Happy Valley, near Llandudno

Category

Library Item

Item no

24522

Title

Happy Valley, near Llandudno

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1882

Size

11.1 x 15.4 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Happy Valley was once a quarry stretching down the Great Orme, and was a gift from Lord Mostyn to the town of Llandudno to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887. After the quarry was donated as a gift, the area was developed with gardens and attractions.

Llandudno is situated on the North Wales coast. It's known for its 19th century Llandudno Pier with shops and a games arcade. Northwest of town, the cliffs of Great Orme headland jut into the sea. Ancient tunnels lead to a cavern at Great Orme Mines. A 1902 tramway travels to the headland's summit.

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