The images of two saints can be found in Venetian glass mosaics at the entrance to the Celtic Gateway Bridge in Holyhead. One is of St Cybi, whose church can be found in the grounds of the Roman fort, and a Victorian church in Holyhead was built in…

The close association of St Patrick with Ireland extends back to Patrick’s own writings, probably dating to the fifth century. In these letters he states that he came from a Christian family in Britain. The location of his upbringing in Britain has…

#ThatPurplePlace is a not-for-profit community interest company that was founded in 2022 with the aim of promoting physical and mental health for individuals, businesses, and the community of Ynys Cybi. Founder, Abi Jenkins is driven by her passion…

Towards the end of the Civil War, Major Thomas Swift took control of the fort of Holyhead in 1649, and in the following year he was made Postmaster. This gave him responsibility for the ships carrying the mail to Ireland, which was a troublesome…

Most Welsh place-names that incorporate the names of saints occur in the form of llan with the name of the saint, and places named Llangybi (the enclosure, church or parish of Cybi) can be found elsewhere in Wales on the Llŷn Peninsula, in…

The two-storey folly was erected in 1868 for Ellin or Ellen Stanley. Ellen came from the Williams family of Bodelwyddan near St Asaph in north Wales and married William Owen Stanley of Penrhos in 1832. They lived at Penrhos mansion near Holyhead,…

The Ucheldre Centre is the beating heart of culture in Holyhead; it is housed in a former convent in the middle of Holyhead, just minutes from the port. The building was rescued from demolition by local residents in the late nineteen eighties and…

The Holyhead Maritime Museum, located at Newry Beach in Holyhead Harbour, is a must-visit attraction for the whole family. The museum was established in 1986 after dedicated efforts by local volunteers. Initially housed in St Elbods Church, it later…

A Little Bit Eco has been a feature in Holyhead for the last four years. Owner Cathie is early adopter and champion of sustainable practices. Her new, airy premises on William’s Street will provide you with all your refill needs, be it for your…

In the first half of the nineteenth century, Holyhead experienced considerable growth and improvements to the town infrastructure thanks to the growing importance of its port. The completion of Thomas Telford’s Holyhead to London postroad, the…