THIS IS THE BLOG OF COLIN JONES, RHYL TOWN COUNCILLOR: BODFOR WARDl
The opinions expressed in this blog are entirely my own and not the views of the town council.
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This unusual photograph was provided by Mrs. Gaynor Williams of the shop ‘Aquarius’ in Market Street for inclusion in my book ‘Rhyl In The Second World War’ (now out of print). The picture may have been taken during fundraising events for the Spitfire Fund in 1940. Rhyl was part of Flintshire then, and the county raised enough money to donate two Spitfire fighter aircraft to the war effort.
The photographer was standing on the prom near the top of High Street looking westwards. The crowd seems to having a jolly good time, war or no war. Top left is the Queens Theatre/Ballroom entrance. Opposite, in Queens Gardens - where there was usually cycling - a Spitfire is on display. In the far distance is the familiar dome of the original Pavilion.
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