Garth Pier Anniversary Plaque, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales
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A plaque commemorating the 125th anniversary of Garth pier, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales.
Waymark Code: WM149FN
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/24/2021
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A bilingual plaque erected to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the opening of Garth Victorian pier in Bangor on the 14th May 1896.
The plaque was unveiled on the 14th May 2021 by the Mayor Owen Hurcum.
The pier continues to be a major tourist attraction in Bangor. A nice stroll out into the Menai Strait and great views of Snowdonia.
The text on the plaque reads:
CODWYD GAN GYNGOR
DINAS BANGOR A FFRINDIAU
PIER GARTH BANGOR
Er mwyn coffáu 125
mlynedd ers agor
Pier Garth Bangor ar 14eg
Mai 1896. Bydded i'r Pier
barhau i roi mwynhad
i ddinasyddion Bangor
am 125 mlynedd arall.
Eu Deilyngdod Y Maer
Cynghorydd Owen Hurcum,
14eg Mai 2021.
ERECTED BY BANGOR CITY
COUNCIL AND FRIENDS OF
BANGOR GARTH PIER
To commemorate 125
years since the opening
of Bangor Garth Pier
on 14th May 1896. May the
Pier continue to provide joy
to the citizens of Bangor
for another 125 years.
Their Worship The Mayor
Councillor Owen Hurcum,
14th May 2021.
CYNGOR DINAS
BANGOR
CITY COUNCIL
The plaque is close to the entrance gate onto the pier.
Type of Historic Marker: Plaque.
Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Bangor city council / Friends of Bangor Garth pier.
Age/Event Date: 05/14/2021
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