An excellent lunch at Plas Cadnant and talk from Mr Michael McGeever, formerly of the Colonial Administrative Service, on his time in Fiji in the 1960s. Fascinating insight into life in the colonial Service and the demands of ‘exotic’ locations, including night time nibbling rats.
The Confucius Institute in Bangor
Dr David Joyner, former Director of the Institute gave a lively and detailed talk about the Silk Road and its importance to the development of China and its relations with the West.
Estates of the University of Wales, Bangor 24th January 2019
Afternoon lecture by Mr Derwyn Owen, Acting Director of Estates, was well attended. Society members were surprised to learn of the extent of the property owned by the University in Menai Bridge and Bangor. Of particular interest to the Society is the property and land at Ynys Faelog. The University is undergoing change and is…
Wreck of the Royal Charter enthralling talk by Peter Day held on 22nd November 2018
Wreck of the Royal Charter – an enthralling talk by Peter Day on 22nd November 2018 Photo copyright Norman Kneale At extreme low tides parts of the wreck can still be seen not far from where the Hindlea sunk some 100 years later, though of course without the tragic loss of life. It is interesting…
