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  Aberystwyth shown within the United Kingdom |
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| Population | 11,607 (2001)[1] |
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| - Cardiff | 90 mi (145 km) SE |
| Principal area | Ceredigion |
| Ceremonial county | Dyfed |
| Constituent country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ABERYSTWYTH |
| Postcode district | SY23 |
| Dialling code | 01970 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| European Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Ceredigion |
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Aberystwyth (English: Mouth of the River Ystwyth, pronounced /ˌæbəˈrɪstwɪθ/, in South Wales dialect: IPA: [abɛrˈəstɔʏθ]) is an historic market town, administrative centre and holiday resort within Ceredigion, Wales. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using Latitude and Longitude Cardiff ( 'kɑːdɪf) is the Capital and the largest city and county in Wales. For Local government purposes Wales is divided into 22 Unitary authorities, which are responsible for the provision of all local government services including education Geography List of places in CeredigionCeredigion is a coastal county bordered by Cardigan Bay to the west Gwynedd to the north Powys to the east The Preserved counties of Wales are the current areas used in Wales for ceremonial purposes such as Lieutenancy. Dyfed ('dɪ ved is a preserved county of Wales. Dyfed was created by the Local Government Act 1972 on 1 April 1974. Constituent country is a phrase used often by official institutions in contexts in which a country makes up a part of a larger entity or grouping This list of sovereign states, alphabetically arranged gives an overview of States around the world with information on the extent of their Sovereignty. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located A post town is a required part of all postal addresses in the United Kingdom, and a basic unit of the postal delivery system UK Postal codes are known as postcodes. UK postcodes are Alphanumeric. The, also known as the Shrewsbury postcode area, is a group of postal districts primarily around Shrewsbury, but also covering Aberystwyth, Bishop's The UK Telephone numbering plan, also known as the National Telephone Numbering Plan, is the system used for assigning Telephone numbers in the United There are a number of law enforcement agencies in the United Kingdom. Dyfed-Powys Police (Heddlu Dyfed Powys is the Territorial police force responsible for policing Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire (which The fire service in the United Kingdom operates under separate legislative and administrative arrangements in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru is the fire and rescue service covering the Welsh principal The Welsh Ambulance Service (also called the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust or Ymddiriedolaeth GIG Gwasanaethau Ambiwlans Cymru) was established on April 1 1998 Wales is a Constituency of the European Parliament. It currently elects 4 MEPs using the D'Hondt method of Party-list proportional representation This is a list of the 646 constituencies currently represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, as at the 2005 general election Ceredigion or Cardiganshire is a Constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. A Gazetteer of place names in the United Kingdom showing each place's County, Unitary authority or council area and its geographical coordinates List of places --> List of cities in the United Kingdom List of towns in Wales Lists of This is a list of Towns and Villages in the principal area of Ceredigion, Wales. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States South Wales (De Cymru is an area of Wales bordered by England and the Bristol Channel to the east and south and Mid Wales and West Wales A dialect (from the Greek word διάλεκτος dialektos) is a variety of a Language that is characteristic of a particular group of Market town or market right is a legal term originating in the Medieval period for a European settlement that has the right to hold Markets Geography List of places in CeredigionCeredigion is a coastal county bordered by Cardigan Bay to the west Gwynedd to the north Powys to the east It is often colloquially known as Aber, and is located at the confluence of the River Ystwyth and Rheidol. Confluence, in Geography, describes the meeting of two or more Bodies of water. The River Ystwyth (ˈɪstwɪθ Afon Ystwyth in Welsh) is a River of mid west Wales. The River Rheidol is a river of Mid Wales. The Rheidol catchment has an area of 246 square kilometres and an average rainfall of 1760 mm of which 1272 translates into river flow
In modern times Aberystwyth has become a major Welsh educational centre. The indigenous population is around 12,000, but for nine months of the year the 7,000 resident students[2] associated with Aberystwyth University take this total to about 19,500 people. Aberystwyth University (Prifysgol Aberystwyth sometimes called "Aber" or "the College by the Sea" is a university located in Aberystwyth, Wales
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Geography
The town is situated near the confluence of the rivers Ystwyth and Rheidol, about midway down the length of Cardigan Bay. A town is a type of settlement ranging from a few to several thousand (occasionally hundreds of thousands inhabitants although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan Confluence, in Geography, describes the meeting of two or more Bodies of water. The River Ystwyth (ˈɪstwɪθ Afon Ystwyth in Welsh) is a River of mid west Wales. The River Rheidol is a river of Mid Wales. The Rheidol catchment has an area of 246 square kilometres and an average rainfall of 1760 mm of which 1272 translates into river flow Cardigan Bay (Bae Ceredigion is a large inlet of the Irish Sea, indenting the west coast of Wales between the Llŷn and Pembrokeshire peninsulas Although the name may seem to suggest otherwise, only the River Rheidol actually passes through the town - the River Ystwyth only just skirts the town, following the reconstruction of the harbour.
Aberystwyth has a pier and a fine seafront which stretches from Constitution Hill at the north end of the Promenade to the mouth of the harbour at the south, taking in two separate beach stretches divided by the castle. A pier is a raised Walkway over water supported by widely spread Piles or pillars.
Aberystwyth is an extremely isolated town, considering the population density of the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The nearest substantial settlements are located at least 1 hour 45 minutes drive away: Swansea, to the south, is 70 miles (110 km) away; Shrewsbury, in Shropshire, England, to the east, is 75 miles (120 km) away; and Wrexham, to the north-east, is approximately 80 miles (130 km) away. Swansea ( Abertawe "mouth of the Tawe " is a city and county in Wales. Shrewsbury ( /ˈʃruːzbri/ or /ˈʃroʊzbri/ is the County town of Shropshire, in the West Midlands region of England Shropshire (ˈʃrɒpʃɪə/ /-ʃə alternatively known as Salop or abbreviated in print only Shrops, is a county in the England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Wrexham (Wrecsam is a town and principal area in Wales. It is the largest town in North Wales and lies to the east of the region The capital, Cardiff, is over 100 miles (160 km) away. Cardiff ( 'kɑːdɪf) is the Capital and the largest city and county in Wales.
Brief information
Aberystwyth is a major tourist centre and a cultural link between North Wales and South Wales. North Wales (Gogledd Cymru is the northernmost unofficial region of Wales, bordered to the south by Mid Wales and to the east by England. South Wales (De Cymru is an area of Wales bordered by England and the Bristol Channel to the east and south and Mid Wales and West Wales Constitution Hill is scaled by the Aberystwyth Electric Cliff Railway giving access to fine views and other attractions at the top, while much of the finest scenery in Mid Wales lies within easy reach of the town. The Aberystwyth Cliff Railway ( Welsh: Rheilffordd y Graig) is a Funicular railway in Aberystwyth, Wales, opened in 1896 Mid Wales (Canolbarth Cymru or simply Y Canolbarth "The Midlands" is the name given to the area of Wales lying between North and South Wales This includes the wilderness of the Cambrian Mountains, whose valleys contain forests and meadows which have changed little in centuries. The Cambrian Mountains are a series of Mountain ranges in Wales, reaching from and including the South Wales mountains of the Brecon Beacons A forest is an area with a high density of Trees There are many definitions of a forest based on various criteria A meadow is a field vegetated primarily by Grass and other non- Woody plants. A convenient way of reaching the interior is by the preserved narrow gauge Vale of Rheidol Railway. The Vale of Rheidol Railway (VoR Welsh: Rheilffordd Dyffryn Rheidol) is a Narrow-gauge gauge Heritage railway that runs for 11¾ miles between
Although the town is relatively modern, it contains a number of historic buildings, including the remains of the castle and the old buildings of the University College of Wales nearby. A castle is a defensive structure seen as one of the main symbols of the Middle Ages. The Old College was originally intended to be a hotel, but due to a lack of funds the shell of the building was sold to the university. The new university campus overlooks Aberystwyth from Penglais Hill to the east of the town centre. The terminus for the standard gauge railway is also very impressive being built in 1924 in typical style of the period. Aberystwyth railway station is a Railway station serving the seaside and university town of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales.
The architecture is a mix of Gothic, Classical Revival and Victorian, and the town is sometimes referred to as "the Oxbridge of Wales".
The town is generally regarded as the capital of Mid Wales, and several institutions have regional or national offices there. Mid Wales (Canolbarth Cymru or simply Y Canolbarth "The Midlands" is the name given to the area of Wales lying between North and South Wales Perhaps the most important of the public bodies located in Aberystwyth is the National Library of Wales. The National Library of Wales (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru is the national Legal deposit library of Wales, located in Aberystwyth. The library also incorporates the National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales, one of six British regional film archives. The National Library of Wales (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru is the national Legal deposit library of Wales, located in Aberystwyth. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, which maintains and curates the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW), provides the public with information about the built heritage of Wales. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales ( Comisiwn Brenhinol Henebion Cymru in Welsh) is an Assembly Sponsored Public Body The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales ( Comisiwn Brenhinol Henebion Cymru in Welsh) is an Assembly Sponsored Public Body Aberystwyth is also the home to the national offices of UCAC and Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg, and the site of the Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research. National Union of Teachers of Wales (Undeb Cenedlaethol Athrawon Cymru was formed in Wales from a split from the NUT in the late 40's over the issue of the Welsh Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg (The Welsh Language Society often abbreviated to Cymdeithas or Cymdeithas yr Iaith) is a Pressure group in The Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research (IGER was one of eight research institutes funded by the United Kingdom 's Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research The Welsh Books Council and the offices of the standard historical dictionary of Welsh, Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru, are also located in Aberystwyth. The Welsh Books Council or Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru was established in 1961 under the name of Cyngor Llyfrau Cymraeg (Which translates as the 'Welsh (Language Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru ( The University of Wales Dictionary) is the principal historical Dictionary of the Welsh language, enjoying
Schools
Aberystwyth has two comprehensive schools serving the town and a wide rural area, Ysgol Gyfun Gymunedol Penweddig, the only entirely Welsh-medium secondary school in Ceredigion, and Ysgol Penglais, the only entirely English-medium secondary school in Ceredigion. A comprehensive school is a Secondary school and State school for children from the age of 11 to at least 16 that does not select children on the basis of academic Penweddig Community Secondary School ( Ysgol Gyfun Gymunedol Penweddig) is a Welsh-language community secondary school in the seaside town of Aberystwyth, West Geography List of places in CeredigionCeredigion is a coastal county bordered by Cardigan Bay to the west Gwynedd to the north Powys to the east Penglais Comprehensive School is a Comprehensive school situated in the town of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, west Wales. Geography List of places in CeredigionCeredigion is a coastal county bordered by Cardigan Bay to the west Gwynedd to the north Powys to the east
History
Mesolithic
There is evidence that during the Mesolithic Age the area of Tan-y-Bwlch at the foot of Pen Dinas was used as a flint knapping floor for hunter gatherers making weapons from flint that was deposited as the ice retreated. The Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age was a period in the development of human technology in between the Paleolithic or Old Stone Age and the Neolithic or New Stone Age A knapper is a person who shapes Flint, Chert, Obsidian or other stone through the process of knapping or Lithic reduction to manufacture A hunter-gatherer society is one whose primary subsistence method involves the direct procurement of edible plants and animals from the wild Foraging and Hunting
Celtic
The remains of a Celtic fortress on Pen Dinas (or more correctly 'Dinas Maelor'), a hill in Penparcau overlooking Aberystwyth, indicates that the site was inhabited before 700 BC. Celts (ˈkɛlts or /ˈsɛlts/, see Names of the Celts Pen Dinas is the name of a hill south of Aberystwyth on the coast of Ceredigion, Wales, upon which an extensive Iron Age Hill fort Penparcau On a hill south of the present town, across the River Ystwyth, are the remains of a medieval ringfort believed to be the castle from which Princess Nest was abducted. Ringforts are fortified settlements that are generally deemed to be from the Iron Age, Early Christian or possibly the Early Medieval period This rare survival is now on private land and can only be accessed by arrangement.
Middle Ages
The recorded history of Aberystwyth, however, may be said to date from the building of a fortress by Richard de Clare, also known as Strongbow. Richard de Clare 2nd Earl of Pembroke Lord of Leinster Justiciar of Ireland (1130 &ndash 20 April 1176) known as Strongbow, was a This was located about a mile and a half south of today's town, on a hill over the south bank of the Ystwyth River, in 1109, Edward I replaced Strongbow's castle in 1277, after its destruction by the Welsh. Edward I (17 June 1239 – 7 July 1307 popularly known as Longshanks, was a King of England who achieved historical fame by conquering large parts of Wales and almost His castle, though, was built in a different location, the current Castle Hill, the high point of the town. Between the years 1404 and 1408 Aberystwyth Castle was in the hands of Owain Glyndŵr, but finally surrendered to Prince Harry (the future King Henry V of England). Aberystwyth Castle is located in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales. Owain Glyndŵr (pronounced 'owain glin'dwr or Owain Glyn Dŵr, Anglicised by Shakespeare into Owen Glendower (c Henry V (16 September 1386 &ndash 31 August 1422 was one of the most significant English warrior kings of the 15th century Shortly after this the town was incorporated under the title of Ville de Lampadarn (the ancient name of the place being Llanbadarn Gaerog, or the fortified Llanbadarn, to distinguish it from Llanbadarn Fawr, the village one mile inland). Llanbadarn Fawr is a Village and Parish in Ceredigion, Wales and is located on the outskirts of Aberystwyth situated next to It is thus styled in a Royal charter granted by Henry VIII, but by Elizabeth I's time the town was invariably termed Aberystwyth in all documents. A Royal Charter is a Charter granted by the Sovereign on the advice of the Privy council to legitimize an incorporated body such as a city company Henry VIII (28 June 1491 &ndash 28 January 1547 was King of England and Lord of Ireland, later King of Ireland and claimant to the Kingdom of In 1647 the Parliamentarian troops razed the castle, so that its remains are now inconsiderable, though portions of three towers still exist. Excavations in the 1970s within the castle, in what is believed to be a stables area, revealed a complete male skeleton, deliberately buried. Rarely surviving in Wales' acidic soil, this skeleton was probably preserved by the addition of lime from the collapsed building. Affectionately known as "Charlie", he probably dates from the English Civil War period, probably dying during the Parliamentarian siege and is now housed in the Ceredigion Museum in the town. The English Civil War (1642-1651 was a series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians and Royalists.
Victorian era
The Cambrian Railway line from Machynlleth reached Aberystwyth in the 1860s closely followed by rail links to Carmarthen which resulted in the construction of the town's impressive station. Cambrian Railways owned 230 miles of track over a large area of mid- Wales. Events and trends Technology The First Transcontinental Railroad in the USA was completed in 1869 Carmarthen ( Welsh Caerfyrddin - caer fort + Myrddin Moridunum is the County town of Carmarthenshire, Wales. Aberystwyth railway station is a Railway station serving the seaside and university town of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales. The railway's arrival gave rise to something of a Victorian tourist boom and the town was once even billed as the "Biarritz of Wales"[3]. Culture The Victorian fascination with novelty resulted in a deep interest in the relationship between modernity and cultural continuities During this time a number of hotels and fine townhouses were built including the Queens Hotel. Historically in the United Kingdom, Ireland and in many other countries a townhouse (or a "house in town" was a residence of a peer or member of the One of the largest of these hotels "The Castle Hotel" was never completed as a hotel but following bankruptcy was sold cheaply to the Welsh National University Committee, a group of people dedicated to the creation of a Welsh University. Bankruptcy is a legally declared inability or impairment of ability of an individual or organization to pay their Creditors Creditors may file a bankruptcy petition against The University College of Wales (later to become Aberystwyth University) was founded in 1872 in this building. Aberystwyth University (Prifysgol Aberystwyth sometimes called "Aber" or "the College by the Sea" is a university located in Aberystwyth, Wales
Aberystwyth was a contributory parliamentary borough until the Third Reform Act, which caused its representation to be merged into that of the county in 1885. The National Library of Wales (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru is the national Legal deposit library of Wales, located in Aberystwyth. In the United Kingdom, the Representation of the People Act of 1884 (48 & 49 Vict
Modern History
The Vale of Rheidol Railway narrow gauge line from Devil's Bridge was constructed between 1901 and 1902, intended to ship mineral traffic, primarily lead, from Devil's Bridge down to Aberystwyth for trans-shipment. The Vale of Rheidol Railway (VoR Welsh: Rheilffordd Dyffryn Rheidol) is a Narrow-gauge gauge Heritage railway that runs for 11¾ miles between Devil's Bridge ( Welsh Pontarfynach) is a Village in Ceredigion, Wales. By the time it was finished the lead mines were in a deep downturn and it therefore came to rely largely on the tourist industry. The railway opened for passengers in December 1902. It is still open for the summer season today.
On the night of Friday 14 January 1938 a storm with estimated wind speeds of up to 90 mph struck the town. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Year 1938 ( MCMXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Most of the promenade was destroyed, along with 200 feet of the pier. Most properties on the seafront were damaged, most severely on Victoria Terrace.
Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg held their historic first protest on Trefechan Bridge in Aberystwyth, on 2 February 1963, and here also the first ever independent Welsh Evangelical Church was established (see Evangelical Movement of Wales). Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg (The Welsh Language Society often abbreviated to Cymdeithas or Cymdeithas yr Iaith) is a Pressure group in Evangelicalism is a theological movement tradition and system of beliefs most closely associated with Protestant Christianity, which identifies with the Gospel The Evangelical Movement of Wales was born in the 1940s it came to light as a counter move by reformed Christians to the liberal theology which was gaining
Merched y Wawr have their national headquarters in Aberystwyth. Merched y Wawr ( Daughters of the Dawn) is a national voluntary non-political organisation for women in Wales.
Aberystwyth hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1865, 1916, 1952 and 1992. The National Eisteddfod of Wales ( Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru) is the most important of several Eisteddfodau that are held annually mostly in Wales.
On March 1st, 2005, Aberystwyth was granted Fairtrade Town status. Fairtrade Town is a marketing tool in which this status is awarded by a recognized Fairtrade certification body (i
Tourist facilities and attractions
The town attracts many tourists and some of its main attractions are:
- The Aberystwyth Cliff Railway a funicular railway
- A camera obscura on Constitution Hill (known as Consti to locals)
- Castle ruins (see history section)
- The Vale of Rheidol steam railway (The aforementioned narrow gauge Vale of Rheidol Railway)
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, which houses theatres, a cinema, exhibition galleries, practice rooms and studios, shops, cafes and bars
- Ceredigion Museum
- The Parc Penglais nature reserve
- Leisure and sports facilities
- A marina
- A golf course
- The commodore cinema
Transport
Rail
Aberystwyth is served by Aberystwyth station, situated in the town centre. Cardigan Bay (Bae Ceredigion is a large inlet of the Irish Sea, indenting the west coast of Wales between the Llŷn and Pembrokeshire peninsulas The National Library of Wales (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru is the national Legal deposit library of Wales, located in Aberystwyth. The Aberystwyth Cliff Railway ( Welsh: Rheilffordd y Graig) is a Funicular railway in Aberystwyth, Wales, opened in 1896 A funicular, also known as a funicular railway, incline, inclined railway, inclined plane, or cliff railway, is a type of self-contained The camera obscura (Latin dark chamber) is an optical device used for example in drawing or for entertainment A castle is a defensive structure seen as one of the main symbols of the Middle Ages. The Vale of Rheidol Railway (VoR Welsh: Rheilffordd Dyffryn Rheidol) is a Narrow-gauge gauge Heritage railway that runs for 11¾ miles between Aberystwyth Arts Centre is an Arts centre in Aberystwyth, Wales. Penglais Nature Park (Parc Natur Penglais is a woodland situated in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion in Wales. For other uses of this word see Marina (disambiguation. A marina is a sheltered Harbor where Boats and Yachts A golf course consists of a series of holes each consisting of a Teeing ground, Fairway, rough and other hazards and a green with a pin and cup all designed for Aberystwyth railway station is a Railway station serving the seaside and university town of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales. The station is the terminus of a service provided by Arriva Trains Wales, on a roughly two-hourly basis, over the scenic Cambrian Line to Shrewsbury and Birmingham via Machynlleth and Mid Wales. Arriva Trains Wales (Trenau Arriva Cymru is a train operating company that operates urban and inter urban passenger services in Wales and the Welsh Marches The Cambrian Line is a railway from Shrewsbury (in Shropshire, England) to Welshpool, Aberystwyth and Pwllheli. Shrewsbury ( /ˈʃruːzbri/ or /ˈʃroʊzbri/ is the County town of Shropshire, in the West Midlands region of England Birmingham ( ˈbɜːmɪŋəm Ber -ming-um Machynlleth ( pronounced; sometimes referred to Colloquially as Mach) is Mid Wales (Canolbarth Cymru or simply Y Canolbarth "The Midlands" is the name given to the area of Wales lying between North and South Wales Connecting services from Machynlleth also provide a link to Gwynedd's west coast. History Gwynedd was an independent kingdom from the end of the Roman period until the 13th Century when it was conquered and subjugated by England
Aberystwyth station is also the terminus of the Vale of Rheidol Railway, a steam operated narrow gauge heritage railway. The Vale of Rheidol Railway (VoR Welsh: Rheilffordd Dyffryn Rheidol) is a Narrow-gauge gauge Heritage railway that runs for 11¾ miles between A steam locomotive is a Locomotive powered by Steam. The term usually refers to its use on Railways but can also refer to a "road locomotive" A narrow gauge railway (or narrow gauge railroad) is a Railway that has a Track gauge narrower than the of Standard gauge railways A heritage railway ( United Kingdom) preserved railway ( United Kingdom) or tourist railroad ( United States and Canada) is a This provides a convenient and scenic transport link during the summer months to Devil's Bridge, a tourist attraction about 12 miles east of the town. Devil's Bridge ( Welsh Pontarfynach) is a Village in Ceredigion, Wales.
Road
Two of Wales's important trunk roads, the A487 and A44 meet in the town, with much traffic between north and south-west Wales passing through. A trunk road, trunk highway, or strategic road is a major Road &mdashusually connecting two or more cities, Ports Airports The A487 is a major Road in Wales, running up the west coast It starts in Haverfordwest, from where it travels north west to St David's The A44 is a major road in the United Kingdom that runs from Oxford in southern England to Aberystwyth in west Wales.
Aberystwyth is also a hub for Wales's TrawsCambria bus network, with regular direct services to Bangor, Cardigan, Carmarthen and Cardiff. TrawsCambria is a brand name applied to a network of long- and middle-distance express Bus routes in Wales which are sponsored by the Welsh Assembly Government Bangor, in Gwynedd, North Wales, is one of the smallest cities in the United Kingdom. Cardigan (Aberteifi is a Town in the County of Ceredigion in West Wales. Carmarthen ( Welsh Caerfyrddin - caer fort + Myrddin Moridunum is the County town of Carmarthenshire, Wales. Cardiff ( 'kɑːdɪf) is the Capital and the largest city and county in Wales. A daily National Express coach to London and Birmingham also exists. National Express Group plc ( is a UK -based Transport group with headquarters in London that operates Bus, coach, rail London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Birmingham ( ˈbɜːmɪŋəm Ber -ming-um
Music
Within Wales, Aberystwyth is known for its live music scene which has produced successful bands and artists such as:
Sport
Aberystwyth has several sporting associations, including Aberystwyth Athletic Club which was formed in 1955. A concert is a live Performance, usually of Music, before an Audience. The Crocketts were a rock group originating at the University of Wales Aberystwyth in 1995/6 The Hot Puppies are a Welsh band from Aberystwyth, now based in Cardiff, previously signed to Fierce Panda Records. Murry the Hump were a Welsh Indie rock and "urban folk" band Radio Luxembourg are a Welsh Psychedelic pop group who formed in Aberystwyth, Wales in 2005 Aberystwyth Athletic Club or Clwb Athletau Aberystwyth is an amateur athletic club based in the town of Aberystwyth on the coast of mid Wales Aberystwyth RFC is the local rugby union club formed in 1947 and plays in the Welsh Rugby Union leagues. Aberystwyth Rugby Football Club is a Rugby union team from the town of Aberystwyth, West Wales. Overview See also Playing rugby union A rugby union match lasts for 80 minutes (plus stoppage time with a short Aberystwyth Football Club formed in 1885 and today in the Welsh Premier League. Aberystwyth Town FC is a football team playing in the Welsh Premier League. The Welsh Premier League is the national football league for Wales and is at the top of the Welsh football league system. Aberystwth Cricket Club have three senior teams and have been playing in the town in one form or the other since the 1830s.
In fiction
Aberystwyth (albeit an alternative universe version) is the setting for the cult Louie Knight series by Malcolm Pryce which transfers Chandleresque "noir" stories and dialogue to this small seaside town. The Louie Knight novels are a series of cult detective novels written by Malcolm Pryce set in an alternative universe of the Welsh town of Aberystwyth Malcolm Pryce (born 1960 in Shrewsbury, England) is a British author mostly known for his ''noir'' detective novels, in the style of Raymond Raymond Thornton Chandler ( July 23, 1888 &ndash March 26, 1959) was an American Author of crime stories and novels This alternative reality features many landmarks of Aberystwyth such as the University and the National Library of Wales, but the social situation is radically altered to more closely resemble the pulp/noir stereotypical "Dirty Town" that the narrative plays off. Aberystwyth University (Prifysgol Aberystwyth sometimes called "Aber" or "the College by the Sea" is a university located in Aberystwyth, Wales The National Library of Wales (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru is the national Legal deposit library of Wales, located in Aberystwyth. Most of the humour in the books is derived from the almost seamless juxtaposition of the real Aberystwyth and the fictional, noir Aberystwyth. Various aspects of Welsh culture are reflections of what you might expect to see in reality, but with a pulp twist - for example, prostitutes wear Welsh stovepipe hats. Wales has a distinctive Culture including its own language, customs Holidays and Music.
In the setting for Classic Battletech, a star system in the Timbuktu Theatre of Alarion Province of the Lyran Commonwealth / Lyran Alliance is named Aberystwyth. BattleTech is a Wargaming and Science fiction franchise launched by FASA Corporation and currently owned by WizKids.
The local writer Niall Griffiths has set many of his novels here and reflects local slang, settings and even individuals. Niall Griffiths (born 1966 in Toxteth, Liverpool) is an author who has published six books to date Grits and Sheepshagger are set wholly in Aberystwyth, which also features prominently in his other novels such as Kelly and Victor and Stump. He portrays a more gritty side of Aberystwyth.
Nancy Bond's A String in the Harp is set in the small coastal town of Borth, near Aberystwyth. Nancy Bond (1945 -) is an American Author of Children's literature. Borth ( Y Borth) is a small Welsh Village about 7 Miles north of Aberystwyth in the County of Ceredigion. The main characters' father is on sabbatical leave from Amherst University and working at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. The University of Massachusetts Amherst (otherwise known as UMass Amherst, Massachusetts, or UMass) is a research and Land-grant university in
Twinned towns
Aberystwyth is twinned with:[1]
Quotes with reference to Aberystwyth
- In the book The meaning of liff by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd, Aberystwyth is defined as: “A nostalgic yearning which is in itself more pleasant than the thing being yearned for. Kronberg im Taunus is a town in the Hochtaunuskreis district Hesse, Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Saint-Brieuc ( Breton: Sant-Brieg, Gallo: Saent-Berioec) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor Department in Brittany (Breizh bʁejs Bretagne; Gallo: Bertaèyn) is a former independent Celtic kingdom and Duchy, now incorporated into This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Meaning of Liff (UK Edition ISBN 0-330-28121-6 US Edition ISBN 0-517-55347-3 is a humorous Dictionary of Toponomy and Etymology, Douglas Noël Adams (11 March 1952 &ndash 11 May 2001 was an English author comic Radio dramatist John Hardress Wilfred Lloyd (born 30 September 1951) is a British comedy writer and television producer ”
- Lord Tennyson: “This place, the Cambrian Brighton, pleases me not. Alfred Tennyson 1st Baron Tennyson (6 August 1809 – 6 October 1892 was Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom and remains one of the most popular English poets . . ”
- Wynford Vaughan-Thomas: “The perfect town for the unambitious man”
- Malcolm Pryce in Aberystwyth Mon Amour: “Aberystwyth was a great place for a connoisseur of irony”
- Will Self's The Book of Dave, mentions Aberystwyth as a town where Dave's brother goes for rehabilitation. Lewis John Wynford Vaughan-Thomas CBE ( 15 August 1908 &ndash 4 February 1987) was a Welsh Newspaper Journalist Malcolm Pryce (born 1960 in Shrewsbury, England) is a British author mostly known for his ''noir'' detective novels, in the style of Raymond The Book of Dave is a 2006 Novel by English Author Will Self.
See also
- Aber and Inver as place-name elements
- Cefn Croes
- Clarach Bay
- Penglais Nature Park
- Aberystwyth University
External links
- BBC Guide to Aberystwyth
- Vas's Aberystwyth Guide
- Aber Info
- Aberystwyth Online
- Aerial photograph of Aberystwyth
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Aberystwyth and surrounding area
References
- ^ Population Statistics for Aberystwyth
- ^ Aberystwyth University - The University
- ^ Ceredigion County Council - Bibliography of Cardiganshire 1600-1968 Aberystwyth
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