Shown above (TOP) is a recent picture of Hafan Deg Day Centre for Older People, Grange Road, Rhyl. At the rear of the day centre in a horseshoe shape is War Memorial Court which comprises 44 flats (sheltered accommodation). The entire complex is owned by Denbighshire County Council.The other picture is from the collection of Gaynor Williams and shows what was there before: The War Memorial Hospital, a general hospital built in memory of local men who died in action in World War One 1914-18. It opened officially in 1923 and was demolished 60 years later.
Further information about the hospital can be found in ‘Memory Lane Volume 2’ by Harry Thomas. The book was published in 2004 by Gwasg Helygain 68/70 Kinmel Street, Rhyl LL18 1AW, tel (01745) 331411, email: info@gwasg.com
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