"A market town and parish in the Union of St. Asaph, hundred of Isdulas, county of Denbigh; 12 miles (NW) from Denbigh, 20 miles (NW) from Ruthin, and 209 miles (NW) from London. ..... The town is delightfully situated in a pleasant valley, watered by the river Gele, and within half a mile of the Irish Sea, which forms the northern boundary of the parish. The coast, in some parts, is terminated by sandy cliffs, impending over the sea, which, according to tradition, has made considerable encroachment upon the land. ..... The environs abound with picturesque and strikingly bold scenery, and afford various pleasing and interesting excursions."
[A Topographical Dictionary of Wales, 1833 & 1849, Samuel Lewis]

St Michael's Church lies in the centre of Abergele on flattish ground to the west of the River Gele.

Market Street, the main road through the town. See the tower of the old town hall in the background. This postcard dates from the 1920's.

The Beach at Abergele during the 1900's. Note all the people fully dressed for a day on the beach!

Abergele - Part Two

©Mark Baker