Island Railways PRE 1860

The fascinating story of how the railway evolved, why it is so special and why it should be remembered.

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History

Railways

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PRE 1860

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PRE 1860 Maps

Pre 1860 blurb coming soon along with links below to all the independent lines in existence during this period....

1. Porthdun History

The oldest settlement on Glynoch, founded in the early medieval […] ...

2. Erynporth History

Once a humble fishing village, it became the heart of […] ...

3. Llanchala History

The largest town on the islands. The geographic and administrative […] ...

4. Rowenport History

A small coastal village on southern Glynoch, long famed for […] ...

5. Aberfael History

A small but busy fishing town on the South West […] ...

6. Dunfael History

Grew wealthy as an Atlantic whaling station, but turned inland […] ...

7. Port Gwyn History

Once a remote fishing hamlet cut off by salt marshes, […] ...

8. Caerporth History

Caerporth occupies a crescent-shaped bay that has served as a […] ...

9. Rhosport History

Surrounded by pastures, Rhosport is famed for its strong cheeses. […] ...

10. Glenmara History

Nestled at the end of a wide fertile valley, part […] ...

11. Porth Oir History

The ‘Golden Harbour’ and bread basket of the islands. A […] ...

12. Dun Ear History

The Eastern Fort town, guarding the sea-approach through the Rathmor […] ...

13. Dun Lar History

The western fort town of the Rathmor Channel, known for […] ...

14. Bryn Lar History

One of the earliest recorded settlements on the islands. Site […] ...

15. Llyngor History

A small fishing village, grew hugely after the opening of […] ...

16. Abercain History

An estuary town famed for its oyster beds, healing waters […] ...

17. Gwynhaven History

A historic fishing village with strong Celtic traditions. HMP Rathmor […] ...

18. Porthelan History

Sitting at the heart of Rathmor’s fertile southern farmlands, it […] ...

19. Falachor History

A remote southern town known for sheep herding and lobster […] ...

20. Falachfaen History

A slate-quarry town clinging to the southern slopes of Rathmor. […] ...

21. Talporth History

The original ‘Capital of Rathmor’. A large natural harbour and […] ...

22. Yeyn Keveren History

Long associated with mining and industry, the name also carries […] ...

23. Feòrag History

An important junction in the central highlands of Rathmor. Home […] ...

24. Gorofan Falls History

Up in the central highlands is the industrial heart of […] ...

25. Cernawen History

The highest peak on all the islands. Once a sacred […] ...

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