A LOCOMOTIVE, once used in the Penrhyn Quarry, has been restored to working order after nearly 60 years. The loco, named Hugh Napier, part of the Penrhyn Castle collection at Bangor, has been brought ...

PLANS have been approved to reconstruct part of an historic railway in Bethesda, despite concerns from local residents. Felin Fawr, at Coed y Parc, part of Penrhyn Quarry, produced slate until 1965 ...

One of North Wales’ oldest railways unexpectedly closed its base. The Penhrhyn Quarry Railway has shut up shop at Felin Fawr near Bethesda at short notice. A special event to celebrate the fifth ...

Even today, the Penrhyn Quarry dominates the landscape of the Gwynedd town of Bethesda A historical trail is being unveiled to mark 120 years since one of Britain's longest industrial disputes divided ...

A historical trail is being unveiled to mark 120 years since one of Britain's longest industrial disputes divided a Welsh town. The Great Penrhyn Strike started on 22 November, 1900, and lasted three ...