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Visitors often just pass through Newborough on the way to the Forestry Commission reserve at Newborough Warren, and the adjacent beach, without considering the rich history of this small village.While Llanddwyn Island with its connection with the Welsh Valentine, and its rich maritime history is indeed worthy of interest, the history of the village itself include a well-preserved medieval princely residence, a medieval "new town", and 18th century political intrigues, when Newborough challenged Beaumaris's domination over Anglesey. A centrepiece of the village is a community centre and almshouses, the gift of a successful businessman to his native village.

The history of the town of Amlwch in northern Anglesey, which in the wake of the discovery of large deposits of copper on Parys Mountain in the 1760s, became a flourishing industrial centre and a busy port, with the associated prosperity and social problems. The cultural, religious and educational life is also covered.

The history of the city of Bangor in Gwynedd, north west Wales, from its origins as a small monastic settlement to a cathedral town, and the present university town and centre of culture and commerce

The story of the town of Holyhead in Anglesey, from its origins as a 6th century monastic settlement, to a small port and fishing village. Its importance and growth as a port and town owed much to its strategic position on the route between Dublin and London. The town is now a port of call for cruise liners, and surrounding areas merit exploration

Wales has often been referred to as a Land of Revivals, and Anglesey is no exception. This book traces the history and impacts of the series of revivals that touched Anglesey from the 18th century to the most recent one, which was in 1905.Some of these revivals were local, touching individual villages and their vicinity, while others were part of a more widespread move of God.

The story of the town of Conwy in North Wales, from its origin as a monastery founded in an uninhabited location to the present day.Edward I saw the strategic potential of the location, as it controlled the estuary of the Conwy river, so founded a castle, with its associated English settlement.The colourful story includes the betrayal of Richard II, the audacious hijacking of the castle on April Fool's Day 1401, and a Royalist Archbishop who helped the Roundheads in taking the town and castle.Travel and transport are another major theme for the town's history, being a port, and also a vital link for travellers across North Wales, who needed to cross the river.While the castle and the town walls are an obvious attraction, being a World Heritage Site, the medieval Aberconwy House, and the Elizabethan Plas Mawr are also a must for history buffs.

A history of the town of Caernarfon, from its origins as the Roman fort of Segontium, to Edward I's garrison town, and later a stronghold of the Welsh language