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@AngleseyHist

Tweets from Dr Warren Kovach, author of the books Anglesey Through Time, Anglesey in 50 Buildings, A-Z of the Isle of Anglesey, & the Anglesey History web site

 Isle of Anglesey, Wales
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Joined October 2013
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Have you got your copy yet? Order a signed copy of my book Lighthouses of Wales direct from me at: lighthouses.wales/lighthouse…
Screenshot of a Facebook message about the book Lighthouses of Wales

ALT Screenshot of a Facebook message about the book Lighthouses of Wales

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#OnThisDay in 1859 The Royal Charter, a ship returning from the gold fields of Australia, sank near Moelfre, with the loss of over 400 people. Read more about it at anglesey-history.co.uk/place…
The Royal Charter under sail 1856. Photo from Anglesey Archives, Creative Archive Licence.

ALT The Royal Charter under sail 1856. Photo from Anglesey Archives, Creative Archive Licence.

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New plans have been developed to refurbish the old Mona Coaching Inn, built as part of Telford's new road across Anglesey from the Menai Suspension Bridge. nation.cymru/news/listed-bui…
Listed building consent sought over historic coaching inn

Listed building consent sought over historic coaching inn

Dale Spridgeon Local Democracy Reporter Listed building consent is being sought as part of a proposed redevelopment of a historic coaching inn site. Mona Inn was originally built to serve Thomas...

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Revd Nicholas Pye@RevdPyeOct 10
10 Oct 1918, on way from Kingstown (now Dun Laoghaire) to Holyhead, RMS Leinster, torpedoed by UB-123. Sunk in 12 mins, killing at least 564, including 21 postal workers & Josephine Carr, first member of WRNS to die on active duty. Worst-ever loss of life in Irish Sea. #WW1 #OTD
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Funding granted for badly needed repairs to towers of Penmon and Llaneilian churches - dailypost.co.uk/news/north-w…
'Tragedy' at North Wales church as boneyard prepares to unveil macabre secrets

'Tragedy' at North Wales church as boneyard prepares to unveil macabre secrets

One church is a risk of closing, another has a bone tomb due to be opened for the first time in centuries

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I enjoyed showing The Weatherman Walking, Derek Brockway, around Penmon a few years ago, and it's being repeated on his BBC Wales "Best of..." series. Watch it here: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0… (starts at around 12:30)
Weatherman Walking - The Best Of: Series 2: 8. Coastal Ramblings

Weatherman Walking - The Best Of: Series 2: 8. Coastal Ramblings

In three of Derek’s top coastal rambles, he gets a dunking in Pembrokeshire, discovers why Porth Neigwl is dubbed Hell’s Mouth and meets some volunteers called the Silver Slashers.

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I had an enjoyable guided tour today of Hafoty Medieval House, near Llanddona, led by Richard Suggett and organised by Cadw and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales.
Hafoty Medieval House

ALT Hafoty Medieval House

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It was enhanced by the presence of 20 people from an extended family descended from the last tenant of the house, who died in 1960. Some of them had stayed at the house with their taid as children. Sadly, the keyholder never showed up, so we weren't able to get inside.
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The building dates to the 15th century, replacing an earlier timber building, and features a fine Tudor fireplace in the great hall. It will be open again in September: cadw.gov.wales/open-doors-ha…
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I was pleased to play the part of Thomas Telford in the celebrations today of the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Menai Suspension Bridge. Here I am greeting my Resident Engineer, William Provis (aka John Cole). @MenaiHeritage
A picture of Warren Kovach And John Cole dressed as 19th century civil engineers Thomas Telford and William Provis in front of the Menai Suspension Bridge.

ALT A picture of Warren Kovach And John Cole dressed as 19th century civil engineers Thomas Telford and William Provis in front of the Menai Suspension Bridge.

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I'll be selling my books at the Local Authors' Book Sale in Rhosneigr today. Find us on the High Street, across from the Janet Bell gallery. Stop by between 2-4pm! You can also buy them online at anglesey-history.co.uk/shop/…
Covers of books by Warren Kovach

ALT Covers of books by Warren Kovach

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Historic Anglesey church, Llandyfrydog, set to be restored by @friendschurches. nation.cymru/news/historic-w…
Historic Welsh church linked to 5th century saint set for repairs

Historic Welsh church linked to 5th century saint set for repairs

Dale Spridgeon, Local Democracy Reporter A rural church associated with the legend of a 5th century saint and a “petrifying miracle” warning off thieves looks set to undergo repairs. Eglwys Sant...

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There will be no tours of South Stack lighthouse this autumn after 14 Sept. The tower and buildings are getting painted so they will be bright and clean when it reopens in Spring 2027.
Poster with text: YNYS LAWD SOUTH STACK LIGHTHOUSE WILL BE CLOSED BETWEEN 14TH SEPTEMBER 2026 AND 30 OCTOBER 2026 FOR ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE WORK. We thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back.

ALT Poster with text: YNYS LAWD SOUTH STACK LIGHTHOUSE WILL BE CLOSED BETWEEN 14TH SEPTEMBER 2026 AND 30 OCTOBER 2026 FOR ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE WORK. We thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back.

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If you are visiting Oriel Môn in Llangefni you can pick up both my Lighthouses of Wales book and Ian Jones' excellent South Stack book. Or get my book online at lighthouses.wales/lighthouse…
Lighthouse books on display at Oriel Môn, Llangefni

ALT Lighthouse books on display at Oriel Môn, Llangefni

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The Cadw Ancient Archaeology open day will be at Bryn Celli Ddu on 13 June: nation.cymru/culture/ancient…
Ancient archaeology event returning to 5,000-year-old Welsh monument

Ancient archaeology event returning to 5,000-year-old Welsh monument

A famous prehistoric Welsh landmark will once again host its popular open day this summer, complete with ancient crafts, archaeology demonstrations and guided tours. Bryn Celli Ddu (‘Mound in the...

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If you happen to be at Storiel, Bangor, you can pick up a copy of my Lighthouses of Wales book in their shop. Or get a signed copy from me at lighthouses.wales/lighthouse…
The Lighthouses of Wales book on display at Storiel, Bangor

ALT The Lighthouses of Wales book on display at Storiel, Bangor

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Did you know South Stack lighthouse once had a telegraph station, relaying messages from approaching ships to the Liverpool docks? Check out my latest blog about the station and the people who ran it at anglesey-history.co.uk/the-s…
The South Stack Telegraph Station - Anglesey History

The South Stack Telegraph Station - Anglesey History

Another nice eBay find has dropped through the letterbox. I’m always on the lookout for items related to Welsh lighthouses (some of which have appeared in my latest book Lighthouses of Wales). I...

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My paper about Giuseppe Rinvolucri, The Architect of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Amlwch, has just been published in the Transactions of the Anglesey Antiquarian Society. If you are a member your copy will be dropping through your letterbox soon.
The first two pages of the paper Giuseppe Rinvolucri, The Architect of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Amlwch

ALT The first two pages of the paper Giuseppe Rinvolucri, The Architect of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Amlwch

Screen shot of the Anglesey History web page about Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Amlwch

ALT Screen shot of the Anglesey History web page about Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Amlwch

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Otherwise you can view the manuscript through the link on my web page: anglesey-history.co.uk/place… To find out more about the Anglesey Antiquarian Society and to join us go to hanesmon.org.uk/

Amlwch - Our Lady Star of the Sea - Anglesey History

This is certainly one of the most unusual churches on Anglesey. Dedicated to Our Lady St. Mary, as well as the 7th century Welsh saint St. Winefride, it is a 20th century creation, begun in 1932 and...

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A new book, Muslim Wales by @AbdulAzim, highlights Lord Henry Stanley of Penrhos, diplomat to the Ottoman Empire, Muslim convert, and restorer of Anglesey churches, including Llanbadrig, which feature beautiful Islam-influenced stained glass windows. nation.cymru/culture/book-re…
Book review: Muslim Wales: a History in 9 Places by Abdul-Azim Ahmed

Book review: Muslim Wales: a History in 9 Places by Abdul-Azim Ahmed

Desmond Clifford Bang off the bat it turns out that I’ve peddling Fake News, or at least, Fake History. Multiple sources have reported over the years that Britain’s oldest mosque was founded in...

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And here is another ancient Anglesey church making the news today, after Llandyfrydog in The Guardian. This is St Cwyfan's, The Church in the Sea/Eglwys Bach y Mor, and a recent marriage ceremony there. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3r3…
St Cwyfan's church - Anglesey's little church in the sea

St Cwyfan's church - Anglesey's little church in the sea

The little medieval church - where you need the tide book alongside a prayer book.

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