SN8084 : The 'Elvis Rock'

4 km from Pont Rhydgaled, Powys, Great Britain

The 'Elvis Rock'
The 'Elvis Rock'
The 'Elvis Rock' beside the A44 near Eisteddfa Gurig. Originally painted in 1962 to support the candidature of Plaid Cymru candidate Islwyn Ffowc Elis it was rapidly altered to 'Elvis'. Repainted many times over the years and a familiar landmark to generations of people going to Aberystwyth. More on the history at LinkExternal link and a selection of other photos over the years at LinkExternal link
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SN8084   (find more images nearby)
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Nigel Callaghan   (find more nearby)
Image classification
Geograph (First for SN8084)
Date Taken
Monday, 19 September, 2005
Submitted
Thursday, 27 October, 2005
Category
Landmark   (find more nearby)
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SN 803 840 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:26.4491N 3:45.7445W
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