A guide to the seadide town of aberaeron welsh cottages. If this is your first visit, then i trust you will be immediately impressed by its beautiful georgian architecture and its patchwork of brightly coloured houses. Census records from 18411891 are available on film through a family history center or at. Located some 6 miles, 10km, north of new quay and miles, 20km, south of aberystwyth it is a great base for walking the ceredigion coastal path.
Aberaeron harbour fourth groyne north beach is a great. A group of workmens houses and a school were built on the harbours north side, but these were. Aberaeron s north and south beaches are just a short walk away harbour view is ideal for families looking for a convenient and central base for exploring the many attractions of cardigan bay and west wales. There is an outdoor drinking area is at the front overlooking the harbour. Its also worth checking events based at aberaeron yacht club. Aberaeron harbour, landmarks aberaeron ceredigion wales.
We have no current information on dog restrictions for aberaeron north beach. The harbour at aberystwyth, on the west coast of wales in the county of ceredigion, has a complex history. The society welcomes new members, whether they live in ceredigion or elsewhere in the world. Aberaeron original name in latin aberaeron name in other language aberaeron, aberayron state code gb continentcity europelondon longitude 52. Here, the fish were salted between september and november and then packed in barrels for transport by. The feathers is located opposite the main local park known as alban square and just a 2 minute stroll to the famous aberaeron harbour where there are plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from.
On her deck was a large sheep dip made of iron, 45 feet long and six feet deep. A guide to genealogy in aberaeron, with information on where to find birth. Relax at otters holt, a cosy bolthole in the heart of georgian aberaeron, widely regarded as one of the most picturesque coastal towns in wales. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. The name of the town is welsh translating to mouth of the aeron, derived from the middle welsh aer, slaughter.
The estuary is also crossed by a wooden pedestrian bridge. The workhouse in aberayron, cardiganshire the history of. Stori aberaeron story cymdeithas aberaeron society. There was also a thriving shipbuilding industry where dockyards built both sail and steam vessels. Theres an area where they house animals as well as a walled garden. Aberaeron harbour still plays a large part and they have many events that are. It was long a retired village, but has become a markettown and an esteemed wateringplace. This resulted in the town being greatly expanded with many fine houses being built. Aberaeron is a welshspeaking seaside town, with multicoloured houses, a harbour and many small independent shops. Harbourmaster, aberaeron, aberaeron, united kingdom. Aberaeron has a long history as a fishing port with many local people supplementing their income by fishing for herring during the season. This luxury basement apartment is near the river so you may spot the resident otters and conveniently located just a short walk from aberaerons north and south beaches. Find the perfect aberaeron harbour wales boat stock photo. Cymdeithas aberaeron society is a community heritage charity set up following the awardwinning heritage project for the aberaeron bicentenary celebrations.
Aberaeron photos, maps, books, memories of aberaeron and. Aberaeron history, archaeology and antiquities, is a historic seaside town in ceredigion, west wales. Much of the towns architecture is georgian, dating from the early 19th century, and the famous architect, john nash, was said to have been involved in the design of the town. Island house is a grade ii listed building in aberaeron, ceredigion, wales. Parking for the hotel is available for guests only. The nearest is in aberystwyth, from where there are buses. Aberaeron cardigan bay a charming and colourful georgian harbour town on the. On behalf of the towns residents, i am delighted to welcome you to the picture postcard harbour town of aberaeron. History of aberaeron, in ceredigion and cardiganshire. Check aberaeron harbour master in aberaeron, harbour office, south beach on cylex and find. New quay is a seaside town, community and electoral ward in ceredigion, wales. Aberaeron south beach is located next to aberaeron harbour and is mainly a shinglepebble beach. At aberystwyth the volume of herring landed increased significantly after the harbour was enlarged during the eighteenth century. Painting of the ship thetis which sailed from aberaeron.
Good selection of mostly used books in very good condition. The aberaeron story project is designed to raise awareness of aberaeron s heritage in the town, making it more visible and accessible to residents and visitors alike. The town stands in the parishes of henfynyw, and llanddewiaberarth, at the mouth of the ayron river, 16 miles ssw of aberystwith, and miles nw of lampeter r. A beautiful harbour town located on the ceredigion coast in west wales located 10 miles north of new quay and 16 miles south of aberystwyth. Aberaeron is famed for its picturesque harbour with colourful boats bobbing on the water, themselves surrounded by colourful georgian houses, once the domains of colourful ships captains and harbour masters. Harbourmaster sits right on the harbour wall, looking out to sea and ireland, which is a distant smudge in the horizon. History of aberaeron, in ceredigion and cardiganshire map. Aberaeron was planned and built in 1805 by the rev. Cymdeithas aberaeron society bringing history to life. Aberaerons north and south beaches are just a short walk away harbour view is ideal for families looking for a convenient and central base for exploring the many attractions of cardigan bay and west wales. It is built around the estuary of the river aeron, which has been enlarged to provide a small halftide harbour for recreational craft. Situated on the cardigan bay coastline, between aberarth and ffosyffin. Here at wide horizons are some of the best views along the coast, all guests are welcome to use the terrace and take in the truly breath taking sea views walk the coastal path straight off the property, taking you to either aberaeron, new quay enjoy home made ice cream from aberaeron, or sit at the harbour and relax with a glass of wine, theres also live music on at the pubs. Aberaeron has a large selection of places to eat, with the famous harbourmaster offering first class dining.
Well, the nightmares over at least in aberaeron on cardigan bay. Portland house, aberaeron, ceredigion history in structure. Whether this is your first visit, or you are returning year after year, we hope that you enjoy what aberaeron has to offer. In 1805 plans were laid to construct the harbour at the mouth of the aeron river. Aberaeron is a seaside town and has 2 lovely beaches, a picturesque harbour and an array of multi coloured georgian terraced houses. The sea around ceredigion has traditionally been rich in fish and for many centuries great shoals of herring would be caught in cardigan bay. Harbour view luxury apartment in aberaeron, ceredigion. The sandbar that extended from the estuary was such that it was necessary to wait for winter storms and floods to wash away part of the bar. Aberaeron is a delightful small town on the ceredigion area. Aberaeron, previously anglicised as aberayron, is a town, community and electoral ward in. Set into a wall near the harbour mouth is a slate plaque commemorating david sinnettjones, who sailed solo around the world after losing an eye and a lung. From 1898 to 1901 she was commanded by captain david w. New quay and its archaeology, antiquities and history, is a seaside village in ceredigion, west wales.
Collect photos, maps, memories and books of interest to you. Theres a villa to explore which gives good information on its history. Aberaeron, or aberayron aberaeron, a seaport, and rising. Pen cei harbourmaster hotel, aberaeron sa46 obt wales. Photograph of aberaeron harbour on the 1890s, facing p. Aberaeron itself is quite the charming seaside village, with georgian.
The town of aberaeron that we see today was planned and developed from a small fishing village in the 1800s by the rev alban gwynne. Apr 04, 2018 a quick look at aberaeron harbour from the air. Old photos of aberaeron, dyfed browse nostalgic, historic local photos online. How to find aberaeron harbour fourth groyne north beach.
The population was 1,520 in 2001, reducing to 1,422 at the 2011 census. Aberaeron is a relatively new settlement and lacked borough status like other towns in the county. Site description aberaeron, which translates to the mouth of the river aeron is. The harbourmaster is a hotel, bar and restaurant on the harbourside in aberaeron. Many photographs of new quay and aberaeron have survived thanks to the work of. Aberaeron is a small town on the coast of west wales. He and his wife gillian are shown in the photo right by dr hugh herbert.
Otters holt luxury apartment in aberaeron, ceredigion. Enjoy the views of the river and aberaeron harbour from harbour view, a renovated luxury apartment on two floors of a grade ii listed georgian townhouse in the heart of this popular resort. Weve made a film and a game, built mosaics, printed some of our lovely photograph collection, and made our extensive local history archives accessible to all. Situated on the cardigan bay coastline, between aberaeron and cardigan. He designed the harbour which became a key port on the west coast of wales. Aberaeron harbour master aberaeron, harbour office, south. In 1894, the town achieved the status of being an urban district until the local government reorganisation of 1974.
Aberaeron, ceredigion, wales genealogy family history library. Stephen thomas of mydroilyn, near aberaeron, has kindly contributed an old photo below which belonged to his grandmother and which is inscribed inmates at aberaeron workhouse. Ceredigion county council offices are based in aberaeron. Aberaeron has a long history as a fishing port with many local people. Aberaeron, or aberayron aberaeron, a seaport, and rising wateringplace, partly in the parish of henvynyw, but principally in that of llandewyaberarth, lower division of the hundred of ilar, county of cardigan, south wales, 16 miles s. The town centre and harbour area are a 2 minute walk from harbour view, as is the river walk which leads upstream to a large. Events aberaeron harbour aberaeron mackerel fiesta saturday 29. This luxury basement apartment is near the river so you may spot the resident otters and conveniently located just a short walk from aberaerons north and south beaches the harbour and town centre with a variety of shops and eateries. Aberaeron guide and tourist information cardigan bay. Memorial to yachtsman david sinnettjones, aberaeron. Portland house is a grade ii listed building in aberaeron, ceredigion, wales. It was designed in the early 1800s and the harbour here is lined with brightly coloured, elegant regency buildings, and filled with plenty of small sailing craft, making this a truly picturesque spot.
David jones could fashion a vessel of the finest design draught, tonnage, figure, fittings of masts, rigging, etc. On behalf of the residents of aberaeron i would like to welcome you to our vibrant harbour town, perched on the coastline of cardigan bay. The harbour is manmade in the mouth of the river aeron. Centred on a charming harbour and having a variety of shops and a wide selection of eateries, aberaeron is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque coastal towns in wales. When i was there inventory not on computer, so arranged by genre. Aberaeron, previously anglicised as aberayron, is a town, community and electoral ward in ceredigion, wales, situated between aberystwyth and cardigan. The guest beer, available easter to october and over the christmas period, is always from a welsh brewery. Stryd y farchnad, aberaeron wales united kingdom dyfed county. We work to celebrate, interpret, and present the maritime, architectural and social history and heritage of aberaeron and the surrounding district. Records images family tree genealogies catalog books research wiki. Aberaeron is a colourful little town located on the cardigan bay coastline in ceredigion, west wales. The harbour at aberystwyth peoples collection wales.
Sadly the success of the towns harbour began to dwindle with the introduction of the railway in 1911 and this. This is also where youll find aberaerons main beach, next to the yacht club. Great place for a coffee with a lovely view of harbour. It has two piers, enclosing a small harbour, and owns about 40 vessels. Back to aberaeron back to all aberaeron photos the archive.
Sadly the success of the towns harbour began to dwindle with the introduction of the railway in 1911 and this spelt the end of aberaerons great seafaring traditions. Aberaeron harbour, wales, with fishing boat in foreground. Harbourmaster hotel aberaeron, cardigan bay wales smith. Car parking and toilets available with more facilities within aberaeron itself. Aberaeron historic photos and maps of aberaeron area. The fish would be landed and sold at all the ceredigion ports, including aberaeron, aberporth and aberystwyth. Photo prints old maps folded maps calendars photo books jigsaws mugs tableware tea towels cushion covers gift cards wallpaper trade colour contrast. A extraordinary collection of historic photos and maps of aberaeron, the aberaeron area and ceredigion. Search flowers, books, chemists, bicycles, clothes, shoes, jewellers around aberaeron. Seafarers, farmers and townspeople alike had many a hostelry to choose from as at its height aberaeron boasted some 35 public houses. History points memorial to yachtsman david sinnettjones.
Aberaeron north beach is a pebble beach with groynes and you can get some good surf although beware of the boulders and groynes. Its a comfortable seaside stay with a modern maritime theme, original melin tregwynt fabrics throughout and lovely views of cardigan bay. Sadly the success of the towns harbour began to dwindle with the introduction of the railway in 1911 and this spelt the end of aberaeron s great seafaring traditions. Well keep this page updated with any news on when we hope we are allowed to reopen and. Aberaeron library ceredigion county library service.
On 21 july 190, the thetis set sail from port stanley in the falkland islands bound for salvador. Follow the b4342 road to the small village of llanarth and the a486 to synod inn what county is new quay in. Aberaeron harbour is located at the mouth of the afon aeron in aberaeron west wales. We would like to thank our customers for continued support in these difficult times. The man standing is said to be ianto dybaco ianto is a variation of the name ifan or evan, and dybaco is welsh for tobacco. Aberarth itself is very tranquil, but within a 2 minutes drive you reach the busier town of aberaeron should you want to visit somewhere a bit busier, or stock up on some shopping, or just sit by the harbour watching the world go by. Good selection of books, mostly used but not yet computerised. The aberaeron story project is designed to raise awareness of aberaerons heritage in the town, making it more visible and accessible to residents and visitors alike. Painted a deep midnight blue, the harbourmaster hotel sits seaside in the picturesque fishing village of aberaeron. Alban thomas jones gwynne, clerk lord of the said manor of llyswen.
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