2015
SH5638 : The Australia, Porthmadog
taken 11 years ago, near to Porthmadog, Gwynedd, Wales
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The Australia, Porthmadog
The first known written reference to “Austrilia House” (sic) as it was then known is in 1857. It isn't certain how the pub got its name but contrary to popular belief, Porthmadog ships didn’t carry slates to Australia. The pub was re-named Y Gestiana in recent years, but reverted to its previous name in 2015 when it was taken over by the group of local breweries which also manages The Albion in Conwy.
*Thanks to Robert Cadwalader of Porthmadog Maritime Museum and historypoints.org for the information.
*Thanks to Robert Cadwalader of Porthmadog Maritime Museum and historypoints.org for the information.
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- Grid Square
- SH5638, 530 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Jeff Buck (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Thursday, 6 August, 2015 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 9 August, 2015
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SH 5694 3861 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:55.5473N 4:7.7749W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SH 5694 3859
- View Direction
- North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
