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The 10 Most Memorable Games at Bangor’s Farrar Road
The 10 Most Memorable Games at Bangor’s Farrar Road
For over 90 years, Farrar Road was the beating heart of Bangor City FC — a ground that hosted European giants, title deciders and unforgettable cup nights. Here's a look... Read more...
Josiah Hughes Shop Sign Bangor
Always Look Up For History: Josiah Hughes — The Bangor Victorian Ironmonger Still Visible Today
Most people walk past The Fat Cat on Bangor High Street without ever noticing the history above them. If you stop and look up, you’ll see something many people pass... Read more...
The Harp Inn, Bangor – A Coaching House with Over 240 Years of History
The Harp Inn, Bangor – A Coaching House with Over 240 Years of History
Tucked along Bangor’s High Street, the Harp Inn is easy to pass without a second thought to its long history. But behind its modest frontage lies one of the city’s... Read more...
The Plaza Cinema, Bangor: The History of a Lost Landmark
The Plaza Cinema, Bangor: The History of a Lost Landmark
For more than seventy years, the Plaza Cinema stood on Bangor’s High Street as one of the city’s best-loved landmarks, remembered for classic films, big-screen cinema nights and the simple... Read more...
Farrar Road (1919–2011) – Bangor’s Beating Heart
Farrar Road (1919–2011) – Bangor’s Beating Heart
If you know Bangor, you know Farrar Road. From 1919 to 2011, it was home to Bangor City FC and, for generations, a regular part of life in the city. Read more...
The Octagon: Bangor’s Legendary Nightclub That Defined a Generation
The Octagon: Bangor’s Legendary Nightclub That Defined a Generation
For nearly three decades, one venue defined nightlife in Bangor and across North Wales. Known to generations simply as “The Occy,” the Octagon nightclub on Dean Street became one of... Read more...
The Classic Bangor City Kit of 1979
The Classic Bangor City Kit of 1979
Some football kits are simply shirts. Others become part of a club’s mythology. For Bangor City, one of the most iconic designs in the club’s long history is the striking... Read more...
Joey Jones - Football’s Ultimate Competitor
Joey Jones - Football’s Ultimate Competitor
Some footballers are remembered for silky skill.Others for trophies or spectacular goals. And then there are players like Joey Jones - footballers remembered for something deeper. Heart.Fight.Passion. Joey Jones was... Read more...
Cymru Originals – New Brand Launches with Local Pride at its Heart
Cymru Originals – New Brand Launches with Local Pride at its Heart
Cymru Originals – New Brand Launches with Local Pride at its Heart Posted by The Bangor Aye | Mar 2, 2026       A new Welsh-inspired merchandise brand has launched this week, celebrating local... Read more...
Welcome to Cymru Originals
Welcome to Cymru Originals
Welcome to Cymru Originals We're thrilled to launch our blog, a space where we'll share the stories behind our designs, celebrate Welsh culture, and connect with the communities that inspire... Read more...