It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our former chairman, treasurer and trustee, Bob Daimond. Bob has been involved with Menai Heritage since 2005 and was instrumental in the purchasing and refurbishment of our current home, Continue reading Bob Daimond (1946-2020)
Join us for our spring lecture series, commemorating the 170th anniversary of the Britannia Bridge and 50 years since its disastrous fire. Thomas Telford Centre, Menai Bridge, Entrance: £2. 19 February, 7.30pm Julie Stone Britannia Bridge Village – living on Continue reading Spring Lecture Series 2020
Menai Heritage now have an online library on our web site. Download and read many of the early works about the Menai Strait bridges: https://menaibridges.co.uk/menai-heritage-online-library/.
On 10 August 1819 the first stone was laid for the revolutionary Menai Suspension Bridge. Two hundred years later Menai Heritage celebrated the event with a history fair, historical reenactment and plaque unveiling. This short film (20 min.) tells the Continue reading New Film – A Bridge to the Future
Come to the Menai Heritage Christmas ‘Pop Up’ Shop, for Menai bridges-related and local gifts. When? Saturday 30 Nov & Sunday 1 December (10:00-16:00) Where? Thomas Telford Centre, Menai Bridge – Opposite Waitrose
Menai Heritage are pleased to announce the publication of a new book, Menai Suspension Bridge – The First 200 Years, written by Bob Daimond. Two hundred years ago, on 10 August 1819, the first stone of the Menai Suspension Bridge Continue reading New Book – Menai Suspension Bridge – The First 200 Years
Take a walk with Menai Heritage to view to hidden Britannia Bridge lions! The sculptures once flanked the entrance to the tubular bridge, but now lie below the road deck, seldom seen. Our qualified tour guides will be leading walking Continue reading Britannia Bridge Lions Walks – 28 Sept. 2019
Our new calendars for 2020 are now available. They are available online now for £7 + shipping. They will also be available at our Bridges Exhibition at the Thomas Telford Centre in Menai Bridge during opening hours, Wed. & Thurs. Continue reading Menai Heritage 2020 Calendars
Two hundred years ago construction of the Menai Suspension Bridge began. On Saturday 10th August Menai Heritage (the independent charity that runs the popular Bridges Exhibition in Menai Bridge) will be holding two celebratory events on the shore of the Continue reading 1819 – A Bridge to the Future – 10 August 2019
Tours of the Menai Bridge Bridge House and the Two Bridges Please note: the Saturday tours are all booked up, but there are still spaces on the Sunday walks, particularly in the afternoon. Join Menai Heritage & ICE for a Continue reading “Explore Engineering” Weekend – 22 & 23 June 2019