2000 years of history |
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The long history of the Menai Straits and its historic ferries Click on the thumb-nails below for images and information |
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Main Source Davies, H R. 1942, The Conway and Menai Ferries Selected sources Carr, A D. 1982, Medieval Anglesey, Anglesey Antiq. Soc. Eames, A. 1973, Ships and Seamen of Anglesey Provis, W.A. 1828, ‘An Historical and Descriptive account of the Suspension Bridge constructed over the Menai Strait in North Wales’ maps Collins, G. 1693, Great Britain’s Coasting Pilot. Morris, Lewis. 1730s, Manuscript Surveys of Conwy Bay and the Menai Straits (Anglesey Record Office) Morris, Lewis. 1748, Plan of Harbours, Bays and Roads in St George’s Channel. For a more detailed bibliography, click the link. |
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The Ferries |
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The Bridges |
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Ferry Inns |
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Gwynedd Archaeological Trust Ymddiriedolaeth Archaeolegol Gwynedd Menai Straits web project: David Longley |
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Porthaethwy after the ferries |
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