again in 1909........" coflein

Where is Holyhead in LL65?

Bethel Welsh Baptist chapel, Edmund St - on geograph.org.uk and "......was built in 1810, rebuilt in 1817, 1851 and rebuilt again in 1895......" coflein Joseph Hone (7 July 1953). "Queen Victoria in Ireland, 1853". History Today: Archive . Retrieved 26 April 2016. a b c Geraint Jones; Gwenllian Jones Rowlinson (6 July 2015). Anglesey Towns and Villages. Amberley Publishing Limited. pp.55–. ISBN 978-1-4456-5153-8.

Sea Passenger Statistics 2007". 29 May 2008. Archived from the original on 22 November 2008 . Retrieved 14 December 2008.Holyhead's maritime importance was at its height in the 19th century with a 1 + 3⁄ 4-mile-long (2.8-kilometre) sea breakwater. Holyhead Breakwater, built to create a safe harbour for vessels caught in stormy waters on their way to Liverpool and the industrial ports of Lancashire, is the longest breakwater in the UK. [15] Road [ edit ] Kayaking, powerboating and beachcombing are all part of the appeal of Holyhead and North Wales. Enjoy some top class restaurants, beautiful towns and villages and a warm and friendly welcome. a b Cathrall, William (1851). Wanderings in North Wales: A Road and Railway Guide-book: Comprising Curious and Interesting Historical Information with a Description of the Ancient Castles and Ruins of the Northern Principality, Its Churches, Towns, Mountains, Rivers, Lakes, Railways, Etc. William S. Orr and Company. p.136.