Tour of Conwy Town, Part 2

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Lancaster Square is the centre of a variety of activities in Conwy throughout the year - Morris Dancing and Christmas Carols being two examples.

In the background of the photograph is the police station, whereas the foreground shows a statue (also below) of Llewellyn the Great. Alderman Albert Ward of Bodlondeb presented the statue to the town.

From Lancaster Square we continue down Rosehill St (on the left of the photo) through the arch and onto Bangor Road . We are now outside the town walls (Take a tour round the walls).

Walking downhill along Town Ditch Road (turning left in the photo left) we re-enter the walled town into Berry Street. This becomes Castle Street at the junction shown below. On the right can be seen Aberconwy House, now run by the National Trust. This house dates from the 15^th Century, perhaps as early as 1400.

Just past the trafffic lights is 'probably the best sweet shop in the world' (according to my children!) - a proper, traditional sweet shop that - even as an adult - is a joy to enter. With so many sweets on offer, don't resist temptation!

Turning left before the traffic lights takes us down to the quay. Conwy was once a thriving port, but now the quay houses few fishing boats. You can, however, take a trip round the estuary on 'The Queen Victoria'. Visit Britain's smallest house or simply enjoy the views across the estuary towards Deganwy.

 

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