Cemaes Bay, Anglesey - Photo Precision postcard c.1970s

Postcard
• Picture / Image:  The Harbour, Cemaes Bay, Anglesey, North Wales
• Publisher:  none given (probably Photo Precision) PT23625
• Postally used:  no - has figure written
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Cemaes is a village on the north coast of Anglesey in Wales, sited on Cemaes Bay, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which is partly owned by the National Trust. It is the most northerly village in Wales. The name Cemaes was originally spelt Cei Maes meaning Quay Area, but over the years the i has been dropped. In 2011 the population of Cemaes (Llanbadrig ward) was 1,357

Cemaes is a fishing port and is known for its beach. It has a sheltered natural harbour that looks north to the Irish Sea and is the site of an ancient settlement. Cemaes also has a wind farm and at nearby Wylfa is a nuclear power station. The river in the village is the River Wygyr, which flows from just below Parys Mountain to the sea at Cemaes. It is joined along the way by the Afon Meddanen on Carrog Farm, Carrog. The name Wygyr is Welsh and means 'where two rivers meet'.

Since the Victorian era the picturesque character of Cemaes and the natural beauty of the island have attracted many artists and tourists. Lloyd George used to visit here. Cemaes is located on the Anglesey Coastal Path and is popular with walkers.

The village football team, Cemaes Bay F.C., play in the Welsh Alliance League, but previously have played in the League of Wales, being the first team on Anglesey to do so.

The village was a commotal seat for the Prince of Wales before the invasion of Edward I in 1282–83. Dafydd ap Llywelyn, prince of Wales from 1240 to 1246, is recorded as having issued an act at Cemaes in 1238.

Between the end of the 18th and beginning of the 20th century the village was noted for producing salted herring as well as bricks from a nearby works, which was served by a narrow gauge tramway down to the sea. The pier, which was badly needed for trade and fishing, and later tourism, was damaged badly by storms in 1828 and 1889. Both times they were rebuilt and improved by local businessmen.

Thoroughout its history the village has had three names. The first was Castell Iorwerth (""Iorwerth's Castle"") after an important Welsh prince of the time. The second name, Cemais, is similar to the modern name and refers to the meanders in the River Wygyr that are near the village. The name of the nearby Wylfa nuclear power station is linked to the village. The late 19th-century Cemaes resident David Hughes, who travelled to Liverpool and found riches in the building industry, lived for much of his life on the island. He built the village town hall in 1898 and his home 'Wylfa Manor' in 1896, on the site of the current power station. It is located under the current Wylfa carpark

Those who make the pilgrimage from Cemaes to the headland to the east, where the church stands will be rewarded by both the history of the church and views on a clear day to the Isle of Man, the hills of the Lake District and the Mountains of Mourne in Ireland. The Welsh name Llanbadrig means ""church of St Patrick"". There are three churches in Wales with dedication to St. Patrick, although Llanbadrig church, founded in 440 AD, is probably the only one with a direct link to the patron saint of Ireland. We know that Patrick, then Bishop, was sent by Pope Celestine I to Ireland to convert the Irish to Christianity during the 5th century. Local legend insists that Patrick was shipwrecked on Ynys Badrig (Patrick's Island which is also called Middle Mouse because of its shape). This is the island that can be seen deom the stile in the churchyard wall. He succeeded in crossing to Anglesey, landing at Rhos Badrig (Patrick's Moor) and finding refuge in Ogof Badrig (Patrick's Cave). This cave, below the churchyard, has a freshwater well – Ffynon Badrig (Patrick's Well). Legend states that this fresh water allowed Bishop Patrick to recover from his ordeal and he founded the church as thanks to God.

Mae Cemaes yn bentref gweddol fawr ar arfordir gogleddol Ynys Môn, ger Bae Cemaes lle mae Afon Wygyr yn cyrraedd y môr. Saif ger y briffordd A5025 rhwng Amlwch a Llanrhuddlad. Mae'n hawlio bod y pentref mwyaf gogleddol yng Nghymru, er y gellid dadlau fod Llanbadrig fwy i'r gogledd.

Pentref gwyliau yw Cemaes yn bennaf erbyn heddiw, er bod pysgota wedi bod yn bwysig yn y gorffennol. Ceir dau draeth, harbwr, amrywiaeth o siopau a nifer o westai. Mae'r ardal o gwmpas y pentref yn Ardal o Harddwch Naturiol Eithriadol ac mae Llwybr Arfordirol Ynys Môn yn mynd heibio'r pentref. Ychydig i'r gorllewin o'r pentref mae gorsaf bwer niwcliar yr Wylfa.

type=printed

city/ region=cemaes bay

period=post-war (1945-present)

postage condition=unposted

number of items=single

size=standard (140x89 mm)