Rhyl and Llandudno, being English towns built in Wales, have always been a little more inclined to fuss over the English royal family than some Welsh inland towns are.
The real test of unity within the present day United Kingdom
may come after the forthcoming referendum on whether to stay in the European
Union or come out.
Scotland and Wales may vote to stay in, and if England tries
to drag us all out there might be a constitutional crisis. Already there have been
informal talks between the Scottish and Welsh governments on this point.
If necessary, Wales could switch its allegiance away
from England and form an alliance with Scotland and - in the process - adopt
the fairer social framework and more logical legal system of Scotland.
Whether you believe that would be a good thing or a bad
thing, at least it must be possible because the British Constitution as it exists today has never
been set down in law.
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SUBMERGED FOREST
It is a matter of record that there is a forest under the sea on the eastern side of Rhyl. Recently the following lecture slide or magic lantern slide came up for sale on Internet. The item is undated and bears the name H.W. West:
Readers who think I might dive in with my camera for some close-ups of the submerged forest for posterity are mistaken. Further info about the phenomenon or about H.W. West would be welcome, though.
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FATHER FRANCIS
A reader has suggested that Rhyl Life should include Father Francis Maple of Pantasaph Friary, singing and knitting for the poor. I do agree but have no picture of him taken in Rhyl. Has anybody got one?
Colin Jones / email: rhyl.colin.jones@live.co.uk
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SUBMERGED FOREST
It is a matter of record that there is a forest under the sea on the eastern side of Rhyl. Recently the following lecture slide or magic lantern slide came up for sale on Internet. The item is undated and bears the name H.W. West:
Readers who think I might dive in with my camera for some close-ups of the submerged forest for posterity are mistaken. Further info about the phenomenon or about H.W. West would be welcome, though.
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FATHER FRANCIS
A reader has suggested that Rhyl Life should include Father Francis Maple of Pantasaph Friary, singing and knitting for the poor. I do agree but have no picture of him taken in Rhyl. Has anybody got one?
Colin Jones / email: rhyl.colin.jones@live.co.uk
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