Excursionists part II : the pleasure-seekers

Here’s another gem from the 'Caernarvon and Denbigh Herald'.

‘On Friday last the natives of Barmouth were rather astonished by the arrival of excursion trains from Oswesrty, Welshpool, and Newton, bringing between 1000 and 1200 pleasure-seekers. The weather in the morning foreboded rain, but it fortunately cleared off, and the day was quite fine, so that all enjoyed themselves as their inclinations led them; and some betook themselves to the mountains, some to the beach, while others preferred a sail on the water. If anything was wanting to make the day’s enjoyment complete, it was the lack of preparations on he part of the different innkeepers to meet the demands for something substantial in the way of eatables. Mr Rees, keeper of the refreshment room, was an exception, as he had some good joints ready cooked for them, which were quickly eaten up. From what we have heard all went away highly delighted with their trip, and the beauties of Barmouth.’

(Communicated. C.&D.H. August 24,1867)

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