Anglesey History
@angleseyhistory
Posts by Warren Kovach, author of the books Anglesey Through Time, Anglesey in 50 Buildings, A-Z of the Isle of Anglesey, and the Anglesey History web site: Also posting about lighthouses at @lighthousewales.bsky.social
I'll be selling my books at the Local Authors' Book Sale in Rhosneigr today. Find us on the High Street, across from the Janet Bell gallery. Stop by between 2-4pm! You can also buy them online at www.anglesey-history.co.uk/shop/warren-...
My paper about Giuseppe Rinvolucri, The Architect of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Amlwch, has just been published in the Transactions of the Anglesey Antiquarian Society @antiquariansmon.bsky.social . If you are a member your copy will be dropping through your letterbox soon. 1/2
I'll be giving a talk about the Lighthouses of Wales tomorrow, 15 April, 7pm, for Menai Heritage (across from Waitrose, Menai Bridge). All welcome! More info on my Lighthouses book at www.anglesey-history.co.uk/shop/lightho...
It was fantastic to attend the opening last night to see the new Trysor exhibition of recent archaeological treasures on Anglesey at Oriel Môn. They have also revamped the history gallery with new displays of prehistoric artefacts. www.orielmon.org/en/exhibitio...
It's lovely, but unfortunately closed at the moment as there is a lot of water ingress around the bands of lights in the ceiling.
I'll be giving a talk today (17 March, 2pm) about the Lighthouses of Wales at Pentraeth Memorial Hall; all welcome! I'll be selling copies of my book, also available on my website: lighthouses.wales/lighthouses-...
For #stainedglasssunday, a window from Llanbadrig Church on Anglesey, an Islamic-inspired design installed in a 14th century church during 1884 restorations funded by Henry Stanley, 3rd Baron of Alderley, diplomat to the Ottoman Empire and Muslim convert. www.anglesey-history.co.uk/places/churc...
On my way back to Anglesey from the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth today, with a stop to see my favourite animals at the wonderful Arts & Crafts church of St Mark's, Brithdir, looked after by @friendlesschurches.bsky.social friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/church/st-ma...
I enjoyed giving a talk about the Menai Suspension Bridge to the Th!nk Rhosneigr group last night, followed by good food and good company! If your group would like to hear one of my talks check out my website: warrenkovach.co.uk/public-speak...
I picked up a few of the Menai Suspension Bridge Bicentenary souvenir coins this morning, ready to send to some bridge-loving friends. You can buy them for £5 (cash) each at the MB Town Council office at the Coed Cyrnol car park (9am-1pm, Mon-Thurs). www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
I thoroughly enjoyed all the excellent talks at the Menai Suspension Bridge Bicentenary History Day today at Bangor University, where I talked about the 1930s reconstruction of the bridge and its recent history. Many thanks to the organisers and other speakers. #MenaiBridge200
Two hundred years ago #OnThisDay the magnificent Menai Suspension Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford, was opened. Read more about it on my web site: www.anglesey-history.co.uk/places/bridg...
Have you got your copy yet? Order a signed copy of my book Lighthouses of Wales direct from me at: lighthouses.wales/lighthouses-...
The Druids are preparing to celebrate Alban Arthan (Winter Solstice) today at Bryn Celli Ddu. @mharastarling.bsky.social @kristofferhughes.bsky.social
My article about the architect of Amlwch's Our Lady Star of the Sea church, Guiseppe Rinvolucri, has been published on the Dictionary of Welsh Biography site. You can read it here: biography.wales/article/s15-...
Give the gift of Anglesey History for Christmas! Order signed copies of my books from www.anglesey-history.co.uk/shop/warren-...
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Menai Suspension Bridge with a day of talks by @bangorhistory.bsky.social and Menai Heritage, 31 Jan 2026. I'll be talking about its 1930s reconstruction. Register at www.bangor.ac.uk/events/menai...
I enjoyed watching the @rcahmwales.bsky.social Christmas lecture last night while cooking dinner! 👨🍳 Their senior investigators talked about their best discoveries around Wales in 2025. It was recorded and should be online next week (probably at www.youtube.com/@rcahmw). @drtobydriver.bsky.social
I enjoyed giving a talk about Giuseppe Rinvolucri, The Architect of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Amlwch, at Menai Heritage's Telford Centre last night. Does your group want a speaker about Anglesey History? Check out all my available talks at warrenkovach.co.uk/public-speak...
I'll be giving a talk about Giuseppe Rinvolucri, The Architect of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Amlwch, this Wednesday, 22 Oct, 7pm, at Menai Heritage's Telford Centre (opposite Waitrose in Menai Bridge; £4 entrance fee). All welcome!
Last for the day for me is "Before Bangor: archaeology session" with Erin Lloyd Jones exploring what came Before Bangor - from prehistoric settlements and mysterious monuments to Roman roads and artefacts
Also at Bangor History Festival was John Richard Williams, author of ‘Er Lles Llawer: Meddygon Esgyrn Môn’, talking about The Bonesetters of Anglesey.
Next up at Bangor History Festival is 'When did the gentry lose their Welsh?’ by Shaun Evans @ystadaucymru.bsky.social. Spoiler: they never did, at least not completely.
I'm at the Bangor History Festival today. First talk, in the wonderful Bangor Cathedral, was "St Deiniol’s Cathedral and the Medieval Bishops of Bangor" by Dr Shaun McGuinness.
I'll be giving a talk about "Giuseppe Rinvolucri - The Architect of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Amlwch" at Menai Heritage's Telford Centre on 22 Oct, 7pm. All welcome!
My publisher Amberley has updated my author's profile page with my new favourite photo of myself. I was very happy to be visiting the Skerries lighthouse! Check out my books on my web site: www.anglesey-history.co.uk/shop/warren-...
New exhibition in the Oriel Môn history gallery - Anglesey and the Topographical Tradition. A great collection of antique engravings from places around Anglesey. It will be on show until 18 January 2026.
I'm selling my books at the local author's book sales on the high street Rhosneigr today. Stop by and check it out!