Castle Square, Caernarfon 1950s

This authentic 1950s colour photograph provides an elevated view of Castle Square (Y Maes) in Caernarfon, North Wales, during a bustling market day. The archival image captures the square filled with traditional canvas-topped market stalls and large crowds of shoppers in mid-century attire. Several green double-decker and single-decker buses, including those from the Crosville Motor Services fleet, are parked or navigating through the square, highlighting its role as a central transport hub. The surrounding architecture features prominent landmarks such as the Britannia Inn and the Midland Bank Limited building. In the centre of the square, the statue of Sir Hugh Owen stands overlooking the activity, near a circular stone fountain. The street scene preserves a variety of pre-war and early post-war British vehicles, including black saloon cars and delivery vans. This factual record preserves the vibrant commercial life and historic urban character of Caernarfon as it appeared during the 1950s.