Colwyn Bay (Bae Colwyn) is a town and seaside resort in Conwy county borough on the North Wales coast.
Philosopher Bertrand Russell was cremated here on 5 February 1970. In accordance with his will there was no religious ceremony; his ashes were scattered over the Welsh mountains.
Visiting
The A55 road passes through the town which is also served [...]
Categories: Places of interest, Wales, burial
The birthplace of philosopher and mathematician Bertrand Russell in 1872.
It was then called ‘Ravenscroft’ and was the country home of Russell’s parents Lord and Lady Amberley.
Visiting
Cleddon Hall is not open to the public. However there are a number of other points of historical interest in the village, including the ‘Lost City of Trellech‘ excavation project, as well as the Trellech [...]
Categories: Places of interest, Wales, birthplace