Holyhead Collection

Telfords suspension bridge across the Menai Straits
The suspension bridge across the Menai Straits, built by Thomas Telford in 1819-1826. Together with a similar bridge across the Conway River it completed the main route to Ireland via Holyhead

Caribbean Princess cruise ship at harbour, with yachts in foreground, Holyhead, Holy Island, Anglesey, Wales, August

South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead, Wales. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

View of rocky beach and choppy sea, Porth Dafarch, Holyhead, Holy Island, Anglesey, Wales, August

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A view of South Stack lighthouse

Engraving depicting the start of construction of the London/Holyhead road
5308774 Engraving depicting the start of construction of the London/Holyhead road; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the start of construction of the London/Holyhead road)

Submarine telegraph cable, 1855
3479164 Submarine telegraph cable, 1855; (add.info.: Submarine telegraph cable between Holyhead on the Welsh coast and Howth in Ireland: 1852)

Telford's Welsh roads which runs from London to Holyhead, 1850
3331117 Telford's Welsh roads which runs from London to Holyhead, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of Telford's Welsh roads which runs from London to Holyhead)

Westland Whirlwind HARMk10 XJ429 of ?C? Flight of No. 22?
Westland Whirlwind HARMk10 XJ429 of ?C? Flight of No.22 Squadron, RAF Valley, lowers a winchman aboard Range Safety Launch 1657 of 1113 Marine Craft Unit, RAF Holyhead

Bridge to the South Stack Lighthouse, near Holyhead, 1886. Artist: J J Hinchcliffe
Bridge to the South Stack Lighthouse, near Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering

Bridge to South Stack Lighthouse near Holyhead, Victorian period

Holyhead Docks early 1900s

Holyhead Stanley Street early 1900s

Holyhead Market Street early 1900s

Seven coastal locations in the UK - Alderney, Portland, Plymouth, Holyhead. Wick, Aberdeen and Dover Date: 1889

Studio photo, woman in a hat Date: circa 1890

LMS Royal Scot Class No 46122 ?Royal Ulster Rifleman?
LMS, Royal, Scot, Class, No, 46122, ?Royal, Ulster, Rifleman?, pulling, the, Irish, Mail, leaving, bridge, at, Conwy, on, way, to, Holyhead, Steam, Locomotive, Watercolour, painting, Alan, Anderson

From Erin to Old England, the Queen landing at Holyhead on her Return Journey from Ireland (litho)
1599588 From Erin to Old England, the Queen landing at Holyhead on her Return Journey from Ireland (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead (engraving)
3639772 South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead)

The Holyhead and Chester mails, at Hockley Hill, near Dunstable (colour litho)
6013363 The Holyhead and Chester mails, at Hockley Hill, near Dunstable (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holyhead and Chester mails)

Prince of Wales in Holyhead (engraving)
1620896 Prince of Wales in Holyhead (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince of Wales in Holyhead)

The Royal Yacht "Victoria and Albert, "with the Queen on Board, being escorted from Holyhead to Kingstown
1048645 The Royal Yacht " Victoria and Albert, " with the Queen on Board, being escorted from Holyhead to Kingstown (litho) by Wyllie

New Church of St Seiriol, Holyhead (engraving)
1097332 New Church of St Seiriol, Holyhead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Church of St Seiriol, Holyhead)

The Submarine Electric Telegraph between England and Ireland (engraving)
1607507 The Submarine Electric Telegraph between England and Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Stack, Holyhead (colour litho)
6020124 The Stack, Holyhead (colour litho) by Fowler, Robert (1853-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stack, Holyhead)

Chester and Holyhead railway 1848
Chester and Holyhead general railway. Date: 1848

Holyhead, the Breakwater (b / w photo)
3092015 Holyhead, the Breakwater (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holyhead, the Breakwater)

The "Great Eastern"at Holyhead (engraving)
1098295 The " Great Eastern" at Holyhead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Great Eastern" at Holyhead)

The Naval Manoeuvres and the Camera (b / w photo)
1062893 The Naval Manoeuvres and the Camera (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres and the Camera)

Wesley on board The Prince of Wales in 1787 bidding farewell to the Irish (litho)
STC335851 Wesley on board The Prince of Wales in 1787 bidding farewell to the Irish (litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wesley (1703-1791), Anglican cleric

Arrival of the Express Boat at Holyhead (engraving)
6025542 Arrival of the Express Boat at Holyhead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the Express Boat at Holyhead)

The New Harbour of Refuge at Holyhead (engraving)
1620889 The New Harbour of Refuge at Holyhead (engraving) by Pike, William Henry (1846-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Harbour of Refuge at Holyhead)

South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead (b / w photo)
3631725 South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead)

The Railway Accident at Penmaenmawr, North Wales (b / w photo)
1051391 The Railway Accident at Penmaenmawr, North Wales (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railway Accident at Penmaenmawr, North Wales)

Her Majesty embarking at Holyhead for Kingstown (litho)
1048405 Her Majesty embarking at Holyhead for Kingstown (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majesty embarking at Holyhead for Kingstown)

Her Majestys Visit to Ireland, Arrival of the Queen at Holyhead (engraving)
1097245 Her Majestys Visit to Ireland, Arrival of the Queen at Holyhead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys Visit to Ireland)

Holyhead, the South Stack Lighthouse (b / w photo)
3092017 Holyhead, the South Stack Lighthouse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holyhead, the South Stack Lighthouse)

Holyhead (engraving)
6025529 Holyhead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holyhead. Illustration for Welsh Pictures drawn with Pen and Pencil edited by Richard Lovett)

The Prince of Wales on the Breakwater at Holyhead, opening the New Harbour of Refuge (engraving)
1620895 The Prince of Wales on the Breakwater at Holyhead, opening the New Harbour of Refuge (engraving) by English School

The Naval Manoeuvres, Engagement between the Red and Blue Fleets off Holyhead, 31 July (litho)
1627310 The Naval Manoeuvres, Engagement between the Red and Blue Fleets off Holyhead, 31 July (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

The Town and Harbour of Holyhead, with the "Great Eastern"at Anchor, sketched from the Breakwater (engraving)
1098465 The Town and Harbour of Holyhead, with the " Great Eastern" at Anchor, sketched from the Breakwater (engraving) by English School

The Recent Storm at Holyhead (litho)
1596205 The Recent Storm at Holyhead (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Storm at Holyhead)

Results of the Great Blasting Operation at Holyhead, North Wales (engraving)
1608606 Results of the Great Blasting Operation at Holyhead, North Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wreck of "The John Bannerman, "off Holyhead (engraving)
1602063 Wreck of " The John Bannerman, " off Holyhead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wreck of " The John Bannerman, " off Holyhead)

The "Great Eastern, "with her Steam up, about to leave Holyhead Harbour on Wednesday Week for Southampton
1098356 The " Great Eastern, " with her Steam up, about to leave Holyhead Harbour on Wednesday Week for Southampton (engraving) by English School

General View of Holyhead (engraving)
1097251 General View of Holyhead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General View of Holyhead)

Anglesey LL65 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Anglesey LL65 2

Anglesey LL65 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Anglesey LL65 1

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"Holyhead: A Picturesque Coastal Haven in Anglesey, Wales" Nestled on the stunning Holy Island of Anglesey, Holyhead stands as a captivating destination that seamlessly blends history and natural beauty. With its iconic Telford's suspension bridge gracefully spanning the Menai Straits, this enchanting town welcomes visitors with open arms. As you stroll along the harbor, your eyes are drawn to the majestic Caribbean Princess cruise ship anchored alongside elegant yachts. The scene is framed by a breathtaking backdrop of South Stack Lighthouse, proudly standing tall against the rugged Welsh coastline. Venturing further along Porth Dafarch beach, you witness nature's raw power as choppy waves crash upon rocky shores. This untamed beauty serves as a reminder of both the tranquility and unpredictability of the sea. Holyhead holds a special place in engineering history thanks to Thomas Telford, whose brilliance brought forth not only his renowned suspension bridge but also paved the way for countless other architectural marvels. His legacy lives on through structures like the bridge leading to South Stack Lighthouse – an engineering masterpiece that continues to inspire awe. Delving into Holyhead's past reveals glimpses of its vibrant heritage. Step back in time with black-and-white snapshots capturing bustling scenes at Holyhead Docks or immerse yourself in early 1900s Stanley Street and Market Street – once thriving hubs filled with life and commerce. While Holyhead boasts its own unique charm, it is part of a larger tapestry woven by seven coastal locations across the UK. Each one possesses its own distinct character yet shares an undeniable connection through their shared love for maritime adventures and seaside delights. In this collection of memories lies a studio photograph featuring an elegant woman adorned with a fashionable hat – symbolizing timeless grace amidst ever-changing tides. Just like her poised demeanor captures attention, so does Holyhead captivate all who venture here; beckoning travelers from near and far to discover its hidden treasures.