Owen Williams - Kings Head Public House, Llandudno, Conwy, Wales
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One of a number of red plaques scattered around Llandudno in memory of famous and historic locals, Llandudno, Conwy, Wales.
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Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/09/2011
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A plaque for Owen Williams on the Kings Head public house in Llandudno.
Owen Williams had a key role in the developement of the modern town of Llandudno. Over a meal in the Kings Head he suggested that the area would be excellent for the development of a tourist resort. The agent for the local landowner who was present passed on the suggestion to his boss, Lord Mostyn.
The plaque is bi-lingual, the English text reads:
OWEN WILLIAMS
1814 - 1902
Surveyor. Credited with idea of a resort and
drew up plans for model resort town at
invitation of honorary Mr. Mostyn.