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Author Archives: Warren Kovach

Appointment of a Museum Development Consultant

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Warren Kovach

An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Menai Bridge Community Heritage Trust who are seeking to employ a suitably experienced freelance Consultant to assist the Trustees with a Business Plan for their accredited Museum currently based in Canolfan Thomas Telford Continue reading Appointment of a Museum Development Consultant→

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New Book – Llewod Pont Britannia / The Lions of Britannia Bridge

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Warren Kovach

Menai Heritage, the independent charity that runs the popular Bridges Exhibition in Menai Bridge, are pleased to announce the publication of their first children’s book, Llewod Pont Britannia / The Lions of Britannia Bridge. Written by accomplished children’s author F.J. Continue reading New Book – Llewod Pont Britannia / The Lions of Britannia Bridge→

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Guided Walks with Menai Heritage

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Warren Kovach

Take a walk with Menai Heritage to explore the bridges and the waterfront! We will be leading regular guided walks along the Porthaethwy historic waterfront, the two bridges, and to the hidden lions of the Britannia Bridge.Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/menai-heritage-30770554606. The Continue reading Guided Walks with Menai Heritage→

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Menai Heritage Museum Reopening, Spring 2021

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Warren Kovach

After many discussions over the past few weeks, the trustees of Menai Heritage have decided that we will postpone the reopening of our museum until the Spring of 2021. This is primarily to keep our team of volunteers safe, as Continue reading Menai Heritage Museum Reopening, Spring 2021→

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Museums From Home

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Warren Kovach

We hope everyone is doing well in these unusual and worrying times. If you don’t already follow our Facebook or Twitter pages you may not be aware that for the last four weeks we have been doing a #MuseumsFromHome series Continue reading Museums From Home→

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Thomas Telford Centre – Temporary Closure

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Warren Kovach

Our Thomas Telford Centre in Menai Bridge is used by a number of community groups for classes, events, etc. With the continuing Covid-19 situation, we have decided to cancel all use by community groups in the Centre for the time Continue reading Thomas Telford Centre – Temporary Closure→

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Bob Daimond (1946-2020)

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Warren Kovach

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)→

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Spring Lecture Series 2020

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Warren Kovach

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→

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New – Online Library

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Warren Kovach

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/.  

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New Film – A Bridge to the Future

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Warren Kovach

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→

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