Llandudno War Memorial, Wales 1975

This authentic 1970s colour photograph documents the architectural and social landscape of the North Shore in Llandudno, Gwynedd, Wales, in 1975. The image provides a factual record of the promenade at the junction of Gloddaeth Street and The Parade, dominated by the Llandudno War Memorial. This 15-metre tall granite obelisk, designed by architect Sidney Colwyn Foulkes and unveiled in 1922, is documented in its central position on Prince Edward Square. Parked adjacent to the memorial is a red and white Crosville Motor Services coach, specifically identified as a Bristol RE, which was a common sight in North Wales during the 1970s. The scene captures the wide, curved Victorian promenade and the expansive Llandudno Bay, with the limestone headland of the Little Orme visible on the horizon. Pedestrians are captured in typical mid-1970s attire, illustrating the town’s enduring status as a premier holiday destination. To the right, the light green facade of the Imperial Hotel (partially visible) documents the grand Victorian hospitality architecture of the era. As a self-contained archival record, this shot serves as an essential resource for local historians and collectors of vintage Welsh transport and coastal heritage photography.