A new exhibition at Rhyl Library is bringing forgotten dreams back to life as part of Local History Month.
Ever imagined catching a tram from Prestatyn to the Rhyl Opera House? Or flying your hover car to a plastic underwater home just off the coast? These are just a few of the bold, bizarre, and brilliant visions for Rhyl’s future that never came to be. Now, a new exhibition at Rhyl Library is bringing these forgotten dreams back to life as part of Local History Month.
The display draws from the library’s extensive local history archives, along with other fascinating sources. It showcases a wide range of ambitious proposals for Rhyl and the surrounding area.
Deborah Owen, Principal Librarian for Denbighshire, said:
“Libraries hold a wealth of local history resources if you are interested in finding out more about your local area.
“Whether you’re interested in browsing our collection of local history books or search through past copies of the Rhyl newspapers dating back to the 1850s, there is something for everyone.”
Councillor Emrys Wynne, Lead Member for Welsh Language, Culture & Heritage said:
“This exhibition is a fascinating reminder of the creativity and ambition people have had for Rhyl over the years.
“While not every idea came to life, they all tell a story about the town’s evolving identity and the hopes people have held for its future.
“It’s wonderful to see our library bringing these stories to the public in such an engaging way.”
If you would like to research your family tree libraries also offer free access to the genealogical websites Find My Past and Ancestry.com
‘Rhyl – The plans that didn’t quite make it’ runs at Rhyl Library until 31 May.
Admission is free, and all are welcome to take a step back into the Rhyl that might have been.