Bobby Sands quote street art. Colin, Northern Ireland
“Our revenge will be the laughter of our children” Bobby Sands
Hope Lives Here. Colin, Northern Ireland
Hope Lives Here. In our community no one walks in the darkness alone. West Wellbeing
HMOs, Colwyn Bay
Examples of former B&Bs, now HMOs that often house local homeless and vulnerable and ‘more transient’ populations. Common belief in the town that benefit recipients are moved from other local authorities in the English midlands “to get there dole by the sea’
Theatr Colwyn, Colwyn Bay
Run by the Conwy Borough Council, Theatr Colwyn is source of significant local history and pride.
Undeveloped land, Colwyn Bay
A prime site just to the east of the train station. Formerly the site of a covered market, the site is still undeveloped although it is now expected it may be turned into a car park for the local Whetherspoons.
Conwy Council building, Colwyn Bay
The new Conwy Council building in the town. With around 700 employees it is was hoped the building would bring in some much needed economic activity to the area when it opened in 2018, however Covid had a big impact on this. The old council buildings in Conwy (town) are now closed. There had been some hope the building would act as more of a community centre alongside its administrative function, but there is little evidence of this.
Victoria Pier, Colwyn Bay
The Victoria Pier used to be considerably longer with buildings but deteriorated and eventually fell, reopening in 2021 using some of the original features. A BBC documentary was made about the last private owner’s attempt to repair and rejuvenate the pier in 2000s. It is now owned by Conwy Council.
