LIFE GOES ON: MAR 2018

Above: stamp albums published in Rhyl by Thomas Cliffe of The Philatelic Factory, Marsh Road, and one by Martin Mills of The Philatelic Workshops, Lusanga Mews.

Lusanga Mews?

Since 1st March 2018 the following posts have been updated:

Albion Hotel, Rhyl -

http://rhyl-life.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/quiz-answer-123.html

Botanical Gardens: lily pond -

http://rhyl-life.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/flashback-21_9.html

Coal mines -

http://rhyl-life.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/quiz-answer-190.html

Derbyshire Miners’ Camp -

http://rhyl-life.blogspot.co.uk/2010/01/derbyshire-miners.html

Fiveways Café -

http://rhyl-life.blogspot.co.uk/2010/04/quiz-answer-47.html

Floral hall: birds -

http://rhyl-life.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/floral-hall-advert-1970s.html

Kavern Records -

http://rhyl-life.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/quiz-answer-115.html

National Eisteddfod 1985 -

http://rhyl-life.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/rhuddlan-request.html

Rawicz & Landauer at Pavilion -

http://rhyl-life.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/mark-hambourg.html

YMCA Kings Avenue -

http://rhyl-life.blogspot.co.uk/2009/07/wellington-and-kings.html

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BARNES BOOKED

As hinted in a previous post, there exists a biography of Albert Barnes the creator of Marine Lake Fun Fair and Ocean Beach Fun Fair. The book is written by Kathryn Nedd. The back and front covers are shown above.

Click on the image to read the blurb.

Kathryn is Mr. Barnes' granddaughter (and Eric Hughes' daughter). Although essentially a piece of family history, the book gives a thorough appraisal of the Barnes contribution to Rhyl. He was one of the most important figures in the development of the resort.

The first edition of the book, 'White Socks and a Walking Stick' by Kathryn Nedd, was circulated privately. The second edition is yours for £10 in Central Station at Marine Lake or £11 via the Rhyl Miniature Railway website:

http://www.rhylminiaturerailway.co.uk

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At long last the chain store named The Range has opened at Marina Quay the former Ocean Beach Fun Fair site. The Range sells furniture, bedding, curtains, and has a garden centre and cafe. The company's headquarters are in Plymouth.
To see the Rhyl store's opening hours please click here:
https://www.therange.co.uk/stores/rhyl/

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6720. Additional image added in July 2020:
Re: The Philatelic Factory (Thomas Cliffe) mentioned above, here is a rare glimpse of the workshop interior – 

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