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Gladstone Memorial: rear view
This Grade II listed https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300016515-gladstone-monument-penmaenmawr memorial to the former prime minister William Ewart Gladstone was unveiled in 1899, a year after his death from cancer and burial at Westminster Abbey. The original bust was stolen in the 1970s. A new bust, the work of local sculptor Peter London, replaced it in 1991. He first came to Penmaenmawr for his holidays in 1855. Over the next 14 years he made 11 visits with his family, staying at various houses. While at Penmaenmawr, Gladstone would bathe daily in the sea, walk in the hills behind the town, read and continue his studies on Homer. His wealthy cousin built a holiday home on the outskirts, but died in mysterious circumstances on the beach in 1875. His final visit was in 1896. https://historypoints.org/index.php?page=gladstone-memorial
He faces the sea at the corner oF Brynmor Terrace and Paradise Road. On the rear is inscribed:
ERECTED
BY PUBLIC
SUBSCRIPTION
1899
Image: © Gerald England
Taken: 26 Jun 2021
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Gladstone Memorial: left side view
This Grade II listed https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300016515-gladstone-monument-penmaenmawr memorial to the former prime minister William Ewart Gladstone was unveiled in 1899, a year after his death from cancer and burial at Westminster Abbey. The original bust was stolen in the 1970s. A new bust, the work of local sculptor Peter London, replaced it in 1991. He first came to Penmaenmawr for his holidays in 1855. Over the next 14 years he made 11 visits with his family, staying at various houses. While at Penmaenmawr, Gladstone would bathe daily in the sea, walk in the hills behind the town, read and continue his studies on Homer. His wealthy cousin built a holiday home on the outskirts, but died in mysterious circumstances on the beach in 1875. His final visit was in 1896. https://historypoints.org/index.php?page=gladstone-memorial
He faces the sea at the corner of Brynmor Terrace and Paradise Road. The inscription on the left side reads:
STATESMAN
ORATOR
SCHOLAR
Image: © Gerald England
Taken: 26 Jun 2021
0.02 miles
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Gladstone Memorial: front view
This Grade II listed https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300016515-gladstone-monument-penmaenmawr memorial to the former prime minister William Ewart Gladstone was unveiled in 1899, a year after his death from cancer and burial at Westminster Abbey. The original bust was stolen in the 1970s. A new bust, the work of local sculptor Peter London, replaced it in 1991. He first came to Penmaenmawr for his holidays in 1855. Over the next 14 years he made 11 visits with his family, staying at various houses. While at Penmaenmawr, Gladstone would bathe daily in the sea, walk in the hills behind the town, read and continue his studies on Homer. His wealthy cousin built a holiday home on the outskirts, but died in mysterious circumstances on the beach in 1875. His final visit was in 1896. https://historypoints.org/index.php?page=gladstone-memorial
He faces the sea at the corner of Brynmor Terrace and Paradise Road.
Image: © Gerald England
Taken: 26 Jun 2021
0.02 miles
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Gladstone Memorial: right side view
This Grade II listed https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300016515-gladstone-monument-penmaenmawr memorial to the former prime minister William Ewart Gladstone was unveiled in 1899, a year after his death from cancer and burial at Westminster Abbey. The original bust was stolen in the 1970s. A new bust, the work of local sculptor Peter London, replaced it in 1991. He first came to Penmaenmawr for his holidays in 1855. Over the next 14 years he made 11 visits with his family, staying at various houses. While at Penmaenmawr, Gladstone would bathe daily in the sea, walk in the hills behind the town, read and continue his studies on Homer. His wealthy cousin built a holiday home on the outskirts, but died in mysterious circumstances on the beach in 1875. His final visit was in 1896. https://historypoints.org/index.php?page=gladstone-memorial
He faces the sea at the corner of Brynmor Terrace and Paradise Road. On the right is inscribed:
29th DEC 1809
TO
19th MAY 1898
Image: © Gerald England
Taken: 26 Jun 2021
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Bangor Road, Penmaenmawr
Viewed from the eastbound bus stop, Bangor Road is the main street of this small town which is now by-passed by the current A55. The building with a turret marks a cross roads and junction with Fernbrook Road.
Image: © Christopher Hall
Taken: 11 Aug 2014
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Cambrian House Suites
Image: © Andrew Woodvine
Taken: 17 May 2022
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Brynmor Terrace
Off Bangor Road and leading down towards the station and the beach. On the left is Happy House Fish & Chips.
Image: © Gerald England
Taken: 26 Jun 2021
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The centre of Penmaenmawr
Image: © Gerald England
Taken: 26 Jun 2021
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Bangor Road, Penmaenmawr
Image: © Gerald England
Taken: 26 Jun 2021
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Seating area on Bangor Road
This area is below the library and between a bus stop and the Spar shop. In the centre is a piece of Penmaenmawr Rock
Image
Image: © Gerald England
Taken: 26 Jun 2021
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