The Llandudno Museum and Gallery is another place we missed out on visiting on our previous trip to the town so I made sure to explore it this time around. The museum has six permanent galleries that tell the history of Llandudno from its very earliest beginnings up to the modern day. Adult tickets are £6.
Founded by Francis Chardon in 1925 it has recently undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment. Chardon was the son of a wealthy family who collected objects from all over the world. The building is what was once Chardon’s home with the refurbishment among other things used to buy the building next door and expand. It’s a very welcoming space – the staff that greeted me were particularly enthusiastic about the museum, and is spread over several floors (there is a lift available if needed).
One of the earliest items on display and which I was really intrigued by was this skeleton of a woman who has been named Blodwen. She was found by quarry workers in 1892 and her remains are over 5,500 years old. Analysis of the bones has revealed that she was between 54 and 63 years old when she died and was suffering from both arthritis and cancer.
There’s also an interesting focus on Llandudno as a holiday destination with samples of hotel decor and productions that were put on at local theatres as well as delving into some of Llandudno’s history during the two world wars.
One other display I quite liked, and which I seem to think was a temporary exhibit, was this lovely section of dolls in various fashions.
It’s a lovely museum with a nice selection of artefacts on display.
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