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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Further to this week’s two previous posts relating to West Kinmel Street, here are a few notes about Vivian Hewitt (1888-1965) who was a resident of the street for around 20 years
He was born in Grimsby to a wealthy family of brewery owners. After the early death of his father the family moved to Bodfari near Denbigh, where the young Vivian grew up and developed an interest in mechanical and technical things.
He became a pioneering aviator; he created an airfield near Foryd Harbour and gave flying exhibitions over Rhyl.
Vivian Hewitt was also a racing driver and drove at Brooklands. He was very keen on ornithology and eventually established a bird sanctuary in Anglesey.
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SUN 15th MAR 2015 UPDATE: From files of the late Glyn Rees - a pic of Mr. Hewitt's car parked outside his home, 'Homefield', 21 West Kinmel St.
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